Dispensing – With plural openings or discharge guides – Having flow controllers or closures
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Shaver, Kevin P (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
With plural openings or discharge guides
Having flow controllers or closures
C222S556000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07975883
ABSTRACT:
A liquid container lid for use on a container is disclosed having a pouring spout disposed on an upper surface of the lid, a vent hole disposed on the upper surface of the lid and rear of the pouring spout, a pair of U-shaped lugs disposed on the upper surface of the lid and rear of the vent hole, a seal plate having a trunnion on a lower surface thereof, and a post extending downwardly from the lower surface and opposing the trunnion, a gasket removably disposed over the post on the seal plate, the trunnion of the seal plate pivotally engaging the pair of U-shaped lugs, allowing the seal plate to pivot in a cantilevered motion from a first raised position to a second lowered position wherein the gasket is inserted in the pouring spout and seals the pouring spout.
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Three digital images showing the seal plate of the cover for a container claimed in U.S. Design Patent No. D545,619 in an open position (Jul. 13, 2007).
Laib Douglas M.
Vaerenbergh Tom Van
Dart Industries Inc.
Long Donnell
Shaver Kevin P
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