Dispensing – With relatively movable actuator for outlet element – Plural flow controllers or closures
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-24
2006-01-24
Scherbel, David A. (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
With relatively movable actuator for outlet element
Plural flow controllers or closures
C222S541600, C222S153010, C222S548000, C215S235000, C220S253000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06988642
ABSTRACT:
A dispenser bottle and associated closure has a sifter disposed in the neck thereof, either in the form of castellated vents formed in the interior peripheral edge of the neck or a separate sifter element. A rotatable cap is positioned over the sifter. The cap has holes that align with the vents or holes in the sifter to dispense material from the bottle. A removable lock ring is removeably conjoined to the cap to evidence tampering. One embodiment employs a squeeze tab that is depressed to open the bottle thereby increasing the dexterity required for opening. Another embodiment employs a rotatable sifter that must be held by one hand while the cap is held and rotated relative to the sifter by the other hand. A detent provides resistance to opening.
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Gallo, Jr. Anthony B.
Lund Douglas M.
Meade Gary A.
Palaia Rocco
Cartagena Melvin A.
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies
Scherbel David A.
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