Toggle action dispensing closure with articulated rear flange

Details Toggle action dispensing closure with articulated rear flange Toggle action dispensing closure with articulated rear flange

2009-04-29

2011-12-13

Gorman, Darren W (Department: 3752)

Dispensing

With flow controller or closure

Pivoted

C222S536000, C222S562000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08074849

ABSTRACT:
A toggle-action dispensing closure is provided for manipulation between a closed, non-dispensing orientation and an open, dispensing orientation that is easily assembled, resists inadvertent opening and has an improved aesthetic appearance for variously shaped closures. The closure includes an actuator rotationally mounted on a housing whereby the housing may be secured to a container. The axis of rotation of the actuator is asymmetrically disposed in the housing. The actuator has a rear flange with an articulatable hinge that is longer than its front flange. When the closure is securely mounted to a container, the portion of the rear flange below the hinge resiliently contacts the container assisting in preventing inadvertently opening the closure.

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International Searth Report, PCT/EP2010/055325, maiIed Jul. 13, 2010, 3 pp.

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