Vent tube for liquid container

Details Vent tube for liquid container Vent tube for liquid container

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Shaver, Kevin P (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

With frangible closure for outlet

About line or point of weakness

C222S478000, C220S271000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07975884

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a can lid having an air passage that focalizes air flow to the pour spout opening during pouring in a manner that provides a laminar flow without substantial surging. More particularly, the present invention provides a container including a can lid, a severable pour spout in the can lid, and at least one air passage integrated into the can lid extending from the severable pour spout by a dimension to provide a focused air flow to an interior of the container to a spout opening when severed.

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