Closure for a container

Details Closure for a container Closure for a container

2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Kaufman, Joseph A. (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Plural sources, compartment, containers and/or spaced jacket

Packing or stacking arrangements

C222S546000, C222S556000, C222S565000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07134575

ABSTRACT:
A closure for a container having a body and a cover is disclosed. The body includes a base configured to be coupled to a receptacle, a top portion coupled to the base, a dispensing aperture in the top portion, and a recess extending around at least a portion of the periphery of the top portion. The top portion has a first contour, at least a portion of which is non-planar. The cover includes a bottom surface having a second contour and a skirt configured to be received within the recess in the top portion when the cover is in the closed position.

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