EP0109704A1
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Liquid product pouring and measuring package with self draining feature
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1983-11-09
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2003-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A liquid dispenser package is described which is adapted to dispense liquids without mess and which incorporates a measuring cup which is also the closure for the package. The package of the present invention includes a container (12) having a dispensing orifice (80) for storing the liquid product, a transition collar (14) to be attached to the container finish surrounding its orifice and having an extended pouring spout (52) and a transverse partition with drain to collect and return residual liquid to the container, and a measuring cup (16) with an open mouth having threads (40) on its exterior to attach the cup to the interior of the transition collar where it functions as the closure for the package. Because of the extended pouring spout, the residual liquid drain back feature, and the exterior threads on the measuring cup, virtually all mess normally associated with liquid product measuring and dispensing is obviated.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale Edwin Barker
- 👤 Griscom Bettle, Iii
- 👤 Robert Henry Van Coney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/40; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/26; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/12; B65D47/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An improved package for liquids comprising: (a) a container for housing a liquid and having an upwardly extending finish provided with a dispensing orifice; (b) a transition collar mounted on the container finish, said collar having an outwardly projecting pouring spout, a circumscribing wall with fastening means formed on its interior surface, and drain means for conveying spilled liquid to said dispensing orifice; and (c) a measuring cup adapted to serve as a closure, said measuring cup having an open mouth terminating in a lip and having fastening means formed on its external surface surrounding said mouth, said fastening means being adapted to cooperate with the fastening means on said transition collar to attach the measuring cup on said transition collar with the measuring cup in inverted condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An improved package for liquids comprising: (a) a container for housing a liquid and having an upwardly extending finish provided with a dispensing orifice; (b) a transition collar mounted on the container finish, said collar having an outwardly projecting pouring spout, a circumscribing wall with fastening means formed on its interior surface, and drain means for conveying spilled liquid to said dispensing orifice; and (c) a measuring cup adapted to serve as a closure, said measuring cup having an open mouth terminating in a lip and having fastening means formed on its external surface surrounding said mouth, said fastening means being adapted to cooperate with the fastening means on said transition collar to attach the measuring cup on said transition collar with the measuring cup in inverted condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said fastening means for attaching said measuring cup on said fitment comprises threads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The package of claim 2 wherein said fastening means formed on the external surface of the cup also includes an outwardly extending shoulder located adjacent the side of the threads spaced from said lip, said shoulder providing a sealing surface adapted to contact the upper surface of said circumscribing wall of said transition collar when said measuring cup is fastened in inverted condition on said transition collar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The package of claim 2 wherein the transition collar is mounted on the finish with interlock means which resists relative movement between the transition collar and said container when said measuring cup is rotated for removal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The package of claim 4 in which said interlock means comprises locking teeth formed on said transition collar and adapted to cooperate and interlock with oppositely disposed locking teeth formed on said container finish.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package of claim 1, wherein the lip of said measuring cup is formed as a drip-prevention lip for said cup.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The package of claim 1, wherein the lip of said measuring cup is formed as a drip-prevention lip for said cup and is adapted to seal against an annular interior wall adjacent the fastening means on said circumscribing wall when said cup is fastened in inverted condition on said transition collar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The package of claim 1, wherein said container is formed with hand hold means for grasping said container and said drain means comprises a transverse partition inclined toward a vent/drain hole extending through said transition collar, in which the vent/drain hole is generally radially aligned with and adjacent to said hand hold means for grasping said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package of claim 8, wherein said hand hold means for grasping saio container is an integrally formed handle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
148 words
An improved package for liquids comprising: (a) a container for- housing a liquid and having an upwardly extending finish pravided with a dispensing orifice; (b) a transition collar mounted on the container finish, said collar having an outwardly projecting pouring spout, a circumscribing wall with fastening means formed on its interior surface, and drain means for conveying spilled liquid to said dispensing orifice; (c) a measuring cup adapted to serve as a closure, said measuring cup having an open mouth terminating in a lip and having fastening means formed on its external surface surrounding said mouth, said fastening means being adapted to cooperate with the fastening means on said transition collar to attach the measuring cup on said transition collar with the measuring cup in inverted condition; and (d) means on said package for venting the package interior during application of said measuring cup to said transition collar.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
148 words
An improved package for liquids comprising: (a) a container for- housing a liquid and having an upwardly extending finish pravided with a dispensing orifice; (b) a transition collar mounted on the container finish, said collar having an outwardly projecting pouring spout, a circumscribing wall with fastening means formed on its interior surface, and drain means for conveying spilled liquid to said dispensing orifice; (c) a measuring cup adapted to serve as a closure, said measuring cup having an open mouth terminating in a lip and having fastening means formed on its external surface surrounding said mouth, said fastening means being adapted to cooperate with the fastening means on said transition collar to attach the measuring cup on said transition collar with the measuring cup in inverted condition; and (d) means on said package for venting the package interior during application of said measuring cup to said transition collar.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The package of claim 10, wherein said means for venting comprises at least one groove formed through said fastening means on the external surface of said measuring cup.
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