US3873005A
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Dispensing closure with spout mounted in closure skirt
Assignee: Silgan Dispensing Systems Slatersville LLC
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Filing: 1972-11-10
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1992-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A ''''child-resistant'''' dispensing closure can be constructed utilizing a cap including a skirt and including an opening leading through the cap and utilizing a spout rotatably mounted on the cap so that in a closed position the spout fits within and appears as a part of the closure skirt. In this closed position the opening through the cap is sealed off by the spout. The spout is capable of being rotated so as to extend outwardly from the side of the skirt to an open position in which the opening through the cap is in communication with the passage through the spout. Structure is provided to impede accidential or unintentional rotation of the spout.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Hazard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/30; B65D47/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
309 words
In a dispensing closure having a cap and a spout, said cap including a skirt and an opening leading through said cap, said cap being adapted to be secured to a container, said spout being rotatably mounted on said cap and having a passage extending therethrough, said spout being capable of being rotated between a closed position in which said opening is sealed off by contact with said spout and an open position in which said passage is in alignment with said opening, the improvement which comprises: a vertically extending groove in the skirt of said closure, said groove having an upper end located beneath said top of said cap, said spout being rotatably mounted on said cap beneath the top of said cap so as to be positioned within said groove in said closed position and so as to extend outwardly and downwardly from a side of said cap in said open position, the portion of said spout which is exposed when said spout is in said closed position appearing substantially as a continuation of said skirt when said spout is in said closed position, and said spout being of less length than the length of said skirt and fitting entirely within said groove when in said closed position, said spout terminating adjacent to the lower edge of said skirt, said top of said cap opposite said upper end of said groove being capable of being temporarily deformed, a portion of said spout which is adjacent to said top when said spout is in said closed position being shaped so as to engage and temporarily deform said top adjacent to saiD groove when said spout is rotated from said closed to said open position and to fit against said top when said spout is in said open position so as to hold said spout in said open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
309 words
In a dispensing closure having a cap and a spout, said cap including a skirt and an opening leading through said cap, said cap being adapted to be secured to a container, said spout being rotatably mounted on said cap and having a passage extending therethrough, said spout being capable of being rotated between a closed position in which said opening is sealed off by contact with said spout and an open position in which said passage is in alignment with said opening, the improvement which comprises: a vertically extending groove in the skirt of said closure, said groove having an upper end located beneath said top of said cap, said spout being rotatably mounted on said cap beneath the top of said cap so as to be positioned within said groove in said closed position and so as to extend outwardly and downwardly from a side of said cap in said open position, the portion of said spout which is exposed when said spout is in said closed position appearing substantially as a continuation of said skirt when said spout is in said closed position, and said spout being of less length than the length of said skirt and fitting entirely within said groove when in said closed position, said spout terminating adjacent to the lower edge of said skirt, said top of said cap opposite said upper end of said groove being capable of being temporarily deformed, a portion of said spout which is adjacent to said top when said spout is in said closed position being shaped so as to engage and temporarily deform said top adjacent to saiD groove when said spout is rotated from said closed to said open position and to fit against said top when said spout is in said open position so as to hold said spout in said open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A dispensing closure as claimed in claim 1 including: detent means for holding said spout in said closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A dispensing closure as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said skirt is an outwardly flared skirt extending from said top and said cap having vertically extending lines located therein, said spout has a surface which appears as a continuation of said skirt when said spout is in said closed position, the pattern of said lines on said skirt being continued on said surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A dispensing closure as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said top is a flat, impervious top.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
A dispensing closure as claimed in claim 1 including: detent means for holding said spout in said closed position, groove means extending circumferentially around the periphery of said skirt and said spout hiding the presence of said spout, means for mounting said skirt on a container neck so that said closure may be rotated on such a neck, and wherein, said skirt is an outwardly flared skirt extending from said top and said cap having vertically extending lines located therein, said spout has a surface which appears as a continuation of said skirt when said spout is in said closed position, the pattern of said lines on said skirt being continued on said surface, said top is a flat, impervious top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
253 words
In the combination of a dispensing closure and a container having a container neck, said closure having a cap and a spout, said cap including means engaging said neck so as to mount said closure on said neck, a skirt and an opening leading through said cap, said spout being rotatably mounted on said cap and having a passage extending therethrough, said spout being capable of being rotated between a closed position in which said opening is sealed off by contact with said spout and an open position in which said passage is in alignment with said opening, the improvement which comprises: said spout being mounted on said skirt adjacent to the top of said skirt so as to extend downwardly towards the bottom of said skirt in said closed position, said container having a circumferential recess located around said neck and having a radially extending notch extending radially from said recess, said notch being of such width and depth that said spout may be rotated between said opened and closed positions when it is opposite said notch, said skirt and said spout fitting within said recess when said spout is in said closed position so that said spout cannot be rotated to said open position unless it is located opposite said notch, said closure being rotatable on said neck so as to be capable of being rotated to positions in which said spout is not opposite said notch as well as to a position in which said spout is opposite said notch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
253 words
In the combination of a dispensing closure and a container having a container neck, said closure having a cap and a spout, said cap including means engaging said neck so as to mount said closure on said neck, a skirt and an opening leading through said cap, said spout being rotatably mounted on said cap and having a passage extending therethrough, said spout being capable of being rotated between a closed position in which said opening is sealed off by contact with said spout and an open position in which said passage is in alignment with said opening, the improvement which comprises: said spout being mounted on said skirt adjacent to the top of said skirt so as to extend downwardly towards the bottom of said skirt in said closed position, said container having a circumferential recess located around said neck and having a radially extending notch extending radially from said recess, said notch being of such width and depth that said spout may be rotated between said opened and closed positions when it is opposite said notch, said skirt and said spout fitting within said recess when said spout is in said closed position so that said spout cannot be rotated to said open position unless it is located opposite said notch, said closure being rotatable on said neck so as to be capable of being rotated to positions in which said spout is not opposite said notch as well as to a position in which said spout is opposite said notch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination claimed in claim 6 wherein: said spout is capable of being snapped into said closed position when it is not opposite said notch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
The combination claimed in claim 7 including: a groove in the skirt of said closure, said spout being rotatably mounted on said cap so as to be positioned within said groove in said closed position and so as to extend outwardly to a side of said cap in said open position, a portion of said spout appearing substantially as a part of or continuation of said skirt when said spout is in said closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
166 words
The combination claimed in claim 8 including: cooperating positioning means on said spout and on said cap for holding said spout in a horizontally extending, downwardly directed position from which the contents of said passage will drain out of said spout during the use of said closure and when said closure is in said open position, detent means for holding said spout in said closed position, groove means extending circumferentially around the periphery of said skirt and said spout hiding the presence of said spout, and wherein, said skirt is an outwardly flared skirt extending from said top and said cap having vertically extending lines located therein, said spout has a surface which appears as a continuation of said skirt when said spout is in said closed position, the pattern of said lines on said skirt being continued on said surface, said top is a flat, impervious top, said spout is capable of being snapped into said closed position when it is not opposite said notch.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
205 words
A container having a container neck extending from the top of the container for use in mounting on said container a dispensing closure having a spout capable of being rotated in a vertical plane between a closed position in which said spout extends generally between the top and bottom of said closure and an open position in which said spout extends outwardly from said closure, in which the improvement comprises: a circumferential recess located around said container neck, a radially extending notch located in said top so as to extend radially outwardly from said recess, said notch being of sufficient dimension to permit said spout to be rotated between open and closed positions when said spout is located opposite said notch, said recess being sufficiently large to accommodate a part of said closure and a part of said spout when said closure is mounted on said neck and being of such dimension as to preclude rotation of said spout from said closed position when said spout is positioned away from said notch, and means on said neck for mounting said closure so that said closure can be rotated on said neck so as to position said spout opposite said notch and away from said notch.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
205 words
A container having a container neck extending from the top of the container for use in mounting on said container a dispensing closure having a spout capable of being rotated in a vertical plane between a closed position in which said spout extends generally between the top and bottom of said closure and an open position in which said spout extends outwardly from said closure, in which the improvement comprises: a circumferential recess located around said container neck, a radially extending notch located in said top so as to extend radially outwardly from said recess, said notch being of sufficient dimension to permit said spout to be rotated between open and closed positions when said spout is located opposite said notch, said recess being sufficiently large to accommodate a part of said closure and a part of said spout when said closure is mounted on said neck and being of such dimension as to preclude rotation of said spout from said closed position when said spout is positioned away from said notch, and means on said neck for mounting said closure so that said closure can be rotated on said neck so as to position said spout opposite said notch and away from said notch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |