Double sealing pouring assembly

Claim 1

A double sealing pouring assembly for operable connection to a container having a dispensing neck and which is adapted to contain therein a supply of dispensing material, comprising: a. a closure means for said dispensing neck; b. a collar for removable sealing engagement with said neck, said collar including an upper portion for selected sealing engagement with said closure means and a bifurcated section depending therefrom which engages said neck therebetween; and, c. a spout slidably positioned within said collar for selective positioning at retracted and extended positions, said spout having an outer end portion for dispensing said material therefrom, an inner end portion for engaging said collar at said extended position and a central passage extending therethrough; said bifurcated section of said collar including an outer wall whose inner surface engages the exterior of said dispensing neck, and an inner wall having a radially extending shelf with an opening therethrough for slidably receiving said spout; said inner end portion having a section of greater diameter than said central passage and being in communication therewith by means of an intermediate annular ledge, said section terminating in a flared ring portion; and wherein said assembly is provided with a means for locking said spout within said collar when said spout is in its extended position, said locking means comprising a protrusion and a groove for mating engagement with said protrusion, whereby said annular ledge engages the underside of said shelf and said ring portion engages the bottom of said inner wall to provide a double seal for said spout in its extended position.