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Dripless pouring spout and closure cap therefor

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-05
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1994-08-05
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Abstract

Abstract A pouring spout member that is arranged for assembly to the mouth of the container includes a tubular spout and an initially longitudinally extending, anti-drip finger. A cooperating closure cap member deformably engages the anti-drip finger upon assembly with the pouring spout member to convert the finger to its use position.

Inventors

  • 👤 Walter E. Hidding

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 21:11
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/12; B65D47/122; B65D47/123; B65D47/40

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 149 words
A combination dripless pouring spout and closure cap therefore comprising: a one-piece pouring spout member molded from thermoplastic resinous material and arranged for assembly to the mouth of a container, said pouring spout member including surface means defining a generally central aperture, a tubular spout upstanding from said surface means about at least a portion of the periphery of said aperture, and an initially, as-molded longitudinally extending, anti-drip finger disposed generally inside said spout and having a bendable tip portion of substantially permanently deformable character arranged to be bent into position overlying the upper lip of said spout and spaced therefrom; and a closure cap member arranged for assembly with said spout member and including transverse top plate means for permanently deformably engaging the tip portion of said finger upon mounting said closure cap member on said pouring spout member, said anti-drip finger being initially a flat, blade-like element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 149 words
A combination dripless pouring spout and closure cap therefore comprising: a one-piece pouring spout member molded from thermoplastic resinous material and arranged for assembly to the mouth of a container, said pouring spout member including surface means defining a generally central aperture, a tubular spout upstanding from said surface means about at least a portion of the periphery of said aperture, and an initially, as-molded longitudinally extending, anti-drip finger disposed generally inside said spout and having a bendable tip portion of substantially permanently deformable character arranged to be bent into position overlying the upper lip of said spout and spaced therefrom; and a closure cap member arranged for assembly with said spout member and including transverse top plate means for permanently deformably engaging the tip portion of said finger upon mounting said closure cap member on said pouring spout member, said anti-drip finger being initially a flat, blade-like element.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1981-03-13 1981-09-12 1982-03-14 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-03-13 1985-09-12 1986-03-14 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-03-13 1989-09-12 1990-03-14 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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