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Liquid dispensing closure having capillary bores
Assignee: Createchnic Patent AG
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Filing: 1977-12-13
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1997-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A body and cap connected by a hinge are integrally molded from plastic. The body is adapted to be connected to a container and has a dispensing spout which may be centered or offset. At the distal end of the spout is a tubular portion surrounded by a channel. Capillary bores extend generally parallel to the axis of the spout from the base of the channel to an interior in the spout. Adjacent the distal end of the spout is a spherical bulge. The cap has an internal opening complementary to this bulge so that the cap fits sealingly thereabout. The body and cap have annular exterior walls which meet in a plane inclined at about fifteen degrees to the horizontal (when the top of the container to which the body is secured is horizontal). Several forms of hinges and components biasing the cap are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner F. Dubach
- 👤 Hansruedi Kessler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 18:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/04; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A plastic closure for a liquid holding container comprising a body and cap, said body being adapted to be secured to the container and including a tip having an outlet bore therethrough, the bore having an inner end and an outer end, said closure being characterized by: said tip including a tubular part surrounded by an annular bulge, said part and bulge defining an annular channel therebetween adjacent the distal end of the tip, said bore extending through said part and including a central opening intermediate said ends, said bore decreasing in size from said inner end to said outer end whereby as liquid is expelled from the container and flows out through the bore the flow velocity is increased from the inner end to the outer end, said tip including capillary bores extending from said channel to said central opening through which air flows inwardly as the liquid is so expelled and is expelled along with the liquid; and said cap having a member adapted to fit about said tip and engage said bulge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A plastic closure for a liquid holding container comprising a body and cap, said body being adapted to be secured to the container and including a tip having an outlet bore therethrough, the bore having an inner end and an outer end, said closure being characterized by: said tip including a tubular part surrounded by an annular bulge, said part and bulge defining an annular channel therebetween adjacent the distal end of the tip, said bore extending through said part and including a central opening intermediate said ends, said bore decreasing in size from said inner end to said outer end whereby as liquid is expelled from the container and flows out through the bore the flow velocity is increased from the inner end to the outer end, said tip including capillary bores extending from said channel to said central opening through which air flows inwardly as the liquid is so expelled and is expelled along with the liquid; and said cap having a member adapted to fit about said tip and engage said bulge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the exterior of said bulge is generally spherical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the distal end of the tubular part has a sharp edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A closure as set forth in claim 3, wherein said distal end has an interior surface of generally conical configuration extending inwardly from the distal end with the base of the cone at said distal end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said tip is eccentric with respect to the remainder of said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cap and said body are formed about an axis and each has an outer wall surrounding said axis, said outer wall of the cap meeting the outer wall of the body in a plane, said plane being inclined at about fifteen degrees with respect to the horizontal when the top of said container is horizontal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said member has an internal opening defined by a wall generally complementary to said bulge, said wall having at least one sealing groove therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
82 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1 and wherein the cap and body are connected by hinge means, said closure being further characterized by: means to prevent said cap from being removed from said body without it being apparent that such removal has occurred and comprising a first disc and a strap connecting the first disc to the body; and a second disc and a strap connecting the second disc to the cap; said discs being permanently affixed to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1 and wherein the cap and body are connected by hinge means, said closure being further characterized by: said hinge means comprising two bands adjacent each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1 and wherein the cap and body are connected by hinge means, said closure being further characterized by: spring-elastic means connecting the cap and body, said means being untensioned when the cap is in the position of being in place on the body and also when the cap is in the position of being fully opened, and being tensioned intermediate said two positions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A closure as set forth in claim 10, wherein said spring-elastic means is a stretch band.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1 and wherein the cap and body are connected by hinge means, said closure being further characterized by: spring-elastic means between said cap and body for opening said cap, said means being tensioned when the cap is in closed position on the body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A closure as set forth in claim 12, wherein said spring-elastic means comprises an injection molded spring bar.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A closure as set forth in claim 13, wherein said spring bar is arcuate and is secured to both the body and the cap.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1, wherein said member has an internal opening defined by a wall generally complementary to said bulge, said wall also forming a sealing chamber about the distal end of said tubular part.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
A closure as set forth in claim 15, wherein said member includes a spherical projection in said chamber and fitting against said distal end of the tubular part when said cap is seated against said body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
A closure as set forth in claim 1, including baffle means in said bore adjacent the distal end of said tubular part.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
A closure as set forth in claim 17, wherein said baffle means is in the form of a cross and serves to rigidify said tubular part.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-18 | 1987-09-17 | 1988-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-18 | 1991-09-17 | 1992-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |