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Flow controlling pouring spout
Assignee: Kikkoman Foods Inc
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Filing: 1979-04-16
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A flow controlling pouring spout has a hollow body portion provided with structure to facilitate attachment to the lip about a pouring opening of a container. A spout portion extending normally generally horizontally communicates with the interior of the container through the hollow body portion and has a baffle separating a lower pouring passage and an upper displacement air passage which extends from adjacent to the discharge opening of the spout to the inner end of the spout and has a displacement air opening from the inner end of the air passage to the inner end of the pouring passage. A hinged closure plug is mounted on the discharge end of the pouring spout. Swivel structure connects the pouring spout with the base portion to permit turning the spout from pouring orientation to non-pouring orientation. Stabilizing and flow controlling slidably cooperating flanges are provided on the swivelly related base portion and spout.
Inventors
- 👤 Yu Yoshioka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/08; B65D47/0804; B65D47/0833; B65D47/0838; B65D47/0842
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A flow-controlling pouring spout assembly adapted to be applied in flow-controlling relation to a discharge opening in a pourable contents container, said assembly comprising: a base member having means for retaining engagement with the container in flow-controlling relation to said opening; said base member having a flow passage therethrough initially closed by rupturable means extending across the flow passage; a pouring spout member having a discharge port opening generally radially therefrom; and means separably connecting said pouring spout member in snap-on, snap-off and relatively swiveling relation on said base member for receiving and directing container contents flow from said base member passage through said port and permitting said spout member to be selectively swiveled relative to said base member for orienting said port in different radial directions relative to said base member; said pouring spout member being adapted to be snapped from said base member for access to and removal of said rupturable means for opening said passage, whereafter the pouring spout member is adapted to be snapped back into swiveling connection with said base member for cooperating with the base member in directing flow of container contents from the opened base member passage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A flow-controlling pouring spout assembly adapted to be applied in flow-controlling relation to a discharge opening in a pourable contents container, said assembly comprising: a base member having means for retaining engagement with the container in flow-controlling relation to said opening; said base member having a flow passage therethrough initially closed by rupturable means extending across the flow passage; a pouring spout member having a discharge port opening generally radially therefrom; and means separably connecting said pouring spout member in snap-on, snap-off and relatively swiveling relation on said base member for receiving and directing container contents flow from said base member passage through said port and permitting said spout member to be selectively swiveled relative to said base member for orienting said port in different radial directions relative to said base member; said pouring spout member being adapted to be snapped from said base member for access to and removal of said rupturable means for opening said passage, whereafter the pouring spout member is adapted to be snapped back into swiveling connection with said base member for cooperating with the base member in directing flow of container contents from the opened base member passage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said connecting means comprise telescoped portions of said members, at least one of said telescoped portions being resiliently yieldable relative to the other of said portions, one of said telescoped portions having releasable interlock depression means, and the other of said portions having releasable interlock projection means releasably engageable in said interlock depression means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein said telescoped portion of said base member is received within the telescoped portion of said spout member, said telescoped portion of the spout member being a resiliently flexible flange, said depression means comprising an annular groove in the outer perimeter of said base portion and said projection means comprising an annular rib on said spout portion, said spout member having a generally radially extending integral nozzle, and said nozzle serving as a handle for applying leverage for separating said spout member from said base member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
An assembly according to claim 3, wherein said telescoped portions have confronting surfaces which are spaced apart inwardly from said interlocking rib and groove whereby to facilitate resilient flexing of said resiliently flexible flange when applying said spout member to said base member or releasing said spout member from said base member, and a sealing bead on said base member portion spaced inwardly from said groove and sealingly engaging said spout member flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
177 words
A flow-controlling pouring spout assembly adapted to be applied in position with respect to a pouring opening in a container to control flow of pourable contents through said opening from within the container, said assembly comprising: a hollow base member having means for retaining engagement with the container at said opening; a pouring spout member having a discharge port and comprising a substantially cap-like structure engaging in telescoped relation about said base member, said base member and spout member having swivel surfaces including means for retaining the members in assembly; said members providing a passage from within the container through said opening to said discharge port; and said members having internal telescopically cooperating flow controlling annular flange means which are annularly continuous except for registerable gaps adapted to be aligned with said discharge port in one relative swiveled orientation of said spout member and said base member, and which gaps are out of registration in another relatively swiveled orientation of said spout member and said base member whereby to block flow through said passage to said port.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
177 words
A flow-controlling pouring spout assembly adapted to be applied in position with respect to a pouring opening in a container to control flow of pourable contents through said opening from within the container, said assembly comprising: a hollow base member having means for retaining engagement with the container at said opening; a pouring spout member having a discharge port and comprising a substantially cap-like structure engaging in telescoped relation about said base member, said base member and spout member having swivel surfaces including means for retaining the members in assembly; said members providing a passage from within the container through said opening to said discharge port; and said members having internal telescopically cooperating flow controlling annular flange means which are annularly continuous except for registerable gaps adapted to be aligned with said discharge port in one relative swiveled orientation of said spout member and said base member, and which gaps are out of registration in another relatively swiveled orientation of said spout member and said base member whereby to block flow through said passage to said port.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
An assembly according to claim 5, wherein said spout member has a replacement air channel leading from adjacent to said port to the inside of said spout member and communicating with said passage through a small opening located remote from said gap in the pouring spout member flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
110 words
An assembly according to claim 5, wherein said base member has a rupturable closure across said passage, means for separably connecting said members in pressed together, snap apart relation, and permitting relative swiveling of the members, and said port being at the distal end of an elongate nozzle projecting generally radially integrally on said spout member in communication with said passage and serving as a handle for applying leverage for snapping said spout member free from said base member for access to said rupturable closure to enable removal of said closure whereafter the spout member is adapted to be replaced by pressing it into connected relation to said base member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
118 words
A flow controlling pouring spout assembly adapted to be applied to a container in pourable contents flow controlling relation at a discharge opening in the container, the assembly comprising: a hollow base member having means for attachment to the container at said opening; a hollow pouring spout member having a discharge port; said members having respective telescopically related circular surfaces; one of said surfaces having an annular groove; the other of said surfaces having an annular rib fitting in swiveling relation in said groove; and one of said surfaces having an annular sealing bead spaced from said groove and rib and sealingly engaging the other of said surfaces for sealing the swivel joint between said surfaces against leaking.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
118 words
A flow controlling pouring spout assembly adapted to be applied to a container in pourable contents flow controlling relation at a discharge opening in the container, the assembly comprising: a hollow base member having means for attachment to the container at said opening; a hollow pouring spout member having a discharge port; said members having respective telescopically related circular surfaces; one of said surfaces having an annular groove; the other of said surfaces having an annular rib fitting in swiveling relation in said groove; and one of said surfaces having an annular sealing bead spaced from said groove and rib and sealingly engaging the other of said surfaces for sealing the swivel joint between said surfaces against leaking.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
66 words
An assembly according to claim 8, wherein said members have internal flow controlling telescoped annular portions which are annularly continuous except for respective registrable gaps, said gaps being aligned with said discharge port in one relative swiveled orientation of said members and said gaps being out of registration and said portions cooperating for blocking access to said port in another relative swiveled orientation of said members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
An assembly according to claim 9, wherein said spout member has an air relief channel extending from adjacent to said port and past said annular portions and having a small opening communicating with the interior of said passage member remote from the gap in said annular portion of said spout member.
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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) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |