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Pouring spout having an insert
Assignee: Rotpunkt Dr Anso Zimmermann GmbH
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Filing: 1984-05-02
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Granted: 1986-08-12
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Expires: 2004-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A container (3) having a pouring section (1) is outlined, the pouring channel (6) of which makes optimum pouring action possible. The pouring section (1) consists of a portion (8), which is formed on the container (3), having a section (10) of the pouring channel (6) facing the interior space (9) and a widened part (11), which borders thereon. An internal portion (12) having the other section (13) of the pouring channel (6), which portion may be inserted into the widened part (11) preferably in a liquid-tight manner. The internal portion (12) can be glued, welded or snapped into the widened part (11).
Inventors
- 👤 Anso Zimmermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/12; A47G19/14; A47G19/145; A47J; A47J41/00; A47J41/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A pouring section for use with a container for liquids, said container having an open neck portion of injection-molded material on its upper end, said pouring section cooperating with said container and forming a tube-like spout through which liquid contents of said container can be poured, said tube-like spout comprising: a moldable member laterally projecting out of said neck portion of said container and having an open conduit communicating with said neck portion of said container, said molded member having a first portion communicating with said neck portion of said container and having a cylindrically shaped bore diverging toward the interior of said container, and a second portion communicating with said first portion and having a bore of substantially uniform cross sectional area and facing outward from said container; and a molded insert having an outside diameter and shape corresponding to said bore in said second portion of said molded member for insertion thereinto and having a channel therein for passage of liquid, said channel being conically shaped and diverging toward an outer wall of said container, such that wide end of said conically shaped channel fits flush up against said cylindrically shaped bore in said first portion of said molded member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A pouring section for use with a container for liquids, said container having an open neck portion of injection-molded material on its upper end, said pouring section cooperating with said container and forming a tube-like spout through which liquid contents of said container can be poured, said tube-like spout comprising: a moldable member laterally projecting out of said neck portion of said container and having an open conduit communicating with said neck portion of said container, said molded member having a first portion communicating with said neck portion of said container and having a cylindrically shaped bore diverging toward the interior of said container, and a second portion communicating with said first portion and having a bore of substantially uniform cross sectional area and facing outward from said container; and a molded insert having an outside diameter and shape corresponding to said bore in said second portion of said molded member for insertion thereinto and having a channel therein for passage of liquid, said channel being conically shaped and diverging toward an outer wall of said container, such that wide end of said conically shaped channel fits flush up against said cylindrically shaped bore in said first portion of said molded member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
210 words
A pouring section for use with a container for liquids, said container having an open neck portion of injection-moldable material on its upper end, said pouring section cooperating with said container and forming a tube-like spout through which liquid contents of said container can be poured, said tube-like spout comprising: a molded member laterally projecting out of said neck portion of said container and having an open conduit communicating with said neck portion of said container, said molded member having: a first portion communicating with said neck portion of said container and having a conically shaped bore diverging toward the interior of said container, and a second portion communicating with said first portion and having a bore of substantially uniform cross sectional area and facing outward from said container; and a molded insert having an outside diameter and shape corresponding to said bore in said second portion of said molded member for insertion thereinto and having a channel therein for passage of liquid, said channel being conically shaped and diverging toward an outer wall of said container, such that a wide end of said conically shaped channel fits flush up against an opening at a tapered end of said conically shaped bore in said first portion of said molded member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
210 words
A pouring section for use with a container for liquids, said container having an open neck portion of injection-moldable material on its upper end, said pouring section cooperating with said container and forming a tube-like spout through which liquid contents of said container can be poured, said tube-like spout comprising: a molded member laterally projecting out of said neck portion of said container and having an open conduit communicating with said neck portion of said container, said molded member having: a first portion communicating with said neck portion of said container and having a conically shaped bore diverging toward the interior of said container, and a second portion communicating with said first portion and having a bore of substantially uniform cross sectional area and facing outward from said container; and a molded insert having an outside diameter and shape corresponding to said bore in said second portion of said molded member for insertion thereinto and having a channel therein for passage of liquid, said channel being conically shaped and diverging toward an outer wall of said container, such that a wide end of said conically shaped channel fits flush up against an opening at a tapered end of said conically shaped bore in said first portion of said molded member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprised by said first portion of said molded member adjacent to said open neck portion of said container essentially completely surrounding said molded insert.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprised by said insert communicating with said second portion of said molded member is in a liquid-tight manner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprised by said insert having sealing lips which engage with said second portion of said molded member in a liquid-tight manner.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprised by said insert being removably attached to said second portion of said molded member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 further comprised by said molded member being fabricated of a first injection-moldable material and said insert being fabricated of a second injection-moldable material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprised by said insert and said second portion of said molded member has a series of corresponding alternating projections and recesses which interlock in a liquid-tight manner when said insert and said second portion of said moldable member are joined.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said projections and recesses of said insert and said second portion enable the insert to be removably attached by a snap fit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprised by said insert being fixedly attached to said second portion of said molded member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the insert is fixedly attached by gluing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the insert is fixedly attached by welding.
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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) | 1989-08-11 | 1990-02-10 | 1990-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-11 | 1994-02-10 | 1994-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-11 | 1998-02-10 | 1998-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |