Patents Examined by Thomas J. Barhan
  • Patent number: 5271538
    Abstract: An improved dispensing apparatus having a container sized to receive a pre-determined quantity of pourable material, and a pouring spout rotatably secured to the side of the container by an O-ring closely received in first and second complimentary grooves disposed between the pouring spout and the container side. The pouring spout preferably is of tubular configuration, with the elongated dispensing portion of a cross-sectional area of a larger size than the aperture in the side of the container. The elongated dispensing portion of the elongated pouring spout is preferably substantially the height of the container side, and is of non-circular cross section. A cap is threadably secured to the dispensing end of the pouring spout, and a seal may be adhesively secured to the dispensing end of the spout. The pouring spout may be sized to serve as an expansion chamber for the fluid in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Inventors: Brian Lipker, Todd A. Huffman