Abstract: A dispensing closure for a product container including a base positioned on the container and a cap operable on the base between a closed and an open position. The base includes an upstanding plug engageable within an aperture formed in a top platform of the cap to seal the aperture when the cap is moved to closed position on the base. An annular generally U-shaped sealing flange is formed on the aperture and depends below the top platform of the cap. The flange moves into compression engagement with the plug when the cap is in its closed position so as to seal the contents of the container and prevent product and/or carbonated gas leakage therefrom until the cap is moved to open position. Also disclosed is an overcap positioned over the cap. The internal configuration of the overcap is in substantial conformity with the external configuration of the cap so that the cap can be moved to its opened and/or closed positions by movement of the overcap and without touching the external surface of the cap.

Abstract: A container closure is disclosed which includes a shell attachable to a container around a container opening thereof. The shell has a shell opening in fluid communication with the container opening when the shell is attached to the container. A tip is received on the shell movable between a closed position sealing the shell opening and an open position. A cover is releasably attached to the shell in a manner indicative of the tip being positioned in the closed position when the cover is attached to the shell. Both the shell and the cover may be provided with tamper-evident bands. The present invention is particularly well adapted to be formed as a push-pull container closure for sports bottles and the like.

Abstract: A double opening container of various sizes and shapes having different size openings at either end. The larger opening serves as the base with a wide enough diameter relative to the size of the container to allow the container to stand securely on this end. The screw on caps provide for ease of dispensing, refilling and washing the container from the larger opening. The smaller opening serves as the dispensing end with interchangable caps depending on the application for use. Both ends and their caps have adaptable threads and screw on caps to provide tight enough application to prevent leakage. The container and caps are composed of a durable material such as plastic to allow for repeated washing, drying and reuse.

Abstract: The present invention provides a closure with a thread configuration adapted for snap-on or screw-on application to a container neck finish. The present invention preferably provides at least one annular sealing bead depending from the outer surface of the closure valve which are compressed against the inner surface of the container neck to form a seal as the closure is snapped onto the container neck. The present invention also preferably provides plurality of elevated areas extend upwardly from the tamper-evident band in spaced relation to the bottom edge of the closure body to support the tamper evident band in resisting vertical movement imparted by insertion of the closure on the bottle neck, thereby protecting the frangible elements during assembly.

Abstract: A push/pull type dispenser closure is provided by the present invention. The closure includes a cap body, slider valve and an overcap. The closure may be placed in the closed and sealed position by attaching the overcap to the cap body. The overcap includes an annular ring that engages the slider valve when the overcap is placed on the cap body, so as to ensure that the slider valve is forced into the closed and sealed position.

Abstract: A resealable single-piece push-pull dispensing closure is disclosed that includes a circumferential skirt, a top member circumferentially coupled to the skirt, and a sipper spout. The sipper spout extends upwardly from the top member and has a curved sipper surface that truncates to from a substantially flat landing surface. Plural apertures are disposed in the landing surface, and apertures may be disposed at a periphery of the sipper surface. The curvature of the sipper surface has a constant cross section curvature throughout the width of the sipper surface. A user's lip may rest on the sipper surface while drinking directly therefrom, or the top member may have a concave portion in which a user's lip may rest during drinking.

Abstract: A two-piece dispensing closure (20) for removable attachment to a neck (12) of a liquid container (10), the dispensing closure having a molded plastic cap member (22) with an annular skirt (32) that surrounds an upper free end portion of the container neck, a transversely extending top panel portion (26) spanning the annular skirt with an opening (28) positioned centrally thereof, and an annular spout (38) extending axially from the top panel in a direction opposed to the direction of the extent of the annular skirt from the top panel, the annular spout circumscribing the opening in the top panel. A separate, elongate valve member (24) is inserted into the spout of the cap member to be reversibly axially movable relative to the cap member, the valve member having an elongate central portion (40) that defines an annular dispensing passage (38) with an interior of the spout of the cap member and an enlarged grasping projection (42) at a free end of the valve member.

Abstract: An aseptic closure for containers of liquids comprising a main body provided with a threaded ring, which is designed to be associated with a neck of a container and from which there protrudes a tubular projection which is coupled to an upper closure. A step protrudes from the inside wall of the projection, proximate to the main body, and forms a passage hole which is controlled by a flow control element which is monolithic, by means of radial supporting bridges, with respect to the upper closure; the upper closure has a tubular structure and can slide axially along the projection from a lowered position, which closes the hole because the flow control element forms a seal against its wall, to a raised position for opening the hole for the passage of the liquid.

Abstract: A spout for a container is shown having a conduit, a closure for preventing fluid flow through the conduit, an opener that is openable by inserting it into the opening of a container to be filled, and a vent passage that is opened to permit the flow of gas into the container when the conduit is opened for fluid flow.

Abstract: A funnel cap device for a fluid container includes a funnel-shaped member having a passage therethrough extending between a wide end and a narrow end thereof, and a cap member attached to the funnel-shaped member for selectively opening and closing the narrow end of the passage. A hub portion extends from the narrow end of the funnel-shaped member, the cap member being slidable on the hub portion between open and closed positions. The cap member and hub portion include a cooperating aperture and seal tab which mutually engage in the closed position to prevent fluid flow. The funnel cap device is attachable to a fluid container having a spout on one end. The funnel-shaped member includes an intermediate portion having a thread pattern on an inner surface for engaging similar threads on the spout in an upright orientation where the funnel-shaped member engages the neck of the container.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing device includes a dispensing spout disposed at the mouth of a bottle. A single-piece, disposable security strap is used to secure the spout to the bottle to prevent unauthorized removal of the spout to dispense drinks. The spout has a distal portion with a spout opening and a proximal shoulder larger in cross-sectional than the distal portion. The security strap includes a strap ring having an opening configured to surround and capture the proximal shoulder of the spout. The strap further includes at least a pair of connecting portions extending from the strap ring. Each connecting portion has an affixing member at an end. At least one of the affixing members has a self-adhering surface for adhering to the exterior of the bottle. To dispense the beverage, the strap is broken and discarded.

Abstract: A push body valve closure to dispense product retained in a container. The closure includes a base affixed to the mouth of the container and a cap cooperatively engaged upon the base and movable between a first closed position and a second opened position with respect to the base. The base is formed with a product dispensing channel having a wall with a generally conical-shaped cross-sectional configuration and the cap has a depending spring-action circumferential flange formed on the interior surface thereof for cooperative engagement with the conical-shaped wall. The cap is normally disposed in its closed position but is movable to the open position upon application of a force thereon to move the cap with the spring-action circumferential flange engaged against the conical-shaped wall. Upon removal of the force applied to the cap, the cap returns to its closed position by the force of the spring-action flange against the conical-shaped wall.

Abstract: A resealable single-piece push-pull dispensing closure is disclosed that includes a circumferential skirt, a top member circumferentially coupled to the skirt, and a sipper spout. The sipper spout extends upwardly from the top member and has a curved sipper surface that truncates to from a substantially flat landing surface. Plural apertures are disposed in the landing surface, and apertures may be disposed at a periphery of the sipper surface. The curvature of the sipper surface has a constant cross section curvature throughout the width of the sipper surface. A user's lip may rest on the sipper surface while drinking directly therefrom, or the top member may have a concave portion in which a user's lip may rest during drinking.

Abstract: The push-pull spout assembly (10) is configured to dispense fluid materials from a container (12). The spout assembly (10) includes a pair of generally tubular, telescopically interfitted first (20) and second members (54) defining a fluid passageway (22). Each member includes a complemental closure wall (30,58) projecting into the fluid passageway (22). In a blocking position the complemental walls (30,58) are aligned and block fluid flow through the passageway (22) and in an offset position the members (20,54) are shifted axially relative to one another to allow fluid flow through the passageway.

Abstract: A dispensing system is provided for a container having an opening to the interior. The container has a sealable seat around the opening and a thread. A closure is disposed on the container. The closure defines a thread that is threadingly engaged with the container thread for accommodating movement of the closure between a lowered position and an elevated position. The closure defines a dispensing passage for establishing communication between the container opening and the exterior of the closure. The closure includes a dispensing valve disposed in the dispensing passage for opening to dispense fluid therethrough and for closing to occlude flow. The closure includes an occlusion member inwardly of the valve in the dispensing passage to sealingly engage the container seat and prevent flow from the container opening into the dispensing passage below the valve when the closure is in the lowered position and to permit flow into the dispensing passage when the closure is in the elevated position.

Abstract: Dust covers enclose the upper end of the push-pull bottle cap, the spout cap and the seal which projects through the central hole in the spout cap. The cap is formed with a neck over which the lower end of the dust over fits. The interior of the cover is formed with a plurality of short thread sections (e.g., eight). Above the thread sections is a circumferential locking bead. The cap neck is formed with a plurality of short protrusions (e.g., four) which mesh with the cover thread sections and a circumferential groove above the protuberances into which the locking bead seals. The cover may be pushed down without rotation to seat on the neck and also may be pulled up without rotation for removal. Alternatively, the cover may be twisted on or off, the protuberances meshing with the thread sections when the cover is in closed position its interior is sealed from entry of "wash down" water.

Abstract: A soft type mouthpiece structure with water release and water stopping functions includes a soft type mouthpiece, a positioning seat, and a slidable sleeve. The mouthpiece has a front end provided with a water outlet and a rear end that can be insertably secured at a front end of the positioning seat. The positioning seat is provided with a hollow internal hole that includes a smaller-diameter internal channel and a larger-diameter sectioned portion. The inner wall of the sectioned portion is provided with a leakage-proof flange. A depressed groove is provided at the leakage-proof flange near the water outlet side. The slidable sleeve is provided with a projecting positioning flange on an outer wall of the front end of a tube portion thereof, an urging post at the center of the front end of the tube portion, the urging post being peripherally provided with a plurality of water slots.

Abstract: A drinking receptacle cover to be removably applied to an opening of a receptacle main body. This cover has on its top plate a drinking spout which can be shut off and a negative pressure relief valve. The spout contains a drinking spout main body which protrudes from the top plate and has a channel; a drinking spout portion which is fitted on the drinking spout main body to be shiftable in the axial direction so as to open and close the channel; and a drinking spout cap which can be removably applied to the drinking spout portion; and the channel can be opened and closed by the shift of the drinking spout portion which occurs with fitting and removal of the drinking spout cap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially leak proof tamper-evident container closure that combines a reusable, push-pull spout with a snap-on tamper evident closure which is substantially tamper proof. The closure has first and second locking members characterized by the first locking member having an inward flange with an upturned locking edge forming an annular groove in the flange. The push pull resealable pour spout with an opening therein which is partially closed by a second top having a secondary opening therein and a plug space thereabove with upwardly angled legs formed integral with the closure. Integrated into the periphery of the secondary opening is at least one and preferably two annular flanges. The annular flanges engage and create a sealing contact with the annular surface of the plug to provide a seal which is leak proof after many uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially leak proof tamper-evident container closure that combines a reusable, push-pull spout with a snap-on tamper evident closure which is substantially tamper proof. The closure has first and second locking members characterized by the first locking member having an inward flange with an upturned locking edge forming an annular groove in the flange. Optionally, a third annular member can be positioned above the second annular locking member to cooperate with the bottle neck finish and the second annular locking member to ensure a more secure engagement of the second annular locking member with the cooperating structure on the bottle neck finish. The push pull resealable pour spout with an opening therein which is partially closed by a second top having a secondary opening therein and a plug space thereabove with upwardly angled legs formed integral with the closure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially leak proof tamper-evident container closure that combines a reusable, push-pull spout with a snap-on tamper evident closure which is substantially tamper proof. The closure has first and second locking members characterized by the first locking member having an inward flange with an upturned locking edge forming an annular groove in the flange. The push pull resealable pour spout with an opening therein which is partially closed by a second top having a secondary opening therein and a plug space thereabove with upwardly angled legs formed integral with the closure. Integrated into the periphery of the secondary opening is at least one and preferably two annular flanges. The annular flanges engage and create a sealing contact with the annular surface of the plug to provide a seal which is leak proof after many uses.

Abstract: A single piece push-pull dispenser for sealing water, juice, detergent containers and the like is provided. The push-pull dispenser has a tubular skirt sized to longitudinally adjustably engage the exterior sidewall of a container neck, and a cylindrical plug disposed within the tubular skirt, sized to engage and seal the mouth of the container neck. The outside perimeter of the cylindrical plug and the inside wall of the tubular skirt are spaced, defining an annular orifice. The cylindrical plug is connected to the tubular skirt by at least one spoke connector which bridges the annular orifice. The push-pull dispenser is longitudinally adjustable along the container neck so that in its lower, closed position, the cylindrical plus seals the container neck. In an upper, open position, the cylindrical plug disengages and unseals the neck permitting the contents to flow through the annular orfice.

Abstract: A push-pull type closure includes a collar with an internal thread, a button associated with the collar, and a cap covering the button before the closure is first open, the cap including a tamper-proofing strip which is non-releasably confined in a groove of the collar, the transverse section of the tamper-proofing strip having a profile in the shape of a U which is open at the top, and the annular strip including an extreme portion which becomes lodged in the hollow of the U during crimping.

Abstract: A cap and figurine device disclosed has a main member with a throughbore and includes a lower coupling portion suitable for threading externally onto a bottle top, an intermediate hollow, elongated neck portion and an upper inner valve portion. A movable outer valve portion moves on the inner valve portion between open and closed positions and is removable from the main member to enable one of a plurality of interchangeable figurines to be placed on and carried by the neck portion which serves as a spindle with the movable outer valve portion retaining the figurine body in place during use.

Abstract: A tamper-evident closure including a cap having a base and an upstanding post, the base defining a circular channel. A spout is positioned on the upstanding post, with the spout carrying a circumferential skirt permanently retained in the circular channel. A frangible line of weakness permits separation of the spout from the circumferential skirt. The spout and circumferential skirt are of a color that contrasts with the color of the base and post, so that, upon movement of the spout on the post, the circumferential skirt remains in the channel to provide a visual indication of such movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially leak proof tamper-evident container closure that combines a reusable, push-pull spout with a snap-on tamper evident closure which is substantially tamper proof. The closure has first and second locking members characterized by the first locking member having an inward flange with an upturned locking edge forming an annular groove in the flange. The push pull resealable pour spout with an opening therein which is partially closed by a second top having a secondary opening therein and a plug space thereabove with upwardly angled legs formed integral with the closure. Integrated into the periphery of the secondary opening is at least one and preferably two annular flanges. The annular flanges engage and create a sealing contact with the annular surface of the plug to provide a seal which is leak proof after many uses.

Abstract: A pail lid having a retractable pouring spout. The pail lid has a neck integrally formed as part of the lid and extending from the face of the lid opposed to a peripheral groove. The neck has external threads adapted to receive a screw cap. A retractable pouring spout located within the opening is movable from a pouring position to a retracted position while being retained within the neck. The spout mates with the neck at the pouring position and the retracted position. An injection molding process for manufacture of the lid is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vacuum release container cap comprises a body, a closure device, and a seal member. The body has at least two passages formed therein, a liquid passage for the flow of liquid into and out of the container, and a gas passage for the flow of air. The closure device is mounted on the body for closing each of the passages. The closure device automatically opens the gas passage while opening the liquid passage. The seal member is mounted in the gas passage, which allows the passage of air into the container, but does not allow the passage of liquid out of the container though the gas passage.

Abstract: A container closure includes a shell attachable to a container around a container opening thereof. The shell has a shell opening in fluid communication with the container opening when the shell is attached to the container. A tip is received on the shell movable between a closed position sealing the shell opening and an open position. A cover is releasably attached to the shell in a manner indicative of the tip being positioned in the closed position when the cover is attached to the shell. Both the shell and the cover may be provided with tamper-evident bands. The present invention is particularly well adapted to be formed as a push-pull container closure for sports bottles and the like.

Abstract: An inverted bottle support and dispenser apparatus 20, 21, 22, or 23 for allowing a bottle or container 30 to stand in a normally inverted resting position. The dispenser apparatus comprises at least two tier components wherein the at least two tier component slidingly move relative to each other. The first tier component has at least an opening, channel, or hole, and the second tier component has at least a rib or engaging component to correspondingly and insertingly engage with the opening, channel, or hole in the first tier component to provide at least an open dispensing position that allows the contents of the bottle or container 30 to be dispensed and a closed position to allow the contents of the bottle or container 30 to remain in the bottle or container 30. Furthermore, the at least two tier components can be positioned to provide an unlocked position and a locked position for the dispenser apparatus.

Abstract: A dispensing system is provided for a container having an opening to the container interior. The dispensing system includes a closure with an elevator that is disposed within the container opening for movement between a fully elevated position and a fully lowered position while the elevator is restrained by the container from rotating. The elevator has a seat defining an inlet passage and has a thread. A rotatable housing is mounted on the container at the opening and has a thread engaged with the elevator thread. The housing has a dispensing passage and an occlusion member. The occlusion member sealingly engages the elevator seat and prevents flow through the elevator inlet passage when the elevator is in the fully elevated position. When the elevator is moved away from the fully elevated position by rotation of the housing, flow is permitted through the inlet passage and into the housing dispensing passage. A flexible dispensing valve is sealingly secured across the dispensing passage in the housing.

Abstract: A dispensing package is provided including a container with at least two discrete compartments, respective closures positioned across upper outlet ends of the compartments and a cap fitting over the respective closures. The cap includes a crown with a surrounding skirt. The skirt has at least two flexibly squeezable sides with catches formed on the skirt lockingly engageable over the closures. The crown further includes dispensing orifices for each of the outlet orifices and in an open position allows fluid dispensing from the compartments. By placing pressure on side panels of the cap, the catch can be released, lifted into a dispensing position and fluid poured from each of the respective compartments without any intermixing within the dispensing package or cross-contamination on drain back.

Abstract: A dispensing closure for installation on a bottle finish having a mouth comprises a cap which covers the mouth, and an upwardly bowed diaphragm between the cap and the mouth, normally in contact with the cap. The mouth has a concave frustoconical end surface, and the cap has a circular rib overlying the end surface so that when the cap is pressed downward, it depresses the diaphragm, opening a flow path through an aperture in the cap. In one embodiment of this invention, a sealing interface is formed between the diaphragm and the bottom of the cap, around the aperture, while in another embodiment, a seal is formed around a central aperture in the diaphragm by a protrusion on the bottom surface of the cap.

Abstract: Valve assembly having a base with an outlet opening for egress of liquid from a container and a vent hole for ingress of air into the container, a valve member movable between open and closed positions relative to the base for controlling passage of liquid through the outlet opening and covering the vent hole when the valve member is in the closed position, and a resiliently deformable sealing member which allows air to pass through the air hole when pressure within the container is less than pressure outside the container.

Abstract: A new safety dispensing cap for deterring children from gaining access to harmful liquids. The inventive device includes an inner cap adapted to be attached to a container, a delivery nozzle extending upward from the inner cap, an outer cap disposed around the inner cap for rotational and axial movement relative thereto, a first valve for controlling flow through the nozzle, and a second valve for controlling flow through the nozzle. The outer cap must be moved both axially and circumferentially on the inner cap to open the first and second valves.

Abstract: A closure with a self-closing valve is made available which is easily operable by exertion of pressure and has a simple design. A transport security is provided, which closes the valve reliably even in case of great stress.

Abstract: A two piece, molded plastic dispenser, that functions with a push-pull motion, comprising an outer shell and an inner shell. The outer shell comprises a top wall with an aperture defined at its center, and a skirt of generally cylindrical shape. A plug seal extends below the top wall, and annular groove and bead are formed in the vicinity of the upper end of the inner surface of the skirt and the underside of the top wall. The inner shell comprises a top wall, a tapered spud extending upwardly from the top wall, an annular barrier encircling the spud, and a depending skirt. Detents and arcuate wall segments extend, in interspersed fashion, about the perimeter of the upper shell, and cooperate with the bead on the outer shell. Vertical ribs on the inner surface of the outer shell cooperate with serrations on the exterior surface of the inner shell to guide the relative movement of the outer shell, in a vertical direction, while preventing relative rotation between the shells.

Abstract: An improved container and closure therefore. The improved container includes a finish, a body extending downwardly from the finish, a fitment fit within the finish, the fitment including a pour spout extending upwardly, and a closure. The closure includes an upper wall having a product exit, which permits egress of the product. The product exit is reclosable so that in the closed position no product can escape from the container, wherein as in the open position product can be selectively dispensed from the container without removing the entire closure from the bottle. If so desired, the consumer can leave the product exit in the closed position, unscrew the closure from the bottle and use the inverted closure as a measuring cup for the product.

Abstract: A resealable push-pull pour spout closure having an annular secondary closure with a central opening through which a plug is adapted to engage to close a container. The central opening is defined by an annular wall having at least one internally extending annular flange. The diameter of the central opening is substantially the same as that of the plug. The plug takes the form of a circular closure disk having an integrally molded depending annular skirt projecting from the periphery of the disk that attaches to angularly extending legs that connect the plug to the spout thereby defining a hollow cavity for the plug interior and increasing the structural flexibility of the plug. The annular seal flange projects radially into opening for form fitting engagement with the plug to substantially eliminate any leakage when the plug is positioned in the central opening.

Abstract: A package has a "push-pull" type dispensing closure either threadably engaged with or in press-fit engagement with the container mouth. The closure includes an outer skirt that is pliable and inwardly deformable when squeezed and a dispenser plug member selectively positionable to seal or unseal a dispensing orifice. The container has a mouth and a shoulder below the mouth which slants upwardly and inwardly. When the outer skirt of the closure is squeezed inwardly, the lower skirt edge engages the shoulder causing an upward camming of the closure, whereby the plug member unseals the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: The invention features an implantable device for the automatic delivery of an active ingredient according to an adjustable delivery profile. The device includes a housing; a reservoir operatively connected to the housing and arranged to store an elongate solid composition including the active ingredient, such as a filament of tape; an actuator arranged within the housing to move the solid composition from the reservoir to a transit assembly, providing a water-tight seal wherein the solid composition exits the housing at the transit assembly; a controller that acts on the actuator to adjust movement of the solid composition out of the housing according to the adjustable delivery profile; and a power source arranged to provide energy to the actuator and the controller. The solid composition can be an elongate, solid composition comprising a drug, and up to 90% of a carrier, wherein the composition has a cross-section of less than 0.

Abstract: A push-pull dispensing cap is described for a container having an open-necked top. There is a first cap member, attachable to an open-necked container, which has an outside thread for engagement with threading of an overcap, and has an upwardly projecting hollow portion with at least one dispensing port. It also is slideably attached to a second cap member such that the second cap member may cyclically moved with a first, closed position being downward, and a second, open position being upward. The second cap member has a dispensing port thereon and has an outwardly projecting ridge thereon with a cut-out located on the ridge to permit passage therethrough of a protrusion located inside the overcap. The second cap member is attached to the first cap member so as to prevent any of substantial horizontal rotation of it relative to the first cap member.

Abstract: Prior art bottle closures having a stationary closure member applicable to the top of a bottle and a closure member that is movable relative to the stationary closure member are improved by incorporation, between said closure members, of mutually cooperative, fluid sealing members extending transversely of the pouring axis of the bottle closures and separable therefrom for preventing escape of gaseous ingredients, such as carbonation, of drinkable liquids contained by bottles to which the bottle closures are applied.

Abstract: The vaporizer comprises a casing (1A) of moulded plastics, an atomizing pump non-removably mounted in the upper part of the casing, and a plug (29A) mounted in the lower part of the casing. The plug (29A) is provided with channels (30A) through which the liquid product is loaded when the plug is in a first position (FIG. 1); when the plug (29A) is urged into a second position (FIG. 2) the channels (30A) are blocked to trap the loaded liquid product in the casing.

Abstract: A new Sip and Spray Fluid Container Assembly for a fluid container suitable for spray mist cooling and for serving drinking water.The inventive device includes a fluid container having a handle, a mist spray nozzle with a pump and a pump trigger, a drinking spout, and a fill spout. In use, the Sip and Spray Fluid Container Assembly is filled with drinking water or any fluid of desire and can be taken any where by the user. In the hot sun light, when children's hard play causes them to feel uncomfortable due to the feeling of over heat, the Sip and Spray Fluid Container Assembly can be used to spray a mist of water on oneself, also a drink can be conveniently taken. The Sip and Spray Fluid Container Assembly can be completely closed off to keep the drinking water clean.

Abstract: A closure is provided for the opening to a container. The body defines a discharge aperture communicating with the housing. A housing is disposed on the body for movement between a lowered position and an elevated position. The housing defines a dispensing passage for establishing communication between the body discharge aperture and the exterior of the housing. The housing includes a dispensing valve disposed in the dispensing passage for opening to dispense fluid therethrough and for closing to occlude flow. The housing includes an occlusion member or plug between the valve and the body discharge aperture to prevent flow from the discharge aperture into the dispensing passage below the valve when the housing is in the lowered position and to permit flow into the dispensing passage when the housing is in the elevated position.

Abstract: A tamper evident closure construction is provided for use with a container of the type having a neck with a discharge orifice therein. The tamper evident closure construction includes a dispenser cap for controlling the dispensing of materials through the discharge orifice. The dispenser cap includes a base connected to the neck and a dispensing portion connected to the base. The tamper evident container closure construction also includes a container cap having a mounting portion adapted to be fastened directly to the neck of the container and a second dispensing portion connected by at least one tamper evident connection to the mounting portion. The at least one tamper evident connection is severable from the mounting portion to provide a visual indication of tampering. The second dispensing portion, when severed, is disposed for sliding movement with respect to the first dispensing portion to facilitate the dispensing of materials from the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biological specimen and incubation container having a cylindrically shaped housing having a closed first end and an open second end. A plug, having a longitudinal bore therethrough, is anchored into a first position at the open end of the container. The container may then be supplied, via a pipette, through that bore in the plug. When the container is filled, the plug may be pushed further into the container, where it is squeezed by intermating tapered surfaces, to close the bore therein. An arrangement of annular lips and grooves in the container and the plug, anchors the plug to the container and ultimately seals and secures them together.

Abstract: By employing two principal integrated components which incorporate a reusable sealing member, a resealable product dispensing trigger assembly is achieved. By mounting these two components to a container within which the desired product is retained, a complete fluid product holding and dispensing system is realized. In the present invention, the fluid product holding and dispensing system is alternately repeatedly movable between two separate and distinct locked positions which assures that the system is retained in either locked position, until change is desired by the user. In one position, the container is sealed, while in the second position, the container is open and the fluid is accessible. By employing the present invention, users are assured that the product retained in the container remains sealed until use is desired and accidental opening of the container is completely eliminated. Furthermore, the product can be partially used and resealed by returning the dispensing system to its first position.

Abstract: A tamper evident resealable cap for use on a bottle, the cap having an upstanding spout that is registerable with an opening in the center of the cap and a sealing plug of a smaller diameter positioned thereabove on multiple upstanding legs extending from the spout. An over cap extends over the spout, enclosing the spout with a tamper evident enclosure. The improvement is directed towards a detachable annular ring secured to the over cap by a plurality of frangible elements thereabout, the ring is arranged for restrictive registration with a locking shoulder that extends from the top of the cap body. The cap body has a tamper evident tear band extending from the cap with a frangible tear line therein. A tear tab extends from the tear band for selective engagement by the user to remove the tear band.