Screw Patents (Class 222/568)
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Patent number: 8403185Abstract: The pouring spout has an inlet tube detachably connectable to a liquid-storage container and an outlet tube slideably connected to the inlet tube. A liquid duct and an air duct are defined into the inlet tube and the outlet tube. A valve system is provided for opening the liquid duct and the air duct when the outlet tube is slideably moved relative to the inlet tube. The liquid duct and the air duct open separately into the liquid-storage container. When pouring, the liquid flows through the liquid duct and air separately enters into the liquid-storage container via the air duct.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Leandre Vachon
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Patent number: 8397960Abstract: A dispensing and sealing assembly for containers includes a mounting assembly comprising an assembly frame having an opening and a plurality of assembly mount flanges carried by the assembly frame. A dispensing assembly is carried by the mounting assembly and includes a tube skirt carried by the assembly frame generally over the opening and a dispensing assembly tube extending from the tube skirt.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Woodrow Wilson Farrar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130056505Abstract: A liquid dispensing tip comprises both an alternative dispensing tip and an adapter. The alternative tip is sized to be screwed directly onto dispensing bottles having a large diameter connector. The adapter insert is placed inside the alternative dispensing tip when the dispensing bottle has a small diameter connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Jonathan H. Cress
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Publication number: 20130056501Abstract: A closure (30) is provided for an opening (32) of a container (31) having a container interior (33) where a product may be stored. The closure (30) includes a base (34) having a deck wall (62) overlaying the opening (32), a pouring spout (64) extending along a longitudinal axis (66) from the deck wall (62) to a pouring lip (68) above the deck wall (62), a dispensing port (70) extending through the deck wall (62) and terminating at a location within the pouring spout (64) below the pouring lip (68) to direct product from the opening (32) to the pouring spout (64), and a vent port (74) spaced laterally from the dispensing port (70) and extending from a first orifice (76) in the deck wall (62) to a second orifice (78) located within the pouring spout (64) below the pouring lip (68).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Stacy L. Beilke, John M. Wisniewski, David VandenBerg
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Publication number: 20130048683Abstract: A spout adapter system is provided for use with at least two different containers in which each container has a threaded fitment adapted to removably receive a threaded closure cap and in which the two different containers have different thread configurations around the dispensing opening. The system includes a first and second adapter each having two ends and a fluid passageway extending between their ends as well as a dispensing spout having a fluid passageway for dispensing fluid. The spout includes a threaded connector which threadably cooperates with a threaded connector at one end of either of the adapters so that the dispensing spout may be used with either adapter. The first adapter includes a threaded portion at its other end which is configured to cooperate with the threaded fitment of one of the containers while the other adapter has a threaded portion at its other end configured to cooperate with the threaded dispensing opening of the other container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Dedoes Industries, Inc.Inventors: David R. Nufer, Brent Mussatto
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Publication number: 20130008926Abstract: A tubular conduit dispensing spout is fluidly connected and integrated to a partially hollow anchor screw shaped body having a main valve for regulating the dispense and flow of a supply liquid or dry granular products though the spout opening. Within the spout valve body are slot openings allowing for the easeful flow of product from the spout opening to another point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventor: Marcia A. Bell
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Publication number: 20120325858Abstract: A paint spout is provided comprising: a hollow spout shaft comprising an insertion end and an oppositely disposed pouring end, the insertion end enabled for removable attachable insertion into a hole of a paint container, the pouring end enabled to direct paint pouring, through the hollow spout shaft; a strainer member; and, a strainer retaining portion for enabling a strainer member to be removably retained by the hollow spout shaft such that the paint poured there through is filtered by the strainer member, wherein the strainer member extends from at least one of: the pouring end of the hollow spout shaft; and, the insertion end of the hollow spout shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: KOVRD PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Vance MACDONALD, Benjamin LEONARD
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Publication number: 20120280001Abstract: A venting spout-extending attachment is an apparatus that is inserted and attached to the spout of a container with fluid. As the fluid is being poured out of the container, the apparatus relieves the vacuum pressure that is created by the outflow of the fluid. The apparatus has a dust-cap, a dust-cap attachment, a transfer tube, and a spout extender. The spout extender attaches the present invention to the spout of the container. The transfer tube is connected the spout extender opposite to the spout and is used to direct the outflow of fluid from the container. The dust-cap is used to prevent small particle from entering the container and the fluid through the present invention. The dust-attachment allows the dust-cap to attach to the opening of the transfer tube. The vent tube allows air to flow into the container to relieve the vacuum pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Christopher William LEADBEATER
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Patent number: 8272543Abstract: Present invention provides a combination of one-piece full flow cap valve and improved neck finish of a fluid bottle. The one-piece full flow cap valve is constructed of a single injection molded piece, capable of discharging fluid at full flow capacity.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Ue-Ming Yang
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Patent number: 8272522Abstract: A closure for a container, the closure including a spout having a dispensing nozzle and a tip attached to the spout at a break-away junction. The break-away junction is recessed from the nozzle such that a user is protected from rough or jagged edges that may be created when the tip is broken away from the spout. The spout also has an orifice that is smaller than the dispensing nozzle for controlling the rate or amount of product dispensed from the container, the orifice remaining intact when the tip is broken away from the spout. The tip is sufficiently flexible to absorb an impact, such as from the container being dropped, but is sufficiently stiff that a user can fracture the break-away junction by applying sideways force to the tip. The closure may be attached to the container by a cap body or may be formed integrally with the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Stull Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gene Stull, Sr., Robert T. Auer
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Publication number: 20120228331Abstract: A point spout is provided. The paint spout comprises a hollow spout shaft comprising an insertion end and an oppositely disposed pouring end, the insertion end enabled for removable attachable insertion into a hole of a paint container, the pouring end enabled to direct paint pouring through the hollow spout shaft. The paint spout further comprises a strainer retaining portion at an interior surface of the hollow spout shaft for retaining a strainer member enabled for removable attachment to the interior surface of the hollow spout shaft such that the paint poured there through is filtered by the strainer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: KOVRD PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Vance MACDONALD, Benjamin LEONARD
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Publication number: 20120199503Abstract: A dispensing cap has an open-bottomed flow tube connected to a surrounding skirt by a resilient diaphragm, and extending into a storage chamber defined by the diaphragm, skirt, and a membrane sealingly closing off the bottom of the skirt. The lower end of the flow tube is disposed above and closely adjacent to the membrane, and is adapted to pierce the membrane when pressed downward against it. The dispensing cap is sealingly mountable to a beverage container with the skirt and storage chamber disposed within the throat of the container. A downward force applied to the flow tube will resiliently deform the diaphragm and force the lower end of the flow tube against and pierce the membrane, thus releasing the contents of the storage chamber into the container, which can then be agitated to mix the storage chamber contents with liquid in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Anita DYRBYE, Dave DYRBYE
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Patent number: 8231032Abstract: A beverage release cap over a bottle cap of a plastic carbonated beverage bottle for dispensing a beverage, without losing gasses inside the bottle, when the bottle is inverted or partially inverted for pouring. The beverage release cap has three distinct functional and physical sections. A lower section engaging a bottle rim below the bottle cap and snapping over the bottle rim, thereby retaining the beverage release cap to the bottle while providing a seal and permitting a twisting rotation of the beverage release cap. A middle section gripping the bottle cap with vertical, equally spaced ribs, a space between the ribs allowing beverage to flow between the bottle cap and the beverage release cap. An upper section providing a path for the beverage to flow from the middle section. The beverage release cap may alternatively be a replacement to the standard bottle cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Inventor: Samuel C. Puma
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Publication number: 20120181307Abstract: A pour spout includes a lid of a wide-mouthed container adapted to provide a channel through the lid to pour a liquid from the inside of the container to the outside. A pour spout made from a lid of a wide-mouthed container affixed to a spout from a narrow-necked bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventor: Jamey Grosser
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Publication number: 20120168469Abstract: The present invention relates to a repair nozzle for dispensing viscous materials that can be used in the automotive sector from a container comprising said materials, by means of an associated dispensing gun having a proximal product feed end comprising means for detachably fastening the repair nozzle onto the container and at least one seal element for providing a sealing capability between the repair nozzle and the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Hermann J. Schwarze, Joachim Plotzitzka, Hans-Jorg Maier, Werner Moosmann
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Patent number: 8127971Abstract: A dispenser system for flowable material includes several interchangeable cartridge assemblies for retaining flowable material, each cartridge assembly including a dispensing piston sealingly and slidably retained within a cylinder, the cylinder having a distal cylinder dispensing end to which a material passing attachment can be sealingly mounted and having a proximal cylinder mounting end, and the piston including a piston head for creating the slidable seal within the cylinder and a piston drive mechanism connected to the piston; a drive structure for engaging and mounting the cartridge assembly and for progressively driving the flowable material out of the cartridge assembly and onto a target surface, the drive structure including a cartridge assembly engagement structure and having a piston drive mechanism which drivably and releasibly engages the piston drive mechanism upon fitting the cylinder to the engagement structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventors: Steve Chininis, Mel Kennedy, Richard C. Levy, Jose Longoria, Susan Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20120024903Abstract: A multiple option beverage dispenser, having a spigot, for gravitationally dispensing a liquid beverage from standard recyclable plastic bottle containers, having standard screwed necks, available commercially. The instant invention called “Multiple Beverage Dispenser with Spigot” is a two piece device, preferably injection molded of preferred plastic construction, for economy of production. The heart of the instant inventions' design comprises a multi-tiered female threaded bottle receiver, a fluid chamber, and a tubular discharge end having a standard male threaded coupling and seal, and a manually operated spigot having a standard female threaded coupling for assembly to said male threaded coupling. The instant invention is designed as companion equipment when installed into a wide variety of commercially produced host ice cooler/chests having dispensing spigots, or that spigots may be added (retro-fitted), providing a unique scope of utility, size, durability, and appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: James Mitchell Leith, SR., Trace Malone Leith
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Publication number: 20120012613Abstract: A package includes a pour spout and a closure cap. The pour spout is adapted to fit into a neck finish associated with a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: John Tauber, Duane Sawyer
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Publication number: 20120006849Abstract: A two part nozzle for use in expressing thick, viscous materials therethrough comprises a nozzle base and a nozzle tip, and screw means for mounting the tip to the base. The base projects within the tip, and is proportioned to interfere with the inside wall of the tip around a narrow, continuous path, thereby providing an internal seal with the interior wall surface of a pouch to which the nozzle is coupled to prevent the back-flow of material through the screw means. Preferably, the nozzle also provides a seal on the external wall surface of the pouch, thereby reducing the possibility of material leaking both from and into the pouch. Gripping ribs are provided to facilitate the application of a manual force to couple and decouple the nozzle parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Jan Folkmar
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Publication number: 20110315720Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a unit measure of a product includes a twist-locking mechanism. The twist-locking mechanism included on the dispenser engages a twist-locking mechanism on a dispensing accessory device, locking the accessory device to the dispenser. The disposable dispenser may include a cap frangibly coupled to the housing of the dispenser, the cap to be removed when dispensing the product. The disposable dispenser may be formed of a single material that is suitable for a blow-fill-seal process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Unicep Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Clinton J. Marshall, Les Greer, JR.
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Publication number: 20110309105Abstract: A package includes a pour spout and a closure cap. The pour spout is adapted to fit into a neck finish associated with a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: John Tauber, Duane Sawyer
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Publication number: 20110309104Abstract: A package includes a pour spout and a closure cap. The pour spout is adapted to fit into a neck finish associated with a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventors: John Tauber, Duane Sawyer
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Patent number: 8056748Abstract: A safe device for a squeezable container includes a protective cover, a body, and a bottom cap. The protective cover includes an idle cap, an inner cap, and a mouthpiece. The idle cap is rotatably mounted around the inner cap. The body includes a compartment for receiving a squeezable container. A plurality of non-return blocks are formed on an outer periphery defining an upper opening of the body and meshable with non-return blocks on the mouthpiece to prevent the mouthpiece from disengaging from the container. The bottom cap is engaged in and seals a lower opening of the body. A rotational force applied to the idle cap can only be transmitted to the inner cap when a force greater than a predetermined magnitude is applied to move the idle cap downward to tightly engage with the outer periphery of the inner cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Inventor: Fang-Pin Chen
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Publication number: 20110253751Abstract: A one piece spout for Healy 700®, Healy 800®, and Healy 900® gasoline fuel nozzles having a strong structural integrity. The gasoline nozzle spout includes a one piece tube having a first end and a second end having different diameters, the first end is adapted to be introduced on an inlet opening of a fuel tank, and the second end is adapted to be secured to a nozzle of a gasoline pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: JULIUS FRIEDMAN
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Patent number: 8020729Abstract: A pouring nozzle with a flange and an internal thread and an external thread, and also a cutting element having an upper rim and a lower rim formed with teeth. A screw cap with catches acts on catches of the cutting element. To make fitting easier, the cutting element and the pouring nozzle are produced as a one-piece semifinished product, wherein the cutting element is connected to the lower rim by weakened bridges so that the lower rim of the cutting element lies in a plane with the upper rim of the pouring nozzle and the teeth are protected in the pouring nozzle. This structural design allows an easy fitting which also reduces the reject rate.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Deltona Innovations AGInventor: Werner Fritz Dubach
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Publication number: 20110198372Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes an inner tubular member having a closed end and an opposed open end for receiving a fluid from a source, at least one outlet extending radially through the inner tubular member proximate the closed end, wherein the closed end is configured for insertion into a bore defined by a sidewall in a work piece. The nozzle assembly further includes a slidably movable outer sleeve, having a distal end, disposed around the inner tubular member, wherein the distal end is configured for contact with an exterior edge portion of the bore. The outer sleeve is normally biased to a first position sealing the at least one outlet from the exterior, and slidably movable to a second position unsealing the at least one outlet upon contact with the edge portion of the bore as the closed end of the inner tubular member is inserted into the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Robert W. White, Paul Gertner
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Patent number: 7980431Abstract: An extendable pour cap includes a base adapted for attaching to a neck of a container. A flexible spout extends from the base, and is adapted for communicating with an open mouth of the container. The flexible spout has integrally-formed bellows designed for converting the spout between a compressed condition and an extended condition. A first closure element is designed for removably securing a first closure cap over the flexible spout when compressed. A second closure element is designed for removably securing a second closure cap over the flexible spout when compressed.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Ipour, LLCInventor: John Barksdale
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Patent number: 7959036Abstract: An elastomeric dispensing container for a fluid includes an elastomeric receptacle defining a chamber therein and having an integrally formed gasket extending radially from an opening formed on a lower end and a receptacle neck providing communications between the chamber and the opening, a relatively rigid sleeve disposed concentrically about the receptacle neck having a sleeve neck with a lower face adjacent to the integral gasket, a cap having a lid covering the receptacle opening and the integral gasket with a dispensing orifice formed therein and a cap neck extending from the lid disposed concentrically about the sleeve neck, and engaging means formed on the sleeve neck and the cap neck providing removable attachment therebetween wherein the engaging means secures the integral gasket in a compressed and substantially fluid-tight state between the lid and the sleeve lower face.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Paul Koh
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Patent number: 7959044Abstract: A container for dispensing a fluid with no contraction/expansion “glug, glug” effect has a cover forming a sealed top with a pouring spout on top of the cover and at least one elongated handle on top of the cover. The elongated handle extends longitudinally away from the pouring spout and has a distant end coupled to a vacuum manifold formed under the cover as a void space distant from the pouring spout and above fluid within the fluid tight container. A pouring spout has a circular aperture leading into the fluid tight container. The circular aperture has a central axis; the circular aperture is bordered by a peripheral circular sealing surface that extends radially away from the aperture. An air vent opening is positioned on the circular aperture's highest radial central position on the circular sealing surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Alharr Technologies, IncInventors: Allen B. Christian, Robert K. Harr
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Patent number: 7959034Abstract: An improved dispensing package for liquids is described comprising a combination pouring spout fitment, a closure that functions as a measuring cup when removed and inverted, and a bottle. The improved liquid seal between the closure and the fitment is made possible through mismatched bevels on the closure and fitment respectively wherein the sharper angled bevel on one of the parts buries into the wider angled bevel of the other part. The applied torque is prevented from loosening prematurely through a thread configuration form that allows the closure to seat securely into the spout fitment with the closure threads pushing back up against the bottom surfaces of the fitment threads in a “locked” arrangement. The correct alignment of the fitment on the bottle is made possible through the coordination of a thread stop on the fitment and corresponding locking lug on the neck of the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Joel Faaborg, Keith Cardinal, Anthony R. Miller, Ronald Hedman
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Hygienic disposable dentifrice applicator and oral periodontal cross contamination prevention system
Patent number: 7913883Abstract: A nozzle having a valve that uses the movement and viscosity of a dispensing substance to move to closure and having no means for retracting the valve results in a single-use nozzle comprising an attachable collar with a curvilinearly extending spout for easy application of dental compounds to one's teeth either directly or by means of applying to a brush from a general container such as a toothpaste tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Scott Kaufman -
Publication number: 20110057000Abstract: The invention relates to a device that is suitable for use with a beverage dispensing apparatus for dispensing a beverage, for example beer. The inventive device comprises a first opening at one end adapted to cooperate with a control flow faucet having a first dimension, and a second opening at the opposite end of the device adapted to cooperate with a shank having a second dimension to provide a flow path for dispensing a beverage from said shank through said control flow faucet. The advantage of the present invention is that the device serves as an interface and adapter between the control flow faucet and the shank having different dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2008Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventor: Paul Mallon
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Publication number: 20110027753Abstract: An application tip (100) for a viscous or pasty composition comprises a body (101) including a proximal end (102) that can be fastened onto a device for dispensing said composition and a distal end (103) that is provided with an outlet orifice (104), an internal duct (110) extending between the proximal and distal ends of said body. The internal duct (110) comprises at least one portion (112) of flat shape opening out at the outlet orifice (104) and including adjacent grooves (113) in at least one of its sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Vincent MAURAT, Marguerite FOURNIE
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Patent number: 7870980Abstract: A closure includes a flip-top member including an elongated flange, a base member including a curved flange extending from the base member, and a hinge to connect the flip-top member and the base member. The base member has an opening therein. A portion of the elongated member is configured to reside within the opening when the closure is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: McCormick & Company, IncorporatedInventors: Tracie Lynn Clemons Wilson, Steven Gift
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Patent number: 7857172Abstract: A cap (30) has an end wall (32) and inner and outer cylindrical walls (34, 36) which are internally threaded. The threads on the inner wall (30) mate with external threads on the neck (38) of a first sized container (40) the threads on the wall (38) are adapted to engage threads on the neck of a second, larger size container (44). A pump (10) is mounted on the cap (30).Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Wilmar CorporationInventor: Joshua N. Harvey
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Publication number: 20100308133Abstract: A rinsing liquid supplying device includes a bottle for storing rinsing liquid, a liquid outlet unit, and a locking collar formed with a collar opening. The bottle includes a mouth section. The liquid outlet unit includes a hollow fixing section, a spraying section formed with a spray hole unit, and an intermediate duct section disposed between and in fluid communication with the fixing section and the spraying section. The fixing section has an annular lip disposed to abut against the mouth section of the bottle, and a liquid guide interconnecting the annular lip and the intermediate duct section. The locking collar is adapted for engaging the mouth section. The liquid guide extends through the locking collar, and the annular lip is clamped between the locking collar and the mouth section to retain the liquid outlet unit on the bottle when the locking collar engages the mouth section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventor: Chin-Chun YEH
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Patent number: 7845524Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a flowable substance (e.g., a fluid) has a first housing with an indicating apparatus and a pour chamber. The indicating apparatus may have an indicating chamber with an indicating inlet for receiving fluid. The indicating apparatus also has indicia identifying amounts of fluid flowing through the pour chamber. The pour chamber has a pour inlet for receiving fluid, and an outlet in fluid communication with the pour inlet. To provide a definite separation, the first housing additionally has a wall between the indicating chamber and the pour chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Union Street Brand Packaging LLCInventors: Christopher T. Evans, Christopher Gieda, Benjamin Mizrahi, Charles W. Sears, Paul Bertram, David J. Schultz
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Patent number: 7802703Abstract: A three part container system. The first part is an outer rigid container formed with a mouth defining an opening into the outer container. The second part is an inner container positioned within the outer container, the inner container formed with a mouth defining an opening into the inner container, the mouth of the inner container being positioned in and sealed to or adjacent to the mouth of the outer container, at least a portion of the inner container being collapsible so that the inner container can be filled with a liquid. The third part is a turret fitted directly or indirectly by way of the outer container to the mouth of the inner container. The turret contains a one way valve so that if the inner container contains a liquid and the collapsible portion of the inner container is held above the turret, the fluid in the inner container will flow through the one way valve and out of the mouth of the turret as the inner container collapses within the outer container.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: Earl T. Kiser
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Patent number: 7775394Abstract: An opening-force-maximizing device of an underpressure-activated valve for a drinking container (2). The device includes a partition wall (6, 106, 206) enclosing an outlet opening (4) and being provided with a wall opening (8, 108, 208) in pressure-sealing contact with an axially movable valve sealing member (22, 122, 222) being in position of rest. It also includes a continuous membrane (12, 112, 212) being arranged to the container (2) and about a valve axis (14) through the wall opening (8, 108, 208). The membrane (12, 112, 212) has an axial extent and consists of an attachment end (12a, 112a, 212a) fixedly connected to the partition wall (6, 106, 206), and a movable maneuvering end (12b, 112b, 212b) placed at an axial distance from the attachment end (12a, 112a, 212a). The maneuvering end (12b, 112b, 212b) is arranged in a tensile-force-transmitting manner to said sealing member (22, 122, 222).Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: SmartSeal ASInventor: Kjetil Naesje
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Patent number: 7762433Abstract: An elastomeric dispensing container for a fluid includes an elastomeric receptacle defining a chamber therein and having an integrally formed gasket extending radially from an opening formed on a lower end and a receptacle neck providing communications between the chamber and the opening, a relatively rigid sleeve disposed concentrically about the receptacle neck having a sleeve neck with a lower face adjacent to the integral gasket, a cap having a lid covering the receptacle opening and the integral gasket with a dispensing orifice formed therein and a cap neck extending from the lid disposed concentrically about the sleeve neck, and engaging means formed on the sleeve neck and the cap neck providing removable attachment therebetween wherein the engaging means secures the integral gasket in a compressed and substantially fluid-tight state between the lid and the sleeve lower face.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Inventor: Paul Koh
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Patent number: 7762439Abstract: A variable tip nozzle and cap assembly is disclosed for a dispensing pouch which contains a confectionery, the assembly including threaded portions of different diameters which receive decorating tips for application of the confectionery as a decoration to cakes and cookies, for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Decko Products, Inc.Inventors: F. William Niggemyer, Robert E. Simonton
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Patent number: 7686188Abstract: A snap on, drain back fitment closure for a container, wherein the drain back pour spout fitment has a snap fit structure overlaying a container or bottle neck finish and which may be secured thereto with adhesives. The snap fit structure has an outer annular skirt with an internal, radial inwardly facing bead engaging a radial outwardly facing surface of the bottle finish. Spaced from the outer annular skirt by a horizontal upper flange, the spout fitment includes an inner annular skirt with internal threads on the fitment to receive an externally threaded closure. The closure has a plug seal above the threads engaging the fitment. Further the pour spout has a radial outwardly extending drip-less pour spout at an end thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: Matthew E. Stebick, Robert J Smith, Brian P Masterson, Bruce D Allen
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Patent number: 7677422Abstract: A spout assembly for a liquid container includes a spouting member formed on an outlet of the container, a closer coupled on the spouting member, a male seal structure formed on the spouting member, and a female seal structure formed on the closer, the female seal structure corresponding to the male seal structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventor: Jung Min Lee
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Patent number: 7673774Abstract: A transition for dispensing a composition from a container comprises a collar; a spout comprises an opening, said spout being capable of directing the flow of the composition out of the container; a drip concentrating member having at least one drain hole functionally connecting the collar and the spout; wherein the drip concentrating member is at least partially non-planar.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Adia Nicole Molloy, Bradley Scott Neufarth
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Patent number: 7631790Abstract: A nozzle for a caulking gun incorporates a resilient portion that is compressed when the trigger of the caulking gun is actuated and resumes its former shape when the trigger is released to expand the internal volume of the nozzle. In one embodiment a resiliently compressible insert is mounted within a conventional nozzle and the insert has a hollow body which has an inlet facing the nozzle inlet and an outlet facing the nozzle outlet and the outlet of the compressible insert is of larger diameter than the inlet of the compressible portion. In another embodiment the nozzle incorporates a resiliently compressible folded flange extending radially of the body portion adjacent to the inlet of the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2004Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Concept Express Pty LtdInventor: John Braams
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Publication number: 20090302066Abstract: A cap (30) has an end wall (32) and inner and outer cylindrical walls (34, 36) which are internally threaded. The threads on the inner wall (30) mate with external threads on the neck (38) of a first sized container (40) the threads on the wall (38) are adapted to engage threads on the neck of a second, larger size container (44). A pump (10) is mounted on the cap (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: Joshua N. Harvey
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Patent number: 7628299Abstract: The present invention provides a spout for use with a container for holding and dispensing a fluid. The spout comprises a generally cylindrical body having an external surface capable of mating with a collar of a dispensing connector. The external surface has at least one threaded portion that is capable of mating with the internal surface of a collar of a dispensing connector.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Liqui-Box CorporationInventor: James Johnson
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Patent number: 7624899Abstract: An extendable pour cap includes a base adapted for attaching to a neck of a container. A flexible spout extends from the base, and is adapted for communicating with an open mouth of the container. The flexible spout has integrally-formed bellows designed for converting the spout between a compressed condition and an extended condition. A first closure element is designed for removably securing a first closure cap over the flexible spout when compressed. A second closure element is designed for removably securing a second closure cap over the flexible spout when compressed.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Ipour, LLCInventor: John Barksdale
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Publication number: 20090289080Abstract: A fluid container, comprising a bottom surface, four walls extending upward from the bottom surface to create a cavity to house a fluid, a top surface covering the cavity, a fluid opening formed in one of the four walls near the bottom surface, wherein the fluid passes through the fluid opening to exit the container, and an air/vapor passageway formed adjacent and substantially parallel to the one of the four walls including the fluid opening, wherein the air/vapor passageway extends from the fluid opening upward toward the top surface, and air/vapor passes through the passageway into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventor: Edward Jared Murray
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Patent number: 7562795Abstract: A viscous fluid dispenser includes a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and including an interior fluid holding cavity and a head including a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle communicatively connected through the cap structure to form a continuous off-center passage through the head from the interior fluid holding cavity to an exterior fluid expressing side.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Momentive Performance MaterialsInventor: Peter M. Whitney