Abstract: A dispensing valve closure (10) is provided which includes a closure body (12) and a cap (14). A self-sealing dispensing valve (16) is disposed within the closure (10) and is held in place with a retaining ring (18). An inner seal (20) is also placed within the closure (10) to allow for sealing on a package.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 25, 1995
Date of Patent:
September 21, 1999
Assignees:
The Coca-Cola Company, Aptar Group
Inventors:
William H. Lampe, Inocencio Martinez, John F. Kaiser, John M. Hess, Jeffrey T. Randall, Christopher J. Wood