Abstract: A flow control insert (102) for a dispensing closure is provided. The insert has a plurality of dispensing slits (that define petals. (120,122,124,126). The petals are formed in an open position and are closed upon assembly of the insert into a dispensing closure.

Abstract: A flow control insert (102) for a dispensing closure is provided. The insert has a plurality of dispensing slits (that define petals. (120,122,124,126). The petals are formed in an open position and are closed upon assembly of the insert into a dispensing closure.

Abstract: A device for retaining a self-closing valve in a closure is provided. The device comprises a body for receiving a self-closing valve and having a crimping flange capable of being bent from an uncrimped position to a crimped position so as to retain the valve in the device. The body is receivable into a closure with the valve retained. The crimping flange has a length, for instance, generally within a range of 0.5 mm and 4.0 mm.

Abstract: A self-piercing closure (15) for a container of the type having a laminar closing member, the closure (15) comprising a closure body and having a piercing member (35) for piercing a closing member in use, in which the piercing member (35) comprises a depending skirt (36), and in which the closure further comprising a self-closing valve sub-assembly (50) having a retaining member which retains a self-closing valve, the sub-assembly being located within the piercing member, whereby flowable media can be dispensed from a container through the self-closing valve following piercing of the closing member in use.

Abstract: A retaining device for retaining a self-closing valve in a closure is provided. The device comprises a body for receiving a self-closing valve and having a crimping flange capable of being bent from an uncrimped position to a crimped position to retain the valve in the device. The body is receivable into a closure with the valve retained. The crimping flange has a length generally within a range of 0.5 mm and 4.0 mm.

Abstract: A child-resistant, squeeze-and-turn closure for a container is provided. The closure comprises a body having a side skirt and locking means carried on or by the skirt for releasably locking the closure on to the container. The closure further comprises one or more regions of reduced stiffness in the vicinity of the locking means.