Container closure

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the container closure according to the invention, in an open state.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the container closure of FIG. 1, when closed.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation of the container closure of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the container closure of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation of the container closure of FIG. 2. The right side elevation of the container closure of FIG. 2, not illustrated, is a mirror image of the left side elevation.

FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5, with the tamper-evident seal structure rotated 90 degrees by flexing a hinge.

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation of the container closure of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the container closure of FIG. 2.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D265060 June 22, 1982 Blank
D306701 March 20, 1990 Beck
D329020 September 1, 1992 Cochrane
D329604 September 22, 1992 Kuczer
D381906 August 5, 1997 Bartsch
4848615 July 18, 1989 Friedrich
5141138 August 25, 1992 Odet et al.
5636771 June 10, 1997 Gordon et al.
Patent History
Patent number: D414698
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 1, 1996
Date of Patent: Oct 5, 1999
Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, SA (Pully)
Inventors: Jens Mogard (Buffalo Grove, IL), Karl E. Lundh (Gislaved), Gote E. Rickardsson (Gislaved)
Primary Examiner: Cathron B. Matta
Law Firm: Welsh & Katz, Ltd.
Application Number: 0/61,906
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/9450; D9/438; D9/449
International Classification: 0907;