With Enclosing Cover Patents (Class 222/111)
  • Patent number: 11964801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure for a container, wherein the closure comprises a base element and a flip-top lid attached to said base element by a hinge, such that the flip-top lid can be moved between an opened and a closed position, wherein said closure comprises a spout for dispensing a fluid material. Said spout has a first dispensing opening and a second dispensing opening, whereas said spout additionally comprises a vent opening. The present invention also relates to a system with a container and such a closure, wherein said closure is directly or indirectly attached or attachable to said container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Aptar Freyung GmbH
    Inventor: Timothy Mazurkiewicz
  • Patent number: 11040807
    Abstract: A package includes a container and a closure cap for mounting on the container. The closure cap is coupled to a neck of the container to block selectively removal of product stored within the container at the selection of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Berry Global, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Sprick, Mark A. Deutsch, Jason Bragg, Karla Koring
  • Patent number: 10799320
    Abstract: The invention relates to a handpiece head (1) comprising a housing (2) and a closing cap (3), wherein the housing (2) is releasably connected to the closing cap (3) by means of a screw connection (4). The closing cap (3) comprises at least one recess (8) or at least one elevation (7), wherein the housing (2) correspondingly comprises at least one elevation (7) or at least one recess (8). When the closing cap (3) is screwed in, the elevation (7) on the housing (2) engages in the corresponding recess (8) on the closing cap (3) or the elevation (7) on the closing cap (3) engages in the corresponding recess (8) on the housing (2), so that an inadvertent release of the closing cap from the housing (2) as a result of vibrations of the handpiece head (1) is prevented by the engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Dentsply Sirona Inc.
    Inventor: Metin Ertugrul
  • Patent number: 10058744
    Abstract: A device, method and kit for replacing a conventional golf ball washing assembly that uses a crank lever, as well as its shaft (which fits into a base on the ground) to easily convert it to an eco-friendly item washing device is provided. The invention involves a hollow support tube and an associated head having a pump assembly releasably secured thereon. The entire conventional washer is removed, except for the base, and one end of the support tube is inserted into the base. The pump assembly is removed and a cleaning solution is poured through the head and into the support tube. The pump assembly is re-attached. A head nest receives a “dirty” golf ball therein. When placed in the nest, pump activation dispenses the cleaning solution directly onto the ball or other golf item, in a limited delivery of cleaning solution to the dirty item to reduce waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Vincent G. Yost
  • Patent number: 9926109
    Abstract: A vented cap adapted to accumulate an overflow of liquid from a reservoir and vent gas from the reservoir to atmosphere. The vented cap includes an insert and a shell. The insert includes a projection extending longitudinally from a floor pan. The shell includes an outer skirt joined to and extending longitudinally outwardly from the floor pan and is attached to a top. The top and the outer skirt define a headspace between the floor pan and the top. The projection extends into a portion of the headspace and defines a projection aperture, allowing liquid and gas to flow into the headspace. The vented cap further includes a vent in fluid communication between the headspace and atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Karim Hamdoun
  • Patent number: 9205551
    Abstract: A device for storage and transfer of tools and supplies that includes a housing, a cover and a handle. The housing defines a storage area therein and is configured to receive a plurality of tools and supplies. The cover is pivotally attached to the housing and is movable between a closed position covering the storage area and any tools and supplies therein, and an open position at least partially exposing and permitting access to the storage area and any tools and supplies therein. The handle is pivotally attached to the housing and is movable between a storage position located within the housing and a use position projecting from the housing for carrying the device thereby. The cover is movable between the closed and open positions while the handle is either in the storage position or the use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Matthew C. Green, Peter Weremchuk
  • Patent number: 8985363
    Abstract: A food/drink container includes a receptacle, a lid removably secured to the receptacle and a handle movably coupled to the container such that the handle may move between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, at least a portion the handle is disposed below the receptacle and in the second configuration, at least a portion of the handle is rotatable with respect to receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Domenic T. Gubitosi, David Shapiro, Charlie Smith
  • Publication number: 20140252034
    Abstract: A closure with a drain back for a container of liquids is disclosed. The closure includes a closure body having an upper deck. A skirt depends from the upper deck and is configured to secure to a neck of a container. An inner annular wall depends from the upper deck within the skirt. The inner wall has a downwardly sloped bottom wall with an edge forming an opening therethrough, forming a drain back for liquid into the container. A tubular spout extends from the bottom wall. The spout has a dispensing orifice. The spout and dispensing orifice configured for fluid communication with the container to dispense liquids therefrom. The closure may further include a sealing cap connected to the closure body via a living hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MWV SLATERSVILLE, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick J. Brannon, Clifford W. Skillin, Gordana K. Giguere
  • Patent number: 8707727
    Abstract: A dispensing unit includes a liquid collecting apparatus having a drip tray and a drip tray cover. The drip tray cover has an upper surface which comprises a plurality of troughs for collecting liquids. The tray includes an intermediate wall about which the drip tray cover pivots thereby allowing easy removal of the drip tray cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Cemalettin Hastürk, Laura Ringemann, Andrew Roberson, Tolga Yegin
  • Patent number: 8646661
    Abstract: Improvements in an aerosol can liquid dispenser to provide a method to dispense a limited amount of fluid from within an aerosol can and to hold the fluid in a reservoir so it can be intermittently used. An operator may only dispense a few drops of liquid and use only a fraction of the dispensed quantity. The collection reservoir is located in a semi protected enclosure to minimize air flow over the fluid thereby reducing evaporation. A secures mechanism allows the dispenser to be quickly and easily mounted and removed from the top of an aerosol can. A removable cap closure to reduce evaporation of any dispensed fluid held in a reservoir. An overflow reservoir collects any excess fluid where it is held in a separate chamber and can be reclaimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Alan Paine
  • Publication number: 20140001071
    Abstract: A laundry detergent package having a dosing cap having surface irregularities on the base exterior surface of the dosing cap, the surface irregularities visible to an observer of the laundry detergent package when the primary label face is viewed by an observer having a line of sight level with the base exterior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Michael David Sanders, Ebony Nicole Sanders
  • Patent number: 8608002
    Abstract: A closure for sealing a container comprising a cap having an outer cap surface and an inner cap surface, wherein said cap is capable of being removably attached to the container, and a wall having a first wall edge, a second wall edge, an outer wall surface and an inner wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Frederique Hennebelle
  • Patent number: 8511492
    Abstract: Described is a bottle having a container which includes a threaded neck and a handle. The threaded neck includes a dispensing opening and a handle opening. The bottle also includes a dispensing closure configured to engage the container. The bottle also includes a child-resistant closure cap which includes a pair of tabs that lock into the latches on the closure base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Judith Webster, Kerry Azelton, Steve James Tomkins, Brandon C. Roy, Christian Krammer, Thomas Hlavacek, Thomas Zauser
  • Patent number: 8500707
    Abstract: A drainable ostomy pouch includes a collection portion and a drain chute extending from the collection portion having a discharge opening for permitting emptying of contents from the pouch. The drain chute is foldable between an open condition in which the drain chute is extended from the collection portion, and a closed condition in which the drain chute is folded towards the collection portion; and a pocket for receiving at least a portion of the drain chute when the drain chute is in its closed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Convatec Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Kimberly Murray
  • Publication number: 20130175294
    Abstract: A spout for use with a container for dispensing a substance (e.g., a condiment) from the container such that any remaining substance exterior to the container adjacent the spout may be allowed to drain back into the container. A lid may be engaged with a container at an engagement portion. A spout portion of the lid that is positionable between a dispensing position and a storage position may define an orifice. The orifice may provide for communication between an interior volume of the container and an exterior of the container. Thus, the substance may be dispensed through the orifice. Furthermore, when in the storage position, the spout portion may direct any remaining substance on an exterior portion of the spout portion through the orifice and back into the container. Thus, a cleaner and more sanitary top of the container may be realized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: HOLDENART, INC.
    Inventor: William Holden
  • Patent number: 8479952
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: John Tauber, Duane Sawyer
  • Patent number: 8474657
    Abstract: In a bottle spout fitment (24) and cap (26) combination, the cap (26) has a removed condition disengaged from the spout fitment and an installed condition mounted to the spout fitment. The cap has a plurality of radially-protruding lugs (132). The spout fitment has a spout (60) and a plurality of channels (118) positioned to receive the lugs (132) in the installed condition to block a longitudinal extraction of the cap from the spout fitment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Plastek Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex S. Szekely
  • Patent number: 8474643
    Abstract: A lid for a drinking cup may include a rim portion and a raised cover portion. The rim portion may be adapted to matingly engage an upper peripheral edge of the drinking cup so as to selectively maintain the lid in a covering relationship on the cup. The raised cover portion may extend from the rim portion, and have a perimeter adapted to impede spillage of liquid over a peripheral edge of the lid. Liquid spilled or released on the cover portion or perimeter portion may drain away from the periphery of the cover portion and into the drinking opening or a recess in the cover portion that is adapted to receive a reclosable tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: New Wincup Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby V. Hundley, Joseph H. Quatmann
  • Patent number: 8322573
    Abstract: 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 using a wedging action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: John Tauber, Duane Sawyer
  • Patent number: 8177098
    Abstract: A one-piece plastic container includes a body defining a longitudinal axis and having an upper portion, a sidewall portion and a base portion. The upper portion has a spout defining an opening into the container and a finish offset radially outwardly from the spout. A trough defines a passage into the body. The trough slopes toward the passage and defines a non-orthogonal angle relative to the longitudinal axis. According to other features, the sidewall portion is integrally formed with and extends from the upper portion to the base portion. The base portion closes off an end of the container. The finish defines at least one thread, for attaching a closure thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Amcor Limited
    Inventor: Michael E. Penny
  • Publication number: 20120024871
    Abstract: A lid for a drinking cup may include a rim portion and a raised cover portion. The rim portion may be adapted to matingly engage an upper peripheral edge of the drinking cup so as to selectively maintain the lid in a covering relationship on the cup. The raised cover portion may extend from the rim portion, and have a perimeter adapted to impede spillage of liquid over a peripheral edge of the lid. Liquid spilled or released on the cover portion or perimeter portion may drain away from the periphery of the cover portion and into the drinking opening or a recess in the cover portion that is adapted to receive a reclosable tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: WINCUP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Bobby V. Hundley, Joseph H. Quatmann
  • Publication number: 20110303698
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Tauber, Duane Sawyer
  • Patent number: 8038668
    Abstract: A cryosurgery device for dispensing a liquid refrigerant from a container having a valve stem extending outwardly therefrom. The device includes an actuator adapted to seat on the valve stem of the container in order to depress the valve stem to release the refrigerant from the container. The actuator includes an inner passageway having opposed ends disposed therein, one of the ends of the passageway being in fluid communication with the valve stem. An applicator tube is mounted to the actuator at the other end of the inner passageway. A cap is disposed on the top of the container. The actuator is movably positioned on the cap and a shield is attached to the cap to completely receiving the applicator tube. Liquid refrigerant can only be dispensed when the actuator is positioned properly and the applicator tube is disposed within the shield means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Orasure Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Scott, William Eric Ross, Philip Michael Formica, Keith W. Kardos, Daniel Gary Shenberger, David Schiff, Peter Byar
  • Patent number: 8025183
    Abstract: A container (20) has a body (22) having a body opening (40). A spout fitment (24) is mounted within the body opening. A cap (26) has: a sidewall (120); a web (122) enclosing an upper end of the sidewall; a flange (124) extending outward from the sidewall; an external thread (132) along the sidewall below the flange; a removed condition disengaged from the body and spout fitment; and an installed condition threadingly mounted by the external thread to at least one of the body and spout fitment. In the installed condition, a perimeter portion (128) of the flange is below a rim (110) of the spout fitment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Plastek Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex S. Szekely, Peter A. Piscopo
  • Patent number: 8011535
    Abstract: A process for closing a fill passageway into a container with a closure unit comprising a pour spout and a closure cap. The pour spout is mounted to a neck finish associated with a container in an anchored position on the neck finish without blocking later removal of the closure cap from the pour spout by a consumer to expose the fluid-discharge outlet of the pour spout to permit discharge of fluid material from the interior region of the container through the exposed fluid-discharge outlet while the pour spout remains in the stationary anchored position on the neck finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: John Tauber, Duane Sawyer
  • Patent number: 7988002
    Abstract: A plastic container and closure and method of making the same. The container can include a solid bottom end, an outer sidewall extending from the solid bottom end, and a neck portion extending from the outer sidewall to create an open end of the container. The neck portion may have a spout portion having an aperture formed therein. The spout portion can be inverted to form a flange receptacle. The closure can include a sealing portion which includes a first receptacle, a spring portion that includes a second receptacle, and a planar center area configured in the center of the closure and extending inward from the spring portion. The container may be filled with a product and the closure secured to the container, over the open end, to create a primary seal and a secondary seal. When the closure is secured to the container, the spring portion can exert a sealing pressure against the neck portion of the container to create the primary seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John E. Denner, David B. Clements, Robert D. Stoolmaker
  • Patent number: 7959034
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Joel Faaborg, Keith Cardinal, Anthony R. Miller, Ronald Hedman
  • Patent number: 7841489
    Abstract: A container having a knit line. The container comprises a body defining a partially enclosed volume having an access opening defined by a neck, the neck defining a pocket. An insert is coupled to the neck. The insert comprises an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the container and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge including an annular lip extending radially outward to prevent the insert from being pushed too far into or through the neck. The tooth extends from the lip and is configured to insert into a notch defined by the neck of the container. An upstanding spout is located within the outer wall. A bottom wall connects the lower edge of the outer wall and the spout to form a channel between the outer wall and the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke
  • Publication number: 20100213211
    Abstract: Described is a bottle having a bottle base, a transition fitment with a pouring spout and a measuring cup closure, where the measuring cup in multifunctional, for example, serving as a measuring cup, a bottle closure, and a pretreatment applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Audrey M. Whaling, John E. Jamieson, Shannon Fong, Ramesh Annapindi, Maarten Dinger
  • Patent number: 7775400
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable, reclosable closure (1) comprises a base (2) and a cap (3) which is mounted so as to be twistable about a common axis of rotation (D) relative to the base (2). The base (2) encompasses an outer sleeve (2a) that extends coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is provided with a laterally protruding spout (2b). The cap (3) is fitted with an inner sleeve (3a) that runs coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is disposed inside the outer sleeve (2a). The inner sleeve and outer sleeve (3a, 2a) are designed in a mutually adapted manner such that the closure (1) features a first defined rotary position (R1) in which the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) extending into the spout (2b) is sealed by the inner sleeve (3a) while the closure (1) features a second defined rotary position (R2) in which the inner sleeve (3a) at least partly unblocks the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) towards the spout (2b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Capartis AG
    Inventors: Herbert Wohlgenannt, Stefan Gaul
  • Patent number: 7721916
    Abstract: A container has a body with a body opening. A spout fitment base is positioned within the body opening. A spout has a threaded engagement with the spout fitment base for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. A cap has a removed condition disengaged from the body, spout fitment base, and spout. The cap has an installed condition having a threaded engagement with at least one of the body and spout base fitment. An unscrewing of the cap from its installed condition rotates the spout so that the threaded engagement with the spout with the spout base fitment drive the spout from the retracted condition toward the extended condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Plastek Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex S. Szekely
  • Patent number: 7703641
    Abstract: An improved container for storing, dispensing and handling viscous and semi-viscous fluids such as paint and the like, having novel spout and other design features that enable substantially dripless dispensing and improved handling and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Bravo, Craig M. Rowles, John P. Sullivan, David Markham, Mark W. Scott, Chris van Buiten, Gregory J. Mascoli, Robert Slack, Corinna Lee
  • Patent number: 7686188
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew E. Stebick, Robert J Smith, Brian P Masterson, Bruce D Allen
  • Patent number: 7677417
    Abstract: A storage/dispensing system (9) for a flowable dental substance is described with a solvent-tight, resiliently deformable container (10) for the storage and provision of the flowable dental substance and a dispensing device (1) connected to the container (10) for discharging the flowable dental substance from the container (10), with a cup (2) which has an outlet orifice (3) and a wall (4, 4?) in which a passage orifice (5) is provided for introducing the flowable dental substance from the container (10), wherein the passage orifice (5) has a cross-sectional area of 0.001 to 0.1 mm2 and the outlet orifice (3) has a cross-sectional area of 0.5 to 5 mm2, and wherein the inside of the cup (2) has a cross-section which is constant and/or reduces from the passage orifice (5) to the outlet orifice (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: VOCO GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Leiner, Manfred Thomas Plaumann
  • Patent number: 7677423
    Abstract: A container for the storage and dispensing of a liquid and which incorporates a sealing mechanism includes a blow-molded container body including a neck portion having a series of external threads and defining an annular, non-planar sealing surface, a pouring spout assembled into the body and a unitary closing lid including a series of internal threads constructed and arranged to engage the threads of the neck portion. The unitary closing lid includes the sealing mechanism in the form of a pair of annular sealing lips constructed and arranged to be compressed against the annular, non-planar sealing surface to establish a sealed interface between the closing lid and the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kasting, Robert D. Rohr
  • Patent number: 7520410
    Abstract: A plastic paint container includes a body having an interior and a neck defining an opening to the interior. The neck includes a neck sealing surface. An insert includes an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the body and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall includes an upper edge and a lower edge. A lip extends radially outward from the upper edge to prevent the insert from being pushed to far into or through the neck. The lip is formed from a first material and includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The lip includes a second material formed over the first material. The first material being harder than the second material. A cover is threadably engaged with the neck. The second material contacts the neck sealing surface and a cover sealing surface when the cover is threadably engaged on the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael J. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20090045224
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Joel Faaborg, Keith Cardinal, Anthony R. Miller, Ronald Hedman
  • Publication number: 20080277418
    Abstract: A spout assembly (14) for a container, such as for paint, comprising an outer spout (68) formed by a wall (74) extending parallel to the outer rim (50) of the assembly and a narrower inner spout (70) formed in a web (80) that partially closes an opening (60) through the assembly into the container. The outer spout controls the flow of material from the container that may be on the web so that that material merges with flow of material through the inner spout as the container contents are poured. A channel (76) may be provided between the outer rim (50) and the wall (74) of the outer spout to catch material that may dribble over the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Rodney Alan Vockler, Mark Kerr, Trevor Nulty
  • Publication number: 20080210709
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable, reclosable closure (1) comprising a base (2) and a cap (3) which is mounted so as to be twistable about a common axis of rotation (D) relative to the base (2). The base (2) encompasses an outer sleeve (2a) that extends coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is provided with a laterally protruding spout (2b). The cap (3) is fitted with an inner sleeve (3a) that runs coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is disposed inside the outer sleeve (2a). The inner sleeve and outer sleeve (3a, 2a) are designed in a mutually adapted manner such that the closure (1) features a first defined rotary position (R1) in which the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) extending into the spout (2b) is sealed by the inner sleeve (3a) while the closure (1) features a second defined rotary position (R2) in which the inner sleeve (3a) at least partly unblocks the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) towards the spout (2b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: CAPARTIS AG
    Inventors: Herbert Wohlgenannt, Stefan Gaul
  • Publication number: 20080164282
    Abstract: A container (20) has a body (22) having a body opening (40). A spout fitment (24) is mounted within the body opening. A cap (26) has: a sidewall (120); a web (122) enclosing an upper end of the sidewall; a flange (124) extending outward from the sidewall; an external thread (132) along the sidewall below the flange; a removed condition disengaged from the body and spout fitment; and an installed condition threadingly mounted by the external thread to at least one of the body and spout fitment. In the installed condition, a perimeter portion (128) of the flange is below a rim (110) of the spout fitment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: PLASTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Alex S. Szekely, Peter A. Piscopo
  • Patent number: 7347343
    Abstract: A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing spout which is positioned within the container opening and includes a pouring lip. The dispensing spout includes a threaded portion which receives a removable closing cap. The cap is constructed and arranged to close the container opening. A transporting handle is provided and is attached directly to the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas M. McLelland, Simon Buckley, David J. Pritchett
  • Patent number: 7216779
    Abstract: A sealing mechanism for a container for sealing an interface between two or more of the structural members, including a container body, a pouring spout, and a closing cap, includes an outer annular edge formed as part of a threaded neck opening for the container body, a radial lip formed as part of the pouring spout and being positioned in contact with the neck portion and the closing cap being configured so as to be attachable to the container body for closing the opening and being constructed and arranged so as to seal against the outer annular edge when attached to the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kasting, Jay E. Witte, Robert D. Rohr
  • Patent number: 7207466
    Abstract: An insert for a container includes an outer wall, a upstanding spout, and a bottom wall. The outer wall is configured to fit within an opening of the container and defines the periphery of the insert. The outer wall has a lower edge and an upper edge that is disposed at a first elevation. The upstanding spout is located within the outer wall and includes at least one substantially straight portion. The straight portion has a lower edge as well as a substantially straight upper edge that is disposed at a second elevation less than the first elevation. The bottom wall connects the lower edge of the outer wall and the lower edge of the spout to form a channel between the outer wall and the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Edward A. Raleigh, Timothy J. Bierman, Scott G. Manke
  • Patent number: 7175051
    Abstract: A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing spout which is positioned within the container opening and includes a pouring lip. The dispensing spout includes a threaded portion which receives a removable closing cap. The cap is constructed and arranged to close the container opening. A transporting handle is provided and is attached directly to the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas M. McLelland, Simon Buckley, David J. Pritchett
  • Patent number: 7097076
    Abstract: A container including a fitment having an outer wall and a pour spout. The fitment outer wall includes a first product exit aperture. A bottle finish includes one or more locking surfaces abutting the outer wall of the fitment, and the finish locking surface includes a channel which directs product trapped between the outer wall of the fitment and the inner wall of the finish to the first product exit aperture and then to the exterior of the container or directly to the exterior of the container. This permits egress of residual drops of product from the container. Alternatively, the channel can extend to the top of the finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward John Giblin, Corinne Saso, George Albright
  • Patent number: 6997354
    Abstract: A container for the storage and dispensing of a liquid and which incorporates a sealing mechanism includes a blow-molded container body including a neck portion having a series of external threads and defining an annular, non-planar sealing surface, a pouring spout assembled into the body and a unitary closing lid including a series of internal threads constructed and arranged to engage the threads of the neck portion. The unitary closing lid includes the sealing mechanism in the form of a pair of annular sealing lips constructed and arranged to be compressed against the annular, non-planar sealing surface to establish a sealed interface between the closing lid and the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kasting, Robert D. Rohr
  • Patent number: 6843389
    Abstract: A sealing mechanism for a container for sealing an interface between two or more of the structural members, including a container body, a pouring spout, and a closing cap, includes an outer annular edge formed as part of a threaded neck opening for the container body, a radial lip formed as part of the pouring spout and being positioned in contact with the neck portion and the closing cap being configured so as to be attachable to the container body for closing the opening and being constructed and arranged so as to seal against the outer annular edge when attached to the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Rieke Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kasting, Jay E. Witte, Robert D. Rohr
  • Patent number: 6783031
    Abstract: A two-piece dispensing cap for a container has a body and an insert mounted for rotation within the body. The body has a sidewall defining a cylindrical chamber with an open first end and an end wall forming a partially closed second end. The body sidewall has an inlet while the body end wall has an axial opening, a non-axial outlet, and a protruding flange for attachment to a container mouth. The insert is received into open first end of the cylindrical chamber. The insert has a peripheral wall dimensioned to conform to the cylindrical housing interior surface and a first insert end wall including a protruding handle extending through the axial opening in the body end wall. The insert includes openings to permit filling of the insert from the container and dispensing of the contents of the insert. An insert second end wall is integrally formed with a hinge to the insert peripheral wall while an over-cap is integrally formed with a hinge to the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventors: Edward S. Robbins, John J. Miller, Ronald R. White
  • Publication number: 20040164095
    Abstract: An insert for a container includes an outer wall, a upstanding spout, and a bottom wall. The outer wall is configured to fit within an opening of the container and defines the periphery of the insert. The outer wall has a lower edge and an upper edge that is disposed at a first elevation. The upstanding spout is located within the outer wall and includes at least one substantially straight portion. The straight portion has a lower edge as well as a substantially straight upper edge that is disposed at a second elevation less than the first elevation. The bottom wall connects the lower edge of the outer wall and the lower edge of the spout to form a channel between the outer wall and the spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicants: InForm Product Development, Inc., Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh, Edward A. Raleigh, Timothy J. Bierman, Scott G. Manke
  • Patent number: RE46506
    Abstract: A bottle stopper is provided having a cylindrical body formed of a resilient, flexible, elastic material that includes a first cylindrical section adapted to be inserted into an opening of a bottle in sealing engagement with the bottle and a second cylindrical section disposed adjacent the first cylindrical section for extending above the opening of the bottle when the first cylindrical section is inserted in sealing engagement with the bottle. An air passageway is disposed adjacent and extends longitudinally along substantially at least the length of the first cylindrical section and along the internal periphery of the cylindrical body. A visual indicator, preferably a spout, is disposed on an outer surface of the second cylindrical section for identifying the relative location of the air passageway with respect to the visual indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Haley's Corker, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Haley