Abstract: A portable fuel dispensing container is defined by an elongate enclosed housing formed with a first forward wall spaced from a second forward wall defining a hose chamber forwardly of a fuel chamber. The container includes a pressured discharge cap positioning rearwardly through a top wall of the container with a pressurizing jump positioned through the top wall of the container adjacent the second chamber. A rigid hose includes a horizontal leg positioned within the fuel chamber, and a verical leg directed through the forward wall of the container and extending upwardly therealong terminating in a coupling for securement to a flexible hose. The flexible hose includes a discharge nozzle at a free end thereof to enable remote filling and discharge of fuel contained within the fuel chamber when pressurized.

Abstract: A container for fluids comprising a single piece, integrally formed, thin walled, self-supporting member defining a non-collapsible rigid hollow body of fixed shape having orthogonally related end walls with a first pair of the adjacent orthogonally related end walls spaced by a wall segment at an acute angle to each forming a hand grip section, and a second pair of orthogonally adjacent end walls opposite the first pair and having an elongated nozzle extending from one of the end walls adjacent the intersection of the second pair with the nozzle having means for flexing to and from a storage position adjacent the one of the end walls.

Abstract: An improved dispensing container which includes side walls, a top wall, a dispensing spout and a closure removably securable to the spout. The closure includes a skirt portion adapted for removable securement to the spout, and with a cap hingedly secured thereto. The cap and a portion of the skirt have matable elements which in mating relationship releasably secure the cap in a closed position. The cap further includes a locking member which is matable with a member on the spout when the cap is in the closed position to preclude removal of the closure from the spout. In one embodiment, the closure further includes a top wall which defines an opening therein which serves to vent the container and at the same time permits squirt-type dispensing of the contents of the container. In such embodiment, the cap when closed closes the top wall opening. The closure is also claimed.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly useful as a sampling or test device includes a cartridge and a closure tubing adapted to close either or both ends of the cartridge and to serve as a conduit for liquids eluted from the cartridge.

Abstract: A telescoping nozzle assembly adapted to be secured to the pouring opening of a container to facilitate pouring of fluid from the container includes a base member adapted to be received in the container pouring opening. A helically formed member is provided having an end portion secured to the base member and an opposite end portion shaped in the form of a pull-tab member. The helically formed member is extendible from a normally collapsed helical condition within the container pouring opening to an elongated helical condition. A resilient covering surrounds the helically formed member and is extendible with the helically formed member from the normally collapsed helical condition to the elongated helical condition. The resilient covering has a bottom surface portion sealingly connected with the base member, and an open top surface portion which defines a generally circular opening in the resilient covering.

Abstract: A material holding receptacle constructed of pliable material and having a main enclosure and a hopper below the enclosure. The hopper consists of a trapezoidal bottom piece and three triangular bottom pieces. The bottom pieces can be folded upward to form a substantially flat bottom to the receptacle. A cover piece is attached to the trapezoidal bottom piece to form a receptacle access tube over an opening in the trapezoidal bottom piece. A loop is attached to the bottom corner of one of the bottom pieces to secure the bottom pieces.

Abstract: A suntan lotion bracelet formed from a tubular body configured in the shape of a ring. The interior of the tubular body forms a chamber for receiving a liquid suntan lotion or other liquids or lotions to be applied to the human body, particularly, lotions, the effectiveness of which is enhanced by maintaining a fairly constant dosage level through the day. The tubular body can have a variety of structures for filling the chamber with suntan lotion and for dispensing of the same. In certain embodiments of the suntan lotion bracelet, the tubular body has both of its opposite ends open and they respectively receive a female end cap and a male end cap that are detachably engaged to each other. The female cap has a nozzle portion having an orifice therein through which the chamber of the tubular body is filled with liquid suntan lotion and the same orifice acts as a dispensing orifice.

Abstract: This invention relates to a retractable sipper device for a portable thermos bottle comprising a cover body, a cover plate, a winder and a sipper. The cover body has an internal thread at the bottom for attachment to a thermos bottle case and consists of an upper compartment having a sipper opening in a side wall, and blocks, notches and slopes on the bottom. A winder which has a groove in the rim to accommodate the wound sipper, is fitted in the upper compartment. An arm with a depending projection slidable on the bottom of the upper compartment is pivoted to the winder. A spring is provided in a case with an adjusting lid. A nozzle and guard provided to the sipper can be pulled out for sipping water from the thermos bottle and retracted with the unwinding of the spring.

Abstract: A pour spout container with a pour spout which may be pulled out of the container is disclosed as including a container (10) and a pour spout (24, 48). The sealing cap (20, 50) is provided for sealing the container and the pour spout. Threads (16, 22) are formed between the cap and a container neck (12). Threads (30, 32) are formed between an inner cap (20a, 50a) and pour spout (24, 48). Turns of threads (30, 32) are greater than the turns of threads (16, 22) so that the sealing cap may be removed from the container while remaining attached to the pour spout. Grasping of the cap may be utilized to extend the pour spout fully from the container without contacting the pour spout which has been in contact with the fluid in the container. Thereafter the cap may be removed from the pour spout for dispensing fluid. For this purpose, the pour spout is prevented from turning relative to the container so that unthreading thereof can be accomplished without grasping the pour spout.

Abstract: A collapsible generally cylindrical storage vessel having a flattened ramp end portion which accommodates driving upon by a vehicle or the like to pressurize the vessel and dispense fluid, as required. The ramp end is internally reinforced with a bridging insert which inhibits blowout upon pressurization.

Abstract: A multiple container package includes four containers which each have a polyhedral body portion with an elongated neck portion. The body portion of each container has lateral polygonal side walls, spaced apart front and rear walls a top shoulder and bottom wall. A recess which is perpendicular to the neck extends either in the front wall or the rear wall and receives the neck of an adjacent container. Four containers can be mated together to form a package having a polyhedron volume with the volume being substantially filled by the containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for guiding a concrete feeding hose in connection with the grout feedin rock bolting. The concrete feeding hose is therein passed by means of a feeder froma reel into a guide head supported on a feeding beam of a drilling equipment and further through the guide head into a hole drilled in the rock, and is passed back on to the reel in proportion as the hole is filled. In order to protect the feeder of the concrete feeding hose against dirt and mechanical damage, the concrete feeding hose is pushed into the guide head through a flexible guiding means.

Abstract: A device for storing a concrete feeding hose in a rock bolting device, comprising a reel for a hose, which reel is mounted rotatably on a supporter, and that end of the hose which is attached to the reel is connected to concrete feeding means. In order that the coiling device could be used for passing the hose into a drill hole and for drawing it out of the hole, the reel is surrounded by a ring-shaped supporting wall against which the hose is positioned when the reel is rotated in the uncoiling direction. An unrotative guiding means is provided beside the supporting wall so as to guide the hose out of the reel by the action of an axial expulsive force exerted on the hose due to the rotary movement of the reel.

Abstract: A tank fill assist for filling a tank or other equivalent volume from a remote source of liquid, for example filling a consumer product from a sink or bathroom faucet with fresh water. The fill assist is normally stowed within the interior of the tank. It is withdrawn for connection to a faucet for tank filling, and is then returned to stowed position after tank filling. The fill assist comprises standard flexible conduit with unique inlet and outlet fittings at opposite ends. The outlet fitting is disposed within the interior of the tank and is constructed and arranged to prevent accidental separation of the fill assist from the tank when the conduit is withdrawn from the tank yet to allow passage through the fill opening when it is intended to either join or separate the fill assist to or from the tank. The inlet fitting is of thermoplastic rubber and can be fitted over the outlets of typical sink and bathroom faucets.

Abstract: The invention comprises a nestable-extendable apparatus for dispensing fluids from a container. The dispensing apparatus is nestable--i.e., capable of being collapsed or inverted into the container when not in use and extended or telescoped therefrom when needed to dispense fluid. The apparatus includes a selectively operable dispensing valve at the outboard end of a flexible, extendable, nestable member preferably of generally circular cross section and generally conical longitudinal section. The dispensing valve can be "nested", or collapsed into the container by inverting the membrane within itself into the container, and can be "telescoped" or extended by manually pulling the valve and membrane into the extended position by means of a pull-out ring. The dispensing valve can be collapsed into an opening in the container wall. The dispensing valve of the preferred embodiment may be opened by pressing a button with the thumb.

Abstract: A receptacle (10) is provided including an enclosure (20) having a bottom wall (42). The bottom wall (42) is provided with an opening (48) through which a discharge spout (50) extends. The discharge spout (50) can be drawn across the opening (48) and inserted in a pocket (64) mounted on the bottom wall (42) to prevent the contents of the receptacle (10) from discharging through the opening (48). A strap (56) is secured to the lower end of the discharge spout (50) to facilitate removal of the spout from the pocket (64).

Abstract: A portable thermos bottle with retractable suction tube comprising a case, a cup cover, an inner cover with a sliding slot, a slide block capable of sliding up and down on the sliding slot, a spiral reel fitted in the inner cover and having a helical groove, a projecting helical rib, an upper journal and a holed lower journal, two coiled springs fitted on the upper and lower journals, and a flexible sucker having one end coming out of the slide block and another extending through the lower journal hole into the bottle so that it is easier to suck the liquid or beverage in the bottle with the retractable suction tube.

Abstract: A container suitable for dispensing compositions, particularly dental preparations, has a dispensing tube (14) which constitutes a separate part and is supported for pivotal movement about a pivot axis extending transversely to the longitudinal axis (18) of the container. It is thereby possible to pivot the tube (14) to the operative position most favourable for the respective application, while there is no risk of a cross-sectional constriction or even breakage which might occur on bending. Furthermore, a closing position may be provided in which a bearing member (15) integrally formed with the tube (14) interrupts communication between the tube (14) and the container compartment (10).

Abstract: A cover assembly for an aerosol-type spray can includes a cup-like shaped cover having a manually movable actuating member slidable therein; said actuating member directing a pressurized fluid to a flexible nozzle tube; said tube being supported by a metal spring around it. A hook on said cover permits said metal spring and flexible nozzle tube to be bent downwardly and held in a stored position.

Abstract: A disposable packaging and dispensing container preferably formed from a plastic or like moldable material having a hollow interior portion for the storage of liquid material wherein the interior is defined by boundary walls including a base, front, rear, and opposite side walls and an integrally formed top covering panel as well as a gripping handle defining the top end of the container for lifting and handling thereof. The container is preferably formed from an integral, one-piece molded construction so as to be readily disposable after use. A dispensing spout is removably retained within a storage channel integrally formed in recessed relation about the exterior peripheral surface of the container in a non-obstructing location wherein the length of the spout is sufficient to allow dispensing of the liquid material from the interior of the container without tilting or angular orientation of the container.

Abstract: A gas can has first and second removable fuel outlets or dispensing tubes, one of which is nestable within the other during storage. One of the dispensing tubes consistutes a pour spout, while the other dispensing tube constitutes a fuel line coupling member. The can is configured with an ergometric handle for safety and with an internal baffle providing a reserve fuel tank.

Abstract: A spout assembly of the invention substantially comprises a spout body fastenable to a container, a crimping ring for securing the spout body to the container, a cap to be mountable and dismountable with respect to the spout body, a pair of handles mounted on the cap and sealing member for sealing between the spout body and the cap. The spout assembly is particularly designed so that outer diameter of the cap is smaller than a maximum inner diameter of the spout body and that the sealing means is formed by an under surface of a disc-like top wall portion of the cap and a sealing flange portion of the spout body.

Abstract: A portable liquid dispenser suitable for use by persons while performing an activity comprises a thermally-insulated container for liquids having a fastener for releasably attaching the same for access by the user. A single flexible dispensing tube having a pair of parallel longitudinal passages is connected at one end connected to the filling cap of the container and at the other end to a dispensing valve for discharging liquids from the container. The container is pressurized by a compressible bulb sealed end around the distal end of the dispensing tube in communication with the interior of the container through one longitudinal passage in the tube. A check valve is disposed in the air inlet of the fitting and another check valve is disposed in the air inlet of the dispensing valve which cooperate with the bulb to force air into the container.

Abstract: A natural gas fueling system is set forth for filling one or more vehicle tanks from a supply such as a storage tank or a main gas line. The system includes at least one hose assembly having one end adapted to connect to a tank and the other end having a female coupling. Also included is a dispensing assembly having a manually operated valve to control the flow of gas from supply. Connected to the valve is at least one male coupling adapted to be releasably received by the female coupling. The male and female couplings permit the hose assembly to be pulled and disconnected from the dispensing assembly to prevent damage to the hose or dispensing assembly. Additionally, the couplings are provided with check valves to stop the flow of gas when disconnected. A vent is provided to vent any leaking gas as is a locking structure to lock each hose assembly to prevent unauthorized use.

Abstract: A nozzle boot for a fuel dispenser in which the nozzle support hook is adjustably settable between a first position for accommodating a standard size dispenser nozzle and a second position for accommodating a larger size dispenser nozzle utilized for recovering fuel vapor while fuel is being dispensed. For electrically actuating the dispenser to enable fuel to be dispensed through the nozzle, the nozzle support is slidably displaceable for operating a linkage mechanism connected to the operating switch.

Abstract: A container is set forth which includes a neck adapted to assume a collapsed position and to be extended in a bellows or telescopic fashion to an extended position for dispensing of a fluid or a pourable solid. The container may include a spout having a flexure portion which can be squeezed closed to prevent the fluid or solid from passing through the spout.

Abstract: A resealable closure assembly for a container with integral closing/opening and resealing structure. The resealable closure assembly has a neck portion that is wider at its bottom than at its top. The shape of the neck portion is generally conical or frusto-conical. At least one dispensing aperture is formed in the upper area of the neck portion. A laterally extending fold line is formed in the neck portion spaced downwardly from its top end and any dispensing apertures therein. The top of the neck portion is foldable downwardly about the fold line in order to seal off the dispensing apertures in the upper area of the neck portion. Protrusions are formed integrally on the outer surface of the neck portion for detachably securing the top end of the neck portion against the area of the neck portion located below the fold line. The closure assembly is generally made of a flexible material such as plastic.

Abstract: A container with an inner pouch, particularly for liquids such as oil, vinegar or fruit juices or for bulk goods or the like, consisting of an outer cardboard shell such as that used in folding boxes, with bottom flaps and top flaps respectively connected together, particularly glued together, and a leakproof inner pouch closed at its upper and/or lower ends by a sealed or welded seam and having a closable spout projecting through an opening in one wall of the shell, wherein the upper portion (17) of one of the two narrow side walls (18), containing the opening (16) for the spout (15) connected with the inner pouch (12), is inwardly inclined when the container is closed and the upper triangular wall portions (19) of the two wider side walls (20), located adjacent to the inclined upper narrow wall portion (17), are folded inwardly along their angle bisectors (21).

Abstract: A nestable spout assembly for dispensing liquid products from cans and pails. A molded plastic spout in extended position has an enlarged flexible lower wall portion joined to a relatively rigid externally threaded upper wall portion. A peripheral sealing channel is disposed about the base of the lower wall portion for securing to a container wall opening neck by means of an overlying metal crimping ring. A tear out diaphragm is recessed within the spout upper wall portion above the spout thread and provided with an integrally molded ring pull for removal. A circumferentially enlarged plastic reclosing cap threadedly engages the spout upper wall portion and also interlockingly engages the metal crimping ring with the spout in nested position to close off the annular spout void against contamination. A separate generally cup shaped pouring vent is included in the spout assembly to facilitate smooth, surge free, pouring.

Abstract: A fluid packaging arrangement comprises tubular side walls and end walls disposed at the ends thereof, forming a bottom and a top, wherein the top comprises thermoplastic material without a carrier material, is injection moulded to the outer edge of the tube along that edge and has a pouring spout, and the bottom is quadrangular and has triangular flaps which are folded over to lie against at least one adjacent panel. In order to provide such a packaging arrangement with a particularly advantageous bottom, the invention proposes that at least two mutually oppositely disposed triangular flaps of the bottom are folded inwardly into the plane of the bottom or outwardly on to the side wall, about the lower edge between the bottom and the side wall, and fixed in that position.

Abstract: A beverage can lid spout unit is provided with a closing lid movable between open and closed positions over a peripheral mounting part. A bellows part is secured within the mounting part and is biased to move outwardly when the lid is moved to an open position. When the lid is moved to a closed position, it compresses the bellows within confines of the mounting part to close-off the spout.

Abstract: A molded, thermoplastic container having a pressure dome section in an end wall to permit the container to hold pressurized fluids. An integral dispensing spout may be provided which preferably is collapsible to nest within the container, and having sanitary seal means over the spout. An annular ring structure around the pressure dome section may be provided to permit the container to stand on an end during filling and storage. Method and apparatus are included for forming the pressure dome section in a previously molded thermoplastic end wall, for collapsing a dispensing spout to a nested position within the container, and for pressure testing the container.

Abstract: A container is disclosed which is suitable for liquids having a flexible neck integral with the container which can be flexed to a flexed position and retained in that position. This allows the container to be used for filling inaccessible filler holes on motor vehicles and the like. The flexible neck portion has a smaller cross sectional area than the container. The neck comprises a plurality of specially shaped accordion ribs extending for at least a part of the length of the neck portion such that an integral pouring spout at the end of the neck portion can be flexed to a flexed position from an upright position to accommodate pouring, and generally retain the flexed position. The spout has a cap supporting portion thereon.

Abstract: A collapsible wall closure for a dispenser nozzle comprised of a stiff but resilient tube section adapted to be bent over and latched in the bent position to provide a fluid tight closure of the nozzle by collapse of the tube wall. The interior of the nozzle tube is undercut in the region of the wall collapse on either side of the tube along the fold line of the tube, in order to provide complete sealing collapse of the tube wall in the bent position. The undercuts are comprised of shallow grooves extending axially along the tube interior thinning the tube wall thickness in the region of the wall collapse. A pair of closures are incorporated in a cap closure particularly adapted to an ammonia hydroxide container for connection to vapor-type diazo reproduction machines.

Abstract: A disposable, plastic container for the dispensing of liquids, which container comprises: an elongated, flexible collapsible nozzle; a removable top handle having an open area; and a raised sealing nipple on the top exterior surface of the container, whereby, on opening of the container by removal of the handle, the container is resealed by bending the nozzle to form a seal, along a line of collapse of the nozzle the bent nozzle retained in a sealing position by the handle placed about the base of the nozzle, and the outlet of the nozzle placed in a sealing engagement with the sealing nipple on the container to provide a dual seal for the container.

Abstract: A dispensing closure having a dispensing passage in an outlet spout is provided for use with an associated container. The unitary dispensing closure has a rigid base with a seal surface and latch surface, and a spout with a dispensing passage, a dispensing end and a first end connected with the base with seal means on the first end of the spout about the passage. The outlet spout is connected to the base by a hinge connected with an invertible diaphragm and by a second hinge interconnecting the invertible diaphragm to the base at a bi-sector plane. The diaphragm is in convexed configuration when the spout is in dispensing position and in concaved configuration when the spout is in sealed position, the spout in moving to sealed position pivoting about a pivot line, thus collapsing the invertible diaphragm through the bi-sector plane to seat the seal against the base seal surface and urge the dispensing end of the spout to abut the base latch surface in sealing relationship.

Abstract: This invention discloses an improvement in accordion pleated containers used with a controlled discharge valve connected preferably to a flexible and resilient length of tubing. This container includes an air vent which is removably mounted to an opening formed in a top surface portion of the container. An integral handle is carried by this top portion, said handle is folded over for storage and is retained in a flat folded condition by a clip or other type of retaining means. The bottom of this container includes a discharge opening on which is removably mounted a swivel-type fluid cutoff valve. The body of this valve, where mounted to the discharge outlet of the container, has an extending manipulative flange adapted for grasping, shaking and/or agitating the fluid contents of the container. The discharge outlet is shown as offset and central and in one embodiment with the container having a boss on which is adapted to retain a collar made from a lapped strip.

Abstract: A simpler, more efficient and convenient, flexible pouring spout for liquid containers has the ability to reach fill-points without employing a funnel. The spout, when inverted, stores easily within the container and is effectively sealed with the container neck in both the pouring and stored positions. A single threaded cover cap can engage threads on either end of the pouring spout to prevent leakage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container construction provided with a nestable pouring spout assembly integral with a collar fitted with respect to the opening of the container and comprising a tubular sleeve adapted to be retracted and nested within the container or pulled to an upstanding extended position for pouring. A threaded cap closure is adapted to be screwed onto the tubular sleeve. The periphery of the head of the cap is provided with two half-rings connected to the periphery of the head by means of frangible bridges, the half-rings forming disengagement levers. A vertical rib fixed to the periphery of each half-ring is provided for preventing access to the head when the tubular sleeve is nested in storing position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a dispenser and container for fuel and oil having separate compartments, including three legs which lift the bottom of the fuel and oil compartments off the ground by about a foot. Each compartment is provided with an opening at the bottom connecting to a hose several feet long so that fuel or oil will flow by gravity into the tank of a chain saw or similar internal combustion engine powered device resting on the ground. The outlets for the hoses are provided with valves which are operated from the top of the dispenser and automatically vent the containers and the hoses for free-flow of the fuel or lubricating oil. The dispenser includes compartments built into the top for carrying tools, rags, replacement parts, etc. A retaining groove and clip is provided for each hose for convenience in transporting the dispenser.

Abstract: A drinking and pouring aid for beverage- and other liquid-containing containers or cans having a pull or press-in tab in the can lid for creating a can opening therein. The drinking aid comprises a plastic synthetic material cover which is adapted to be fastened to the lid of the can, preferably by being snapped thereon; this cover sealingly covers the lid surface of the beverage container, and is provided with a nipple-like mouthpiece in the vicinity of the can opening. This mouthpiece is flexible, and can be folded-in in the vicinity of the outer surface of the cover.

Abstract: A drinking and pouring aid for beverage- and other liquid-containing containers or cans provided with a pull or press-in tab in the can cover or lid for creating a can opening. The cover or lid surface is provided with a cover, of plastic synthetic material, which sealingly engages all around the can opening. This cover has a nipple-like mouthpiece in the region of the can opening.

Abstract: A container from which liquid is dispensed has a metering chamber arranged t its mouth. A metering device is arranged to cooperate with the outside of this metering chamber to control the amount of liquid allowed to flow out. The flow can be controlled either by determining the time for which the metering device opens the metering chamber, or by constructing the metering chamber as a pump chamber of a specified volume so that the metering device pumps the liquid out of the chamber and therefore dispenses a predetermined volume. In the second method, the metering chamber includes an axially compressible bellows portion which forms a pump chamber. Non-return valves are provided at both ends of the pump chamber, and the metering device comprises plates on either side of the bellows section which can be drawn towards one another to squeeze the bellows section.

Abstract: A watering can having a multiplicity of fluid dispensing means including a spout and a remote flexible conduit which, when not in use, is fixedly stored in appropriately recessed areas of the handle and cover of the can.

Abstract: In a bracket for use in conjunction with a fuel dispensing nozzle, said bracket mounting to the nozzle at the location of the joint between the nozzle and its spout, the upper portion of said bracket extending upwardly and outwardly and formed into a hook arrangement, for securing through the nozzle holster that supports the same during nonusage, while the lower portion of the bracket extends downwardly and is integrally bent for connection with the nozzle, thereby assuring a guide that automatically requires shut off of the fuel pump when the nozzle is inserted into its holster as during nonuse.

Abstract: A grain delivery mechanism for use on the rear wall of a dump truck includes a first gate slidably mounted on the rear wall for closing the large opening through which rapid discharge or dumping of the grain occurs, a lever system for raising and lowering the first gate, i.e. moving the first gate between the closed and open positions, a smaller opening in the first gate aligned with a portion of the large opening when the first gate is closed, a second gate slidably mounted on the first gate for opening and closing the smaller opening, and a chute defined by a plate with a discharge opening therein and telescopically extensible pipe sections slidably mounted on the first gate in front of the second gate, so that opening of the second gate when the first gate is closed permits controlled directional discharge of the grain through the smaller opening and chute.

Abstract: A dispensing device is provided with a tube that engages a nozzle orifice of the device. During storage, a cap covers the orifice and defines an opening that is adjacent to the body of said device, such that the tube is able to extend beyond the periphery of the cap. The disposition of the cap relative to the tube and dispenser body causes the tube to lie in proximity to an external wall of the body. When the cap is removed or, in an alternative embodiment, rotated, the tube can assume a radially outward configuration.

Abstract: A venting device for use with a container closure cap of the type having a flexible pouring spout which is extendable to a pouring orientation from a nested orientation includes a hollow central body portion having a top end, a base and an interior passageway extending therethrough. Joined to the top end of the central body portion is a generally cylindrical portion and joined to the top of this generally cylindrical portion is a frustoconical portion. The base of the central body portion is integrally joined to a substantially flat flange portion which includes a spaced plurality of outwardly radiating ribs. The venting device is joined to the flexible pouring spout of the container closure cap by means of spacer strips which are heat welded between the venting device and the closure cap thereby positioning the venting device in a concentric relationship to the closure cap.

Abstract: A beverage container has an internal vertical tube joined to an upper part of the container. An external L-shaped tube has one end interconnected to the container top in alignment with the internal vertical tube. The L-shaped tube can be rotated so that in one position the L-shaped tube overlaps the cover in a storage position and in a second position part of the L-shaped tube extends outwardly of the container for drinking. In the stored position, a porthole in the L-shaped tube is non-aligned with a porthole in the container. The portholes align when the L-shaped tube is rotated for drinking.