Abstract: A container assembly has a cup-shaped container, a lid body, a spout, a spout cover, and a spout cover securement, or lock. The lid body has a depending periphery that releasably mounts to the cup-shaped container. The lid body has a matrix extending within the periphery. The spout seat is located eccentrically and inwardly of the periphery. It has a root and a tip. The spout cover is movably mounted to the spout cover seat. When closed, the spout cover seals the spout. The lock moves between a first position and a second positon. In the first position the lock keeps the spout cover sealed to the tip. In the second position the spout cover securement permits motion of said spout cover to open. The lid is stackable on other lids. The container assembly cup comes in several forms, the different forms being mutually stacking.

Abstract: A mobile aggregate hopper for a volumetric and gravimetric mixer having arcuate longitudinal walls for holding and isolating aggregate. The mobile aggregate hopper has a base integral with the arcuate longitudinal walls with an aggregate transfer conveyor capable of attachment to a trailer or chassis having wheels. The single sheet structure of the longitudinal arcuate side walls minimizes welding and mechanical joints during manufacturing and provides a hopper with high strength and capacity and low overall weight.

Abstract: A mobile aggregate hopper for a volumetric and gravimetric mixer having arcuate longitudinal walls for holding and isolating aggregate. The mobile aggregate hopper has a base integral with the arcuate longitudinal walls with an aggregate transfer conveyor capable of attachment to a trailer or chassis having wheels. The single sheet structure of the longitudinal arcuate side walls minimizes welding and mechanical joints during manufacturing and provides a hopper with high strength and capacity and low overall weight.

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed towards a packaging container comprising at least one sheet of a packaging material defining a closed cross-section and open at an operative top end and an operative bottom end thereof. At least two flaps are provided at the operative top end and the operative bottom end of the at least one sheet, wherein the at least two flaps are sealable to each other to define an interior space for containing edible items therein. An auxiliary lid is provided on one of the operative top end and the operative bottom end, wherein the auxiliary lid is configured to snugly fit on one of the operative top end and the operative bottom end subsequent to the unsealing of the at least two flaps, thereby preventing ingress of air and other foreign matter into the interior space.

Abstract: A handheld container for dispensing particulate matter having an opening and a moveable cover for the opening positioned at the bottom of the container. The cover has a pivoting lid that can selectively open or close the opening of the container and assist with dispersal of particulate from the container while a user holds the container in an upright position. The lid may swing outward from the container or hinge into an open position and include a series of ribs for improving the dispersal of particulate.

Abstract: A pouring device for pouring material from an inner bag placed within a container and method of using same are disclosed. The pouring device is movable between open and closed configurations. An embodiment provides a pouring device that includes a main body and at least one mounting part. The main body includes at least two walls and at least one attachment part, which is attached to the inner bag. The walls extend angularly away from each other to form a conduit allowing material to flow from the inner bag through an opening of the container to an exterior of the container, when the pouring device is in the open configuration. Embodiments foster a pouring solution with the mounting part conveniently mounted to the container and which remains mounted when the container is stowed. This allows the pouring device to be ready for future use.

Abstract: The invention comprises a frame (2) secured to a container and a movable body (3) articulated with one end of the frame (2) by means of a hinge (4) formed along a common edge of the bodies articulated therewith, said movable body (3) having two side walls (6) and a front wall (7). The invention is characterized in that both ends of the upper inner edge (2c) of the frame include a pair of flexible tongues (17) which, in the closed position, engage with respective recesses (10a) on the upper edge of the side walls (6) of the movable body (3) and on the end adjacent to the front wall (7). The movable body (3) and the fixed frame (2) include a cavity (12) next to the hinge (4), said cavity allowing the movement of material in the closed position. The invention provides an improved sealing and closure system.

Abstract: A container having openings on an inside surface, in which the openings are for use with a vacuum pump for retaining a liner within the container while the contents of the container are being dispensed.

Abstract: The product container, in particular for spices, is made of opaque material, wherein one wall (2) of the container (1) comprises a viewing window (3) made of transparent material. A dispenser (6) which is secured pivotably on a pivot axis (7) between two limit positions, is shaped and dimensioned so that in one limit position it completely covers the viewing window (3) and in the other limit position completely exposes the viewing window (3). The dispenser (6) is connected in a non-rotatable manner to an closing flap (8), which is pivoted at the same time as the dispenser (6) and closes an outlet opening (5) in one limit position and releases it in the other limit position.

Abstract: A dispenser for a paint container having an access opening. The dispenser includes a main lid which is attachable to the paint can access opening and includes a threaded stem. A flow restrictor is threadably mounted to the threaded stem so that rotation of the flow restrictor relative to the stem axially displaces the flow restrictor along the stem. A turret is rotatably mounted to the main lid and includes a dispensing opening. The turret is mounted to the main lid so that the turret is locked against axial movement but freely rotatable relative to the main lid. The turret includes at least one axially extending slot which slidably receives an outwardly extending tab from the flow restrictor so that rotation of the turret axially displaces the flow restrictor along the stem.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing vessel is described and which includes a container body for enclosing a fluid to be dispensed, and a removable lid having first and second portions which move one relative to the other, and wherein when the second portion of the lid is in a first position, fluid may not be dispensed from the container body, and when located in the second position, fluid may be dispensed from the container body, and wherein a latch is provided which releases the second portion of the removable lid from the first portion for travel to a second position to allow the dispensing of fluid.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing vessel is described and which includes a container body for enclosing a fluid to be dispensed, and a removable lid having first and second portions which move one relative to the other, and wherein when the second portion of the lid is in a first position, fluid may not be dispensed from the container body, and when located in the second position, fluid may be dispensed from the container body, and wherein a latch is provided which releases the second portion of the removable lid from the first portion for travel to a second position to allow the dispensing of fluid.

Abstract: A pouring package for a fluid comprises a container (10) substantially impermeable to the fluid and having a pouring opening (11). The pouring opening is hermetically sealed by means of a breakable seal (30) in at least unopened state of the container. The container is provided with a pouring member (20) at the position of the pouring opening. Situated between a wall of the pouring member and the seal is a breaking member (21) which is awe and adapted to act on and break the seal when an external pressure is exerted on the wall.

Abstract: A dispensing closure is provided and comprises a base having a dispensing orifice, in which the orifice is defined by a deformable dispensing member. The dispensing member is movable from an open, dispensing position to a closed, occluded position, and the base is operable to move the dispensing member between the dispensing and occluded positions.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus having a container, a rotatable dispensing structure or spout assembly and a locking structure or cap. The spout assembly is rotatable between a closed position and an open dispensing position and the locking cap is slideable between a spout assembly restraining position and a release position. The container includes a pair of side grooves, a pair of side ledges and a lateral groove. The locking cap includes a pair of runners for engaging the container side grooves, a pair of rails for engaging the container side ledges and a lateral flange for engaging the container lateral groove.

Abstract: A leakproof perfume spray head structure comprises a spray head, a locking shell, an inner sleeve, a rotation shaft, a water guide pipe, and an outer cover, wherein the spray head has gaps for better communicating the gas with the perfume liquid so as to spray out more uniform perfume mists. When the spray head is opened, but not in use, the spray head can be rotated by a certain angle so as to close the inner spray tunnel of the spray head completely to prevent the perfume liquid from leakage.

Abstract: An appliance has a casing and a dispenser. The dispenser includes a dispensing member for dispensing a fluid and is movable between a first position in which at least a part of the dispensing member is located within the casing and a second position in which the dispensing member projects from the casing. The dispensing member is slideable between the first and second positions along a linear path. By providing such an arrangement, the dispenser is able to move along the shortest path between the first and second positions, reducing the space necessary in the appliance to allow the dispenser to move and allowing the drive mechanisms to be correspondingly smaller.

Abstract: A closure having a spout, and a container using such a closure are disclosed. The closure is formed of a paperboard panel surrounded by a plastic resin skirt formed around the panel in a mold. The spout is integrally molded with the skirt and is attached to an interior surface of the panel by a hinge. The spout has a floor and sides connected to the floor by hinges. The floor is positioned adjacent to a separable portion of the panel defined by perforations. Separation of the separable portion from the panel creates an opening. The floor of the spout is pivoted through the opening. The panel edges defining the opening contact the sides and force them to pivot toward the floor and form the spout. The container may be closed by pivoting the floor back toward the opening, the sides entering the interior of the container beneath the panel.

Abstract: A delivery cap for containers of liquids is disclosed comprising: a first cylindrical body with an outer wall with a lower threaded portion so as to be coupled with a threaded body belonging to the container and an inner wall coaxial to the first wall and defining together with a cylindrical central element an upper annular opening for liquid passage; a second cylindrical body coaxial to the first body and slidingly connected to the second inner wall of the first body, the second body having a cylindrical central wall defining together with the first body a chamber receiving the liquid coming out from the annular opening and ending with a duct for liquid discharge from the cap. The second body has a lid with a cylindrical edge portion sliding on the inner surface of the first outer wall belonging to the first body, the edge portion being linked with a lateral handling element with vertical development and slidingly coupled on the outer wall of the first body.

Abstract: Closure cap (1) for closing a liquid container (4) such as a vial, flask etc., having takeout means (14) for withdrawing liquid from the container without removing the cap and thereafter re-closing it, and protecting means (22) for proving the authenticity of the content of the container characterized by a skirt portion (2) and a cover (3), a recessed trough (6) in the cover, a fodable spout (14) having a spherical bearing portion (15) seated in a cylindrical portion (7) of the trough, and a channel (17) extending lengthwise through the spout.

Abstract: A swing-away hopper tee assembly comprises a mounting frame, tee assembly, and a valve assembly. The hopper tee assembly is removably mountable to a flange at the discharge end of a hopper. The mounting frame includes a bottom wall, a top wall spaced from the bottom wall, and an outer wall extending between the top and bottom walls to define a channel sized and shaped to receive the hopper flange. The flange includes at least one opening, and a corresponding opening is formed in the channel. A fastener extends through the aligned flange and channel openings to removably secure the mounting frame to the hopper.

Abstract: A disc top dispensing closure which includes a body having an opening and an actuator having a channel mounted to the closure body. The actuator is pivotable between an open position, wherein the channel and the opening of the body form a continuous fluid path, and a closed position, wherein the channel and the opening of the body do not form a continuous fluid path. The actuator is also rotatable between a locked position, wherein the actuator is not movable between the open and the closed position, and an unlocked position, wherein the actuator is movable between the open and the closed position.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device generally comprising an improved nozzle that is adaptable, connectable, threadable or integrally formed with a standard trigger spray head. The improved nozzle is also swivelable or rotatable and directional to spray in any direction, up or down, left or right, straight ahead, or any variation thereof. It also has a cap that can be turned to produce a stream, a spray or a foam, or any variation thereof. The nozzle may be manufactured either as an attachment to an existing trigger spray unit or as a pre-manufactured integral assembly.

Abstract: A dispensing closure is provided for attachment to the discharge port of a standard circular-headed tube. The closure comprises a skirt with a circular cross-sectional shape at its base that merges gradually to an oval-shaped face at its top. When the closure is attached to a standard circular-headed tube, with the long axis of the oval face oriented substantially parallel to the straight crimped edge of the filled tube, the combination of closure and tube appears to the ordinary observer to have a continuously oval cross-sectional shape throughout the length of the combination. The dispensing closure can be manufactured using typical injection-molding techniques, and may be adapted for use with dispensing mechanisms and attachment means known in the personal care products industry.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a product may comprise a variable-volume receptacle for containing the product and a dispenser head associated with the receptacle. The dispenser head may be rotatable about an axis of rotation. The device may further comprises an outlet orifice in the dispenser head and a dip tube configured to extend into the receptacle. The dispenser head may be movable between a dispensing position in which flow communication between the outlet orifice and an inside of the receptacle is established, and a closed position in which flow communication between the outlet orifice and the inside of the receptacle is interrupted. The product may be dispensed from the outlet orifice in response to a reduction in the volume of the inside of the receptacle.

Abstract: A personal hydration system with a flow-restricting device. The hydration system includes a fluid reservoir configured to store fluid and a tube assembly that is coupled to the reservoir and configured to deliver fluid to a user's mouth, such as via a mouthpiece. The system further includes a flow-restricting device that is configured to selectively restrict the flow of drink fluid between the reservoir and the mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the flow-restricting device includes a body and a rotatable core.

Abstract: An insert is positioned in an opening in a fluid container and between a closure member and the fluid container. The insert generally includes a funnel and an obstructive member disposed therewithin. The insert inhibits evaporative emissions from the fluid container by seating against a conical body portion of the funnel when the fluid container is in an upright or storage position. When the fluid container is in a tilted or use position, the obstructive member locates to an outlet end of the funnel to create a passage from an inlet end of the funnel to the outlet end.

Abstract: A lid to dispense granular material. The lid includes a hole through which the granular material may flow and is closable by a combination seal and dispenser slidably mounted thereto. The dispenser has exit passages when extended located outwardly of the lid rim. A guide wall mounted to the lid main body extends into the seal and dispenser passage.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing a fluid product, the apparatus including a dispenser cap including a substantially cylindrical base portion including a flexible post protruding therefrom, and a substantially cylindrical cover portion which is shaped to fit overtop of the substantially cylindrical base portion, said substantially cylindrical cover portion including a frustoconical portion extend therefrom which receives the flexible post.

Abstract: A pourer cap with closure cover for fluid substance containers has a main body and a cover joined together by a flexible tang, all formed in one piece by moulding plastic material, the cover being superposable on the main body and having a delivery hole which is opened or respectively sealingly closed when the cover is in a raised or respectively lowered position on the main body, the angular movement of the cover between one position and the other being of small extent.

Abstract: A pourer cap with closure cover for fluid substance containers, comprising a main body and a cover joined together by a flexible tang, all formed in one piece by molding plastic material, the cover being superposable on the main body and having a delivery hole which is opened or respectively sealingly closed when the cover is in a raised or respectively lowered position on the main body, the angular movement of the cover between one position and the other being of small extent.

Abstract: A container that holds wood charcoal. The container has a collapsible spout that is positioned so that, when the container is tipped, wood charcoal pours out when the spout is in the fully extended position. The spout is collapsible to close an opening in a front face to facilitate storage. A handle is provided at the top to facilitate grasping while pouring out the wood charcoal.

Abstract: A fluid feed distributor improves particle and feed contacting by using a flow actuated plug to prevent back flow of fluidizable particles through a fluid feed outlet when fluid feed to a riser conduit ceases. The plug is located at or near the bottom of a riser contacting conduit where a back flow of particles can occur. The plug drops into the fluid feed outlet when fluid flow stops. The plug and a supporting stem will usually have an at least partially vertical orientation to provide the preferred gravity closure of the flow actuated plug. The plug arrangement can also provide improved feed distribution. Preferably the fluid actuated plug will act in conjunction with a fluid dispersion device. The dispersion device may be located upstream in a feed conduit that houses the plug and a fluid outlet at its downstream end. In addition, the fluid actuated plug can also serve to adjust the dispersion of feed fluid during operation of the unit.

Abstract: In a dispensing device for a fluid container of flexible material in an outer container which encloses it and which is substantially stable in respect of shape and through which the dispensing device extends, a tube connection of the dispensing device is fluid-tightly and gas-tightly connected to the wall of the fluid container in the region of a wall opening, by a flange collar formed on the tubular portion. Associated with the tube connection is a separate closure body which in the closure position closes the cross-section of the tube space and which is to be releasably fixed to the free tube mouth end of a connection tube which can be axially introduced into the tube space. The closure body can be transferred with the connection tube out of the closure position into an open position in which the closure body at the tube mouth end and at least one radial opening through the tube wall of the tube mouth end are arranged in the fluid container.

Abstract: An improved pour spout assembly in a paperboard carton comprises a pour spout front panel formed from a section of a vertical side wall of the carton, and a component adhered to the interior surface of the side wall. The component has two sections separated by a frangible score. One section comprises a pour spout back panel and a pair of wings. The other section is a backboard having a pair of prongs that extend downward. Each prong forms a channel with an adjacent vertical edge of the pour spout opening to hold a wing in abutting relationship with the edge. The prongs also act as stoppers to prevent the pour spout from being pushed back into the interior of the carton.

Abstract: A safety closure has a plastic cap which is formed unitarily with a pair of elastic arms and a pressing plate which operates a mechanism directly on the cap to block and unblock the flow of a substance from the container. The mechanism may include a pivotable spout or simply arrangements in which an opening in the slider is aligned with the opening in the cap.

Abstract: A filler assembly includes a flexible hose having a predetermined length and a helical wire reinforcement within the hose to prevent collapse. A first coupling at one end of the hose attaches the filler assembly to a portable fuel jug. The coupling includes a threaded end and a cup-shaped end for receiving a barb attached to the flexible hose. A second coupling at the other end of the tubing adapts the filler assembly to the fuel tank of a vehicle. The second coupling includes a cup-shaped portion for receiving a second barb that fits within the hose. The second coupling also includes threaded, cylindrical portion that is sealed by a threaded cap. The cylindrical portion of the second coupling can be long or short, bent or straight, threaded or unthreaded.

Abstract: The invention is a plastic cap for liquid containers, comprising a main body, which is essentially cylindrical, and an element (20) for dispensing the liquid. The upper part of said dispensing element is essentially circular, level and hinged to the main body, while its lower part is socle-shaped and is characterized by a partially cylindrical base surface (27), covered by a layer of soft material (270) sliding in the corresponding groove (30) belonging to the main body (1). Said layer of soft material (270) serves as a seal when the dispenser is open. When, on the other hand, the dispenser is closed the cylindrical projection (8) of the hole (7) of the main body, coupled with the layer of soft material (270) present on the socle, fits into the groove (30) in such a way as to ensure the seal between the dispenser and the cap body in any case.

Abstract: A sand art machine uses a plurality of storage bins for colored granular material, each bin having a discharge orifice and an metering valve connected to the orifice for each bin. The metering valve is connected at a dispensing station above a screen on which a receptacle is positioned such that stray sand passes through the screen into a reclaim hopper from which it can be returned to the supply bin. By using a plurality of variously colored sands a decorative art form in a transparent receptacle is easily fashioned and saved.

Abstract: A novel container having an internal pour spout is provided, the sealed container carrying a pour spout having a central platform, a first side panel connected by hinge to the platform on a first side and a second panel connected by hinge to the platform on a second side, the two side panels having a substantially triangular shape. The hinged connection of the panels to the platform permit each pour spout to be provided in a flattened configuration in which the side panels permit subsequent processing of the flattened carton stock. When the carton is folded, the panels move passively in response to the carton folding steps and assume an assembled configuration as the carton is assembled.

Abstract: An improved container providing improved spill control for the pouring of contents, such as fluids, into a receptacle, and in a preferred embodiment for pouring motor oil into an automobile engine, in which a moveable spout having a dispensing tube and a sealing plate is movable from a first position in which the sealing plate seals an opening to the container and a second position which aligns the dispensing tube with the opening for communicating the contents from the container to a receptacle, such as an automobile engine, the sealing plate being of a length sufficient to cover the opening for being sealed and remaining within a perimeter of the top surface when moved to the second position.

Abstract: A concrete container for introducing concrete into formworks includes an upwardly open vessel with a downwardly narrowing bottom portion with an outlet opening and a flexible pipe connected to the outlet opening for distributing the concrete. Underneath the outlet opening of the concrete container, an essentially horizontally extending crossbeam is arranged, wherein the crossbeam is arranged so as to be displaceable transversely of the freely suspended flexible pipe. The two ends of the crossbeam, whose length corresponds at least to the diameter of the flexible pipe, are suspended from the concrete container by connecting members. Tension springs are attached in an articulated manner to the two ends of the crossbeam, wherein the other ends of the tension springs are fastened to the support frame, wherein the tension springs are tensioned when the crossbeam is located laterally of the outlet opening in a position releasing the flexible pipe.

Abstract: A dispensing lid assembly which includes a rotatable spout for use with a container defining a container cavity. The container may be the type having deflectable sidewalls. The rotatable spout includes an arcuate ball portion and a nozzle portion. The arcuate rotator portion is retained on a base of the lid assembly to allow rotation thereof to align a through hole in the spout with a dispensing hole in the base. The arcuate rotator portion is configured to reduce the wear on a sealing gasket. A check valve assembly is attached to the base of the dispensing lid assembly. The check valve assembly includes a diaphragm which is pre-loaded within a valve chamber to provide a desired sealing effect between the diaphragm and the base portion. The check valve assembly is configured to pre-load forces on the diaphragm such that a desired inhaling force will unseat the diaphragm from the corresponding portion of the base to draw air therethrough.

Abstract: A can for holding paint and similar products. The can has a rectangular bottom, preferably square, and rectangular sides providing a space savings of about 20 percent as compared to round cans. It has a main opening large enough to permit passage of large paint brushes or sprayer suction lines and filters. This opening is covered with a large cap. A swivel pour valve permits paint to be poured from the can in a controlled manner with no spillage or mess. In a preferred embodiment, the swivel pour valve is an integral part of the large cap covering the large opening. The can is preferably made of plastic which eliminates problems of rust and other corrosion problems.

Abstract: A dispensing closure for a container is provided having a cap, a receiving cavity on an outer wall of the cap and a spout rotatably lodged within the cavity. Product from the container can exit through the cap and be dispensed through a channel in the spout when the latter is rotated to a dispensing position. The spout is formed with a pair of flanking wings each having a trunnion/bearing mechanism on an outer surface.

Abstract: A dispensing cap for vacuum bottles including a cap body in the form of an inverted glass coupled to the nozzle of the vacuum bottle and having a liquid discharge axial opening, an annular gasket mounted at the upper part of the cap body around the liquid discharge axial opening and defining a concave-spherical surface portion, and a spout having an inlet end in the form of spherical surface portion constantly tightly seated against the annular gasket and an outlet end maintained in communication with the inlet end through an axial throughbore, the spout being tiltable around an axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the vacuum bottle between a closed position in which the spherical surface portion of the inlet end seals the liquid discharge axial opening and an open position in which the outlet end is spaced away from the cap body and the inlet end maintains the axial throughbore in direct fluid communication with the liquid discharge axial opening.

Abstract: A rotatable spout dispensing tube has a tubular member and associated closure cap with a nozzle. The tubular member neck portion has a planar wall with a central discharge aperture and an upwardly extending arcuate projection, the projection having a gap therethrough. The closure cap has a top wall with a spout thereon, the spout having a passageway which communicates with a central bore, the bore surrounded by a circular rim that seats in the central discharge aperture of the tubular member. An arcuate channel is also provided in the closure cap top wall in which the arcuate projection on the tubular member is slidably fitted. Contents of the tubular member are dispensed by aligning the passageway of the spout with the gap in the arcuate projection and application of pressure on the side wall of the tubular member.

Abstract: A device for containing and dispensing materials, particularly pourable bulk materials, such as, foodstuffs, includes a cup-shaped container of synthetic material with a closure ring connected to the container. The closure ring has two recesses arranged on oppositely located sides for receiving pins of a cover which is mounted in an opening of the closure ring so as to be pivotable about a common axis formed by the pins. The cover includes an upper wall and a circumferentially extending collar extending towards the inside of the container. The collar has at least one dispensing opening which is released when the cover is in a pivoted position. The outer shape of the cover and the shape of the opening of the closure ring have the shape of a section of a laterally flattened body of rotation. The cover is pivotally guided in the opening of the closure ring in a positively engaging and sealing manner.

Abstract: A valve (18) is disclosed for venting a liquid dispensing container. The valve comprises a valve body upper end (76), an intermediate portion (78) adapted to mount through a sidewall aperture, and a semi-spherical lower end portion (80). An air passageway (96) extends into the valve upper end (76), and through the portion (78) to the lower portion (80). A slit opening (94) extends through the lower portion (80) and communicates with the passageway (96). The slit widens to equalize pressure in the container, and annular shoulder surfaces (92) and internal surfaces (62) of the container sidewall are compressed together. When equalization in pressure has been achieved, the lower valve portion (8) decompresses and resumes its normal configuration whereby causing the slit (94) to close. Surfaces (92, 62) have a complimentary downward angle to facilitate the return of the lower portion (80) into its semi-spherical shape.

Abstract: A spout for a container is provided with depending wings extending down from a bottom edge of the spout. The depending wings terminate in a point for piercing a container. The depending wings permit the spout to pivot ninety degrees from the container to extend from a container at a ninety degree angle therefrom. The spout has side walls with upper edges having arcs of ninety degrees. The spout is inserted into a container with a ram which drives the spout against a ramp to rock the depending wings upward with respect to the bottom edge of the spout. Thereafter, the ram drives the points into the container and the upper edges of the side walls of the spout contact the container and cam the spout back to a horizontal position to insert the ninety degree spout with the depending wings into a container.