Reversible To Extend Into Or Out Of Container Patents (Class 222/539)
  • Patent number: 10259622
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing spout having a housing, a detachably attached cylindrical hollow gasket, a flat circular hollow gasket and a lid with a flat circular lid gasket at the inner top surface. The housing includes a top open end with an outer threaded end, a bottom open end with an inner threaded end adapted to mount to at least one container, an outer portion and an inner portion. The inner portion has an open channel extending between the top open end and the bottom open end. A triangular shaped non-moving in-line splitter is positioned in the open channel to provide a dual passage of the liquid and air thereby controlling the flow of the liquid and air flowing back from the container such that the liquid gently flows out at a greatly reduced velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Joseph M. Hill
  • Patent number: 10124930
    Abstract: An expandable contractible pour spout cap insert adapted to secure to openings of fluid containers for motor oils, transmission fluids, cooking oils, liquors, etc. with an extendable corrugated hose in communication with the interior of the container and an open pouring end, which extends in a pour position, and collapses back into the pour spout cap insert in a storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: SESSIONS/PAINTER, LLC
    Inventor: Randy J. Sessions
  • Patent number: 9550606
    Abstract: Detachable dispensing systems for containers are provided that include a handling portion having an outer ring configured to selectively secure and, alternatively, remove the handling portion about a dispensing opening of the container and an inner ring defining a circular aperture within the handling portion, a hollow rigid member slideably disposed within the circular aperture and selectively positionable between a recessed position and, alternatively, an extended position, and an extendible spout at least partially disposed in the hollow rigid member and connected to the hollow rigid member, in which the extendible spout is configured to dispense a pourable material from the container through the distal opening when the handling portion is engaged about the dispensing opening of the container. Material containers are also provided that include a container having a dispensing opening and the detachable dispensing system selectively connected to the container about the dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: FunLPro Technology LLC
    Inventor: Bryan Justin Robert Crosby
  • Patent number: 8561858
    Abstract: The pouring spout includes a first tube detachably connectable to a liquid-storage container, a second tube slideably connected to the first tube, and a liquid outlet duct and an air inlet duct. The liquid outlet duct and the air inlet duct can be both selectively opened and closed by a spring-biased valve system. The air inlet duct, when the valve system is moved from a closed position to an opened position, is initially made in fluid communication with the liquid-storage container only either simultaneously with the liquid outlet duct or immediately after the liquid outlet duct is initially made in fluid communication with the liquid-storage container. This arrangement prevents the liquid from filling the air inlet duct when the liquid is poured using the pouring spout. It also minimizes evaporation and permeability of the liquid on internal surfaces inside the pouring spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Le Groupe DSD Inc.
    Inventor: Leandre Vachon
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8424722
    Abstract: An integrated design for dispensing lubricants and similar fluids from bulk containers incorporates a dispense valve (8), a meter (1), a hose (7), a DC powered electric pump (2), power cord (18) and adjustable fluid suction tube (5), all packaged in one portable unit The unit is capable of dispensing fluids such as standard SAE grade automotive motor oils, automatic transmission fluid, gear lube, hydraulic oil and engine coolant (antifreeze) The pump motor will shut down at completion of dispense; and emergency shut-off to be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: D. Christian Koch, Blade R. Wilson, Mark A. King, Thomas C. Neese
  • Patent number: 8403185
    Abstract: The pouring spout has an inlet tube detachably connectable to a liquid-storage container and an outlet tube slideably connected to the inlet tube. A liquid duct and an air duct are defined into the inlet tube and the outlet tube. A valve system is provided for opening the liquid duct and the air duct when the outlet tube is slideably moved relative to the inlet tube. The liquid duct and the air duct open separately into the liquid-storage container. When pouring, the liquid flows through the liquid duct and air separately enters into the liquid-storage container via the air duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Leandre Vachon
  • Patent number: 8096143
    Abstract: A portable wine box bar has an insulated chamber with an open top, an insulated cover for the open top, and a horizontal shoulder on the inside wall near the top. A rigid panel fits on the shoulder. A support affixed to the panel supports bag-in box containers of wine with outlets supported above the panel high enough to allow containers to be supported on the panel while filling from the outlet. Perforations in the panel and a drip tray below the tap outlet capture spills. A panel aperture permits access to items such as soft drinks stored in the chamber. When not in use, the panel may be inverted and returned to the shoulder. With the cover in place it is insulated, secure, and transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventors: Richard W. White, Robert J. White
  • Patent number: 8056775
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, David Stuart Cole, Michael William John Cornish
  • Publication number: 20110108585
    Abstract: An applicator device for applying a surface treatment to create a solid surface including a storage vessel for carrying the treatment comprising two parallel sides connected by four elongated sides, an opening on a first elongated side of the vessel that permits ingress and egress of the treatment, and a pouring spout attached to the opening in the first elongated side of the vessel. The spout includes a first section proximal to the vessel that is angled with respect to the first elongated side of the vessel, and a distal end of the spout angled from the first section to be perpendicular to the first elongated side of the vessel. The distal end includes a plurality of openings to distribute the treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: James T. Joyce, Dennis Galbreath
  • Patent number: 7861892
    Abstract: A portable draft bar has an insulated chamber with an open top, an insulated cover for the open top, and a horizontal shoulder on the inside wall near the top. A rigid panel fits on the shoulder. At least one beverage tap mounted on the panel extends above the open top, with a drip tray below the tap outlet. A cooling coil within the chamber connects the tap inlet to a pressurized beverage container, with chamber ice cooling the coil. When not in use, the panel may be inverted and returned to the shoulder. With the cover in place and the container disconnected, the device is secure and transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventors: Richard W. White, Robert J. White
  • Publication number: 20100308085
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pouring spout of the type comprising an inlet tube devised to be detachably connectable to the container for receiving the liquid stored therein and an outlet tube slideably connected to the inlet tube for guiding the liquid from the inlet tube to a receiving container. A liquid duct through which the liquid stored in the container can flow, is part of both the inlet tube and outlet tube. An air duct through which air can come freely inside the container, is also part of both the inlet tube and outlet tube. Such considerably reduces vacuum formation within the container and allows faster liquid transfer through the liquid duct. A valve system is provided for simultaneously opening the liquid duct and the air duct when the outlet tube is slideably moved relative to the inlet tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Leandre Vachon
  • Patent number: 7562795
    Abstract: A viscous fluid dispenser includes a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and including an interior fluid holding cavity and a head including a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle communicatively connected through the cap structure to form a continuous off-center passage through the head from the interior fluid holding cavity to an exterior fluid expressing side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials
    Inventor: Peter M. Whitney
  • Patent number: 7337635
    Abstract: Washing agent dispenser for a household washing machine, namely a dishwasher, which dispenser has a body (2) delimiting at least a recess (3) for containing a certain amount of washing agent, comprising occlusion means (4,5) for said recess (3). According to the invention, said occlusion means (4,5) are capable of taking at least two different operating conditions for a partial opening of said recess (3), one for loading said amount of washing agent, the other for its subsequent dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Eltek S.p.A.
    Inventors: Daniele Cerruti, Giovanni Perucca, Fabio Nebbia, Stefano Belfiore
  • Patent number: 7322494
    Abstract: A collapsible fuel container can that is used to store a small quantity of gasoline or other fuel. The collapsible fuel container can be flattened by pushing the sides together, causing the collapsible fuel container to compactly fold. The collapsible fuel container also has a two-way spout which can be used to assist an individual in filling the collapsible fuel container with fuel or with dispensing an amount of fuel from the collapsible fuel container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventor: Adrian Hicks
  • Patent number: 7255249
    Abstract: A viscous fluid dispenser, includes a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap strurture operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle communicatively connected through the cap structure to form a continuous off-center passage through the head from the interior fluid holding cavity to an exterior fluid expressing side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Peter M. Whitney
  • Patent number: 7156268
    Abstract: A viscous fluid dispenser, comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle communicatively connected through the cap structure to form a continuous off-center passage through the head from the interior fluid holding cavity to an exterior fluid expressing side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Peter M. Whitney
  • Patent number: 7134574
    Abstract: An improved resilient pour spout for paint cans and similar containers that seals off the groove into which the lid of the container mates while preventing the liquid contents from flowing down the surface of the container. When not in use, the spout is stored on the sealed container in an inverted position so as not to take up additional space on the storage shelf. In this position, the trough of the spout will be tight against the container while its exposed outer surface provides a surface for retailers to display advertising. The spout also acts as a base for a second container that may be stacked concentrically above, thereby safely and neatly interconnecting the two containers. The pour spout has the option to be molded in a set so as to provide a carrier for the bulk shipment of several containers thereby reducing the cost of packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Braunstein, Gregory Blake McKenna, Trevor Irvin
  • Patent number: 7036692
    Abstract: A dispenser. The dispenser comprises a radially surrounding sidewall having a first end, where the sidewall is molded as one piece. The first end of the sidewall comprises a neck finish, where the neck finish comprises an opening and a protrusion adapted for sealingly engaging a corresponding opening of a cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Roy N. Krohn
  • Patent number: 6880735
    Abstract: A viscous fluid dispenser, comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle communicatively connected through the cap structure to form a continuous off-center passage through the head from the interior fluid holding cavity to an exterior fluid expressing side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Peter M. Whitney
  • Publication number: 20040074934
    Abstract: This invention relates to a can which comprises enclosure walls, a neck allowing access to the interior volume of the can, a stopper adapted to be removably fixed on this neck, as well as a pouring spout provided with a pouring end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Emmanuel Velut
  • Patent number: 6478180
    Abstract: An integral cap assembly for a portable liquid container that has a reversible spout, includes a cap portion with an opening and a pair of grooves formed at opposite sides of the opening. A closure cap is coupled to a first flexible member, where the cap portion is coupled to a second flexible member. The first and second flexible members are each coupled to a remaining flexible member. The closure cap can be fitted either above the opening or below the opening of the cap portion, to thereby provide an integral cap assembly with no separate parts when the reversible spout is in either the closed, non-pour position, or the open, pour, position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: William F. Dehn, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6435384
    Abstract: A method is provided for forming a recyclable plastic container component with an integral preform. A preform is placed within a mold recess. The mold is closed to capture the preform, thereby forming a flow passage with a shape corresponding to contours of the container component. Plastic is injected into the flow passage under pressure. The injected plastic bonds to an edge portion of the preform. The molded component is then cooled and removed from the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: North America Packaging Corporation
    Inventors: Darrell Davis, Alan Zellers
  • Patent number: 6039210
    Abstract: A container system (20) includes a bladder (30), a pouring spout (34), and a holder (44). The pouring spout is removably connected to the bladder. The bladder is rolled around the pouring spout and inserted into the holder for convenient storage. To be used, the bladder is removed from the holder, unrolled, and filled with a liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Gallopac Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Lee Flowers
  • Patent number: 6036061
    Abstract: A device for retaining the blank or sealing lid of a split cap used to cap a fluid container having an invertible spout. The device includes various means for ensuring that the blank will be retained in close proximity to the user so that it will not be lost. This is achieved by modifying the blank either to enable affixing it directly to the container, or to configure it to be easily attached to a site close to the container. The retaining device includes a threaded section affixed to the blank for coupling the blank to the standard vent port of a container. Optionally, the retaining device includes a tethering hole located in the gripping flange of the blank to enable tethering of the blank to the container or to a shop hanger. Alternative designs of the retaining device include placing attachment devices on the underside of the blank and on the container, such as hook-and-loop couplings, male/female nipple sets, and magnetized components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Thomas F. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 6026994
    Abstract: A sleeve fixedly receivable within the bottle neck, and a spout extending through the sleeve and movable therein to an extended position projecting outwardly of the bottle neck to facilitate pouring contents from the bottle or to a retracted position disposed within the neck when closed by the bottle cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Doron Rigel
  • Patent number: 5924608
    Abstract: An oil container having a container body with a spout through which oil is poured, and a discharge tube detachably fastened to the spout for guiding oil out of the spout, the spout having an inner thread and an outer thread, the discharge tube having a tube body and a connector at one end of the tube body for securing the tube body to the spout, the connector having a collar, a first outer thread and a second outer thread separated by the collar, the tube body of the discharge tube being retained inside the container body when the first outer thread of the connector is threaded into the inner thread on the spout, the tube body of the discharge tube being retained outside the container body when the second outer thread of the connector is threaded into the inner thread on the spout, the container body having a tubular handle integral with an outside wall thereof for receiving the discharge tube when the discharge tube is disconnected from the spout, the tubular handle having an inner thread at one end for enga
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventor: Chun Ta Chiu
  • Patent number: 5829494
    Abstract: A filling tube assembly adapted for fastening to a threaded filling hole of an oil tank for filling fuel oil, including a connector and a filling tube having a first end fixedly connected to the connector and a second end remote from the connector, wherein the connector has a first outer thread at one end, a second outer thread at an opposite end, and a collar raised around the periphery between the first outer thread and the second outer thread, the first outer thread and the second outer thread being adapted for threading into the threaded filling hole of the oil tank or screwing up with a screw cap alternatively, the filling tube being suspended inside the oil tank and the passage of the oil tank being closed when the second outer thread is threaded into the threaded filling hole of the oil tank and the first outer thread is screwed up with the screw cap, the filling tube being extended out of the oil tank for filling fuel oil into the oil tank when the first outer thread is threaded into the threaded fill
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: Chun Ta Chiu
  • Patent number: 5797313
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical appliance for automatically preparing a baby-feeding formulation at a prescribed hour, and for maintaining the prepared formulation at a preferred temperature for a limited period of time prior to consumption by an infant. The device may be powered by any power source for providing either alternating current or direct current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Inventor: Tamara Rothley
  • Patent number: 5669531
    Abstract: A conveyor for particulate matter is provided with a channel extension movable between a use position aligned with the channel and a non-use position displaced relative to the channel. The extension includes an angled edge which cooperates with the auger flighting to shear material as it leaves the extension to break apart lumps which form in the material and provide an even flow of material from the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: The Louis Berkman Company
    Inventor: Roland L. Hagemeyer
  • Patent number: 5667112
    Abstract: A self-storing spout assembly for use on a container having a threaded neck opening comprises, in combination, an annular cap ring having complimentary internal screw threading, a substantially cylindrical neck insert sized and dimensioned for floating retention within the neck opening, a resilient seal, and a hollow spout member. The neck insert has a central orifice and one or more secondary apertures. The hollow spout has one or more radially directed flow openings therethrough, and is dimensioned to releasably, sealingly engage the cap ring and the central orifice. In the pouring configuration fluid flows from the container, through the secondary apertures in the neck insert, into the hollow spout member via the radially directed flow openings, and exits the hollow spout member through an open pouring end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Inventor: Anthonius Verbruggen
  • Patent number: 5662249
    Abstract: A shaking container designed with built in measuring cup, funnel and pour spout intended to measure, mix and pour a powdered material with a liquid. This container will enable the user to invert the cap to sit in the container opening, using this cap as a measuring cup, as it has measure markers inside the cap. When measure completed, the top spout, inverted into the container, to be unsnapped, thereby funneling the powder down into the container. The container to be filled with liquid, then cap replaced in closed position. With pour spout snapped, shaking can commence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Inventor: Allison Grosse
  • Patent number: 5582329
    Abstract: A bottle has a dispensing valve which is held internally of the bottle when in a storage position. The valve is fitted within a container that prevents the liquid contents in the bottle from splashing up onto the valve. The valve is removable from the container and the container may be discarded when the valve is moved from the storage to the in-use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: John Watson
  • Patent number: 5176294
    Abstract: The packaging of the invention consists in an assembly composed of a cardboard box and of a bottle made from plastic material contained in this box. It is equipped with flexible shoulders enabling the spout to be retracted inside the box or brought outside the latter, the neck of the bottle then being engaged in an opening provided in the cover of the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: S.A. Incoplas N.V.
    Inventor: Carlo Della Riva
  • Patent number: 4911329
    Abstract: This invention concerns a pouring device for containers, with a folding spout, and which envisages inside the container (1) and tube (2) fitted with removable or breakable seals (4, 5) on both ends, containing an axially mobile plug (6) which has a holded sleeve (7) and a pouring spout (8) on its upper end, while the wall of the container (1) has a weakened breaking area (11) in the position corresponding to the axis of the spout (8), so that a manual or mechanical thrust of the plug (6) forces out the spout (8) and allows the contents to be poured, flowing out through the holes of the holded sleeve (7) (FIG. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1990
    Inventor: Ferruccio Canini
  • Patent number: 4893734
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Inventor: Walter K. Chlystun
  • Patent number: 4811865
    Abstract: An improved cap and spout assembly for a can adapted to contain a liquid, such as gasoline. The assembly includes the cap having internal threads to be threaded on an upstanding flange bordering an opening in the can, and the cap includes an outer transverse surface having a central opening. A spout is removably attachable to the cap and the inner end of the spout is provided with a flange to engage the inner face of the transverse surface of the cap. In the retail market place, the spout is inverted for storage and extends inwardly of the can. A flexible strap is integrally molded with the cap and in inserted through an opening on the can and engaged with a locking mechanism on the cap to prevent removal and theft of the cap and spout from the can. At the time of use, the spout is reversed in position so that it extends outwardly from the cap and the outer end of the spout defines an outlet which is enclosed by a removable cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: Western Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Mueller, Jr., Richard Nelson
  • Patent number: 4640446
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Inventor: William T. Walker
  • Patent number: 4615457
    Abstract: A flexible plastic removable lid apparatus for a disposable glass or cup having a horizontally disposed circular member constructed of a semi-rigid flexible plastic material. The edges of the circular member have an annular downwardly depending flange attached thereto for extending over the edge of such glass or cup. An upper tubular connector is connected to the central top portion of the circular member and a lower short tubular connector member is connected to the bottom central portion of the circular member. These two tubular connector members are in fluid communication with each other. A first upper straw is glued in an arcuate position to the top of the circular member and this upper straw can be removed and placed on the upper connector member to produce an upper straw section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1986
    Inventor: Richard D. Harding
  • Patent number: 4595130
    Abstract: A reversible filler spout assembly is sealably engaged with the filler neck when in the pouring position by camming surfaces on the spout inner end and on the distal end of the filler neck. When reversed and inserted into the neck for storage, the closure cap engages the filler neck and clamps a horizontal flange on the spout between the interior of the cap and the upper end of the neck with resilient seals between the cap and spout and between the spout and filler neck so that no leakage can occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: Reliance Products Ltd.
    Inventor: Sheldon Berney
  • Patent number: 4557405
    Abstract: A reversible closure-spout assembly which includes a flexible pour spout and a sealing member consisting of first and second spaced disks sealed to each other at their peripheries and defining a chamber therebetween, a series of slots formed through the first disk and communicating with the chamber, and a tube projecting from the second disk away from the chamber and communicating with the chamber. The tube is received and sealed within an end of the spout to make a leak-proof passage through the spout, tube, chamber, and slots. The spout assembly preferably includes a cap having a cylindrical side wall threaded to engage a threaded collar of a container and a top portion having a central hole to receive the spout therethrough and an annular gasket to form a seal alternately with the first or second disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: The Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald L. Foust
  • Patent number: 4548344
    Abstract: An adaptor assembly that is designed to enable pumping of liquids, such as fuel, from large capacity drums of the type having openings that are sealable by a threaded bung-type closure; pouring of liquids, such as fuel, from military-type Jerry Cans; pumping of liquids, such as fuel, from military-type Jerry Cans; and pumping of fuels from small capacity commercial-type containers of the type designed to receive internally threaded closure caps. The adaptor assembly, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, comprises a large diameter container cap that is designed for mating with a standardized container opening and a small diameter coupling cap, and for slideably and detachably receiving a tubular spout. The coupling cap carries a pump connector and a tubing connector projecting from each of top and bottom sides thereof, and to which flexible tubing is coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Assignee: Bomatic, Inc.
    Inventors: Borge Hestehave, Kjeld Hestehave
  • Patent number: 4529108
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Inventor: Walter K. Chlystun
  • Patent number: 4426027
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Inventor: Walter P. Maynard, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4284213
    Abstract: An improved closure and nozzle system for containers for air-curable materials such as cartridges for sealant and caulking compounds is disclosed. A container such as a caulking cartridge is provided with a threaded neck for attachment of a correspondingly threaded nozzle having a tapered tip portion designed to be cut off to provide a desired orifice size. A cap having a snap-fit ring is designed to mate with a corresponding snap-fit ring on the nozzle short of the tip and also having a threaded external portion designed to mate with the container neck so that the cartridge can be resealed after opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventor: Headie O. Lee
  • Patent number: 4265378
    Abstract: A reversible closure-spout assembly for a liquid container such as a gasoline can or the like is provided with a threaded closure cap having a central opening therein, an annular gasket in the cap, and a flexible pour spout having an outwardly projecting flange on one end. The flange has mounted on it a disc-shaped sealing member having a tapered upstanding central cylindrical portion, an inner annular portion having a plurality of slots, and a plurality of ribs extending inwardly toward the flange. In storage, the upstanding portion of the disc-shaped member forms a seal with the closure cap. In use, the direction of the spout assembly in the cap is reversed and liquid flows from the container through the slots in the disc-shaped member into the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1981
    Assignee: Huffy Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew S. Bianco
  • Patent number: 4241856
    Abstract: A closure assembly for a container with a reversible spout for dispensing or storage and having easily manipulated finger grips for assembly and disassembly and releasable locking tabs for resisting disassembly by children. The dispensing spout includes a special base configuration which allows the locking tabs to be effective in resisting disassembly in either position of the spout. Integral lip seal structure affords a positive sealing of relevant elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1980
    Assignee: Weatherchem Corporation
    Inventor: Lewis L. Otterson
  • Patent number: 4189072
    Abstract: The construction of a container with a closure means wherein the closure means assembly will serve as a nozzle; as a drinking tube; and as a closure means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1980
    Inventor: John L. Conn
  • Patent number: 3958729
    Abstract: A container dispenser including a reversible pouring spout and closure which in one position provides a closure for the container and which in the reverse position provides a spout for pouring liquid from the container. The dispenser includes a collar with an internal, annular gasket, the collar being mounted to a wall of the container, and a dispensing spout having an outer threaded end portion threadable from either end into the collar. The spout has an open end and a closed end with a side opening spaced from the closed end, the threaded end portion of the spout extending on either side of the side opening. When the spout is threaded from either end into the collar, the threaded portion of the spout sealing engages the gasket with the side opening of the spout open to the container interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Inventor: Edward J. Martin