Abstract: A dispensing system for a container is provided. The dispensing system operatively associates a lid assembly with the container. The dispensing system rotatably attaches a septum portion having two septum apertures to an opening of the container. Rotatably associated with and relative to the septum portion is a baffle portion of the lid assembly. The baffle portion provides two baffle apertures, each coextensive with the spaced apart septum apertures so that the baffle portion is movable between a closed position and an open position fluidly communicating the container and an enclosure of the lid assembly. The enclosure may be divided in half with each half providing a cover selectively movable between a retaining condition and a pouring condition for pouring contents from each enclosure half.

Abstract: A closeable container cap device that is adapted to releasably connect to litter containers such that when the closeable container cap is screwed on to the litter container opening, the closeable container cap allows for the controllable dispensing of litter from litter container.

Abstract: Provided herein are protective spout covers adapted to couple to the universal dispensing spout of a food pouch, such as a baby food pouch. The protective spout covers may be formed from a flexible elastomer and may grip the spout securely via one or more gripping lips adapted to engage a corresponding groove on the universal spout. When so coupled, the protective spout cover may cushion the spout to protect the user's mouth and lips from injury. The protective spout cover also may include a food regulating valve that may control the flow of food from the pouch. The protective spout cover also may include a cap member to keep the protective spout cover clean when not in use, a gripping ring to facilitate use of the cap, and may have a size and durometer hardness sufficient to prevent the device from being a choking hazard.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for dispensing toners. In one aspect, a cap and valve assembly is provided including a movable valve assembly, the movable valve assembly having a first position and a second position; a toner path, which when open is configured to allow toner to flow from a toner container to an output aperture; and an air inlet path, which when open is configured to couple an air source to the toner container; where in a first valve assembly position the toner path and the air inlet path are closed, and in a second valve assembly position the toner path aid the air inlet path are open.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for delivering granulated material to a reactor for use in the polymerization of alpha-olefin comprising the steps of: providing a first conduit having a granulated material inlet, the conduit being operably connected to a pocket ball valve comprising at least one pocket, said pocket ball valve being operably connected to a second conduit, said second conduit being operably connected to a polymerization reactor; introducing a granulated material to the first conduit through said inlet; metering the granulated material through the pocket ball valve; and passing said material through the second conduit to the polymerization reactor. The present invention also relates to polyolefin production processes and polyolefin producing units.

Abstract: Devices capable of deterring or preventing bulk extraction of drugs from, for example, drug-delivery systems are exemplarily disclosed. In one embodiment, such a device may include a package releasably retaining a drug and an agent. The agent is configured to suppress a physiological effect of the drug when the agent contacts the drug or is coadministered with the drug. The cell package is configured such that an amount of the drug is selectively releasable with respect to the agent when the package is operably proximate to an encoded key. The package, however, may be configured to impose a relatively high likelihood that either the drug will not be accessed or the drug will be contaminated by the agent if access to the contents of the package is sought without the use of an encoded key.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable tap (1) for tapping liquid from a pressurized liquid container. Compared to prior art taps, the inventive disposable tap is modified so that it can be preferably placed in the upper area of the lateral wall of the liquid container. To this end, the tap comprises a lateral inlet opening (21) which is oriented downward when the tap is mounted and which is provided for coupling, in a sealing manner, to an ascending tube (34), and comprises elements (6, 7, 8), which control the entrance of liquid into the tap and to the outlet (of the tap hole) in an appropriate manner. The invention also relates to a liquid container with a corresponding opening (36) for and with this tap.

Abstract: A reclosable dispensing container cap for dispensing flowable material from a container is disclosed. An inner cap is provided which defines a passageway adapted to be placed in fluid communication with a container nozzle. The inner cap defines a first aperture in fluid communication between the passageway and an exterior of the inner cap. An outer cap is provided to surround the inner cap such that the outer cap is slidably rotatable in relation to the inner cap between at least a first position and a second position. The outer cap defines a second aperture disposed along the outer cap such that the second aperture is in substantial registration with the first aperture when the outer cap is rotated to the first position and out of registration with the first aperture when the outer cap is rotated to the second position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous closure/connector assemblies for use with a dispense assembly. The closure/connector includes a closure body as well as a cap seat adaptor for operable connection to the closure body. The cap seat adapter has a proximal end and a distal end and is configured for fluid communication with a source of material to be dispensed. The closure/connector also has a cap for connection to the distal end of the cap seat adaptor. A pressurizing gas inlet fitting adapted for connection to a pressure source is also included as a part of the closure/connector. The closure/connector assembly, in conjunction with the dispense assembly, is configured for the secure transport and dispense of the material to be dispensed.

Abstract: A two-piece lid is provided and includes a base portion defining at least two openings of differing sizes and a single cover portion connected to the base for covering the openings. At least one opening is constructed as to maximize the size of the opening. A confectionery container comprising the two-piece lid is also provided.

Abstract: A food container particularly configured for use with food products having a refuse component, such as sunflower seeds having shells and cherries having pits. The food container comprises an inner cup having a wall that encloses a receptacle that is open at the top and a chamber that is closed at the bottom. A divider separates the chamber, which stores the food product for consumption, from the receptacle, which receives the refuse. The inner cup is rotatably received in a sleeve. The consumer rotates the sleeve to align an outer opening thereon with an inner opening on the inner cup to dispense food product from the chamber. A cover closes the outer opening and prevents rotation of the sleeve. A beverage can be served in the receptacle. An indexing mechanism and a rotation mechanism can be incorporated into the food container. The food product chamber can include a freshness seal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable, reclosable closure (1) comprises a base (2) and a cap (3) which is mounted so as to be twistable about a common axis of rotation (D) relative to the base (2). The base (2) encompasses an outer sleeve (2a) that extends coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is provided with a laterally protruding spout (2b). The cap (3) is fitted with an inner sleeve (3a) that runs coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is disposed inside the outer sleeve (2a). The inner sleeve and outer sleeve (3a, 2a) are designed in a mutually adapted manner such that the closure (1) features a first defined rotary position (R1) in which the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) extending into the spout (2b) is sealed by the inner sleeve (3a) while the closure (1) features a second defined rotary position (R2) in which the inner sleeve (3a) at least partly unblocks the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) towards the spout (2b).

Abstract: A beverage release cap over a bottle cap of a plastic carbonated beverage bottle for dispensing a beverage, without losing gasses inside the bottle, when the bottle is inverted or partially inverted for pouring. The beverage release cap has three distinct functional and physical sections. A lower section engaging a bottle rim below the bottle cap and snapping over the bottle rim, thereby retaining the beverage release cap to the bottle while providing a seal and permitting a twisting rotation of the beverage release cap. A middle section gripping the bottle cap with vertical, equally spaced ribs, a space between the ribs allowing beverage to flow between the bottle cap and the beverage release cap. An upper section providing a path for the beverage to flow from the middle section. The beverage release cap may alternatively be a replacement to the standard bottle cap.

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: Disclosed is a rotatable, reclosable closure (1) comprising a base (2) and a cap (3) which is mounted so as to be twistable about a common axis of rotation (D) relative to the base (2). The base (2) encompasses an outer sleeve (2a) that extends coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is provided with a laterally protruding spout (2b). The cap (3) is fitted with an inner sleeve (3a) that runs coaxial to the axis of rotation (D) and is disposed inside the outer sleeve (2a). The inner sleeve and outer sleeve (3a, 2a) are designed in a mutually adapted manner such that the closure (1) features a first defined rotary position (R1) in which the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) extending into the spout (2b) is sealed by the inner sleeve (3a) while the closure (1) features a second defined rotary position (R2) in which the inner sleeve (3a) at least partly unblocks the interior space of the outer sleeve (2a) towards the spout (2b).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly for packaging and distribution of a liquid product comprising a receptacle intended to contain the product, a distribution head fitted to the receptacle, the head comprising at least one nipple with a distribution orifice able to communicate with the interior of the receptacle, a capsule comprising at least one window delimited by an edge extending at least in part in a plane, the capsule being movable in relation to the nipple between a closed position in which the distribution orifice is at least partly opposite a portion of the capsule extending away from the window and an open position in which the distribution orifice is located externally to the capsule, and/or emerges via a flexible membrane fitted to the window via at least one slit.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid from a container has a shell having an inlet, an outlet, a dispensing chamber, and a mechanism for attaching the dispenser to a top portion of a container, such as a carbonated beverage bottle. An obstructor is movable between a closed position and an open position to allow fluid flow between the inlet and the dispensing outlet. A membrane pin is coupled to a resilient membrane and to the obstructor such that depression of the membrane will result in displacement of the obstructor, moving the obstructor between the closed and open positions. A siphon draws fluid from the container into the dispensing chamber.

Abstract: A trigger sprayer includes a sprayer body having a barrel with an internal passage, and a nozzle mounted over an open end of the barrel for rotation between dispensing and non-dispensing positions. The nozzle has a plug that is received in the open end of the barrel passage. The plug has laterally opening windows positioned for selective registry with an internal axial slot in the wall of the barrel passage adjacent to the open end of the barrel. The windows in the plug connect with fluid outlets in the nozzle. The nozzle is rotatable around the end of the barrel selectively for bringing the windows into registry with the slot in the barrel to dispense fluid from the end of the nozzle.

Abstract: A pressure dispensing cap for a liquid container, and more particularly to a pressure dispensing cap for liquid container that is designed such that its spout is inclined to one side at a predetermined angle thereby easily dispensing the contents of the container, and is possible to selectively open and close an inlet and an outlet over again and is more suitable to a long term storage container for a liquid like an edible oil and molasses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable flow rate dispenser comprising a dispenser body having a closed end, a flanged open end, at least one relatively large laterally disposed powder dispensing opening, at least one relatively small laterally disposed powder dispensing opening, and a retaining ring; and a cap having an open end, a closed end, a laterally disposed powder dispensing opening, and a snap bead, wherein when the cap is placed on the body, the snap bead engages the retaining ring providing a twistingly engaged cap and body.

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: A fluid dispensing assembly for fluid dispensing and fluid transmission from a fluid source. The fluid dispensing assembly alone may dispense from a fluid source, or may be connected to a fluid dispensing system. The fluid dispensing assembly has a closure connected to a coupler. The closure includes fill through capabilities. The coupler is provided with a locking feature for preserving proper orientation and a closed position before being coupled to a piece of fluid dispensing equipment.

Abstract: An automatic distributor of fish food for aquariums comprising a rotating container (30) for fish food, a cover (40), an electric motor (53) and transmission (54) for transmitting the motion to the rotating container (30). At the bottom (31) of the container (30) there is an housing (14) for the electric motor (53) and the transmission (54), and furthermore the rotation axis of the rotating container (30) is aligned with the motor axis of the electric motor (53).

Abstract: A container closure and pouring device comprises a cap with a hollow interior defined by a cylindrical wall having internal threads and a number of inlet ports. The cap receives a spout formed with external threads which is movable between a closed position in which it seals the inlet ports and is threaded into engagement with the cap, and an open position wherein the inlet ports of the cap are uncovered allowing liquid from a container to pass into the spout for pouring.

Abstract: A dispenser package for fluent products such as cosmetics and lotions that includes an integrally molded plastic container having a flexible body with a sidewall, a closed bottom, and a top wall having a dispensing opening offset from the axis of the container body. A closure has a base wall and a peripheral skirt. In some embodiments of the invention, the closure is rotatably mounted on the container body, and has a dispensing opening in the closure base wall for selective registry with the dispensing opening in the top wall of the container body. Detent elements are provided on the closure and container body for selectively locking the closure in open and closed positions. In alternative embodiments, the closure includes a flip-top hinged to the base wall, with a plug extending therefrom for selectively opening and closing the dispensing opening in the container body top wall.

Abstract: A vacuum insulated carafe having high flow characteristics is taught, which includes a double wall metallic body (22) with the air evacuated from the space between the walls forming an insulating layer. The body has a top (26) and a bottom (28) with a base (30) attached to the bottom for resting the carafe on a flat surface. A mounting ring (34) is connected to the top of the body and includes a outside surface (36) and a central opening (38), with the outside surface having a pouring spout (40) and a handle (50). An interfacing gasket (54) seals the mounting ring to the body and a stopper (58), having a cap (70), an inner cup (60) and an outer ring (62) containing external male threads, and a plurality of integral ribs (68) connect the cup to the ring while forming a void (68) between the ribs. A liquid sealing gasket (72) is disposed between the stopper and the mounting ring.

Abstract: A container having a rotatable dispenser closure is disclosed. The container has a body portion and a closure portion. The container body has at its upper end a closure securing section that is folded inwardly and downwardly so that it is in contact with the inner surface of the body sidewall. The closure includes a sidewall having a lower section, an upper section and a first rim. The lower section of the closure sidewall fits snugly against the interior of the body sidewall below the closure securing section, the upper section of the closure sidewall engages the closure securing section, and the first rim of the closure sidewall rests on the top of the closure securing section. In this manner, the closure is coupled to the container body so that the closure is prevented from upward or downward movement but not axial rotation. Both the body sidewall and the closure sidewall contain apertures that are positioned so that they may be aligned when the closure is rotated.

Abstract: When the cover of the cap according to the present invention is unexpectedly open in the course of distribution, the contents of the container does not flow out. Also, after the first opening process, the contents of the container does not dispense through the spouting hole of the spout. The cap is designed such that the spout fixing portion is protruded from the top of the main body and the spout is rotatably assembled to the spout fixing portion.

Abstract: A filling system includes a container, a cap for the container defining an egress and an ingress for a material from and to the container, respectively, a tank in fluid communication with the container through both the ingress and the egress of the cap, and means for urging the material between the container and the tank through the egress and ingress of the cap. A cap for a container includes a cap base engageable with the container and defining an inlet port and an outlet port, an inlet coupling in fluid communication with the inlet port, a draw tube, and an outlet coupling in fluid communication with the draw tube.

Abstract: A dispenser package for fluent products such as cosmetics and lotions that includes an integrally molded plastic container having a flexible body with a sidewall, a closed bottom, and a top wall having a dispensing opening offset from the axis of the container body. A closure has a base wall and a peripheral skirt. In some embodiments of the invention, the closure is rotatably mounted on the container body, and has a dispensing opening in the closure base wall for selective registry with the dispensing opening in the top wall of the container body. Detent elements are provided on the closure and container body for selectively locking the closure in open and closed positions. In alternative embodiments, the closure includes a flip-top hinged to the base wall, with a plug extending therefrom for selectively opening and closing the dispensing opening in the container body top wall.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a sifter dispensing cap base for attachment to a package containing material to be dispensed, including: a vertical cylindrical shell portion; a web portion covering an upper end of the vertical cylindrical shell portion; the web portion including a flap, opening of the flap permitting access to the material; and the flap including a living hinge disposed along one edge thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stowable spigot for beverage cans that comprises an outer sleeve with an arrester mechanism for insertion into the opening of a can. The outer sleeve comprises a sliding inner sleeve that supports a gripping member located outside the can. A plug formed at the inner end of the sleeve is sealed with a protection cap located on the outer sleeve. Once the outer sleeve is removed, the protection cap uncovers a channel formed therein. The inner sleeve further includes a push-valve having a drain hole associated therewith. The sleeves are interconnected through a cam and through a curvilinear slot for driving the inner sleeve towards the outside upon rotation of the gripping member. The outer sleeve comprises a draw hole which is located below and is closed by an insert. The draw hold is located adjacent to the abutment, while the insert can be ejected by the cam.

Abstract: An automatic closure for elastically deformable, tube-like or bottle-like containers of pasty or liquid media has a dispensing opening (5), which is arranged in a front wall (3) of a hood cover and can be closed by an axially movable closing member (8). The closing member (8) is part of an elastic membrane wall (9) of an elastic, hood-like hollow body (10). This hollow body surrounds a ring wall (12) of a chamber (15), which is closed by a bottom (13), through which the medium flows and is provided with a ventilating channel. To make possible a sufficient suction ventilation of the container in a simple manner, the inner ring wall is surrounded by a second ring wall, which forms an annular groove (17) with the inner ring wall (12). The annular groove (17) has at least one axial ventilating opening (30, 31), which connects the ventilating channel (28,29) to the hollow space (27) surrounded by the second ring wall (16).

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container with a first cap mounted to the opening of the container and the first cap has a first aperture and a protrusion. A second cap is rotatably mounted to the first cap and has a slot for the protrusion being movably received therein. A second aperture is defined through the second cap and can be moved to communicate with the first aperture. A tube has a first open end rotatably engaged with the second aperture and an end member is rotatably connected to a second open end of tie tube. The contents in the container can be poured into the end member at desired quantity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for closing a receptacle (R) for a liquid and for dispensing said liquid, said capsule being characterized in that it comprises: A capsule for closing a receptacle (R) for a liquid and for dispensing said liquid, said capsule being characterized in that it comprises: an inner support element (1) designed to be fixed on the neck (C) of the receptacle (R) and including a central bushing (11) having a side wall provided with an ejection orifice (10); and an outer closure element (2) that is fastened onto said inner element (1) and which includes a central ring (21) provided with an outlet duct (20), said central ring (21) being designed to surround said bushing (11) in coaxial and rotary manner so as to establish at least one closed position in which the ejection orifice (10) is sealed and at least one dispensing position in which said orifice is in communication with the outlet duct (20).

Abstract: A tap and valve assembly for selectively storing or dispensing fluid from a fluid container, comprising a tap body which attaches to the fluid container, a tap handle that inserts within the tap body and provides a structure for opening and closing the fluid passageway from the fluid container through the tap assembly, a valve housing having a tapered nose section, and a valve mechanism housed within the valve housing. As the tap body is inserted within the valve housing, the valve mechanism is opened creating a fluid passageway through the valve housing. A locking tab for securing the tap assembly in the closed position must be broken off before the tap may be rotated to the on position. A key mechanism ensures the assembly of matched tap and valve assemblies.

Abstract: A dispenser package for fluent products such as cosmetics and lotions that includes an integrally molded plastic container having a flexible body with a sidewall, a closed bottom, and a top wall having a dispensing opening offset from the axis of the container body. A closure has a base wall and a peripheral skirt. In some embodiments of the invention, the closure is rotatably mounted on the container body, and has a dispensing opening in the closure base wall for selective registry with the dispensing opening in the top wall of the container body. Detent elements are provided on the closure and container body for selectively locking the closure in open and closed positions. In alternative embodiments, the closure includes a flip-top hinged to the base wall, with a plug extending therefrom for selectively opening and closing the dispensing opening in the container body top wall.

Abstract: An irrigation system comprising a container for holding a liquid, a tap, a device for simultaneously puncturing the container and securing the tap to the container and a device for regulating the dispersement of the liquid from the container. Also provided is a method of irrigation comprising the steps of attaching at least a portion of a spike to a tap thus forming a tap and spike assembly, puncturing a container for holding a liquid with the tap and spike assembly and simultaneously securing the tap to the container wherein the spike automatically dislodges from the tap and falls into the container, and dispersing the liquid from the container to a desired irrigation area.

Abstract: A powder collecting and transporting device can collect powder left on a conveyer after the powder is sprinkled on cakes and bread into a laterally elongated powder container, and transport the powder in the container to a desired location by air suction. The device includes a hopper having an elongated powder discharge opening at its bottom portion and a cylindrical frame fluidly connected to the bottom portion. In the cylindrical frame, a suction pipe is rotatably provided. The suction pipe has an end portion in communication with a suction device. The suction pipe is formed with a slit at its peripheral surface. The slit forms a spiral line making one round along the longitudinal axis of the suction pipe. A part of the spiral slit is in alignment with the discharge opening to provide a suction port having small area for providing fluid communication between the hopper and the suction pipe.

Abstract: The device comprises a housing (10) having a powder inlet opening (12) in an upper face (13) thereof. A dust shield (14) upstands from the upper face (13) adjacent said powder inlet opening (12). A movable box (16) for accommodating a bag (18) containing powder has an open end (20). Co-operating guides (22, 24) provided respectively on the housing (10) and on the box (16) constrain movement of the box (16) between a first position in which the open end (20) is closed by the dust shield (14) and a second position in which the open end (20) mates with the powder inlet opening (12) to allow powder from the bag (18) to fall through the powder inlet opening (12). Thereby, discharge of the powder contents of a flexible material bag can be achieved in a convenient manner.

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 container for dispensing granular, flaked or powdered substances. The container has a container body, an adapter or neck, and a closure. The adapter is a hollow tube and has an adapter end connected to the container body. The adapter has an open end opposite the adapter end connected to the container body. The closure is adjustably coupled to the adapter at the adapter open end. The closure has a plurality of apertures in its closure wall. The closure is adjustable along an axis of the adapter by rotating the closure. The closure can be rotated to adjust the closure to an open position so that the apertures in the closure are at least partially unobstructed by the adapter and form a passageway into an interior hollow of the container. The closure can be rotated to adjust the closure to a closed position so that the closure apertures are completely obstructed by the adapter.

Abstract: A device for packaging and dispensing a substance in liquid, gel, or paste form, the device being of the type comprising a receptacle for containing said substance and a dispensing head provided with an orifice for dispensing the substance and with a shutter that is suitable for closing said orifice when the substance is not being dispensed, and suitable for opening under the effect of pressure in the substance upstream, wherein the dispensing head includes at least two portions which are made as a single piece by being molded with a third portion and each of which is connected thereto by a respective hinge-forming bridge of material, one of the two portions connected to the third portion also carrying said shutter.

Abstract: A closure device (4) and a method for sealing an opening of a vessel (6), while providing access to the interior of the vessel. The device also provides a method for automatically releasing gas and/or toxic vapor from the sealed vessel to protect the operator from harmful vapor without requiring the operator to manually actuate a valve or other mechanism prior to removing the vessel from the closure device. In addition, the device provides a method for pressurizing the interior of the vessel while maintaining a pressure seal against the vessel opening and a method for cannulating the vessel without overpressurizing the vessel interior.

Abstract: A thermoplastic squeeze tube has a tubular member and attached rotatable closure cap, the tubular member closed by a diaphragm having a closure plug, at least one dispensing aperture, and plurality of ramps, and the closure cap having a top wall with a central dispensing orifice and plurality of closure cap ramps. On rotation of the closure cap, the closure cap ramps ride along the diaphragm ramps to force the diaphragm away from the cap top wall and open a flow path between the closure plug and top wall. Preferably a spout is provided on the closure cap so that the tube contents may be radially discharged and stop members are provided to limit rotation of the closure cap on the tubular member.

Abstract: This device comprises, on the one hand, a stopper fixed to the neck of the container, having a skirt intended to do the fixing to the exterior wall of the container, a central hollow shaft resting against the internal face of the neck of the container and a closed end having an off-centered opening connected to the central hollow shaft by an oblique passage and, on the other hand, a cap which, mounted on the stopper, has an exterior skirt mounted so that it can pivot on the skirt of the stopper, a central hollow shaft engaged in the central hollow shaft of the stopper and in contact therewith, the skirt and the hollow shaft being connected by a closed end including an outlet opening for the product, which opening is situated the same distance away from the axis of rotation as the opening of the stopper, and the hollow shaft including an orifice formed on the same side as the opening in the closed end and at the same height as the oblique passage of the stopper.

Abstract: The present invention is a semi-flexible captive cap closure which includes a non-removable cap that rotates between a closed and open position and has opposing squeeze points that must be biased inwardly in order to open the cap. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a container which has a base and a neck for retaining the cap. The neck has at least one inclined recess track which has at least one impression which is adequately sized to correspond to a protrusion located on the cap. When the cap is in a closed position a user grasps the cap at the opposing squeeze points and applies inward pressure in order to displace the protrusion from the impression and to allow rotation to an open position. The cap is maintained in an open position either by frictional contact between the track and protrusion or by a second corresponding impression.

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 dispenser of liquid or pasty product that can be used particularly in cosmetics includes a contractable reservoir connected by a first valve to a variable-volume chamber whose volume can vary under the action of a push-button. The variable-volume chamber is connected to an outlet by a second valve. The variable-volume chamber is formed by a body of the push-button and a stationary piston integral with the reservoir. The body of the push-button is formed of two parts, each equipped with an orifice and able to be twisted with respect to one another between a first open position in which the orifices of the two parts of the push-button face one another and fluidly communicate and a second closed position in which the orifices do not face one another so that product contained in the variable-volume chamber is prevented from reaching the second valve, thus immobilizing the push-button.

Abstract: A salt and pepper shaker includes a pair of mating body parts joined along a vertical edge. A rotatable top is coupled with the upper part of the body members and includes an opening that is adapted to be sequentially aligned with a filling opening in one of the body members and pour holes in the other body member. Latching means aligns the top hole with either the filling opening, pour holes or intermediate sealing positions.