Abstract: The invention discloses a live bait dispenser for receiving and retaining a plurality of live baits, such as crickets and comprising devices to allow dispensing of the live bait one at a time, while preventing escape of the live bait from the dispensing area.

Abstract: The present invention, in one aspect, discloses a closure device for a container and a container with such a device. The device has a body with a top fluid pour opening and with a top air vent opening. Preferably the air vent extends through a vent extension which projects downwardly from the body. A hinged lid releasably seals the fluid pour opening shut and the air vent shut. The lid is held within a top recess over the two openings and is, in one preferred embodiment, releasable by squeezing a container on which the device is disposed.

Abstract: A closure unit consists substantially of a closure part (2) and a pouring part (3). It has at least two areas of which each one consists of a thermoplastic material, wherein the material of one area differs from the material of a neighboring other area. The closure part (2) has an indicator (8) forming part of the area of one material and extending over the outer surface of the pouring part which in the vicinity of the indicator provides part of an area of a different material. The indicator has a predetermined breaking location (85) or a connection with the pouring part which cannot be reconnected and, on first opening the closure unit it irreversibly brought from a first attitude or position into a second attitude or position.

Abstract: A snap hinge closure has a lid which pivots about a main axis of rotation with film hinges aligned therewith. When the lid is closed, no parts of the hinge project beyond the surfaces of the closure.

Abstract: A one-piece dispenser cap adapted for the controlled dispensing of liquids in droplet form is particularly configured to enable the use of a living hinge and closure cover combination that is of convenient size to reduce the complexity and cost of construction of the device. The described cap construction includes a funnel surface for directing fluid for discharge whereby dispensing of substantially all of the fluid from the container is insured. Appropriate sealing structure prevents contamination of the contained liquid and use of the living hinge uncomplicatedly prevents interference by the closure cover with liquid as it is dispensed.

Abstract: A plastic closure comprising a base part fixed on a container and a cap connected to said base part in one piece by a hinge. A gripping area is disposed diametrically opposite said hinge and is at least partially covered by a security element disposed on said base part. Securing means are provided on one part of said closure and on said security element, said securing means forming an interlocking connection prior to the first opening of the closure. The securing means comprise interlocking means disposed on the security element and directed toward the casing wall of the cap, which fit interlockingly with at least one corresponding recess in the cap aligned therewith.

Abstract: An improved flip top closure device for a dispensing opening of a container, comprising a first body member with a flip top adapted to be mounted on the container, and a second body member mounted on the first body member and having a part which is usually in overlapping relation with the flip top to prevent opening thereof, which part is displaceable from said overlapping relation to expose the edge of the flip top for opening thereof and which, by virtue of spring tabs which provide restorative force, will return to the overlapping position without need for external physical manipulation.

Abstract: A skirt of a pourer has two wings each defining a bore whose geometrical axis, which is located outside the exterior of the skirt of the pourer, is parallel to a tangent line to the skirt. Each wing has a radial cut-out whose width is less than the diameter of the corresponding bore. The bores are open in the direction of the bottom of the pourer. The lid has two opposite lugs which snap into the bores of the wings.

Abstract: A shaker closure generally comprising a skirt and a shaker lid, a portion of which is adapted to pivot from a closed position to an open dispensing position. A well deck having a plurality of orifices extends across a portion of the closure top and is covered when the pivotable lid portion is in the closed position. A releasable lock is provided to securely and releasably lock the shaker lid in the closed position. The lock is an eccentric detent formed on the periphery of the pivotable lid portion and an undercut formed on the skirt adapted to releasably engage the detent. A second lock may be provided to hold a generally semi-circular lid in a fully open position, the second lock comprising a pair of arcuate latch projections formed on the periphery of the pivotable lid above the detent and a pair of arcuate locking walls formed on the skirt adapted to releasably engage the latch projections.

Abstract: A kicker latch for container closures includes a latch wall integrally hinged to the cap and having a latch tab extending from an end of the latch wall toward the cap and kicker lever extending in generally the same direction and spaced from the latch tab. In general, pivoting the kicker latch outwardly causes the kicker lever to urge a closure member of the cap away from its closed position to facilitate grasping the closure member to pivot it to its fully open position. On a folding spout type of cap, wherein the folding spout functions as a closure member, the latch wall may include a plug positioned between the latch tab and the kicker lever to seal the end of the spout. In general, the kicker latch has utility with a variety of types of container closures, including caps with nonfolding spouts, open top types of caps for pills and granulates, and containers for which the closure member is a lid which is completely separable from the container.

Abstract: A screw-on flap-style dispensing cap having a snap catch for releasably holding the flap in its closed position. The snap catch and supporting cap body and flap areas are configured to increase the retaining force produced by the snap catch when the cap is locally deformed as the cap is applied to a container mouth with a relatively high torque level so that a tendency of the flap to pop open when over-tightened is compensated.

Abstract: The present invention is a dropper bottle assembly (30) with a dispensing closure (34) having a base (48) adapted to be secured to the bottle 32) and an elongated dropper spout (64) extending from the base (48) to a distal open end (72) and with a separate cap (36, 236) defining a cavity (76) sized to receive the spout (64) therein wherein the cap (36, 236) and closure (34) share cooperating hinge (80, 84) and lock structures (130, 132, 264) for pivotably mounting the cap (36, 236) about a fixed axis and locking the cap (36, 236) closed with the spout opening (72) closed off. The lock (130) and hinge (84) structure are formed on the spout (64) below the opening (72) thereof but spaced from the closure base (48).

Abstract: A syringe structure is arranged for use in application of a stream of paint onto a support surface for use by artisans and the like in application of a viscous paint fluid onto various surfaces. The syringe structure includes a tubular body and plunger, with a forwardmost end of the tubular body including removably mounted applicator tips of various sizes.

Abstract: Assembly (1) for dispensing at least one liquid product or a product in the form of a cream. The assembly comprises a container (2) to which is fixed a distributor head (3) comprising at least one delivery channel. The end of the delivery channel is closed according to the invention by means of a closure system (F) comprising a valve (51) of flexible material which cooperates in the rest position in a non-sealed manner with a fixed rigid seating (41). The valve (51) moves away from the said seating (41) during dispensing by elastic deformation as a result of the pressure of the product to be dispensed, then moves into a position allowing for air recirculation when dispensing is completed. The assembly (1) may comprise, upstream of the closure device (F), a safety device for interrupting the communication between the container (2) and the closure device (F).

Abstract: A plastic snap hinge having a lower part and a cap connected to each other by a single or multi-part main hinge and a flexible element which generates a snap action. The flexible element is connected to the lower part and the cap by film hinges integral with the lower part and the cap. The flexible element has a shape which is folded repeatedly and which is such that a straight line penetrating the flexible element intersects the flexible element at least at three points. The construction allows the design of plastic tops with a flat, cap having an extremely large angle of opening and a strong snap action.

Abstract: The significance of this invention is to provide an upgraded container for reusable cooking grease. The product comprises components constructed of heat resistance material to effectively store, refrigerate and reheat cooking oil without deforming shape or dimension. There is a flip latch used to scoop grease drippings back into the container and to cover the pouring holes. Beneath the holes is a drip catcher used to catch dripping grease after pouring. An indicator shows level of contents at all times. At the top rim of the container is the strainer secured in place to prevent anything other than grease from flowing back in the container.

Abstract: A toggle-action container dispensing closure is provided for manipulation between a closed, non-dispensing orientation and an open, dispensing orientation. The closure includes an actuator mounted on a body secured to the container. The actuator is tiltable between a closed position and an open position, and the actuator has an engaging tab. A locking ring is mounted on the body for rotation relative to the body and actuator. The ring defines an abutment member for engaging the actuator engaging tab. In one position, the locking ring abutment member lies under the actuator engaging the tab to prevent pivoting of the actuator to the open position. When the locking ring is rotated to another position, the locking ring abutment member clears the actuator engaging tab to permit pivoting of the actuator to the open position.

Abstract: A spout and sealing cap assembly for a container which includes a spout which is connectable to the container, a sealing cap for closing off a dispensing opening in the spout and a bi-stable hinge integrally formed with the sealing cap. The bi-stable hinge maintains the cap only in one of two stable positions, an open position and a closed position. The spout is formed as a first one-piece plastic part with an undercut profile connection portion. The sealing cap is also formed as a second one-piece plastic part with an undercut profile connection portion spaced from the bi-stable hinge. The plastic of the spout is a formed of a more flexible plastic than that of the sealing cap. The bi-stable hinge is formed integrally with the sealing cap and, thus, also is formed of the relatively rigid, hard plastic.

Abstract: An evaporation closure is disclosed. One embodiment of the closure includes a cap, made of pliable material, which in turn includes a top wall having an opening, a skirt downwardly depending from the top wall and having a threadless internal wall adapted to slip on and sealingly engage a container, and biasing means integral with the skirt; and an elongated arm, which in turn includes a means for sealing the opening, pivotally attached to the cap for movement between a first position wherein the sealing means seals the opening and a second position wherein the sealing means does not seal the opening, the arm being biased toward the first position by the biasing means. Such a closure is useful for minimizing evaporation from containers, particularly automated clinical analyzer reagent bottles.A kit including in packaged combination component parts of the evaporation closure is also disclosed. Such a kit is useful for conveniently assembling the evaporation closures of the present invention.

Abstract: A dispensing closure is provided for a container and includes a base for being mounted to the container over the container opening. An actuator is mounted on the base and is tiltable between a closed position and an open position. A ring is mounted on the base for rotation relative to the base and actuator. The ring and base together cooperatively define a cam drive system for effecting the tilting of the actuator.

Abstract: There is provided a beverage server comprising a pitcher and a multiple positionable lid. The lid is capable of being disposed in three distinct positions on the pitcher, including a filling position, a pouring position, and a locked position wherein beverage is substantially prevented from being spilled from the pitcher.

Abstract: A plastic dispensing closure including a closure body, a lid, a resilient "living" hinge joining the lid to the closure body, and camming members defined between the lid and the closure body to temporarily deform the hinge, within its elastic limits, as the lid is moved between its opened and closed position. One end of the hinge is secured to a flexible holder situated at the rear of the closure. Such holder functions as a cantilever beam and serves as a spring to minimize the stress forces imposed upon the "living" hinge. The closure body, lid, and hinge may be integrally molded, and the holder may be situated upon the closure body, or upon the lid, as design considerations dictate.

Abstract: Pouring devices for accurate blending of color tinters to a base paint are known, but are generally of metal construction including a spout covered by a movable cover plate, with accurate pouring being due mainly to the rigidity of the metal components providing a sharp flow cut-off upon closure of the plate. The invention provides an accurate pouring device including essentially two plastics components in which a sharp flow cut-off can be achieved irrespective of the natural resilience normally present in plastic material. The two components are a cover plate (3) with an integral operating lever (4), and a spout (10) integral with a support body (1). The support body base (5) is elongate and when fitted to a liquid container engages an extended area of the container wall (19) to provide a stable support and to absorb loads applied to the device during use.

Abstract: A container for selectively dispensing one of two beverages is includes a liquid holding vessel having an upper open mouth at the top and a vertically disposed partition to divide the vessel into a pair of laterally disposed left and right compartments for two different beverages. A cover is provided to fit within the mouth at the top of the vessel. The partition has a horizontally disposed sealing edge at the top between the compartments. The cover has a corresponding diametrically extending sealing surface adapted to engage the sealing edge of the partition to form a seal to prevent mixing of the contents of the compartments when the cover is in place on the container. Left and right valves are provided in a lower surface of the cover on opposite sides of the seal between the partition and the cover. The cover has an outlet duct so that when one of the valves in the lower surface of the cover is opened the beverage can be dispensed through the outlet duct from a corresponding chamber in the vessel.

Abstract: A pellet bucket construction (10) including: a receptacle member (20) provided with a pair of pivoted handle members (40) and (41); and, a nozzle member (30) having a nozzle opening (35) controlled by a hinged closure flap (60) and a feed opening (36) controlled by a feed chute member (50) which allows fuel pellets to be introduced into both the receptacle member (20) and the nozzle member (30).

Abstract: A two piece dispensing closure for a container having an internally threaded base with a dispensing orifice in the front section and an elevated rear land that has a pivot recess adapted to receive a separate lid that rotates at least 90.degree. from the closed position. The front section of the lid is generally circular with a pivot post at its rear, and when closed the upper surfaces of the lid and base are co-planar, and the closure has the appearance of a conventional screw cap.

Abstract: A dropper bottle assembly with a dispensing closure having a base adapted to be secured to the bottle and an elongated dropper spout extending from the base to a distal open end and with a separate cap defining a cavity sized to receive the spout therein wherein the cap and closure share cooperating hinge and lock structures for pivotably mounting the cap about a fixed axis and locking the cap closed with the spout opening closed off. The lock and hinge structure are formed on the spout below the opening thereof but spaced from the closure base. The lock mechanism includes cooperating teeth and an index finger or a cooperating spring-arm and a grip bar. The spout is sealed by a surface of the cap or a compliant mat on that surface, the latter being held in place by a rib within the cap.

Abstract: A pitcher for holding and serving liquids including a jar portion, a ring member engageable with the jar portion, and a cover assembly engageably with the ring member. A rim portion of the cover assembly is defined by an aperture formed through the cover assembly and an integral spout is formed in a section of the rim portion for controllably pouring liquids from the pitcher. A mouth is formed at one end of the jar and a necked portion is formed on a surface of the jar spaced apart from the mouth. A diameter of the necked portion is smaller than a diameter of the mouth and includes a concave portion which is sized and dimensioned for matably engaging the ring member. Thread portions formed on cooperative surfaces of the cover assembly and the ring member attach the cover assembly to the jar. Included in the cover assembly is a cap for covering the aperture in the cover assembly and a lid assembly carried on the cap and movable relative to the cap and the spout formed on the rim portion.

Abstract: An improved pneumatic outlet (10) is for use on a railcar (C) for discharging a lading from a hopper (H) of the railcar. The outlet comprises an integrally formed bottom cover (12) extending the length of the outlet. A pair of outlet valves (50A, 50B) are installed in the cover. The valves are mounted on respective valve shafts (54A, 54B) and are installed in the cover in a diagonal arrangement. Accordingly, each valve allows discharge of lading from one side of the hopper. A bulkhead (40) is also installable in the cover and supports an inner end of the respective valve shafts. The cover is severable into two sections (36A, 36B). One of the sections is reversible with respect to the other section. Thereafter, the two sections are joined together to form a unified cover through which lading flows during discharge. The bulkhead fits within the reunified cover such that no gaps or other deformities are present which would collect material that may contaminate a lading.

Abstract: A pneumatic outlet (10) is for use on a railcar (C) for discharging a lading from a hopper (H) of the railcar. An improvement to the outlet comprises a bottom cover (16) extending the length of the outlet. This cover is severable into two sections (44A, 44B) one of which is reversible with respect to the other. The two sections are joined together to form an integral cover through which lading flows during discharge. A bulkhead divider (48) is installed in the cover at the juncture between the two cover sections. A pair of outlet valves (12A, 12B) are installed in the cover. The valves are mounted on respective valve shafts (54A, 54B) which are installed in the cover with the inner end of each valve shaft being removably mounted on the divider. An end closure (64A, 64B) is installed at each end of the outlet, and the outer end of each valve shaft is located adjacent a respective closure. Each end closure is pivotally mounted to an end wall (90A, 90B) of the outlet.

Abstract: A dispensing cap construction having a closure button which is pivotally mounted in the upper portion of a tubular cap body. The closure button and the cap body have communicating discharge passages, and the button has an orifice at the end of its discharge passage. The button orifice is normally closed by the upper wall of the cap body, and such wall is resilient and has a bulge which extends into the button orifice to act as a detent thereby to minimize the likelihood of the botton becoming inadvertently opened.

Abstract: A material spreader consisting of a hopper, attached to a motor vehicle, which receives and dispenses an aggregate material in predetermined quantities and in a layer having substantial uniformity in thickness. The rate of dispensing the aggregate material is controlled by a computer which receives the desired weight of aggregate per area data input from the operator, senses the velocity of the motor vehicle, and adjusts the release rate of the aggregate from the hopper. The hopper is laterally expansible to accommodate varying road widths, and dispenses the aggregate material through gate openings in the bottom of the hopper. The aggregate is dispensed from the hopper without the aid of any operational parts exposed to the aggregate material within the interior area of the hopper.

Abstract: A hinged nozzle incorporates a valve for permitting or stopping the flow of a liquid wherein the valve is responsive to the movement of a portion of the nozzle. The nozzle includes a spring which provides a motivating force for rotating the portion of the nozzle to a position which closes the valve and thus stops the flow of liquid.

Abstract: A unitary closure assembly having a cap body that has an upper portion with a substantially conical drop dispensing tip including a ringed protrusion disposed around the base of said tip, and a lower portion that can be secured to an opening in a container. The cap body has a lid secured to it by a hinge. The lid comprises a substantially conical raised portion that is adapted to enclose and cover the drop dispensing tip on the cap body. The lid has a raised ring disposed on its inner side which seals the opening in the drop dispensing tip, and a ringed depression in the inner side which mates with the ringed protrusion on the drop dispensing tip.

Abstract: A closure for a container opening including a closure body having a predetermined configuration, external periphery and a first aperture formed therethrough, a member for connecting the closure body about the container opening, a cover member reciprocally mounted about a portion of the external periphery of the closure body, the cover member including a first lid member hingedly connected thereto for rotation with respect to the cover member and the closure body and closing engagement with the first aperture, and a first locking member for releasably retaining the first lid member a predetermined distance away from the first aperture to maintain the first aperture in an uncovered condition during dispensing of the container contents, the first locking member including at least one engagement wing integral with the first lid member for engaging a portion of the closure body.

Abstract: A monoblock tube includes a monoblock body having a cylindrical configuration and a cap comprising a first portion and second portion hingedly connected by at least one hinge member. The body includes an upper part and a lower part, the upper part of the body including a circular area of a smaller diameter than the body and concentric therewith. The circular area includes a substantially T-shaped recessed portion which includes a cap fixture portion located toward a base of the "T" shape and a non-centralized substantially circular spout located opposite the fixture portion, the spout being in fluid communication with an interior side of the tube. The cap is substantially T-shaped to fit within the recessed portion of the circular area and the first portion is adapted to be releasably attached to the cap fixture portion. The second portion is hingedly movable by the hinge between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquids, e.g., ophthalmic liquids, is provided with a movable top that pivots open to expose a recessed dispensing tip and pivots closed to cover and seal the dispensing tip.

Abstract: There is disclosed a child resistant cap and container assemblage comprising a container and a cap member that is secured to the container so that it can not be removed without either breaking the cap member or damaging the seal that joins the cap member to the container. The cap member is provided with a nozzle having an internal locking means so that the contents of the container can not be accessed when the container is in its normal upright position. To access the contents in the container, the assemblage is titled to disengage the locking means enabling the nozzle to be opened and permitting a user to access the contents of the container using only one hand.

Abstract: A food storage container for dry or liquid foods and other open air perishable products provides a leak-resistant seal when the lid is in a closed position and easy pouring of contents when in the open position. The container is easy to open, employing rocker points to allow for a rocking acting effective to release the lid from a closed position when a downward force is exerted upon an upper surface of the lid thereby providing an effective opening for pouring. A leak-resistant seal is achieved through the use of a plug section of the lid having a continuous outer peripheral surface which effects a close conforming fit with a similarly positioned surface area on the container body in a continuous and positive manner.

Abstract: A container closure includes a body for mounting on the container. The body defines a dispensing orifice. A flow control device, such as a lid, is disposed on the body for being moved between positions opening and closing the dispensing orifice. A tamper-indicating member is provided as a unitary extension from the lid. A first frangible web connects the member to the lid. An anchor is connected with a second frangible web to another portion of the tamper-indicating member, and the anchor is retained by the closure body. The tamper-indicating member also includes a graspable pull tab. The tab can be pulled to completely sever the frangible webs connecting the tamper-indicating member to the lid and to the anchor. This permits the lid to be opened while providing evidence of tampering with the closure.

Abstract: Described is a pouring device of plastic material for fitting to the hole of a flowing medium pack, wherein the pouring device (10) has a portion (20) which is openable by means of a tearing line (25). So that packs of widely different configurations and consisting of a wide range of different materials can be produced in such a way as to be sealed and easily openable, the pouring device (10) has at least a bottom portion (20) and a closure portion (21) which are pivotally movably connected together by way of a hinge (22), wherein the tearing line (25) is disposed in the bottom portion (20).The process for the production of such a pouring device is characterised in that a series of blanks which are arranged in succession in a flat condition and which are in line-wise contact with each other are formed from an endless web of plastic material which can be subjected to deep drawing, and rolled up to form a coil, and the blanks are separated off prior to fitting to the hole in the pack.

Abstract: A traveling bucket assembly is operable to dispense particulate product contained in a pair of food hoppers simultaneously onto target areas on an underlying conveyor. An outside gate is movable to open and close a dispensing outlet formed in the bottom of each of the food hoppers. An inside gate in the hoppers is movable independently of the outside gate to block further discharge of product from the hoppers even though the outside gate is retained in its opened position so that discharge of product can be regulated with greater precision.

Abstract: A condiment shaker including a hollow body with an enlarged opening therethrough receiving a pivotally mounted lid for rocking between a closed position and a dispensing position. In the dispensing position, slots through the lid flange are open and provide transverse dispensing passages. Lugs on the container body align with the slots and move through the length thereof as the lid is closed. The lid is positively positioned and releasably retained in each of the two positions by cooperating abutment areas and a complementary protuberance and recess respectively on the container body and the lid.

Abstract: A dispenser for liquids, e.g., ophthalmic liquids, is provided with a movable top that rotates to uncover an aperture and to expose a recessed dispensing tip.

Abstract: Assembly (1) for dispensing at least one liquid product or a product in the form of a cream. The assembly comprises a container (2) to which is fixed a distributor head (3) comprising at least one delivery channel. The end of the delivery channel is closed according to the invention by means of a closure system (F) comprising a valve (51) of flexible material which cooperates in the rest position in a non-sealed manner with a fixed rigid seating (41). The valve (51) moves away from the said seating (41) during dispensing by elastic deformation as a result of the pressure of the product to be dispensed, then moves into a position allowing for air recirculation when dispensing is completed. The assembly (1) may comprise, upstream of the closure device (F), a safety device for interrupting the communication between the container (2) and the closure device (F).

Abstract: Automatic dispensing apparatus for accurately dispensing preselected amounts of material. The apparatus includes a paddle wheel assembly having multiple compartments for holding selected amounts of material to be dispensed. The apparatus further includes an agitator assembly to break down the material, and a flexible skimmer element for removing excess material from the compartments before dispensing to ensure precise measurements. The paddle wheel assembly and the agitator assembly are driven by a linear actuator. A shutter shields the dispensing mechanism and the material from external elements. The shutter is automatically activated to open and tightly close in sequence with the dispensing cycle. The apparatus further includes a programmable microprocessor for controlling and monitoring the dispensing cycle.

Abstract: A two-part valve for opening or closing the flow of liquid from a container. The first part is a valve body which may be attached to the container, and the valve body has a frusto-spherical inner surface therein. The second part is a valve which has a generally spherical outer surface with a handle extending outwardly therefrom. A liquid passageway extends from the inner portion of the valve to an opening which may be moved inwardly or outwardly of the valve body depending upon the position of the valve handle.

Abstract: A toggle closure for a resiliently deformable container which provides substantially continuous, uninterrupted, glug-free dispensing of liquid products. The toggle closure has two conduits, the first of which comprises a liquid discharge conduit that will always dispense liquid upon inversion of the container and the second of which comprises a vent conduit that will either dispense liquid if the container is undergoing resilient deformation tendency toward collapse during liquid dischage or, alternatively, vent air into the container during liquid dispensing if the container is not undergoing resilient deformation tendency toward collapse during liquid discharge.

Abstract: A pouring cap for mounting atop a neck of a container is unitarily formed of a synthetic resin with a body adapted to fit over the neck of the container and having an outer body edge centered on an axis, a central pour tube within the edge and forming an axially throughgoing outflow passage, and a cover sealingly engageable in a closed position with the body over the passage at the edge. A hinge is provided on the edge between the body and the cover and a hook projects axially from the cover in the closed position past the edge of the body at a location on the edge generally diametrically opposite the hinge. A retaining element defines with the body an opening adjacent the edge opposite the hinge location. The hook is engageable with elastic deformation through the opening to catch underneath the retaining element and once inserted through the opening is engaged such that the hook or the element must be permanently deformed to move the cover from the closed position.

Abstract: A fitment made of plastic and adapted to be telescoped over the neck of a jar to facilitate dispensing of the contents of the jar. The fitment includes a top wall having a spoon or pour opening adapted to be selectively closed by a flap which is hinged to the top wall to swing between closed and open positions, the flap being formed with sift holes to allow the contents to be sifted from the jar when the flap is closed. The lower sides of the top wall and the flap are flat and, when the flap is closed, lie in a common plane so as to define a flat and planar surface for supporting and backing a paper-like disc for initially sealing the jar. A circumferentially continuous skirt depends from the top wall and engages a bead on the neck of the jar to hold the fitment on the jar. When the flap is closed, a lift tab on the flap fits into a notch in the top wall and overlies an arcuate section of the skirt.