Abstract: A container for storing pourable contents having a cover with a spout wall upwardly extending from the top surface of the cover. The spout wall has a pouring section which gradually reduces in height to the front of the spout. On either side of the pouring section the spout wall also has a spill inhibiting section to prevent spilling as the contents of the container is poured. The container also has a removable lid which mates with the spout wall to prevent contents from spilling over the spout wall when the container is being used for dispensing.

Abstract: A container having a knit line. The container comprises a body defining a partially enclosed volume having an access opening defined by a neck, the neck defining a pocket. An insert is coupled to the neck. The insert comprises an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the container and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge including an annular lip extending radially outward to prevent the insert from being pushed too far into or through the neck. The tooth extends from the lip and is configured to insert into a notch defined by the neck of the container. An upstanding spout is located within the outer wall. A bottom wall connects the lower edge of the outer wall and the spout to form a channel between the outer wall and the spout.

Abstract: In a liquid dispensing system having a dispensing module and a gun manifold, the gun manifold includes a shelf portion that extends outwardly from its front face and the dispensing module includes a correspondingly shaped aperture configured to engage the shelf portion so that the dispensing module rests, or hangs, on the gun manifold without being held into place. From this position, the module can be easily and readily attached to the manifold. The shelf and aperture have complementary shapes and can be keyed so as to require the mating of the manifold and module in only one orientation. Additionally, an adaptor can be provided between the module and manifold so that smooth face manifolds and modules can still be coupled to corresponding manifolds and modules having shelves or apertures.

Abstract: A system for pouring liquids from a vessel is provided with a mounting flange that engages an inner surface of a vessel sidewall and a spout that extends from the mounting flange. A biasing member depends from the spout to engage an outer surface of the vessel sidewall and securely engage the mounting flange with the inner surface of the vessel sidewall. Guide walls may extend up from the mounting flange on either side of the spout. A separator plate may be removably secured with the mounting flange to strain solids from the liquid being poured from the vessel. The spout, alone or in combination with the separator plate my form a utensil support.

Abstract: A system for pouring liquids from a vessel is provided with a mounting flange that engages an inner surface of a vessel sidewall and a spout that extends from the mounting flange. A biasing member depends from the spout to engage an outer surface of the vessel sidewall and securely engage the mounting flange with the inner surface of the vessel sidewall. Guide walls may extend up from the mounting flange on either side of the spout. A separator plate may be removably secured with the mounting flange to strain solids from the liquid being poured from the vessel. The spout, alone or in combination with the separator plate, may form a utensil support.

Abstract: A lid for a pitcher comprises an annular lid body arranged to be supported to span the open top end of the pitcher in which the lid body has a spout opening therein arranged to be aligned with the spout of the pitcher. A gate member is supported on the lid body so as to be arranged for movement relative to the lid body and the pitcher body in a circumferential direction between a closed position in which the gate member spans the spout opening in the lid body and an open position in which the spout opening is substantially unobstructed by the gate member.

Abstract: The present invention is a container closure for a bottle or other similar container having a neck. The closure includes a top ring, a downwardly depending skirt, and a hollow generally cylindrical downwardly depending plug seal. The plug seal having a varied thickness with a relatively thick proximal end and tapers to a relatively thinner midpoint. The plug seal further extends at a substantially constant thickness to a distal end. The plug seal includes an upper annular bead and a lower annular bead on the outer surface thereof. The lower bead is slightly larger than the upper bead. The upper bead is located coincident with or near the midpoint of the plug seal and the lower bead is located at or near the distal end of the plug seal.

Abstract: A bottle adapter is disclosed for accurate squirt dispensing of a drink. The bottle adapter comprises a coupler for removable attachment to a squeezable bottle. The coupler has a valve that is configured to remain closed until a predefined pressure difference is present across the valve, so that when the valve is opened, the liquid inside the container emerges in a stream and maintains a substantially straight trajectory for at least a predefined distance. A targeting orifice is positioned at the predefined distance from the valve so that the stream trajectory extends through the targeting orifice.

Abstract: A spout assembly for a liquid container includes a spouting member formed on an outlet of the container, a closer coupled on the spouting member, a male seal structure formed on the spouting member, and a female seal structure formed on the closer, the female seal structure corresponding to the male seal structure.

Abstract: An all plastic paint container comprising the combination of a cylindrical pail, a separate snap-on pouring spout ring and a separate snap on lid having a tear band which must be removed before manual access to the edge of the lid for removal purposes can be realized. The mechanical attachments between the pouring ring and the pail and between the lid and the pouring ring are achieved by inverted U-shaped channels and under cuts which provide the snap on mechanical associations.

Abstract: A cocktail ingredient dispenser can include engaging devices for creating a seal around an opening of a carbonated liquid container and for providing an openable and closeable opening which can retain the carbonation within the carbonated liquid when closed.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a paint can having a tubular cylindrical sidewall, an open top and an outwardly protruding rim around the open top and in which the rim has a downwardly facing angular surface. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open top of the paint can. The lid includes a spout for pouring paint from the paint can. At least two spaced apart resilient locking tabs are attached to the paint can which automatically engage the downwardly facing annular surface of the rim as the lid is positioned onto the top of the paint can thereby locking the lid to the paint can. A release lever attached to each locking tab enables the lid to be removed from the paint can when desired.

Abstract: A system for pouring liquids from a vessel is provided with a mounting flange that engages an inner surface of a vessel sidewall and a spout that extends from the mounting flange. A biasing member depends from the spout to engage an outer surface of the vessel sidewall and securely engage the mounting flange with the inner surface of the vessel sidewall. Guide walls may extend up from the mounting flange on either side of the spout. A separator plate may be removably secured with the mounting flange to strain solids from the liquid being poured from the vessel. The spout, alone or in combination with the separator plate my form a utensil support.

Abstract: A system for pouring liquids from a vessel is provided with a mounting flange that engages an inner surface of a vessel sidewall and a spout that extends from the mounting flange. A biasing member depends from the spout to engage an outer surface of the vessel sidewall and securely engage the mounting flange with the inner surface of the vessel sidewall. Guide walls may extend up from the mounting flange on either side of the spout. A separator plate may be removably secured with the mounting flange to strain solids from the liquid being poured from the vessel. The spout, alone or in combination with the separator plate, may form a utensil support.

Abstract: A tamper resistant closure for a cup-like container having a rim which surrounds the open end of the container, the rim having a rib on its inner side with which a peripheral flange of the container can cooperated to inhibit removal of the closure from the container. The closure includes a dispensing spout through which the contents of the container can be consumed, the spout having a series of spaced slots. In another form, the closure is in the form of a stopper having a similar dispensing spout, the stopper being adapted to be located within the neck of a bottle-like container.

Abstract: An attachment is designed for removable mounting on various types of conventional cookware containers, such as cooking pots, mixing bowls or frying pans. The attachment includes a spout which serves to assist in pouring food products out from the container. The attachment also includes a cover disposed partially across the top surface of the spout, the cover serving to minimize the splashing of the food product during a pouring operation. The attachment additionally includes inner and outer support members which together retain the attachment in its mounted position on the container. With the attachment mounted on the container, the inner and outer support members conform tightly against and frictionally engage the inner and outer surfaces, respectively, of the sidewall of the container.

Abstract: A spout assembly (14) for a container, such as for paint, comprising an outer spout (68) formed by a wall (74) extending parallel to the outer rim (50) of the assembly and a narrower inner spout (70) formed in a web (80) that partially closes an opening (60) through the assembly into the container. The outer spout controls the flow of material from the container that may be on the web so that that material merges with flow of material through the inner spout as the container contents are poured. A channel (76) may be provided between the outer rim (50) and the wall (74) of the outer spout to catch material that may dribble over the wall.

Abstract: A container, which houses a liquid such as a sealant in a flexible pouch 11 in a sealed state, is provided with a spout 2 that is constituted by an extrusion nozzle 22 and a spout base member 21 and formed on one end thereof so that the extrusion nozzle 22 is fixed by sandwiching the vicinity of a hole 32a formed on one end face of an extruder 3 by a flange portion 21c of the spout base member 21 and a flange portion 22c of the extrusion nozzle 22, and an extruder 3a is arranged so that an adjusting member 322b, which controls the tilt of the nozzle 22, is allowed to protrude outward from a hole 322a of the extruder 3a.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a paint can having an annular sidewall and an annular chime extending radially inwardly from the sidewall adjacent an open end of the can. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open end of the can. A conical resilient seal is attached to an underside of the lid. The seal is dimensioned so that, with the lid positioned over the open end of the can and locked to the can, the seal engages an inner annular edge of the chime. A snap-in locking ring detachably secures the seal to the lid.

Abstract: A dispensing spout for dispensing pourable contents from a package is described. The spout comprises a shaft having a mouth at its distal end and a flange extending radially around an aperture at its proximal end. The spout is characterized by the flange having an adhesive layer upon its underside for retrofitting the spout to an outer surface of the package. Pourable contents are dispensable from the package in a controlled manner after puncturing the surface of the dispensable package through the aperture.

Abstract: The present invention is a container closure for a bottle or other similar container having a neck. The closure includes a top ring, a downwardly depending skirt, and a hollow generally cylindrical downwardly depending plug seal. The plug seal having a varied thickness with a relatively thick proximal end and tapers to a relatively thinner midpoint. The plug seal further extends at a substantially constant thickness to a distal end. The plug seal includes an upper annular bead and a lower annular bead on the outer surface thereof. The lower bead is slightly larger than the upper bead. The upper bead is located coincident with or near the midpoint of the plug seal and the lower bead is located at or near the distal end of the plug seal.

Abstract: A flexible, resilient molded elastomer pour spout device attachable to the rim of a bowl, can, pot, pan or other vessel, eliminates drips and spills by directing poured liquid over a protruding spout rather than over the vessel rim. A second version provides an integral strainer separating the poured liquid from solids to be kept in the vessel and not poured out.

Abstract: A sealing mechanism for a container for sealing an interface between two or more of the structural members includes a container body and a pouring spout. The pouring spout includes a ridge for securing the spout to the container body and a retention ridge that is positioned near the rim of the container body, once assembled. An angled retention surface on the spout is used to properly position a seal between the pouring spout and the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing liquids which is made up of a rectangular container having a collapsible inner shell and a rigid outer shell, a fill neck mounted on the collapsible inner shell, the fill neck being designed to extend through an opening in the outer shell and being rigidly secured and supported to the outer shell. The fill neck includes a spout which may form a primary quick release connection with the fill neck or a secondary non-releasable connection with the fill neck to allow for single use.

Abstract: An all plastic paint container comprising the combination of a cylindrical pail, a separate snap-on pouring spout ring and a separate snap on lid having a tear band which must be removed before manual access to the edge of the lid for removal purposes can be realized. The mechanical attachments between the pouring ring and the pail and between the lid and the pouring ring are achieved by inverted U-shaped channels and under cuts which provide the snap on mechanical associations.

Abstract: A pour spout for removable attachment to a container wall for efficiently pouring viscous liquids between containers includes a generally flexible exterior member having a pour region and a collection region. The exterior member defines a slot for removably receiving a container wall, the exterior member flexibly conforming to the diameter of the container wall. The collection region is situated adjacent the inner wall of the container wall when attached thereto and is configured to guide liquids toward an outwardly extending pour region and channel. At least one clip is attached to the exterior member in an over-molded construction and is situated in the slot. The clip includes attachment members biased toward each other for securely gripping the container wall when the slot and clip are engaged therewith.

Abstract: In a liquid dispensing system having a dispensing module and a gun manifold, the gun manifold includes a shelf portion that extends outwardly from its front face and the dispensing module includes a correspondingly shaped aperture configured to engage the shelf portion so that the dispensing module rests, or hangs, on the gun manifold without being held into place. From this position, the module can be easily and readily attached to the manifold. The shelf and aperture have complementary shapes and can be keyed so as to require the mating of the manifold and module in only one orientation. Additionally, an adaptor can be provided between the module and manifold so that smooth face manifolds and modules can still be coupled to corresponding manifolds and modules having shelves or apertures.

Abstract: A container adapter (10) includes lower sidewalls (42, 43, 44, 45) and upper sidewalls (56, 57, 58, 59) separated by a rim (40). The lower side walls (42, 43, 44, 45) may be received within a pitcher (12), and the rim (40) is positioned on the upper open end (16) of the pitcher (12). The upper sidewalls (56, 57, 58, 59) increase the height of the pitcher (12) so that it can interface with a splash shield (33) of an ice chute (32) of a drink blending machine (20). Side clamps (50) assist in maintaining the adapter (10) on the pitcher (12), and a pouring spout (62) is provided at the junction of two of the upper sidewalls (58, 59).

Abstract: A device is provided for fastening a distribution component on a vessel neck. The fastening device includes a retainer ring comprising a skirt defining an internal wall and an external wall, with the internal wall adapted to contact the external wall of the neck. The device also includes a lining collar surrounding the skirt of the retainer ring, the lining collar defining an internal wall and a visible external wall. The external wall of the skirt is formed with longitudinal external ribs extending at over the height of the skirt. The external ribs are in fitting contact against the internal wall of the collar.

Abstract: An improved dropper bottle, and in particular a dropper body able to be joined to a container body and closed by a cap, are described. The dropper body comprises a first droplet delivery end and an open base, the open base of the dropper body comprising a first projection able to engage with the internal surface of a mouth of the container body, and a second projection able to engage with the external surface of the mouth of the container body. Locking toothing is provided between the dropper body and the container body.

Abstract: Bonding (1) of a plastic fixture (2) to a glass container (3), comprising a glass container (3) with an opening area (8) bearing an opening (6) and a plastic fixture (2) with two walls (11, 12) enclosing both sides of the wall (20) of the glass container (3) in the opening area in circumferential direction, a first inner wall (11) and a second outer wall (12). The opening area (8) has an area of lesser external dimensions on the outer circumference than on the opening (6). A wraparound element (19) interrupted in circumferential direction which encloses the opening area (8) in the vicinity of lesser cross-section and supports itself on the wall (20) of the glass container (3). The plastic fixture (2) is positively connected with the wraparound element (19).

Abstract: An inventive pouring spout for containers of liquid, having a removable lid and a strip with magnets located thereon. The spout is selectively attachable and is fitted to the diameter of an opening of a particular container. In a preferred embodiment, the spout is fitted to the diameter of a paint can opening, where it may replace the typical lid of a paint can for the duration of its use. Essentially, the spout effectively prevents the entry of paint in the sealing groove of the paint can or on the sides of the can.

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.

Abstract: A closure cap (1) which interacts with a bottle vessel (4), a latching projection (5) being formed on a bottle neck (3) of the bottle vessel (4), and an engage-under projection (6?) being formed on the closure cap (1), an insert part (2) furthermore being coordinated to the closure cap (1), said insert part (2) is fastenable to the bottle neck (3), and the closure cap (1), which is knockable on to the insert part (2), is unscrewable from the insert part (2), and wherein the insert part (2) has means for holding on the bottle neck (3) in a manner secured against rotation, the latching projection (5) is formed as a screw thread on the insert part (2), and for childproof holding of the closure (1) on the insert part (2), the insert part (2) or the bottle neck (3), in a region of a pedestal step (31), has a latching shaped-out portion (30) which interacts with a mating projection or a recess on the closure cap (1).

Abstract: A container including a fitment having an outer wall and a pour spout. The fitment outer wall includes a first product exit aperture. A bottle finish includes one or more locking surfaces abutting the outer wall of the fitment, and the finish locking surface includes a channel which directs product trapped between the outer wall of the fitment and the inner wall of the finish to the first product exit aperture and then to the exterior of the container or directly to the exterior of the container. This permits egress of residual drops of product from the container. Alternatively, the channel can extend to the top of the finish.

Abstract: An improved aerosol spray dispenser that includes a nozzle extension that does not come detached from the aerosol actuator and become lost. This will allow the consumer a more convenient usage of aerosol sprays that require extensions to concentrate the spray and eliminate the likelihood that a nozzle extension will become misplaced between uses.

Abstract: A universal replacement tip for a caulking tube designed to replace an original caulking tube tip after the tip has been used or in the event the user wishes to use a tip that produces a different shape and/or thickness of caulking bead without the need or special adapters, flanges or modification to the dispensing gun in which the caulking tube is used. The caulking tube replacement tip includes a flange at its base with an adhesive material attached to the bottom of the flange. The base is placed over the remains of the original caulking tube tip after it has been cut off and is secured to the top of the caulking tube with the adhesive material. The caulking tube replacement tip tapers up from the base to a sealed tip which can be any shape and size including round, oval, rectangular, square and star-shaped.

Abstract: A spout for containers with pourable contents configured to be securely retained to the container. The spout remains secure by the shape and/or design of the spout, most notably the interaction of circumferential beads on the outer wall of the spout with an inwardly extended bead on the neck of the container.

Abstract: A combination pour spout and lid assembly includes pour spout having a lower portion extending radially across the inner and outer edges of the paint can and includes a locking ridge extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom. A sealing ridge is inwardly spaced from the locking ridge and extends downwardly from the lower portion. The sealing ridge has a notch for receiving the inner edge of the paint can. The pour spout further includes an upper portion integral with the lower portion and defines an obliquely shaped lip. The upper portion further includes a flange portion integral therewith and extending radially outward therefrom. A lid is sized and shaped to cover the pour spout. The lid has substantially planar top and bottom surfaces and a sidewall portion integral therewith and extending downwardly therefrom. The sidewall portion includes a ridge portion integral therewith and extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom.

Abstract: Plastic container having an upwardly extending finish provided with a dispensing opening, and a transition collar mounted on the finish, said collar having an upwardly projecting pouring spout. The upwardly extending finish of the container includes outwardly extending projections with spaces therebetween, wherein the projections engage the transition collar.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus for fluid dispensing with a disposable connector on the fluid line or fluid dispensing system side. The coupling apparatus includes an insert body that is connectable with a disposable connector device. The insert body includes a recess area defined between a first inner sidewall and a second inner sidewall. The second inner sidewall extends coaxially with the first inner sidewall, and has an aperture defining an opening through a first and second end. The connector device includes a connector body connected with an adapter portion. The connector body includes a beveled end that is insertable through the aperture of the second inner sidewall. The adapter portion is disposed proximate and extends past the beveled end, where the beveled end is recessed within the adapter portion. An insertion space is defined between the beveled end and an outer wall defined by the adapter portion.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a substance from a receptacle is provided. Preferably the collar therefore comprises outwardly projecting and elongated angled ribs for forming complementary elongated grooves in the outer surface of the ferrule. A method of assembling such a dispenser assembly upon a receptacle is also provided and comprises the important step of allowing the collar to rotate over the outer surface of the ferrule and towards the receptacle, such that the elongated ribs form complementary elongated grooves in the outer surface of the ferrule thereby forming an airtight seal between the dispensing assembly and the receptacle.

Abstract: A snap on, drain back fitment closure for a container, wherein the drain back pour spout fitment has a snap fit structure overlaying a container or bottle neck finish and which may be secured thereto with adhesives. The snap fit structure has an outer annular skirt with internal, radial inwardly facing beads engaging a radial outwardly facing surface of the bottle finish. Spaced from the outer annular skirt by a horizontal upper flange, the spout fitment includes an inner annular skirt with internal threads on the fitment to receive an externally threaded closure. The closure has a plug seal above the threads engaging the upper flange of the fitment. Further the closure has a radial outwardly facing latch engaging a radial inwardly facing interfering projection on the fitment forming a child safety feature for the fitment closure.

Abstract: Metal housing provided with a sidewall and a neck connected to the sidewall via a shoulder, the neck being constructed and arranged for irreversible fixation to a dispensing head for perfect leaktightness to liquids. The dispensing head includes a plastic flange provided with a sealing skirt and an outer catching skirt provided with a snap-fit rim on its inner surface, wherein the neck has a wall and the shoulder has a wall, both said walls being of substantially the same thickness as the sidewall.

Abstract: A plastic pail having a dispensing closure and a diametrically opposed puncture zone to enable surge free pouring. The dispensing closure has a flexible pouring spout and threaded overcap. The spout dispensing passage is closed off by a tear out sealing diaphragm in initial shipping condition The puncture zone is surrounded by an upstanding retaining collar dimensioned to receive the separated tear out diaphragm which acts as a protective cover for the punctured anti-glug vent during storage and handling.

Abstract: An improved drinking fountain bubbler guard in which the guard of the invention herein is installed at an opposite angle to the front of the bubbler pedestal. The present invention is an L-shaped guard with a round bonding facet that is conjoined to the anterior extremity of the spigot cock; a gasket is postured against the guard, the spout is inserted through the gasket and then fastened into the output hole of the spigot cock such that the guard is tightly mounted onto the spigot cock. As such, the invention herein safely protects the face of served users and effectively prevents accidents, while also reducing paper cup usage and thereby complying with environmental protection objectives.

Abstract: Metal housing provided with a sidewall and a neck connected to the sidewall via a shoulder, the neck being constructed and arranged for irreversible fixation to a dispensing head for perfect leaktightness to liquids. The dispensing head includes a plastic flange provided with a sealing skirt and an outer catching skirt provided with a snap-fit rim on its inner surface, wherein the neck has a wall and the shoulder has a wall, both said walls being of substantially the same thickness as the sidewall.

Abstract: A modified spray cap and extension tube. Positive mechanical interlocking features are added which lock the extension tube to the cap. The extension tube therefore does not fly out of the cap when in use. The modified spray cap is configured so that a conventional diffused spray pattern is still achieved when the modified extension tube is removed.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly for dispensing a substance from a receptacle is provided. Preferably the collar therefore comprises outwardly projecting and elongated angled ribs for forming complementary elongated grooves in the outer surface of the ferrule. A method of assembling such a dispenser assembly upon a receptacle is also provided and comprises the important step of allowing the collar to rotate over the outer surface of the ferrule and towards the receptacle, such that the elongated ribs form complementary elongated grooves in the outer surface of the ferrule thereby forming an airtight seal between the dispensing assembly and the receptacle.

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.