Dispensing closure

US11204272B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• OBRIST CLOSURES SWITZERLAND GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Peter Stoelben · Zell (Mosel), DE
• Patrick Schmidt · Basehor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 18, 2017
• Grant date: Dec 21, 2021
• Expiry date: Jan 18, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D3/043
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A push-button dispensing closure is provided and comprises a dispensing passage, a push button and a dosing chamber. The closure is movable between a first, closed position in which: the push button is released, the dosing chamber can fill with flowable product, and product cannot pass from the dosing chamber to the dispensing passage; and a second, open position in which: the push button is depressed such that product can flow from the dosing chamber through the dispensing passage and product cannot flow into the dosing chamber.