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Tamper evident one-piece dispensing closures

US4081108A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1976
Grant dateMar 28, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 11, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D55/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

It is possible to provide a dispensing closure which is tamper evident by using a relatively flexible strap connecting the movable end of a spout as conventionally used in such a closure with a cap or cap body employed in such a closure. The use of such a strap makes it possible to mold the spout and the cap as a unitary article. The assembly of a dispensing closure from such an article avoids the possible problem of a "wrong" spout being assembled with a specific cap or cap body. The strap employed should not extend from the cap so as to interfere with the use of conventional capping apparatus. The strap used can be shaped and dimensioned to facilitate location of the spout during the assembly of the spout on the cap or cap body and, if desired, as a cover for the passage in the spout when the spout is assembled in an operative position.

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