Patent · US Expired

Dispenser closure

US4589577A · kind A · utility

11Cited by
11References
16Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1983
Grant dateMay 20, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 19, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16K21/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispenser closure suitable for use with bag-in-box type packages comprising a spout (11), a valve seat (28), a valve member (22) projecting from one face of a substantially concave diaphragm (25) so that the diaphragm urges the valve member into closing contact with the valve seat and a pull-tab (27) projecting from the other face of the diaphragm to enable the valve member to be withdrawn from the seat. A skirt (14) projects below the valve seat and flow directing vanes (20) may be provided within the skirt. An embodiment suitable for use with aerated beverages including beer is also disclosed together with a filling head to be used in conjunction with the closure.

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