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Container closure provided with automatic opening-closing mechanism

US4785978A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1988
Grant dateNov 22, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D51/1644
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure for containers comprises an automatic opening-closing mechanism and an outside closure member having a pour opening. The automatic opening-closing mechanism includes a plug member having a centrally formed air introduction hole and a plurality of liquid discharge ports formed around the air introduction hole, a first valve member for opening and closing the liquid discharge ports and a second valve member for opening and closing the air introduction hole.

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