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Multiple chamber dispensing container and closure system

US4964539A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 1989
Grant dateOct 23, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 6, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D47/0814
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A package is provided for dispensing at least two substances simultaneously in an adjacent relationship. The package includes a container having a plurality of separated storage compartments. The container has an outlet end with a peripheral outlet wall and at least one interior divider wall cooperating to define a plurality of discharge passages each communicating with a respective one of the compartments. The outlet wall has interior peripheral sealing surfaces that each define a portion of the inner periphery of a respective one of the discharge passages. Each divider wall has generally oppositely facing sealing surfaces that each define a portion of the inner periphery of a respective one of the discharge passages. A cover is provided for securement to the container over the outlet end. The cover includes at least a plurality of downwardly projecting interior sealing members for each projecting into a respective one of the discharge passages to seal against each divider wall sealing surface and interior peripheral sealing surface that defines the inner periphery of the respective one discharge passage.

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