Sealed spigot
US5000359A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D3/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spigot for association with a spout connected to a container, the spigot including a cylindrical portion to fit over the end of the spout, a diaphragm for engaging the end of the spout to prevent flow of liquid, a toggle member for deflecting the diaphragm and an opening through the cylindrical portion for dispensing liquid upon the deflection of the diaphragm. The spigot includes a downspout extending from the opening and having a sealed outer end which is of a relatively thin-walled construction, the downspout having a thicker wall inwardly of the outer end to prevent collapse of the downspout during deflection of the diaphragm. The spigot member includes a relatively thin-walled portion inwardly of the thickened part of the downspout for facilitating deflection of the diaphragm. The spigot may be sealed by heat sealing together opposed wall portions of the downspout or by a tab heat sealed over the end of the downspout. The tab is a lamination of heat sealable and non stretchable materials, and may be integral with a cover which extends over and is heat sealed to the end of the spigot.
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