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Tamper evident pull ring pour spout

US5133486A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 1991
Grant dateJul 28, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 18, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/746
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tamper evident pull ring pour spout includes a tubular spout having an outer threaded surface, an inner surface, and a lower flange for attaching the spout to the container, a pull ring integrally formed in inner surface of the spout and configured to seal the spout, a finger tab disposed on the pull ring and adapted to facilitate the removal of the pull ring from the spout and a threaded cap dimensioned to threadably engage the spout and to reclose the closure upon the removal of the pull ring.

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