Bottle with two-stage opening
US5472120A · kind A · utility
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5References
48Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/243
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cap for a container has three distinct positions, including a closed position, an intermediate spray position and a fully open pour position. The cap provides a fluid tight seal when in the closed position and provides a fluid tight seal from pouring when in the spray position. The cap includes a shell defining a fluid passage to the container and a tip with pouring and spraying apertures axially movably secured to the shell. The tip is pulled up to select a dispensing position, which causes a stem disposed in the shell to engage or disengage with an aperture in the tip, depending on the selected dispensing option.
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