Patent · US Expired

Closure for containers for liquid

US5743437A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateJul 8, 1994
Grant dateApr 28, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/80
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reusable closure for placement within the neck of a returnable and reusable container for liquid includes an improved sealing device for preventing contamination of the container. The sealing device achieves a tight seal between a ball and a valve seat within the closure. A cap abutment or spring may optionally be provided to further enhance the tightness of the seal.

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