Dual opening container cap
US5799838A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/0847
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual opening dispensing closure for use with an associated container includes a closure cap having a circular top wall portion and a depending annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The top wall portion defines a pair of open dispensing regions. The cap includes a pair of flap-like cover portions. Each cover portion is adapted to cover a respective one of the dispensing regions. Each cover portion is connected to the top wall portion by a respective hinge region. Each hinge region defines a hinge line. The hinge lines are in spaced relation to one another and are separated from one another by a secant line extending across the cap. The hinge lines can be parallel to one another and formed generally perpendicular to the secant line. The cover portions are pivotable between an open position and a closed position independent of one another, and can be configured to pivot between the open and closed positions without interfering with pivoting of the other cover portion.
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