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Integrally molded measurer/dispenser

US5873493A · kind A · utility

37Cited by
11References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 11, 1997
Grant dateFeb 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F11/262
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A closure providing a side wall having first and second distal ends, an inner surface and an outer perimeter. A cone-shaped divider projects inwardly and upwardly from a lower perimeter of the side wall and includes a drain-back orifice therethrough. The cone-shaped divider further includes an apex having an opening therethrough. The closure further provides a lid pivotally attached at an outer diameter thereof to the outer perimeter of the side wall first distal end by an integral hinge. The lid includes a shaped substantially conforming to the side wall perimeter.

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