Dispensing valve closure with inner seal

US5954237A · kind A · utility

Assignees

• THE COCA-COLA COMPANY · US
• AptarGroup, Inc. · US

Inventors

• William H. Lampe · Marietta, US
• Inocencio Martinez · Kennesaw, US
• John F. Kaiser · Snellville, US
• John M. Hess, III · Midland, US
• Jeffrey T. Randall · Oconomowoc, US
• Christopher J. Wood · Wauwatosa, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 25, 1995
• Grant date: Sep 21, 1999
• Expiry date: Aug 25, 2015

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2251/0087
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispensing valve closure (10) is provided which includes a closure body (12) and a cap (14). A self-sealing dispensing valve (16) is disposed within the closure (10) and is held in place with a retaining ring (18). An inner seal (20) is also placed within the closure (10) to allow for sealing on a package.