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Flow reducer member, in particular for a receptacle containing a cosmetic, and a method of manufacture

US6152324A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1998
Grant dateNov 28, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/1676
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispenser head for dispensing a fluid includes a dispenser endpiece of rigid or semi-rigid thermoplastic material and a flow reducer member of elastically deformable thermoplastic material secured to the endpiece. The member includes at least one slot whose edges are suitable for moving apart under the effect of thrust from the fluid while it is being dispensed. A method of making the dispenser head includes making the flow reducer member by injection molding from one or more injection points situated on one or both sides of the slot.

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