Patent · US Expired

Closure with recessed hinged cover

US6158632A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 1999
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D47/089
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure is configured for sealing engagement with an associated container, and includes a recessed, hinged cover. The closure has a circular top wall portion defining an edge region. A channel is formed in the top wall portion extending to the edge region. The channel defines an open end and a closed end and is formed by a pair of side walls and a bottom wall. A dispensing opening is formed in the channel bottom wall. An annular skirt depends from the top wall portion at about the edge region and includes a container engaging portion for engaging the container. A cover is pivotally connected to the top wall portion for movement within the channel between an open position wherein the cover is pivoted away from the dispensing opening and a closed position wherein the cover overlies the dispensing opening and extends to about the channel open end.

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