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Dual-outlet dispensing closure

US6520378B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2001
Grant dateFeb 18, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D47/305
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dual-outlet dispensing closure for dispensing fluid products from a dual-chamber container that includes a base for securement to a container and having laterally adjacent outlet openings for alignment with outlets in the container. A turret is mounted on the base for conjoint pivotal movement of dual outlet passages between a closed position in which the turret blocks the outlet openings in the base, and an open position in which the turret passages are aligned with and open to the outlet openings to dispense product. The passages are preferably provided in the form of elongated barrels that are angulated with respect to each other so that the fluid products dispensed from the respective barrels meet and mix with each other at a position spaced from the closure. The base preferably includes vent openings for venting the container chambers to atmosphere as products are dispensed from the container.

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