Dispensing closure assembly
US6619517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/243
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispensing closure assembly provides for the dispensing of fluid from a fluid container. The dispensing closure assembly includes a cap and a dispensing cover which is movably supported with respect to the cap. The dispensing cover includes a distal tip through which the fluid is dispensed. The cover further includes an outer surface extending from the distal tip and continuous therewith defining a fluid drainage surface where residual fluid drains. A finger contacting surface is provided on the cover and space from the fluid draining surface. A fluid containment well is defined between the fluid drainage surface and the finger contacting surface for retaining fluid drained therealong preventing fluid contact along the finger contacting surface.
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