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Closure having rotatable spout and axially movable stem

US6702161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 2002
Grant dateMar 9, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/0093
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure for a container having a foil or membrane sealed opening. The closure includes a cap, a spout and a stem. The stem includes a downwardly extending piercing structure adapted for piercing the foil or membrane of the container upon rotation of the spout relative to the cap.

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