Patent · US Expired

Puncturable spout

US6971548B2 · kind B2 · utility

31Cited by
5References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 2003
Grant dateDec 6, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D1/0078
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a fitment assembly for a container including a spout connected in fluid communication to the container, a cap sealing an end of the spout, the cap having a pierceable portion, and a piercer for piercing the cap at the pierceable portion to permit fluid communication from the container through the spout and piercer.

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