Pour spout including a removable lid
US6983869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/127
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination pour spout and lid assembly includes pour spout having a lower portion extending radially across the inner and outer edges of the paint can and includes a locking ridge extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom. A sealing ridge is inwardly spaced from the locking ridge and extends downwardly from the lower portion. The sealing ridge has a notch for receiving the inner edge of the paint can. The pour spout further includes an upper portion integral with the lower portion and defines an obliquely shaped lip. The upper portion further includes a flange portion integral therewith and extending radially outward therefrom. A lid is sized and shaped to cover the pour spout. The lid has substantially planar top and bottom surfaces and a sidewall portion integral therewith and extending downwardly therefrom. The sidewall portion includes a ridge portion integral therewith and extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom.
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