Anti-leak dust cover and closure used therewith
US7011221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2401/25
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container closure includes a shell attachable to a container around a container opening thereof. The shell has a shell opening in fluid communication with the container opening when the shell is attached to the container. A tip is received on the shell movable between a closed position sealing the shell opening and an open position. A cover is releasably attached to the shell in a manner indicative of the tip being positioned in the closed position when the cover is attached to the shell. The cover includes rib engaging ribs for maintaining the cover tip and shell in proper alignment when the cover is attached to the shell.
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