Cap assembly and container used therewith
US7357277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/0096
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container assembly having a container, a fitment and a cap assembly. The container has at least one panel and at least one seal sealing the at least one panel to define a cavity. The fitment is coupled with the container, comprising a body having a first end and a second end. The second end extends away from the container, wherein the fitment provides fluid communication with the cavity. The cap assembly is releasably attachable to the second end of the fitment. The cap assembly comprises a base and a cover. The base includes an upper surface, a lower surface and an opening extending therethrough. The opening including an upper annular rim extending from the upper surface of the base and a lower annular rim extending from the lower surface of the base. The cover is attachable to the base to cover the opening. The cover includes an annular ring that extends along at least a portion of the upper annular rim of the opening. The annular ring forms a hermetic seal with the upper annular rim of the opening. A frangible cover is integrally molded with the cap extending across the lower annular rim.
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