Drain-back spout fitment closure with drip-less pour tip
US7686188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snap on, drain back fitment closure for a container, wherein the drain back pour spout fitment has a snap fit structure overlaying a container or bottle neck finish and which may be secured thereto with adhesives. The snap fit structure has an outer annular skirt with an internal, radial inwardly facing bead engaging a radial outwardly facing surface of the bottle finish. Spaced from the outer annular skirt by a horizontal upper flange, the spout fitment includes an inner annular skirt with internal threads on the fitment to receive an externally threaded closure. The closure has a plug seal above the threads engaging the fitment. Further the pour spout has a radial outwardly extending drip-less pour spout at an end thereof.
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