Liquid container lid with dispensing and sealing mechanism
US7975883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/0895
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liquid container lid for use on a container is disclosed having a pouring spout disposed on an upper surface of the lid, a vent hole disposed on the upper surface of the lid and rear of the pouring spout, a pair of U-shaped lugs disposed on the upper surface of the lid and rear of the vent hole, a seal plate having a trunnion on a lower surface thereof, and a post extending downwardly from the lower surface and opposing the trunnion, a gasket removably disposed over the post on the seal plate, the trunnion of the seal plate pivotally engaging the pair of U-shaped lugs, allowing the seal plate to pivot in a cantilevered motion from a first raised position to a second lowered position wherein the gasket is inserted in the pouring spout and seals the pouring spout.
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