Closure having a drip minimizing lid
US8267274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/0838
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispensing closure system is provided for a container that has an opening to the container interior. The preferred embodiment of the system includes a closure having a closure body for extending from the container at the container opening and a lid hingedly attached to the closure body. The closure body has a dispensing spout, and the lid includes a hollow spud for entering the spout. A spud rim can be provided on the spud, extending inwardly towards the hollow interior of the spud. A lid rim can additionally or alternatively be provided on the inside surface of the lid, positioned within the hollow interior of the spud.
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