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Closure having a drip minimizing lid

US8474646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2012
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2032

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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