Magnetically-biased extendable spout
US8505787B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/0895
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spout assembly configured to be attached to a mouth of a bottle to facilitate pouring of the contents of the bottle. The spout assembly includes a cap having an upper surface and defining an axial passageway; a spout mounted within the cap and movable between a retracted position, in which the spout is disposed within the axial passageway below the upper surface, and an extended position, in which at least a portion of the spout extends above the upper surface; and a first polarized magnet attached to the cap and a second polarized magnet attached to the spout, wherein the first polarized magnet and second polarized magnet magnetically bias the spout into the extended position.
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