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Dispensing cap for a container

US8613372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 2012
Grant dateDec 24, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D51/2864
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dispensing cap for a container includes a body portion and an integrally formed chamber for holding an additive substance. The body portion includes a closed top end and an inner wall that defines the chamber whose open end is sealed by a chamber closure member. The closed top end includes a diaphragm and a plunger extends axially from the diaphragm within the chamber for unsealing the chamber closure member. The body portion, the closed top end, the plunger, and the inner wall are integrally formed in one-piece.

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