Pour lip closure with drain back
US9187219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D47/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure with a drain back for a container of liquids is disclosed. The closure includes a closure body having an upper deck. A skirt depends from the upper deck and is configured to secure to a neck of a container. An inner annular wall depends from the upper deck within the skirt. The inner wall has a downwardly sloped bottom wall with an edge forming an opening therethrough, forming a drain back for liquid into the container. A tubular spout extends from the bottom wall. The spout has a dispensing orifice. The spout and dispensing orifice configured for fluid communication with the container to dispense liquids therefrom. The closure may further include a sealing cap connected to the closure body via a living hinge.
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