Wick to indicate package opening
US9409686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2401/55
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A product includes a container having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a lip between the interior and exterior surfaces, and a wick having a first end disposed inside the container, a second end disposed outside of the container, and an intermediate portion extending across the lip of the container. A package may include the product, a liquid product carried within the container, and a closure coupled to the container to squeeze the wick to interrupt flow of the liquid product therethrough.
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