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Container with drip-proof cap

US9567140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2014
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2203/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container providing improved features. The container prevents uncontrolled dripping of a liquid and directs a liquid drop present on a cap which closes the spout back into the container when the cap is open. The container includes a series of measuring indicators on the base for measuring a volume of material, such as a liquid. Also, the cover includes a further series of inverted measuring indicators for measuring a volume of material. The invention likewise includes a measuring device for measuring two or more liquids or dry ingredients such as by providing volume measuring indicators on a cover for a container as well as on the container. The measuring device may be a single measuring device which measures two or more liquids or dry materials, and may be configured for mixing the measured materials together in the same measuring device.

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