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Mouth cap for liquid container

US9788993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2012
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D47/128
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plug member integrally includes a base portion (35a) attached to a plug holder (31) to be mounted on a mouth portion of a container, a plug (34) engaged with an engagement portion (31c) provided in an outlet passage of the plug holder (31), and a resilient connection portion (35b) resiliently connecting the plug (34) to the base portion (35a). Before the first use, the outlet passage is closed with the plug member. In the first use, the container is squeezed to increase the internal pressure of the container. Thus, the plug (34) is disengaged from the engagement portion (31c) by the internal pressure. The outlet passage is thereafter constantly kept open.

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