CA3023723A1 - Reversible connector for a liquid container and spout - Google Patents
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Abstract
A reversible connector for a jerry can has a sleeve with a first engagement end and a second engagement end that are sized to fit an opening of a liquid container. A fluid passage is defined by an inner wall of the sleeve and extends between the first and second engagement surfaces. An inner engagement profile is positioned between the first and second engagement surfaces and is sized to engage a flange of a spout that extends out of the sleeve. The reversible connector has a closure that is able to selectively seal off the fluid passage.
Description
REVERSIBLE CONNECTOR FOR A LIQUID CONTAINER AND SPOUT
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This relates to a spout and closure for a liquid container, and in particular, a closure that is reversible.
BACKGROUND
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This relates to a spout and closure for a liquid container, and in particular, a closure that is reversible.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Liquid containers, such as those of the type commonly referred to as a jerry can, are commonly used to store and transport volatile liquids. These containers typically have a .. spout to make pouring easier. The spout is typically reversible, allowing it to be inserted into the container during storage, and attached to extend out from the container during use. U. S.
Patent No. 3,901,417 (Schiermann) entitled "Device for the venting of jerry cans" discloses an example of a liquid container with a reversible spout. In this example, the spout is reversed by removing a cap, that has a hole that is closed by a removable sealing element, withdrawing .. the spout from the container, reversing the spout, and inserting the through the hole in the cap, at which point the cap is threaded back onto the container to secure the spout in place.
SUMMARY
Patent No. 3,901,417 (Schiermann) entitled "Device for the venting of jerry cans" discloses an example of a liquid container with a reversible spout. In this example, the spout is reversed by removing a cap, that has a hole that is closed by a removable sealing element, withdrawing .. the spout from the container, reversing the spout, and inserting the through the hole in the cap, at which point the cap is threaded back onto the container to secure the spout in place.
SUMMARY
[0003] According to an aspect, there is provided a reversible connector for a liquid container. The liquid container comprises an opening having an engagement surface and an end surface, and a spout having a flange at a first end that surrounds a flow passage of the spout. The flange is sized to engage the end surface of the opening in a storage position in which the spout extends into the liquid container, and an operational position in which the spout extends out of the liquid container. The reversible connector comprises a sleeve having a first engagement end and a second engagement end, each of the first engagement end and the second engagement end being sized to engage the engagement surface of the opening of the liquid container, an interior of the sleeve being open from the first engagement end to the second engagement end. An inner engagement profile is positioned between the first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve, the inner engagement profile being sized to act as a stop for the flange of the spout. A closure that selectively closes the first engagement end of the sleeve.
[0004] According to other aspects, the reversible connector may further comprise one or more of the following features, alone or in combinations: there may be sealing elements within the sleeve that seal the opening of the liquid container and the flange of the spout, and at least one of the one or more sealing elements may be engaged to the first engagement end or the second engagement end; the first end of the spout may be attached to the inner engagement profile; the closure may be connected via tether to either the sleeve or the liquid container; the sleeve may comprise a first part and a second part that connects to the first part;
the inner engagement profile may be defined by the first part and the second part such that the flange of the spout is engaged between the first part and the second part; and the closure may be within the sleeve when the fluid passage is closed.
the inner engagement profile may be defined by the first part and the second part such that the flange of the spout is engaged between the first part and the second part; and the closure may be within the sleeve when the fluid passage is closed.
[0005] According to an aspect, there is provided a liquid container. The liquid container comprises a container body having an opening surrounded by an engagement surface and an end surface. A spout has a flange at a first end that surrounds a flow passage of the spout, the flange being sized to engage the end surface of the opening in a storage position in which the spout extends into the liquid container, and in an operational position in which the spout extends out of the liquid container. There is a reversible connector for connecting the spout to the container body. The reversible connector comprises a sleeve having a first engagement end and a second engagement end. Each of the first engagement end and the second engagement end being sized to engage the engagement surface of the opening of the liquid container, an interior of the sleeve being open from the first engagement end to the second engagement end. An inner engagement profile is positioned between the first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve, the inner engagement profile being sized to act as a stop for the flange of the spout. A closure selectively closes the first engagement end of the sleeve.
[0006] According to other aspects, the liquid container may further comprise one or more of the following features, alone or in combination: there may be sealing elements within the sleeve that seal the opening of the liquid container and the flange of the spout, and at least one of the one or more sealing elements may be engaged to the first engagement end or the second engagement end; the first end of the spout may be attached to the inner engagement profile;
the closure may be connected via tether to either the sleeve or the container body; the sleeve may comprises a first part and a second part that connects to the first part;
the inner engagement profile being defined by the first part and the second part such that the flange of the spout is engaged between the first part and the second part; the closure may be within the sleeve when the fluid passage is closed.
the closure may be connected via tether to either the sleeve or the container body; the sleeve may comprises a first part and a second part that connects to the first part;
the inner engagement profile being defined by the first part and the second part such that the flange of the spout is engaged between the first part and the second part; the closure may be within the sleeve when the fluid passage is closed.
[0007] According to an aspect there is provided a method of using a liquid container, the liquid container comprising an opening having an engagement surface and an end surface, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a reversible connector having a first engagement end, a second engagement end, and an inner engagement profile between the first engagement end and the second engagement end;
engaging a spout of the liquid container with the reversible connector such that a flange of the spout engages the inner engagement profile of the reversible connector and such that a remote end of the spout that is opposite the flange extends past the second end of the reversible connector; and moving the spout between an operative position and a storage position, wherein in the operative position, the first engagement end of the reversible connector engages the opening of the liquid container and the remote end of the spout extends away from the liquid container, and in the storage position, the second engagement end of the reversible connector engages the opening of the liquid container and the remote end of the spout extends into the liquid container.
providing a reversible connector having a first engagement end, a second engagement end, and an inner engagement profile between the first engagement end and the second engagement end;
engaging a spout of the liquid container with the reversible connector such that a flange of the spout engages the inner engagement profile of the reversible connector and such that a remote end of the spout that is opposite the flange extends past the second end of the reversible connector; and moving the spout between an operative position and a storage position, wherein in the operative position, the first engagement end of the reversible connector engages the opening of the liquid container and the remote end of the spout extends away from the liquid container, and in the storage position, the second engagement end of the reversible connector engages the opening of the liquid container and the remote end of the spout extends into the liquid container.
[0008] According to other aspects, the method may comprise one or more of the following features, alone or in combination: the liquid container may comprise a cap, and the method may further comprise the step of replacing the cap with the reversible connector; the method may further comprise the step of using one or more sealing elements within the sleeve that seal the opening of the liquid container and the flange of the spout; at least one of the one or more sealing elements may be engaged to the first engagement end or the second engagement end; the spout may be attached to the inner engagement profile; the sleeve may comprise a first part and a second part that connects to the first part; the inner engagement profile being defined by the first part and the second part such that the flange of the spout is engaged between the first part and the second part; the method may further comprise the step of engaging a closure to the first engagement end of the reversible connector when the spout is in the storage position; and the closure may be connected via a tether to either the sleeve or the liquid container.
[0009] According to an aspect, there is provided a liquid container and a reversible connector for the liquid container. The liquid container comprises an opening having an engagement surface and an end surface, and a spout that comprises a flange at a first end that surrounds a flow passage of the spout. The flange is sized to engage the end surface of the opening to prevent the first end of the spout from passing through the opening of the liquid container. The spout is removable relative to the liquid container. The reversible connector comprises a sleeve comprising a first engagement end and a second engagement end. Each of the first engagement end and the second engagement end are sized to engage the engagement surface of the opening of the liquid container. There is a fluid passage defined by an inner surface of the sleeve that extends between the first engagement end and the second engagement end, and an inner engagement profile positioned between the first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve. The first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve are sized to receive the flange of the spout and the inner engagement profile is sized to engage the flange of the spout and retain the flange of the spout between the first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve.
A closure selectively closes the fluid passage of the sleeve.
A closure selectively closes the fluid passage of the sleeve.
[0010] In other aspects, the features described above may be combined together in any reasonable combination as will be recognized by those skilled in the art.
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[0011] These and other features will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, the drawings are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to be in any way limiting, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reversible connector in a storage mode.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a reversible connector in an operative mode.
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view in section of a reversible connector.
FIG. 4 is a side elevation view in section of a reversible connector, spout, and container opening.
FIG. 5 is an exploded side elevation view in section of a reversible connector, spout, and closure.
FIG. 6 is a side elevation view in section of a reversible connector, spout, and closure.
FIG. 7 is an exploded side elevation view in section of a two-piece reversible connector, spout, and closure.
FIG. 8 is a side elevation view in section of a two piece reversible connector, spout, and closure.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reversible connector in a storage mode.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a reversible connector in an operative mode.
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view in section of a reversible connector.
FIG. 4 is a side elevation view in section of a reversible connector, spout, and container opening.
FIG. 5 is an exploded side elevation view in section of a reversible connector, spout, and closure.
FIG. 6 is a side elevation view in section of a reversible connector, spout, and closure.
FIG. 7 is an exploded side elevation view in section of a two-piece reversible connector, spout, and closure.
FIG. 8 is a side elevation view in section of a two piece reversible connector, spout, and closure.
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[0012] A
reversible connector, generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIG. 1 through 8. Referring to FIG. 1 and 2, reversible connector 10 is intended to be used in combination with a liquid container 60 to store liquid as shown in FIG. 1, and dispense liquid using an operative mode as shown in FIG. 2. In FIG. 1, a closure 70 is used to seal liquid container 60 in the storage mode with a spout (not shown in FIG. 1) stored within liquid container 60, while in FIG. 2, spout 40 is reversed and extends out from liquid container 60, and secured in place by reversible connector 10, which is reversed relative to container 60, in order to pour liquid in an operative mode.
Reversible connector 10 is designed to allow spout 40 to be withdrawn from container 60 and reversed, without having to remove it from reversible connector 10. This reduces the number of actions required by a user to change spout 40 between the storage and operative modes. It also reduces the need to handle spout 40 directly, which helps reduce the amount of liquid that comes into contact with the user's hands, and keeps the spout clean from dirt that may be carried by the user's hands.
reversible connector, generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIG. 1 through 8. Referring to FIG. 1 and 2, reversible connector 10 is intended to be used in combination with a liquid container 60 to store liquid as shown in FIG. 1, and dispense liquid using an operative mode as shown in FIG. 2. In FIG. 1, a closure 70 is used to seal liquid container 60 in the storage mode with a spout (not shown in FIG. 1) stored within liquid container 60, while in FIG. 2, spout 40 is reversed and extends out from liquid container 60, and secured in place by reversible connector 10, which is reversed relative to container 60, in order to pour liquid in an operative mode.
Reversible connector 10 is designed to allow spout 40 to be withdrawn from container 60 and reversed, without having to remove it from reversible connector 10. This reduces the number of actions required by a user to change spout 40 between the storage and operative modes. It also reduces the need to handle spout 40 directly, which helps reduce the amount of liquid that comes into contact with the user's hands, and keeps the spout clean from dirt that may be carried by the user's hands.
[0013] Referring to HG. 3, one example of a reversible connector 10 is shown in cross section. Reversible connector 10 has a sleeve 12 with a first engagement end
14 and a second engagement end 16. Sleeve 12 defines a fluid passage 18 that is surrounded by each of the first and second engagement ends 14 and 16. Referring to FIG. 4, first and second engagement ends 14 and 16 of sleeve 12 are each sized to engage the engagement surface 64 of the opening 62 of liquid container 60. Commonly, the engagement between reversible connector 10 and the opening of container 60 will be a threaded engagement, although other types a engagements may also be used, such as a friction fit engagement, mating profiles, or other engagements known to those skilled in the art. Reversible connector 10 has an inner engagement profile 20 that protrudes from an inside wall 22 of sleeve 12 and into fluid passage 18. Inner engagement profile 20 is sized to engage a flange 42 of spout 40 to hold the end of spout 40 within reversible connector 10, such that spout 40 cannot pass through sleeve 12. Reversible connector 10 may be formed from plastic or other suitably rigid material, as is commonly used for jerry cans, and using similar manufacturing steps. Inner engagement profile 20 and sleeve 12 may be formed together as a unitary body, as depicted in FIG. 3.
[0014] FIG. 4 depicts reversible connector 10 with flange 42 of spout 40 in engagement with inner engagement profile 20. Flange 42 is located at a spout second end 46 of spout 40 and surrounds a spout flow passage 48. When spout 40 is engaged with reversible connector 10 and liquid container 60 in the operative mode, spout flow passage 48 is in fluid communication with fluid passage 18, and both spout flow passage 48 and fluid passage 18 are in fluid communication with the inside of container 60, allowing liquid to be poured out of container 60. Both inner engagement profile 20 and flange 42 are preferably circular in shape, and form complete rings around spout flow passage 48. However, both inner engagement profile 20 and flange 42 may be any shape that provides engagement, and forms a fluid connection between spout flow passage 48 and fluid passage 18. A sealing element 50 may be provided to seal between flange 42 and inner engagement profile 20. Sealing element 50 may be a rubber o-ring, gasket, or other suitable sealing element placed between inner engagement profile 20 and flange 42. Sealing element 50 may be separate, or attached to either of inner engagement profile 20 or flange 42. As shown, additional sealing elements 50 may also be provided that seal between the various elements within reversible connector 12, such as between inner engagement profile 20 and opening 62 of container 60 or between flange 42 of spout 40 and closure 70 engaged into second engagement end 16, as shown in FIG. 5 and 6.
Preferably, sealing elements 50 are friction fit or retained between two surfaces within reversible connector 10, but may also be engaged with first or second engagement ends 14 and 16 via friction fit, threading, or mating profiles.
[0014] FIG. 4 depicts reversible connector 10 with flange 42 of spout 40 in engagement with inner engagement profile 20. Flange 42 is located at a spout second end 46 of spout 40 and surrounds a spout flow passage 48. When spout 40 is engaged with reversible connector 10 and liquid container 60 in the operative mode, spout flow passage 48 is in fluid communication with fluid passage 18, and both spout flow passage 48 and fluid passage 18 are in fluid communication with the inside of container 60, allowing liquid to be poured out of container 60. Both inner engagement profile 20 and flange 42 are preferably circular in shape, and form complete rings around spout flow passage 48. However, both inner engagement profile 20 and flange 42 may be any shape that provides engagement, and forms a fluid connection between spout flow passage 48 and fluid passage 18. A sealing element 50 may be provided to seal between flange 42 and inner engagement profile 20. Sealing element 50 may be a rubber o-ring, gasket, or other suitable sealing element placed between inner engagement profile 20 and flange 42. Sealing element 50 may be separate, or attached to either of inner engagement profile 20 or flange 42. As shown, additional sealing elements 50 may also be provided that seal between the various elements within reversible connector 12, such as between inner engagement profile 20 and opening 62 of container 60 or between flange 42 of spout 40 and closure 70 engaged into second engagement end 16, as shown in FIG. 5 and 6.
Preferably, sealing elements 50 are friction fit or retained between two surfaces within reversible connector 10, but may also be engaged with first or second engagement ends 14 and 16 via friction fit, threading, or mating profiles.
[0015] Referring to FIG. 5 and 6, a closure 70 is shown that is sized to engage reversible connector 10 in the storage configuration to block the flow of liquid from container 60 through spout flow passage 48 and fluid passage 18. Closure 70 is shown with an engagement surface 72 that is sized to engage first engagement end 14 of sleeve 12.
Engagement surface 72 and engagement end 14 may be engaged via friction fit, threading, mating profiles, or other engagement method known to those skilled in the art. As depicted in FIG. 6, closure 70 preferably sits completely within sleeve 12 in the storage configuration.
Closure 70 may have other designs, such as a closure 70 that sits on the outside of sleeve 12.
When closure 70 is not engaged with reversible connector 10, such as when it is in the operative configuration, closure 70 may be attached via tether (not shown) to another element, such as container 60 or reversible connector 10, or may be otherwise stored or attached to container 60.
Engagement surface 72 and engagement end 14 may be engaged via friction fit, threading, mating profiles, or other engagement method known to those skilled in the art. As depicted in FIG. 6, closure 70 preferably sits completely within sleeve 12 in the storage configuration.
Closure 70 may have other designs, such as a closure 70 that sits on the outside of sleeve 12.
When closure 70 is not engaged with reversible connector 10, such as when it is in the operative configuration, closure 70 may be attached via tether (not shown) to another element, such as container 60 or reversible connector 10, or may be otherwise stored or attached to container 60.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 7 and 8, in another embodiment, sleeve 12 may be a multi-piece construction, such as a first sleeve portion 24 and a second sleeve portion 26 as shown. First sleeve portion 24 has first engagement end 14, a first inner engagement profile 28 and a first sleeve engagement 32. Second sleeve portion 24 has second engagement end 16, a second inner engagement profile 30, and a second sleeve engagement 34. First and second sleeve engagements 32 and 34 are designed to engage and attach first and second sleeve portions 24 and 26 to form sleeve 12 and fluid passage 18. Referring to FIG. 8, sleeve pieces 24 and 26 may be held together using a friction fit as shown. Other connections may also be used, such as adhesives, threads, mating profiles, clips, etc., as is known in the art.
When using a two-part connection, flange 42 may be designed to be engaged between first and second inner engagement profile parts 28 and 30 in a sealing arrangement, such as by using sealing elements 50 between first and second inner engagement profile parts 28 and 30.
When using a two-part connection, flange 42 may be designed to be engaged between first and second inner engagement profile parts 28 and 30 in a sealing arrangement, such as by using sealing elements 50 between first and second inner engagement profile parts 28 and 30.
[0017] Reversible connector 10 may be used with container 60 that has been designed specifically for reversible connector 10, but may also be designed to replace an existing cap and retrofit to container 60. Reversible connector 10 may be designed to receive an existing spout 40, or it may be provided with its own spout 40. After the existing cap and spout have been removed, spout 40 is inserted into the first engagement end 14 of reversible connector 10 until flange 42 and inner engagement profile 20 are engaged and spout first end 44 extends out of second engagement end 16. Sealing elements 50 are inserted as required into reversible connector 10 with spout 40. Spout 40 may be permanently installed within connector 10, or may be removably installed. If sleeve 12 has first and second sleeve parts 24 and 26, spout 40 is inserted into second sleeve part 26 such that flange 42 engages second inner engagement profile part 30 and spout first end 44 extends out of second engagement end 16. First and second parts 24 and 26 may be designed to be permanently connected around flange 42, or may be disconnectable. First and second sleeve parts 24 and 26 are then attached together, holding spout 40 in place. For the operative configuration, first engagement end 14 is engaged with engagement surface 64 of opening 62 of container 60 such that spout first end 44 of spout 40 extends away from container 60, as depicted in FIG. 2. In the operative configuration, liquid can flow from inside liquid container 60, through spout flow passage 48 and out of spout first end 44. For the storage configuration, spout first end 44 is inserted through opening 62 into container 60 and second engagement end 16 is engaged with =
engagement surface 64 of container 60. Closure 70 is then engaged to first engagement end 14 to seal off fluid flow passage 18.
engagement surface 64 of container 60. Closure 70 is then engaged to first engagement end 14 to seal off fluid flow passage 18.
[0018] In this patent document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the elements is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be one and only one of the elements.
[0019] The scope of the following claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples above and in the drawings, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.
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1. A reversible connector for a liquid container, the liquid container comprising an opening having an engagement surface and an end surface, and a spout having a flange at a first end that surrounds a flow passage of the spout, the flange being sized to engage the end surface of the opening in a storage position in which the spout extends into the liquid container, and an operational position in which the spout extends out of the liquid container, the reversible connector comprising:
a sleeve having a first engagement end and a second engagement end, each of the first engagement end and the second engagement end being sized to engage the engagement surface of the opening of the liquid container, an interior of the sleeve being open from the first engagement end to the second engagement end;
an inner engagement profile positioned between the first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve, the inner engagement profile being sized to act as a stop for the flange of the spout; and a closure that selectively closes the first engagement end of the sleeve.
a sleeve having a first engagement end and a second engagement end, each of the first engagement end and the second engagement end being sized to engage the engagement surface of the opening of the liquid container, an interior of the sleeve being open from the first engagement end to the second engagement end;
an inner engagement profile positioned between the first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve, the inner engagement profile being sized to act as a stop for the flange of the spout; and a closure that selectively closes the first engagement end of the sleeve.
2. The reversible connector of claim 1, wherein the engagement surface of the opening if the liquid container, the first engagement end, and the second engagement end comprises threaded surfaces.
3. The reversible connector of claim 1, further comprising one or more sealing elements within the sleeve that seal the opening of the liquid container and the flange of the spout.
4. The reversible connector of claim 3, wherein at least one of the one or more sealing elements is engaged to the first engagement end or the second engagement end.
5. The reversible connector of claim 1, wherein the first end of the spout is attached to the inner engagement profile.
6. The reversible connector of claim 1, wherein the closure is connected via a tether to the sleeve or the liquid container.
7. The reversible connector of claim 1, wherein the sleeve comprises a first part and a second part that connects to the first part, the inner engagement profile being defined by the first part and the second part such that the flange of the spout is engaged between the first part and the second part.
8. The reversible connector of claim 1, wherein the closure is within the sleeve when the first engagement end is closed.
9. A liquid container, comprising:
a container body having an opening surrounded by an engagement surface and an end surface;
a spout having a flange at a first end that surrounds a flow passage of the spout, the flange being sized to engage the end surface of the opening in a storage position in which the spout extends into the liquid container, and in an operational position in which the spout extends out of the liquid container; and a reversible connector for connecting the spout to the container body, the reversible connector comprising:
a sleeve having a first engagement end and a second engagement end, each of the first engagement end and the second engagement end being sized to engage the engagement surface of the opening of the liquid container, an interior of the sleeve being open from the first engagement end to the second engagement end;
an inner engagement profile positioned between the first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve, the inner engagement profile being sized to act as a stop for the flange of the spout; and a closure that selectively closes the first engagement end of the sleeve.
a container body having an opening surrounded by an engagement surface and an end surface;
a spout having a flange at a first end that surrounds a flow passage of the spout, the flange being sized to engage the end surface of the opening in a storage position in which the spout extends into the liquid container, and in an operational position in which the spout extends out of the liquid container; and a reversible connector for connecting the spout to the container body, the reversible connector comprising:
a sleeve having a first engagement end and a second engagement end, each of the first engagement end and the second engagement end being sized to engage the engagement surface of the opening of the liquid container, an interior of the sleeve being open from the first engagement end to the second engagement end;
an inner engagement profile positioned between the first engagement end and the second engagement end of the sleeve, the inner engagement profile being sized to act as a stop for the flange of the spout; and a closure that selectively closes the first engagement end of the sleeve.
10. The liquid container of claim 9, wherein the engagement surface of the opening of the liquid container, the first engagement end, and the second engagement end comprises threaded surfaces.
11. The liquid container of claim 9, further comprising one or more sealing elements within the sleeve that seal the opening of the liquid container and the flange of the spout.
12. The liquid container of claim 11, wherein at least one of the one or more sealing elements is engaged to the first engagement end or the second engagement end.
13. The liquid container of claim 9, wherein the first end of the spout is attached to the inner engagement profile.
14. The liquid container of claim 9, wherein the closure is connected via tether to the sleeve or to the container body.
15. The liquid container of claim 9, wherein the sleeve comprises a first part and a second part that connects to the first part, the inner engagement profile being defined by the first part and the second part such that the flange of the spout is engaged between the first part and the second part.
16. The liquid container of claim 9, wherein the closure is within the sleeve when the first engagement end is closed.
17. A method of using a liquid container, the liquid container comprising an opening having an engagement surface and an end surface, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a reversible connector having a first engagement end, a second engagement end, and an inner engagement profile between the first engagement end and the second engagement end;
inserting a spout of the liquid container into the reversible connector such that a flange at an engagement end of the spout engages the inner engagement profile of the reversible connector and such that a remote end of the spout that is opposite the flange extends past the second engagement end of the reversible connector; and moving the spout between an operative position and a storage position, wherein, in the operative position, the first engagement end of the reversible connector engages the opening of the liquid container and the remote end of the spout extends away from the liquid container, and in the storage position, the second engagement end of the reversible connector engages the opening of the liquid container, the remote end of the spout extends into the liquid container.
providing a reversible connector having a first engagement end, a second engagement end, and an inner engagement profile between the first engagement end and the second engagement end;
inserting a spout of the liquid container into the reversible connector such that a flange at an engagement end of the spout engages the inner engagement profile of the reversible connector and such that a remote end of the spout that is opposite the flange extends past the second engagement end of the reversible connector; and moving the spout between an operative position and a storage position, wherein, in the operative position, the first engagement end of the reversible connector engages the opening of the liquid container and the remote end of the spout extends away from the liquid container, and in the storage position, the second engagement end of the reversible connector engages the opening of the liquid container, the remote end of the spout extends into the liquid container.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein the liquid container comprises a cap, and further comprising the step of replacing the cap with the reversible connector.
19. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of using one or more sealing elements that seal between the opening of the liquid container and the flange of the spout.
20. The method of claim 17, wherein the spout is attached to the inner engagement profile.
21. The method claim 17, wherein the reversible connector comprises a first part and a second part that connects to the first part, the inner engagement profile being defined by the first part and the second part such that the flange of the spout is engaged between the first part and the second part.
22. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of engaging a closure to the first engagement end of the reversible connector when the spout is in the storage position.
23. The method of claim 22, wherein the closure is connected via a tether to the reversible connector or the liquid container.
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