EA006807B1 - Liquid container closure assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

There is disclosed an improved closure assembly (5) adapted to be applied to a mouth and neck portion of a container (e.g. for liquid) such as a neck of a bottle. Known container closure assemblies suffer from a number of problems, e.g. simplicity of manufacture and provision of tamper evidence. Accordingly, the closure assembly (5) (or tamper-evident device) of the present invention comprises: a first body part (10) ; a tamper-evidence member or lock means (15) ; and a container closure member (20), wherein prior to initial opening the tamper-evident member or lock means (15) is in a first position such that the first body (15) part (10) and the container closure member (20)are disposed in a first relation to one another, and initial opening of the closure assembly (5) causes the tamper-evident member or lock means (15) to move a second position. Upon reclosure the lock means (15) causes the first body part (10) and the container closure member (20) to be disposed in a second (spaced) relation to one another, thereby evidencing opening and reclosure.

Description

The present invention relates to a closure device adapted to be mounted on an opening of a container, for example, for a liquid, such as a bottleneck. In particular, although not only, the invention relates to a snap-on device providing an indication of a tamper, or to preventing the refilling of a snap-on device providing an indication of a tamper.

For various reasons, it is desirable to ensure that the container used, such as a bottle, designed to contain a liquid, such as a valuable liquid, such as alcoholic beverages, such as strong alcoholic beverages, is not refilled with a substitute amount of another liquid whose characteristics and quality may vary. from the original content. Attempts to provide closures that make such refilling difficult are not always able to provide protection against a skilled counterfeiter.

Also, although it is considered preferable to provide an intervention indication tool that provides evidence that the bottle and its original contents are intact if the bottle can be re-sealed by replacing the cap or closure, little can indicate to the buyer that the bottle has undergone intervention and / or repeated filling, and that its contents may be falsified.

Therefore, it was discovered that it is desirable to provide a closure that cannot be removed without extreme effort or damage to the bottle. Such a device is shown, for example, in UK patent No. 2274837, also belonging to the present Applicant, chosen merely as an illustration.

Although it is very important that the original closure cannot be removed without visible damage or destruction of the closure and / or bottle, it has been found that the closure that is not easily removed will be the object of attempts to refill the container by overcoming the feature provided by the closure. to prevent such re-filling or to prevent it. Therefore, in addition to providing devices to prevent refilling of bottles, there is a need to provide such devices that also have indications of tamper indications, or “opening indications,” which, while not playing any preventive role, give a clear, irremovable and / or irreversible indicating that the bottle was opened after it was originally filled with genuine contents. In previous designs, closures lacked such clear indicators.

In addition, there is a need for simple designs of closures, allowing easy and reliable manufacture, assembly and planting on bottlenecks. This simplicity was lacking in previous closure designs.

Accordingly, the task of at least one of the embodiments of at least one of the objects of the present invention is to eliminate or at least facilitate at least one of the above problems / disadvantages of the prior art.

The objective of at least one of the embodiments of at least one of the objects of the present invention is to provide an improved closure device that does not contain any parts that are fragile and / or are removed upon initial opening, and which are available for reattachment by forgers, etc. ., in a manner that suggests that the capping device has not previously been opened.

One or more objects of the present invention are to provide a closure for a container having a first tamper indication, or a first tamper indication element that, after initial opening, irreversibly moves from the first position to the second position. This action may cause the first body part and the element for closing the container, which before the initial opening are located in the first position relative to each other, in the second position relative to each other when re-closing, to indicate the opening and re-closing of the closure device.

In accordance with the first aspect of the present invention, a closure device (or device that provides an indication of opening) is provided, adapted to be mounted on the opening and throat portion of the fluid container, the device comprising:

the first body part, the opening indication element, or the blocking means, and the element for closing the container, and the element providing the opening indication, or the blocking means are in the first position before the initial opening, so that the first body part and the element for closing the container are located in the first relation to each other, and the initial opening of the closure device leads to the movement of the opening indication element or the blocking means into the second Proposition.

The applicant called the device of the present invention a snap-in closure device that provides an indication of opening, or an препятυδΝΆΡ (trademark) device that prevents refilling.

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Preferably, when re-closing the closure device, the locking means causes the first body portion and the container closing member to be arranged in a second relation to each other.

In this case, the user is given a clear indication that the capping device has been opened and re-closed. Consequently, the blocking means provides a first visual means of opening indication.

The locking means preferably comprises a locking element retained within the first body portion. The locking element may comprise a blocking body portion having a first flange end. The blocking body portion also preferably has a second flange end.

The first flange end and the inner side of the element for closing the container are preferably provided with coordinated means of engagement. Using such a device, in the initial unopened position, the element for closing the container and the locking element are held together, and the action of the element for closing the container during the initial opening causes the locking element to move from the specified first position to the specified second position.

The matched engagement means may comprise an elastically flexible male element provided on the inside of the element for closing the container, and a female element provided on the first end of the locking element.

Preferably, as soon as the locking element is in said second position, a further opening action (initial or re-opening) causes the male element to be released from the female element.

Preferably, a tubular body having open first and second ends is provided in the first body portion, the first end having a plurality of teeth circumferentially.

The device preferably comprises a pouring device comprising a pouring flange, with a tubular body provided inside the pouring device.

These teeth are preferably elastically flexible.

Preferably, in the initially unopened position, said first flange end of said locking element is located within said tubular body, and the initial opening operation of said element for closing the container causes the said first flange end of said locking element to move along said teeth and outwards from said first end of said tubular element . The teeth, therefore, act as a means of preventing the return, or "spikes", by which the re-entry of said first flange end of said locking element into said tubular element is prevented.

In this second position, the second flange end of the blocking body portion may abut the flange provided at the second end of the tubular body.

The blocking body portion preferably comprises displacement means, which tends to displace the blocking element to the said first position.

Said second flange end of said blocking body portion preferably substantially seals or closes the opening of the container when it is in said first position, and the specified closure is mounted on the container.

The biasing means may comprise one or more spring-loaded levers extending from said locking body portion to its indicated second end.

The closure may include a snap fitment.

The closure may contain means to prevent re-filling.

Each of the teeth may extend from the tubular body and contain an inclined section and an end section that extends substantially in the longitudinal direction.

The first body part, the locking element and the element for closing the container may be made of suitable plastic materials.

In an embodiment, the first body portion may comprise a sleeve adapted to lie substantially concentrically with respect to the opening, and provided with means for fixing the sleeve to the container, the closure preferably also comprising a first outer sleeve located with a substantially tight fit on the sleeve but having a possibility of rotation relative to it, and a second outer sleeve, separate from the first outer sleeve and connected to the element for closing the container, and means for separating apart initially adjacent portions of the first and second outer sleeves upon reclosure of the device after the initial opening of the container.

The intermediate means provides a second visual opening indication means.

Preferably, the first outer sleeve has open first and second ends, and the second outer sleeve has a closed first end and an open second end.

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The element for closing the container preferably includes a peripheral groove, which, in addition, can provide a peripheral flange portion located below and adjacent the peripheral groove.

The initially adjacent portions may contain adjacent peripheral edges of the first and second outer sleeves, respectively.

The first and second peripheral edges before the initial opening can be located in the peripheral groove and can abut each other.

Preferably, during the initial opening operation of the container, the first peripheral edge expands or extends over the peripheral flange portion, and then is compressed or returned, preferably substantially to its original peripheral position, to become peripherally located behind the peripheral flange portion. Alternatively, or in addition, during the initial opening operation of the container, the peripheral flange portion is compressed or passes under the first peripheral edge and then expands or returns, preferably substantially returning to its original peripheral position, to become located circumferentially ahead of the first peripheral edge. This action leads to a longitudinal arrangement of the peripheral flange between the first and second peripheral edges in an obstructing manner, so that when the container is again closed by re-installing the closing element, the first and second bushings are spaced apart from each other by at least a peripheral flange portion located between them.

The first and possibly the second tamper indication means ensure that after re-closing the first and second peripheral edges are no longer contiguous, but are separated from each other, thus opening the groove or gap between the first and second peripheral edges. This visual indication means that the closure (and capacity) has been opened and re-closed.

The first peripheral edge of the first outer sleeve may provide a peripheral first bent portion on the first outer sleeve, and in the same way, the second peripheral edge of the second outer sleeve may provide a peripheral second bent portion on the second outer sleeve.

The first and second sleeves may contain any suitable material, and preferably the material contains a metal or metal-based material.

Preferably, the metal or metal-based material essentially comprises aluminum or its alloy, and in particular sheet aluminum.

Aluminum is preferred because it provides a good environment for applying printing inks, inks, inks, etc., such that the first and / or second outer sleeves can contain messages, logos, images, names and / or other information. The message may, for example, contain arrows indicating the direction of rotation for opening the closure device.

The element for closing the container may be a cap, which, preferably, includes a threaded portion that allows rotational movement (normally counterclockwise) of the cap during the operation of opening the container.

The closure device may comprise an anti-refill device, providing a pouring device adapted to be attached to the opening of the fluid container. The container closing member may be a cap adapted to close the discharge port of the pouring device, and the first outer sleeve may be able to receive at least a part of the pouring device. The outlet channel may be essentially annular, and the cap may contain an annular seal at the inner end end, with the possibility of removing the internal annular outlet channel.

The second outer sleeve is preferably capable of receiving at least a portion of the cap.

The cap can generally be firmly received by the second outer sleeve, but may be able to rotate relative to the second outer sleeve when sufficient force is applied.

It is desirable that the pouring device be made in one piece with the sleeve, for example, by injection molding.

Preventing refilling the device preferably, in addition, includes a valve seat body, which at least partially fits inside at least part of the neck section of the container, and where the valve seat body is at least partially surrounded by a sleeve.

Inside the valve seat body, at least one movable valve element is preferably provided.

Preferably means are provided for holding the first outer sleeve in a longitudinal relationship with the sleeve, for example, the end of the first outer sleeve is at least partially formed above the end of the sleeve.

The first and second peripheral edges on the first and second bushings, prior to the initial opening of the closure device, are preferably located inside the peripheral groove, ensuring

- 3 006807 in the closure element, and are essentially adjacent. This arrangement ensures that when the container is initially opened by a relative rotation of the closure element and the sleeve, the second peripheral edge of the second outer sleeve remains inside the groove provided on the closure element, and the first peripheral edge of the first external sleeve can be gradually elastically made to move circumferentially outwards and beyond the groove provided on the closure member when the closure member is removed from the pouring device and the first portion. Alternatively or in addition, the peripheral flange portion may be gradually forced to move inward around the circumference. When contact between the cap and the first peripheral edge of the first outer sleeve is eliminated, the first peripheral edge is compressed to a substantially reduced circumference (for example, into its original circumference), such that the resulting circumference is smaller than the circumference of the section of the closing member that is located under the groove. This area is preferably provided as a peripheral flange on the closure member.

When the closure is reattached to the pouring device, the stopping position is reached when the peripheral flange portion of the closure rests against the first peripheral edge of the first outer sleeve, sits or rests on it, thus preventing the closure from returning to its original unopened starting position. Therefore, a longitudinal gap or groove remains between the first and second outer sleeves, thus making the peripheral part of the closing element visible from the outside, this part containing at least a part of the peripheral flange that was originally surrounded or enclosed inside the first peripheral edge and the original fit surface of the pouring device for the covering element.

Preferably, the outer peripheral portion of the covering element may be brightly colored and / or contain printed information, messages, etc.

The locking means may comprise first means for fixing the sleeve on the container in order to limit the rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the neck portion of the container.

The locking means may also comprise second means for fixing the sleeve on the container in order to limit the longitudinal movement of the sleeve relative to the opening of the container.

Preferably, the second means for fixing the sleeve is represented by at least one protruding means protruding inwardly of said sleeve, said at least one protruding means allowing the sleeve to radially move in a rigidly elastic manner and adapted to engage with the outer flange portion of said container.

Preferably, the first outer sleeve cooperates with the sleeve with a tight fit between the outer surface of the sleeve and the inner surface of the first outer sleeve.

The cap preferably includes a threaded portion that engages with a corresponding threaded portion on the first body portion or the pouring outlet.

It is desirable that the first and second outer sleeves are aesthetically attractive, and it is in fact preferable that the first and second outer sleeves contain metal foil.

Preferably, means are provided for assembling the bushings and the valve seat body together prior to installation on the container.

On the inner wall of the sleeve, preferably protruding means are provided to elastically engage with the neck portion of the container.

The sleeve preferably contains one or more peripheral holes around the sleeve, the boundaries of which are defined between the axially extending areas of the sleeve. Said or each protruding means may be provided adjacent the edge of one of the holes. Preferably, each protruding means is located on the lower peripheral edge of one of the holes.

Typically, the pourer device comprises a circumferentially extending pourer flange.

The sleeve may also be provided with a tubular body located inside and preferably concentric with respect to the pouring device, and where the tubular body is connected to the inner surface of the sleeve with a variety of bridges.

Said first end of said tubular body is preferably located substantially flush with the circumferentially extending pouring flange.

Said tubular body is preferably provided with a circumferentially extending rim, which is located on the lower outer edge of said tubular body. The bridges preferably connect the inner surface of the sleeve to the rim and the tubular body.

Preferably, each jumper has a configuration that provides a console on which the bezel is still sitting.

The sleeve, in addition, preferably provided with a set of ribs or ridges formed on its inner surface, preferably located around the circumference around the sleeve, the longitudinal axis of which is located essentially along the axis to the specified sleeve.

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During operation, these fins or ridges may operate in accordance with projections, ridges, etc. on the outer surface of the container (for example, bottle glass trim), trying to prevent undesirable rotational movement of the sleeve.

The valve seat body may comprise a tubular portion, the free end portion of which provides a valve seat adapted to be brought into contact in a sealing manner with the valve element enclosed in said tubular portion.

The valve seat is preferably a circumferentially extending flange that extends radially towards the inside of the tubular portion. In one embodiment, such a valve seat is located at one end of the tubular portion, and this end of the tubular portion is closed, with the exception of the peripheral orifice.

It is understood that the tubular portion is able to fit substantially within the opening of the container.

The tubular section, in addition, may contain on its outer surface at least one means of engagement to engage with the inner surface of the container. The engagement means is preferably radially extending peripheral ribs.

At or near the end of the tubular portion distant from the valve seat, a substantially concentric additional tubular portion of larger diameter than the tubular portion is provided, and the inner surface of the additional tubular portion is attached to the outer surface of the tubular portion by one or more additional jumpers.

Preferably, the first end of the additional tubular portion is attached to the outer surface of the tubular portion by an annular flange.

Thus, in one of the embodiments of the present invention, this design provides a peripheral groove, the boundaries of which are defined between the outer surface of the tubular section and the inner surface of the additional tubular section, with a flange forming the bottom of the groove. The groove is divided by additional bridges into smaller arc-shaped grooves.

Such a groove helps prevent objects from being introduced into the container through the closure device.

Preferably, the second end of the additional tubular portion is substantially flush with the end of the tubular portion remote from the valve seat.

During operation, the tubular portion forms the inner sleeve of the closure assembly.

Preferably, the outer surface of the additional tubular portion interacts with the inner surface of the sleeve.

The radially extending peripheral rim is preferably located on the outer edge of the end of the additional tubular portion which rests in the closure assembly on the lower surface of the radially extending peripheral rim provided on the inner surface of the sleeve.

In accordance with the second aspect of the present invention, a container is provided comprising a closure device according to the first aspect of the present invention.

The container is preferably a liquid container.

The container can be a bottle, for example, a glass bottle, and can be adapted to contain liquids, such as alcoholic beverages, for example, strong alcoholic beverages, such as vodka, whiskey, brandy, gin, etc.

In accordance with the third aspect of the present invention, a combination of the container and the closure device according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided.

In accordance with the fourth aspect of the present invention, an alcoholic beverage product containing an alcoholic substance packaged in a combination according to the third aspect of the present invention is provided.

In accordance with the fifth aspect of the present invention, a method for manufacturing a closure device according to a first aspect of the present invention is provided, comprising the steps of:

(a) providing an outer sleeve member;

(b) providing a pourer and sleeve adapted to be attached to the bore and throat section of the fluid container and a closure member released to be attached to the pourer and / or sleeve;

(c) the location of the pouring device, the sleeve and the element for closing the container, at least partially, inside the outer sleeve element;

(ά) forming from the outer sleeve element a first outer sleeve and a separate second outer sleeve.

This method is particularly preferred for mass production.

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Stage (ά) is preferably performed using a first cutting tool, such as a machine cutter.

Stage (ά) preferably includes:

forming a cut around a portion of the outer sleeve member to form adjacent first and second peripheral edges of the first and second outer sleeves.

The first and second edges are preferably formed in a groove located on the closure element of the container.

The first and second peripheral edges preferably have a reduced diameter in comparison with at least adjacent portions of the first and second outer sleeves, respectively.

Preferably, after step (c), the method also comprises the step:

(e) forming the end of the first outer sleeve over the end of the sleeve in order to keep the first outer sleeve and the sleeve longitudinally.

Stage (e) is preferably performed using a second cutting tool, such as an additional cutter of the machine.

Stages (ά) and (e) can be performed essentially simultaneously.

The closure device thus formed may contain an autonomous assembly unit for installation with snap-fit on the opening and neck section of the container.

In accordance with the sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for bottling comprising:

(a) providing a closure device manufactured in accordance with the first aspect of the invention;

(b) securing the bottle;

(c) filling the bottle with liquid;

(ά) closing the bottle by installing a closure on the opening and neck of the bottle.

Further, an embodiment of the present invention is described only as an example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 (a) is a side view in section of a closure device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention prior to the initial opening.

FIG. 1 (b) is a perspective view from the side and from the first end of the first body part and the locking means of the closure device of FIG. 1 (a), prior to the initial opening.

FIG. 1 (c) is an exploded perspective view of the closure device of FIG. 1 (a).

FIG. 2 (a) is a side view in section of the closure of FIG. 1 (a), after the initial opening, with the element for closing the container removed.

FIG. 2 (b) is a perspective view from the side and from the first end of the first body part and the locking device of the closure device of FIG. 1 (a), after the initial opening.

FIG. 3 is a side view in section of the closure device of FIG. 1 (a), after re-closing. FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the closure during the initial manufacturing phase. FIG. 5 is a side view in section of the closure device of FIG. 4, during the intermediate manufacturing stage.

FIG. 6 is a side view in section of the closure device of FIG. 4, after manufacture and prior to initial opening.

FIG. 7 is a side and top perspective view with a spatial separation of the details of the closure device of FIG. 6, in combination with a bottle having a neck and an opening; and FIG. 8 is a side view in section of the closure device of FIG. 6 mounted on the bottle of FIG. 7, before its initial opening.

Referring to FIG. 1 (a) - 3, they show a closure device (or a device that provides an indication of opening), generally indicated by the number 5, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The closure device 5 is adapted to be installed on the opening and throat section of the fluid container (not shown). The capping device 5 comprises a first body part 10; the first element providing an indication of the opening, or blocking or blocking means 15; and a container closing element 20, the locking means 15 being in the first position before the initial opening, so that the first body part 10 and the container closing elements 20 are arranged in a first relation to each other, and the initial opening of the closure device 5 causes the locking means 15 to move to the second (fixed) position.

The applicant called the closure device of the present invention a closure device, a device that provides an indication of opening, snap-fit device or preventing the device from being refilled with ΑΕυδΝΆΡ (trademark).

When re-closing the closure device 5, the locking means 15 causes the first body part 10 and the closing element 20 to be arranged in a second relation to each other. Thus, the consumer is given a clear indication that the capper 5 has been opened and

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The locking means 15 includes a locking element 25. The locking element 25 includes a locking body portion 30 having a first flange end 35. The locking body portion 30 also has a second flange end 40.

The first flange end 35 and the inner side of the closing element 20 are provided with coordinated means of engagement. With such a device, in the initial unopened arrangement, the closing element 20 and the locking element 25 are held together, and the initial opening action of the closing element 20 causes the locking element 25 to move from said first to said second position.

The matched means of engagement comprise an elastically flexible male element 45 provided on the inside of the closing element 20 and a female element 50 provided at the first end 35 of the locking element 25. As soon as the locking element 25 is in the specified second position, the further opening action (initial or repeated opening) results in the release of male member 45 from female member 50.

The closure device 5 is provided with a tubular body 55 having open first and second ends 60, 65, with the first end 60 having a plurality of circumferentially arranged teeth 70.

The device 5 comprises a pouring device 75 comprising a pouring flange 80, the tubular body 55 being provided with the pouring device 75.

The teeth 70 are elastically flexible — that is, they possess “memory,” that is, being bent, they return to their original position.

In this initially open position, said first flange end 35 of said locking element 25 is located within said tubular body 55, and the initial opening operation of said locking element 20 causes said flanged first end 35 of said locking element 25 to move along said teeth 70 by elastic deformation of teeth 70 and outward from said first end 35 of said tubular element 55. Therefore, the teeth 70 act as a means of preventing return , or "spikes", by which the possibility of re-entry of said flanged first end 35 of said locking element 30 into said tubular element 55 is prevented.

As can be seen from FIG. 2 (a), in said second position, the second flange end 40 of the locking body section 30 abuts against the flange 85 provided at the second end 65 of the tubular body 55.

The blocking body portion 30 comprises offset means 90, which tends to displace the blocking element 25 to the indicated first position. As can be seen from FIG. 1 (a), said second flange end 40 of said locking body section 30 substantially seals or closes the opening of the container (not shown) when in the indicated first position, and when said closure device 5 is mounted on the container.

In this embodiment, the displacement means 90 may comprise one or more spring-loaded levers 105 extending from said block body section 30 to its specified second end 40. Thus, if the forger seeks to remove or remove at least part of the blocking element 25 by cutting off the flange end 40 , the locking element 25 returns to its original position, and the container is closed from pouring and / or refilling.

The capping device 5 may comprise a snap-fit device and contains means for preventing re-filling, as described below.

Each of the teeth 70 may extend from the tubular body 55 and include an inclined section 110 and extending end section 115, which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction.

It will be appreciated that the first body portion 10, the locking means 15 and the closing member 20 may be made of suitable plastic materials.

From the foregoing it is clear that the closure device 5 provides:

(a) a first visual autopsy indication 160;

(b) means, i.e. an offset locking element 25, to prevent spilling or refilling, if or when the first element providing an opening indication is at least partially removed.

In the modification of the closure device 5, the second opening indication means are provided substantially similar to the opening indication means of the closure device 205 of FIG. 4-8, as described below, wherein the closure 205 essentially falls outside the scope of the present invention. In addition, the closure device 5 may be manufactured in a manner similar to the method of manufacturing the closure device 205, as described below. The capping device 5 has many common parts with a capping device 205, such as parts marked with the same positions, but with a “prime” sign ('). Modification of the closure device 5 may have all the details of the closure device 205, but is additionally equipped with a locking means 15.

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Thus, referring to FIG. 6, 7 and 8, which show a closure device (or device providing an indication of opening), generally designated by the position 205 ', falling out of the scope of the present invention, but comprising opening means of indication, which may be included in the closure device 5 according to an embodiment of the invention as a second tamper indication means.

The capping device 5 'is adapted to be attached to the opening and the throat section 210', 211 'of the container or the bottle 215' for the liquid. The closure device 5 ′ comprises a sleeve 220 ′, configured to be substantially concentric with respect to the opening 210 ′, and provided with means for fixing the sleeve 220 ′ on the container 215 ′. The closure device 5 ′ further comprises a first outer sleeve 225 ′, which is substantially tight with the sleeve 220 ′, but rotatably relative to it when a sufficient rotational force is applied. The capping device 5 'also comprises a second outer sleeve 230', separate from the first outer sleeve and connected to the closing element 235 '. Prior to the initial opening between the first and second outer sleeves 225 ', 230', a circumferential line 231 'of the cut, formed as described below, is provided. The slice line 231 'extends 360 ° around the closure device 5' and separates the first and second outer sleeves 225 ', 230'. The slice line 231 'may not be perceived, or at least almost not perceived by the naked eye. Means are also provided for separating initially adjacent portions of the first and second outer sleeves 225 ', 230' from each other when re-closing the closure device 5 'after initially opening the container 215', as described in more detail below, and this means for separating comprises an opening indication means .

The first outer sleeve 225 'has open first and second ends 240', 245 ', and the second outer sleeve has a first closed end 250' and a second open end 255 '.

The cap 235 'comprises a peripheral groove 260' and, in addition, provides a peripheral flange portion 265 'located under the peripheral groove 260' and adjacent to it.

Initially, adjacent portions comprise initially adjacent respective peripheral edges 270 ′, 275 ′ of the first and second outer sleeves 225 ′, 230 ′. The first and second peripheral edges 270 ', 275' before the initial opening are located in the peripheral groove and are essentially adjacent to each other.

During the initial opening operation of the container, the first peripheral edge 270 'expands or passes over the peripheral portion 265' of the flange, and then shrinks or returns substantially to its original peripheral position to become located behind the peripheral portion 265 'of the flange in the radial direction. Alternatively or in addition, during the operation of the initial opening of the container, the peripheral flange portion 265 'is compressed or passes under the first peripheral edge 270' and then expands or returns substantially to its original peripheral position in order to become located in front of the first peripheral edge 270 ' in the radial direction. This action or these actions lead to the flange portion 265 'between the first and second peripheral edges 270', 275 'in the longitudinal direction in an obstructive manner, such that when the container 215' is re-closed by re-installing the closing element 235 ', the first and second external sleeves 225 ', 230' are separated from each other by a peripheral flange portion 265 'located between them.

With this device, after re-closing, the first and second peripheral edges 270 ', 275 are no longer adjacent, but separated from each other, thus opening a groove or gap, essentially containing a groove 260' and a flange portion 265 'between the first and second peripheral edges 270 ', 275'. This visual indication means that the closure 5 ′ (and the container 215 ′) have been opened and re-closed, and thus provides an opening indication means. Similar means can be provided in the closure device 5 of FIG. one.

The first peripheral edge 270 'of the first outer sleeve 225' in the modification can provide the first peripheral bent portion on the first outer sleeve 225 'adjacent to the first peripheral edge 270', and in the same way the second peripheral edge 275 'of the second outer sleeve 230' can provide the second peripheral a bent portion of the second outer sleeve 230 ′ adjacent the second outer peripheral edge 275 ′.

The first and second sleeves 225 ', 230' are made from any suitable material, for example from metal or metal-based material. In this case, the metal essentially contains aluminum or its alloy, for example, sheet aluminum. Aluminum provides a good environment for applying printing inks, inks, inks, etc. so that the first and second outer sleeves 225 ', 230' contain logos, images, names and / or other information.

The cap 235 ′ comprises an internal thread portion 285 ′ which operates in accordance with the external thread 286 ′ on the hub 220 ′ and allows rotational movement of the cap 235 ′ (normally counter-clockwise) during the opening operation of the container and the rotational movement in

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The capping device 5 ′ comprises a refill-preventing device 290 ′, providing a pouring device 295 ′ adapted to be attached to the opening 10 of the liquid container 215 ′. The closing element 235 'is adapted to close the discharge channel 300' of the pouring device 295 ', with the first outer sleeve 225' possibly being placed so as to receive at least a part of the pouring device 295 '. The outlet channel 300 ′ is substantially annular, and the cap 235 ′ contains at the inner end end 305 ′ an annular seal 310, which is removably received inside the annular outlet channel 300 ′. The annular outlet channel 300 'defines the boundaries of the peripheral pouring flange 301'.

A second outer sleeve 330 'is capable of receiving the cap 235'. The cap 235 'is usually received by the second outer sleeve 230' tightly, but may be able to rotate relative to the second outer sleeve 235 'when a sufficient force is applied. For example, when re-closing the closure device 5, when the flange portion 265 ′ of the flange abuts the first peripheral edge 270 ′, a further re-closing movement (eg, turning the second outer sleeve 225 ′ clockwise) may cause the closing element 235 ′ to remain stationary and outer sleeve 225 '- rotate relative to it. Moreover, the second peripheral edge 275 'holds the second outer sleeve 230' in the longitudinal direction with respect to the covering member 235 '.

The pouring device 295 'in this embodiment is made in one piece with the sleeve 220', for example, by injection molding.

The refill preventer 290 ′ further comprises a valve seat body 315 ′, which is at least partially received inside at least a portion of the neck section 211 ′ of the container 215 ′, with the valve seat body 315 ′ at least partially surrounded by a sleeve 220 '. Inside the valve seat body 315 ', the first and second movable valve members 335', 336 'are provided. The second valve 336 'comprises a spherical body, while the first valve element 335' has a ribbed tubular body having a downwardly closed lower end in the shape of a conical prism and an open upper end that receives the second valve element 336 '.

A check valve is formed from the valve seat body 315 'and valve elements 335', 336 ', which is closed in a normally upright position and which, allowing liquids to flow out of the bottle 215' during the pouring operation, at the same time limits the flow of fluid into the bottle 215 ' through elementary forbidden filling operations or even more sophisticated ways, when attempts can be made to insert objects, tubes, etc. into the opening 210 'of the bottle.

Means are also provided on the closure device 5, 5 'for holding the first outer sleeve 225' longitudinally relative to the sleeve 220 ', for example, the end 226' of the first outer sleeve 225 'formed (bent) over the end 220' of the sleeve 220 '.

The first and second peripheral edges 270 ', 275' of the first and second outer sleeves 210 ', 275' prior to the initial opening of the closure device 5 'are located inside the peripheral groove 260' provided on the cap 235 'and are substantially adjacent. This arrangement ensures that when the container 215 'is initially opened by relative rotation of the cap 235' and the bush 220 ', the second peripheral edge 275' of the second outer sleeve 230 'remains inside the groove 260' provided on the cap 235 'and the first peripheral edge 270' the first outer sleeve 225 ′ could be gradually elastically forced to move around the circumference to the outside and beyond the groove 260 ′ provided on the cap 235 ′, while the cap 235 ′ was compressed from the pouring device 295 ′ and a portion of the first outer sleeve 225 ′. Alternatively or in addition, as mentioned above, the peripheral portion of the flange 265 ′ may gradually elastically move inward along the circumference. When contact between cap 235 'and the first peripheral edge 270' of the first outer sleeve 225 'is eliminated, the first peripheral edge 270' is compressed into a substantially reduced circumference (for example, its original circumference) such that the resulting circumference is smaller than the circumference of the portion of the cap that is located under groove 260 ', for example, the flange portion 265'.

When the cap 235 'is re-installed on the pouring device 295', the stop position is reached when the peripheral portion 265 'of the flange of the cap 235' sits or rests on the first peripheral edge 270 'of the first outer sleeve 225', thus preventing the cap 235 from returning to its original starting (undiscovered) position. Consequently, a longitudinal gap or groove (not shown) remains between the first and second outer sleeves 225 ′, 230 ′, thus opening the peripheral portion of the cap 235 ′ which contains at least a portion of the peripheral portion 265 ′ of the flange that was originally closed or enclosed inside the first outer sleeve 225 '. An additional groove (not shown) also exists between the lower edge of the cap 235 ′ and the original support surface 320 ′ of the pouring device 295 ′ intended for the cap 235 ′.

The peripheral part of the cap 235 ′ visible from the outside may preferably be brightly colored and / or contain printed information, messages and the like.

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Means are provided for fixing the closure device 5, 5 'to the bottle 215'. The locking means comprise first means 325 'for fixing the sleeve 220' to the container 215 'to limit the rotational movement of the sleeve 220' relative to the throat section 211 'of the container 215'.

The locking means also comprise second means 330 'for fixing the sleeve 220' to the container 215 'in order to limit the longitudinal movement of the sleeve 220' relative to the opening 210 'of the container 215'. The second means 330 'for fixing the sleeve 220' is represented by at least one protruding means 330 'inside said sleeve 220', wherein the at least one protruding means 330 'is configured to radially move relative to the sleeve 230' in a rigidly elastic manner engagement with the outer portion 212 ′ of the flange of said container 215 ′.

The first outer sleeve 225 'is connected to the sleeve 220' with a tight fit between the outer surface 340 'of the sleeve 220' and the inner surface 345 'of the first outer sleeve 225'. The cap 235 ′ has a threaded portion 285 ′ inside that engages with a corresponding threaded portion 286 ′ (350 ′) of the dispenser 295 ′.

It is desirable that the first and second outer sleeves 225 ', 230' are aesthetically attractive, and essentially the first and second outer sleeves 225 ', 230' contain metal foil.

Means 346 ′ are provided for assembling together the bushings 220 ′ and the valve seat body 315 ′ prior to installation on the container 215 ′, such as coordinated protrusions and grooves present on each of them.

The protruding means 330 'are provided on the inner wall 215' of the sleeve 220 ', to elastically engage with the neck section 211' and the outer section 212 'of the flange of the container 215'.

Sleeve 220 ′ contains one or more peripheral holes 315 ′ around sleeve 220 ′, the boundaries of which are defined between axially extending portions of sleeve 220 ′. Provided that the specified or each protruding tool 330 'is adjacent to the edge of one of the holes 315'.

As seen in this closure device, each protruding means 330 'is located on the lower peripheral edge 360' of one of the openings 315 '.

The sleeve 220 'further comprises a tubular body 365' (comprising a tubular body 55 'shown in Fig. 1) located inside the pouring device 295' and substantially concentric with respect to it. The tubular body 365 'is connected to the inner portion 370' of the sleeve 220 'or by the pouring device 295' using a plurality of jumpers 375 '. In the closure device 5 ′, the opening 380 ′ of the tubular body 365 ′ is closed by an outer end wall 385 ′, since the closure device 5 ′ is not provided with a locking means. The blank wall 385 ′ of said tubular body 365 ′ is substantially flush with the peripheral pouring flange 301 ′.

The tubular body 365 'is provided with a circumferentially extending rim 390', which is located on the lower outer edge 395 'of said tubular body 365'. The bridges 375 'preferably attach the inner hollow portion 400' of the sleeve 220 'to the rim 390' and to the tubular body 365 '. Each jumper 375 'has a configuration that provides a console on which the rim 390' is still sitting.

The sleeve 220 'is also preferably provided with a plurality of ribs (or ridges) 405' formed on its inner surface 410 ', in this embodiment located circumferentially around the sleeve 220', and their longitudinal axes are located substantially axially to said sleeve 220 '. During operation, these fins 405 'form the first means 325' for fixing against rotation in the opposite direction and interact with protrusions, ridges, etc. 213 'on the outer surface of the container 215' (containing the so-called "glass finish" of the bottle), seeking to prevent unwanted rotational movement of the sleeve 220 '.

Some slight rotational play in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction may occur until a stop position is found by an edge or ribs 405 'opposing a ridge or ridges 213'. However, the continued application of force will cause the first outer sleeve 235 'and / or the second outer sleeve 230' to rotate relative to the sleeve 220 'and / or the cap 235', respectively.

The valve seat body 315 ′ comprises a tubular portion 410 ′, the free end portion 415 ′ of which provides a valve seat 420 ′ adapted to contact the first valve member 335 ′ enclosed in the tubular portion 410 ′ in a sealing manner. The valve seat 420 ′ comprises a circumferentially extending flange 421 ′, which extends radially within the tubular portion 410 ′. In this case, the valve seat 420 ′ is located at one end of the tubular portion 410 ′, and this end of the tubular portion 410 ′ is closed, with the exception of the circular opening 425 ′.

The tubular portion 410 ′ is able to fit substantially within the portion of the opening 210 ′ of the container 215 ′. The tubular portion 410 'furthermore comprises at least one engagement means 430' on its outer surface 235 'to engage with the inner surface 440' of the container 215 '. The engagement means 430 ′ comprise radially extending peripheral ribs.

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At the end or near the end of the tubular portion 410 'distant from the valve seat 420', a substantially concentric additional tubular body 445 'of larger diameter is provided than the tubular portion 410', and the inner surface 446 'of the additional tubular body 445' is attached to the outer surface 455 'tubular section 410' one or more additional jumpers 460 '. In addition, the first end 465 'of the additional tubular body 445' is attached to the outer surface 455 'of the tubular portion 410' by an annular flange 475 '. This design provides a peripheral groove 480 ', the boundaries of which are defined between the outer surface 470' of the tubular portion 410 'and the inner surface 450' of the additional tubular body 475 'with the flange 475' forming the bottom of the groove. The groove 480 'is divided by additional ridges 460' into smaller grooves 485 'having an arc shape. Such a groove 480 ′ or grooves 485 ′ helps to prevent items from being introduced into the container 215 ′ through a capper 5 ′.

The second end 490 'of the additional tubular body 445' is substantially flush with the end 495 'of the tubular portion 410' distal from the valve seat 420 '.

During operation, the tubular portion 410 'forms the inner sleeve of the closure assembly 5' in the collection.

The outer surface 500 'of the additional tubular body 445' interacts with the inner surface 305 of the sleeve 420 '. The radially extending peripheral rim 510 'is preferably located on the outer edge 515' of the end of the additional tubular body 445 ', which in the closure assembly 5' rests on the lower surface of the radially extending radially inside rim 425 'provided on the inner surface of the sleeve 220 '.

The container 215 'is typically a liquid container. The container 215 'is most likely a bottle, for example, a glass bottle suitable for containing liquids, such as alcoholic beverages, such as hard liquors such as vodka, whiskey, brandy, gin, and the like.

Usually a bottle 215 'is made of glass or, alternatively, of plastic, the first and second outer sleeves 225', 230 'are made of aluminum, the cap 235' is made of low density polyethylene, sleeve 230 'and the pouring outlet 295' of rigidly resilient plastics material, such as polypropylene or polystyrene, which in this case is polystyrene, available under the trade name “^ MUCH”;

the valve element 235 'is from crystalline polystyrene, and the valve seat body 315' is from low density polypropylene.

FIG. 4-7 illustrate a method for manufacturing a closure device 5, 5 '. The method involves the stages:

(a) providing an outer bushing element 224, 224 '(FIG. 4);

(b) providing a pouring device 295, 295 ′ and bushings 220, 220 ′ adapted to be attached to the opening and / or throat section 210 ′, 211 ′ of the liquid tank 215 ′ and the closing element 235, 235 ′ removably attached to the pouring device 295, 295 'and / or sleeve 220, 220' (Fig. 4);

(c) accommodating the pourer 295, 295 ', the bush 220, 220' and the closing member 235, 235 ', at least partially, inside the outer sleeve member 224, 224' (FIG. 5);

(ά) forming from the outer sleeve element 224 'the first outer sleeve 225, 225' and a separate second outer sleeve 230, 230 '(Fig. 6).

This method is particularly preferred in mass production. Stage (ά) is performed using a first cutting tool, such as a machine cutter (not shown).

The step (ά) comprises: forming a cut around a portion of the outer sleeve member 224, 224 'to form adjacent first and second peripheral edges 270', 275 'on the first and second outer sleeves 225', 230 '. Thus, the blade forms the cutting line 231, 231 ′ mentioned here above.

As can be seen from FIG. 4, where provided, the first and second peripheral edges 270 ', 275' are formed in the peripheral groove 260 'located on the closure element 235' of the container. As can also be seen, the first and second peripheral edges 270 ', 275' have a reduced diameter compared with at least adjacent portions of the first and second outer sleeves 225 ', 230', respectively.

After step (c), the method also comprises the step:

(e) forming the end 226, 226 ′ of the first outer sleeve 225, 225 ′ over the end 320, 320 ′ of the sleeve 220, 220 ′ to keep the first outer sleeve 225, 225 ′ and the sleeve 220, 220 ′ longitudinally.

Stage (e) is performed using a second cutting tool, such as an additional cutter (not shown) of the machine. Stages (ά) and (e) are preferably performed substantially simultaneously, for example, for reasons of manufacturing speed.

The closure 5, 5 'formed by this method contains an autonomous assembly unit for snap-fitting to the opening and throat section 210', 211 'of container 215'.

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The method for bottling the present invention provides:

(a) providing a capping device 5;

(b) securing the bottle;

(c) filling the bottle with liquid;

(ά) closing the bottle by installing a capping device 5 on the opening and neck section of the bottle.

It is clear that the embodiment of the present invention described above is given only as a non-limiting example, and that modifications are possible without deviating from the scope of the present invention. For example, the outer bushing element may be used with many different pourer designs adapted to be mounted on various containers, including bottles.

In a modification, the second outer sleeve and / or the first outer sleeve may comprise knobby or jagged surfaces to aid in gripping the opening and re-opening and / or closing and re-closing of the closure.

In addition, it will be appreciated that in the disclosed embodiment of the closure device of the present invention, prior to the initial opening, the first and second peripheral edges of the first and second outer sleeves are substantially adjacent to each other and can indeed even abut each other. However, they are preferably not joined together, for example, by any fragile or weakened fracture line, fragile or weakened links, or fragile and / or removable breaking rings, but rather separate and separated from each other. It is understood, however, that in a less preferred embodiment, one or more fragile links between the first and second peripheral edges can be provided, and these links break, or tear, or cut during the initial opening.

Claims (85)

1. A closure device adapted for installation on an opening and a neck portion of a liquid container, the device comprising a first body part, tamper indicating means, or locking means, and an element for closing the container, in which, before initial opening, an element providing an opening indication, or the locking means is in the first position, so that the first body part and the element for closing the container are located in the first relation to each other, and the initial opening is closed The emergency device causes the tamper-evident element, or the blocking element, to move to the second position. 2. The capping device according to claim 1, in which when the capping device is re-closed, the locking means forces the first body part and the container closing element to be arranged in a second relation to each other. 3. The closure according to claim 1 or 2, in which the locking means provides a first visual means of indicating tamper. 4. A closure device according to any preceding claim, wherein the lock device comprises a lock element held inside the first body portion, wherein the lock element comprises a lock body portion having a first flange end and a second flange end. 5. The closure device according to claim 4, in which the first flange end and the inner side of the element for closing the container are provided with interacting means of engagement, such that in the initial unopened position, the element for closing the container and the locking element are held together, and the initial opening action of the element for closing capacity causes the locking element to move in the longitudinal direction from the specified first position to the specified second position. 6. The closure device according to claim 5, wherein said engagement means includes an elastically flexible male element provided on the inside of the element for closing the container and a female element provided at the first end of the locking element. 7. The capping device according to claim 6, in which during operation, when the locking element is in the specified second position, the further opening action leads to the release of the male element from the female element. 8. A closure device according to any preceding claim, wherein a tubular body is provided in the first body portion having open first and second ends, the first end having a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth. 9. The closure device of claim 8, wherein the device comprises a pouring device comprising a pouring flange, wherein a tubular body is provided inside the pouring device. - 12 006807 10. A closure device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein said teeth are resiliently flexible. 11. The closure device of claim 8, dependent on claim 3, wherein in said initially not open position, said flange first end of said blocking element is inside said tubular body, and the operation of initially opening said element to close the container forces said flange first end said blocking element move along said teeth and outward from said first end of said tubular element. 12. The closure device according to claim 3 or 11, wherein in said second position, said second flange end of the block body portion abuts against a flange provided at the second end of the tubular body. 13. The closure device according to claim 3 or claim 11 or 12, in which the blocking housing section contains a biasing means, which tends to shift the blocking element to the specified first position. 14. The closure according to claim 3 or any one of claims 11 or 13, wherein said second flange end of said lock body portion substantially seals or closes the opening of the container when it is in said first position and when the closure is mounted on the container. 15. The closure device of claim 13, wherein the biasing means comprises one or more spring-loaded levers extending from said locking body portion to said second end thereof. 16. The closure device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the closure device is a snap-on device. 17. A closure device according to any preceding claim, wherein the closure device comprises means for preventing refilling. 18. The closure of claim 8, wherein each of the teeth extends from the tubular body and comprises an inclined portion and an end portion extending substantially in the longitudinal direction. 19. A closure device according to any preceding claim, wherein the first body part, the locking element and the container closing element are made of at least one plastic material. 20. The closure device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first body portion comprises a sleeve capable of being arranged substantially concentrically with respect to the opening and provided with means for fixing the sleeve on the container, the closure device further comprising a first outer sleeve located substantially dense landing on the sleeve, but with the possibility of rotation relative to it, and a second outer sleeve, separate from the first outer sleeve and connected to the element for closing the container, and in which ohm means are provided for separating initially adjacent portions of the first and second outer sleeves at a distance from each other upon reclosure of the device after the initial opening of the container. 21. The closure of claim 20, wherein the diversity means provide a second visual tamper indicating means. 22. The capping device according to claim 20 or 21, in which the first outer sleeve has open first and second ends, and the second outer sleeve has a first closed end and a second open end. 23. A closure device according to any one of claims 20 to 22, wherein the container closure member comprises a peripheral groove and a peripheral flange portion located under and adjacent to the peripheral groove. 24. A closure device according to any one of claims 20-23, wherein the initially adjacent portions comprise adjacent peripheral edges of the first and second outer bushings, respectively. 25. The capping device according to paragraph 24, dependent on p. 23, in which before opening the first and second peripheral edges are placed in the peripheral groove and are adjacent to each other. 26. The closure device of claim 25, wherein during the initial opening operation of the container, the first peripheral edge expands or extends over the peripheral flange portion, and then contracts or returns, possibly substantially to its original peripheral position, so that it becomes peripherally located behind peripheral flange section. 27. A closure device as claimed in claim 25 or 26, wherein during the initial opening operation of the container, the peripheral flange portion is compressed or extends beneath the first peripheral edge, and then expands or returns, possibly essentially to its original peripheral position, so that it becomes peripheral located in front of the first peripheral edge. 28. A closure device according to claim 26 or 27, wherein when re-closing the peripheral flange is in a longitudinal direction between the first and second peripheral edges in an obstructive manner, so that when the container is re-closed by re-installing the closure - 13 006807 elements, the first and second outer bushings are separated from each other by at least a peripheral flange portion located between them. 29. The closure device according to claim 24, dependent on claim 3 or 21, in which the first and / or, possibly, second tamper indicating means ensures that after re-closing the first and second peripheral edges are no longer adjacent, but separated away from each other, thereby opening at least one groove or gap between the first and second peripheral edges, thereby providing visual indication means indicating that the closure and container have been opened and re-closed. 30. The closure device according to paragraph 24, in which the first peripheral edge of the first outer sleeve provides a peripheral first bent portion on the first outer sleeve, and the second peripheral edge of the second outer sleeve provides a peripheral second bent portion on the second outer sleeve. 31. The closure device according to claim 20 or according to any one of claims 21-30, dependent on claim 20, in which the first and second bushings contain metal or metal-based material. 32. The capping device according to p, in which the metal or metal-based material essentially contains aluminum or an alloy thereof, such as sheet aluminum. 33. The capping device according to p, in which the first and / or second outer sleeves contain printing inks, inks or inks in the form of messages, logos, images, names and / or other information. 34. A closure device according to any preceding claim, wherein the container closure member is a cap that comprises a threaded portion that allows rotation of the cap during the container opening operation. 35. A closure device according to any preceding claim, wherein the closure device comprises an anti-refill device adapted to attach to a liquid container opening. 36. The closure device according to claim 20, dependent on claim 9, in which the container closure element is a cap adapted to close the outlet channel of the pouring device, and the first outer sleeve is capable of receiving at least a portion of the pouring device, the discharge channel being essentially annular, and the cap contains at the inner end end an annular seal, taken with the possibility of removal inside the annular exhaust channel. 37. A closure device according to claim 34, dependent on claim 20, wherein the second outer sleeve is capable of receiving at least a portion of the cap. 38. The capping device according to clause 37, in which the cap is usually tightly received by the second outer sleeve, but possibly able to rotate relative to the second outer sleeve with sufficient force. 39. The capping device according to claim 20, dependent on claim 9, in which the pouring device is made in one piece with the sleeve. 40. A closure device according to claim 35, dependent on claim 20, wherein the re-filling device further comprises a valve seat body that is at least partially received within at least part of the neck portion of the container, and in which the seat body the valve is at least partially surrounded by a sleeve. 41. The closure device of claim 40, wherein at least one movable valve member is provided within the valve seat body. 42. The closure device of claim 20, wherein means is provided for holding the first outer sleeve longitudinally to the sleeve, comprising an end of the first outer sleeve at least partially formed above the end of the sleeve. 43. The closure device of claim 25, wherein the first and second peripheral edges of the first and second bushings are placed inside the peripheral groove provided on the closure element before the opening of the closure device and are substantially adjacent such that when the container is initially opened by a relative rotation the closure element and the sleeve, the second peripheral edge of the second outer sleeve remains inside the groove provided on the closure element, and the first peripheral edge of the first externally the first sleeve is forced to gradually elastically move around the circumference outside and outside the groove provided on the closure member when the closure member is removed from the pouring device and the first portion, and / or the peripheral flange portion is gradually forced to move around the circumference inward while removing contact between the closure member and the first the peripheral edge of the first outer sleeve, the first peripheral edge is compressed to a substantially reduced circle, so that the resulting circle is less than ok the surface of the cover element, which is located under the groove. 44. A closure device according to claim 43, wherein the portion of the closure member comprises a peripheral flange of the closure member. - 14 006807 45. The closure device according to item 44, dependent on claim 9, in which, when the closing element is re-installed on the pouring device, the stop position is reached when the peripheral flange portion of the closing element abuts against the first peripheral edge of the first outer sleeve, rests or sits on her, thus preventing the return of the closing element in its original unopened starting position, and between the first and second outer bushings there is a longitudinal gap or groove, thus opening the peripheral part of the cover element, which part comprises at least part of a peripheral flange, which was initially surrounded by or enclosed within the first circumferential edge and the initial seating surface of the pouring device, intended for the cap. 46. The closure device according to item 45, in which the peripheral part of the closure element visible from the outside is brightly colored and / or contains printed information and / or messages. 47. The closure device of claim 20, wherein the fixing means comprises first means for fixing the sleeve to the container so as to limit the rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the neck portion of the container. 48. The closure device according to clause 47, in which the locking means also comprise a second means for fixing the sleeve on the container, in order to limit the longitudinal movement of the sleeve relative to the opening of the container. 49. A closure device according to claim 48, wherein the second means for fixing the sleeve is provided in at least one protruding means protruding inside the specified sleeve, said at least one protruding means being radially movable relative to the sleeve in a rigidly elastic manner, and made with the possibility of engagement with the outer flange section of the specified capacity. 50. The capping device according to claim 20, in which the first outer sleeve interacts with the sleeve with a tight fit between the outer surface of the sleeve and the inner surface of the first outer sleeve. 51. A closure device according to any preceding claim, wherein the closure member comprises a threaded portion that engages with a corresponding threaded portion on the first body portion. 52. The closure device of claim 20, wherein the first and second outer sleeves are aesthetically attractive, wherein the first and second outer sleeves comprise metal foil. 53. A capping device according to claim 40, dependent on claim 20, wherein means are provided for assembling the valve sleeve and valve body together before installation on the container. 54. A capping device according to claim 49, wherein protruding means are provided on the inner wall of the sleeve to elastically engage with the neck portion of the container. 55. A closure device according to claim 54, wherein the sleeve provides one or more peripheral holes around the sleeve, the boundaries of which are defined between axially extending portions of the sleeve, and it is ensured that said or each protruding means is adjacent to the lower peripheral edge of one of the holes. 56. The closure device according to claim 9, wherein the pouring device comprises a pouring flange extending circumferentially. 57. The closure device according to claim 20, dependent on claim 9, in which the sleeve is provided with a tubular body located inside the pouring device and concentric with respect to it, and in which the tubular body is connected to the inner surface of the sleeve using a plurality of jumpers. 58. The closure device of claim 57, wherein the first end of said tubular body is substantially flush with a spout flange extending circumferentially. 59. A closure device according to claim 57 or 58, wherein said tubular body is provided with a circumferentially extending rim that is located on a lower outer edge of said tubular body, the jumpers connecting the inner surface of the sleeve to the rim and to the tubular body. 60. The capping device according to claim 20, in which the sleeve is provided with a plurality of ribs or ridges formed on its inner surface, arranged around a circumference around the sleeve, the longitudinal axes of which are located essentially axially to the specified sleeve, and the ribs or ridges interact with protrusions, ridges, etc. on the outer surface of the tank, trying to prevent unwanted rotational movement of the sleeve. 61. The closure device of claim 40, wherein the valve seat body comprises a tubular portion, the free end portion of which provides a valve seat adapted to engage in a sealing manner with a valve member enclosed in said tubular portion. 62. The closure device of claim 61, wherein the valve seat is a circumferentially extending flange that extends radially inward to the tubular portion, the valve seat being located at one end of the tubular portion, and this end of the tubular portion is closed except for a round hole. - 15 006807 63. The closure device of claim 61 or 62, wherein the tubular portion is adapted to fit substantially within the portion of the opening of the container, the tubular portion further comprising at least one engagement means on its outer surface to engage with the inner surface of the tank, and the means of engagement contains continuing in the radial direction of the peripheral ribs. 64. A closure device according to any one of claims 61-63, wherein at the end or near the end of the tubular portion distant from the valve seat, a substantially concentric additional tubular portion of a larger diameter is provided than the tubular portion, wherein the inner surface of the additional tubular portion is connected to the outer surface of the tubular portion with one or more additional jumpers. 65. The capping device according to item 64, in which the first end of the additional tubular section is connected to the outer surface of the tubular section by an annular flange. 66. The closure device of claim 65, wherein a peripheral groove is provided, the boundaries of which are defined between the outer surface of the tubular section and the inner surface of the additional tubular section with a flange forming the bottom of the groove, the groove being divided by additional jumpers into smaller arc grooves. 67. A closure device according to any one of claims 64-66, wherein the second end of the additional tubular portion is substantially flush with the end of the tubular portion remote from the valve seat. 68. The closure device according to clause 57, in which during operation the tubular section forms the inner sleeve of the closure assembly. 69. A closure device according to any one of claims 64-68, wherein the outer surface of the additional tubular portion interacts with the inner surface of the sleeve. 70. A closure device according to any one of claims 64-69, wherein the radially extending peripheral rim is disposed on the outer edge of the end of the additional tubular portion, which in the closure assembly assembly rests on the lower surface of the radially extending peripheral rim provided on the inner sleeve surface. 71. A container containing a closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 70. 72. The tank of claim 71, wherein the tank is a liquid tank. 73. The container of claim 71 or 72, which is a bottle, such as a glass bottle, adapted to contain liquids, such as alcoholic beverages selected from strong alcoholic beverages, including vodka, whiskey, brandy or gin. 74. The combination of container and closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 70. 75. Alcoholic beverage product containing an alcoholic substance, packaged in a combination according to claim 74. 76. A method of manufacturing a capping device according to any one of claims 1 to 70, comprising the steps of: (a) providing an outer sleeve member; (b) providing a pouring device and a sleeve adapted to be attached to the opening and neck portion of the fluid container, and a closure member releasably attached to the pouring device and / or sleeve; (c) placing the pouring device, the sleeve and the element for closing the container, at least partially, inside the outer sleeve element; (b) the formation of the outer sleeve element of the first outer sleeve and a separate second outer sleeve. 77. The method according to p, in which stage (b) is performed using the first cutting tool containing a cutter of the machine. 78. The method according to p. 76 or 77, in which stage (b) involves forming a cut around a portion of the outer sleeve element to form adjacent first and second peripheral edges on the first and second outer bushings. 79. The method according to p, in which the first and second edges are formed in a groove contained in the container closure element. 80. The method according to p or 79, in which the first and second peripheral edges have a reduced diameter, at least in comparison with adjacent sections of the first and second outer bushings, respectively. 81. The method according to any one of claims 76-80, wherein, after step (c), the method also comprises the step of (e) forming the end of the first outer sleeve above the end of the sleeve to hold the first outer sleeve and the sleeve in a longitudinal relation. 82. The method according to p, in which stage (e) is performed using a second cutting tool containing an additional cutter of the machine. 83. The method of claim 81 or 82, wherein steps (b) and (e) are performed substantially simultaneously. - 16 006807 84. The method according to any one of claims 76-83, wherein the closure device thus formed comprises an autonomous assembly unit for installation with snapping-in on the opening and neck portion of the container. 85. A method of bottling, comprising: (a) providing a closure device made according to any one of pi. 1-70; (b) providing a bottle; (c) at least partially filling the bottle with liquid; (ά) closing the bottle by installing a capping device on the opening and neck of the bottle.