GB2590235A - Cap having a spoon-shaped closure - Google Patents

Cap having a spoon-shaped closure Download PDF

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GB2590235A
GB2590235A GB2100663.0A GB202100663A GB2590235A GB 2590235 A GB2590235 A GB 2590235A GB 202100663 A GB202100663 A GB 202100663A GB 2590235 A GB2590235 A GB 2590235A
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dispensing system
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Baird Loya Heather
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Spoonfuls Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0833—Hinges without elastic bias
    • B65D47/0838—Hinges without elastic bias located at an edge of the base element
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • 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
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/10—Details of hinged closures
    • B65D2251/1016—Means for locking the closure in closed position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • 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
    • B65D50/00—Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)

Abstract

A cap for use with a container may include a body having an opening extending there through. The opening may include a product pathway extending from an upper surface of the body, a flow restrictor, and a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple the body to the container. The cap may also include a closure coupled to the body. The closure may selectively cover the opening and include a spoon shape having a concave surface. The body may further include a stop to limit rotation of the closure relative to the body. The body and/or a container configured for use with the body may further include a child lock feature.

Claims (1)

12. The cap of any of claims 1 through 11 further comprising a child lock feature.
13. A dispensing system, comprising: a container; and a cap, comprising: a body having an opening extending there through, the opening comprising a product pathway extending from an upper surface of the body, a flow restrictor, and a coupling mechanism, wherein the body is removably coupled to the container via the coupling mechanism; and a closure hingedly coupled to the body, wherein the closure selectively covers the opening, wherein the closure comprises a spoon shape having a concave surface.
14. The dispensing system of claim 13, wherein the upper surface of the body comprises a convex surface corresponding to the concave surface, wherein when the closure is in a closed position, the concave surface contacts the convex surface and the opening is sealed.
15. The dispensing system of claim 13, wherein the product pathway is cylindrical.
16. The dispensing system of claim 15, wherein the product pathway is angled with respect to a central axis of the body.
17. The dispensing system of claim 15 , wherein the product pathway exits the upper surface of the body at a location adjacent the concave surface when the closure is in a fully open position.
18. The dispensing system of claim 13, wherein the coupling mechanism comprises threading.
19. The dispensing system of claim 13, wherein the closure is hingedly coupled to the body via a living hinge.
20. The dispensing system of claim 13, wherein the closure and the body comprise corresponding snap-fit elements, wherein when the closure is in a closed position, the snap-fit elements interlock to provide resistance to movement of the closure to an open position.
21. The dispensing system of claim 13, wherein the body further comprises a flange, wherein an edge of the closure contacts the flange when the closure is in a closed position.
22. The dispensing system of claim 13, wherein the closure is disposed generally parallel to a central axis of the body when the closure is in a fully open position.
23. The dispensing system of any of claims 13 through 22 further comprising at least one child lock feature.
24. The device or system of any of claims 1 through 23 further comprising a stop positioned proximal to the closure and hinge, wherein the stop limits the rotation of the closure to define a maximum open position.
25. The device or system of any of claims 1 through 24, wherein the body, the closure and the stop comprise a monolithic structure.
26. The device or system of claim 25, wherein the monolithic structure further comprises the hinge.
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US201862711374P 2018-07-27 2018-07-27
US201862757587P 2018-11-08 2018-11-08
US201962680153P 2019-06-11 2019-06-11
PCT/US2019/043984 WO2020023972A1 (en) 2018-07-27 2019-07-29 Cap having a spoon-shaped closure

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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6279233B1 (en) * 1999-05-17 2001-08-28 Ralecia L. Cameron Self contained feeding spoon
US20040238540A1 (en) * 2001-09-20 2004-12-02 Jackel Gerhard F.K. Dispenser closure for a container that contains a flowable product
US7451896B2 (en) * 2004-10-27 2008-11-18 Owens-Illinois Closure, Inc. Child-resistant dispensing closure, package and method of manufacture
US20140138408A1 (en) * 2012-03-14 2014-05-22 Heather Baird Loya Unitary product - dispensing container having a combined cap and feeding/ dosing dispenser
US8978908B2 (en) * 2006-11-09 2015-03-17 Lindal France Sas Dispensing head with overmolded hinge cap
US20160075483A1 (en) * 2008-09-12 2016-03-17 Paula Braxton Food dispensing mouthpiece

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6279233B1 (en) * 1999-05-17 2001-08-28 Ralecia L. Cameron Self contained feeding spoon
US20040238540A1 (en) * 2001-09-20 2004-12-02 Jackel Gerhard F.K. Dispenser closure for a container that contains a flowable product
US7451896B2 (en) * 2004-10-27 2008-11-18 Owens-Illinois Closure, Inc. Child-resistant dispensing closure, package and method of manufacture
US8978908B2 (en) * 2006-11-09 2015-03-17 Lindal France Sas Dispensing head with overmolded hinge cap
US20160075483A1 (en) * 2008-09-12 2016-03-17 Paula Braxton Food dispensing mouthpiece
US20140138408A1 (en) * 2012-03-14 2014-05-22 Heather Baird Loya Unitary product - dispensing container having a combined cap and feeding/ dosing dispenser

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WAP Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1)