US2120592A - Container - Google Patents

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June 1938. w. F. LEONHART- CONTAINER Filed March 24, 1937 A TTORN Patented June 14, 1938 PATENT orrics CONTAINER William F. Leonhart, St. Louis, Mo., assignor to Owens-Illinois Can Company, a corporation of Delaware Application March 24,

Claims.

The present invention relatesto improvements in metal containers for holding oil, paint and varnish, etc., and relates more particularly to an improved pouring spout which will prevent spill- 5 age as the fluid contentsare removed from said containers.

' An object of the invention is the provision of a retractable pouring spout for a metal container which is formed as a permanent part thereof.

Another object of the invention is the provision of novel sealing means for supportingthe spout within the head of the container.

A further object 01' the invention is the provision of a periorable seal for protecting the pouringspout until the container reaches the ultimate consumer.

Other objects and advantages will be in part' apparent and in part pointed out during the course of the following description. In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a container top to which pouring spout with Pig. 5 is a detail sectional view similar to Fig.

4; and g p Fig. 6 is a vertical sectional view showing the spout in pouring p sition.

Reierring to Figs. 1 and 4 of the drawing, my invention is shown applied toa metal head II or cover which is adapted to be used in connection-- with fluid containers such as pails or cans used for the transportation and storage of paints,

oil and other liquids. The head is provided with an annular rolled bead Ii for engaging the rim l2 0! a container II. A gasket ll within the bead il provides a seal between the head and body of the container and is maintained in posltion thereon by lugs. II formed on the head and turned under the rim l2. v A well II is provided near one edge ofthe head I. and has an inwardly inclined wall I! in which the spout member is placed. The wall I! slopes in a manner to permit a retractable spout II to project downwardly when the container'is held in pouring pomtion as shown in Fig. 8. "A cuplike projection i2 formed-integrally with the wall ll extends outwardly therefrom and provides a seat for a' gasket 2| and retaining ring 2i which 5 provide a seal and bearing for the retractable portion adjacent the wall I! as at 22 whereby the 1937, Serial No. 132, 93 ((1221-27) spout member it. The outer surface. 22 of the cup it is scored at 23 to form a removable seal 24 or slug which is removed by tearing off when the container is to be emptied. In emptying the container, a hole may be punched in the opposite side of the cover to provide a ventfor the escape of air and thereby prevent gurgling. Removal of the seal is aided by a scored tab 25 which may be punched'inwardly by means of a suitable tool, such as a screw driver. -The same tool may again be used to pry oi! the remainder of the seal. A removable dust cap 26 or cover is adapted to enclose the cup I! and prevent foreign matter from entering the containerafter the seal 24 has been removed. I

The spout l l is formed from a cylindrical sheet metal tube 21 and is'provided at its outer end with a rolled bead 2i for strengthening the tube and holding it against removal inwardly from the cup I. A bail wire 29 or handle is pivotedtothe outer end of the tube where it is accessible for drawing the spout into pouring position. The inner'end oi. the spout i's'flanged outwardly at 2. to engage the retaining ring 2| when the spout is in pouring position. In the position shown-in Fig. 6, the flange 30 seats against the ring 2i and is in sealing engagement therewith. The gasket 2. rigidly supports the tube for pouring.

The outer end of the tube 21 is provided with a longitudinal groove ll extending through the lip thereof, which slightly reduces the diameter of the end to permit easier withdrawal of the spout. e I

The groove may also act as a vent for the escape of air from the container into which the contents are being poured.

' In assembling the spout with the cover, the

gasket and ring are placed overthe spout prior to v inserting in the cup I. Pressure is applied to the outer surface 22 of the cup to-"neck in" the 40 gasket and ring are permanently held against rev moval. The present construction provides a, readily accessible pouring means, which is permanently attached to the container and may be placed in operating position with a minimum of effort. j

Various changes in-the size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope oi the appended claims.

' I claim: J

1. In combination with a metallic container having a cover, an inverted cup-like projection formed on said cover, a removable seal formed in the outer wall or said projection and defined by a weakened. area, and a pouring spout mounted within the projection and adapted to be exposed upon removal of the seal.

2. In combination with a metallic container having a cover, an inverted cup-like projection formed on said cover, a removable seal formed in the outer wall of said projection and defined by a'weakened area, a pouring spout mounted within the projection, a sealing gasket sur-,

' edge thereof, a cylindrical projection having a closed outer .end 'formed integrally with said cover within the. well, a removable seal formed within the outer end of said projection and defined by a-weakened area, a resealing cap enclosing said seal, and a spout mounted within said projection and adapted to be exposed upon removal of the seal.

4. In combination with a metallic receptacle having a cover provided with a well near one edge thereof, the bottom wall of said well being inclined inwardly from said cover, spout supporting means formed integrally with said inclined wall and projecting outwardly therefrom, a removable seal formed in the outer face of said support and defined by a weakened area to facilitate removal thereof, a cap for enclosing the.

outer surface of said projection, and a retract able pouring spout mounted within said support.

5. In combination with a metallic receptacle having a cover provided with a well near one edge thereof, said well having an inclined bottom wall, spout supporting means formed integrally with the bottom wall and projecting into said well, a seal forming the outer surface of said support and defined by a weakened portion to facilitate removal thereof, a rescaling closure enclosing said seal and support, a retractable.

pouring spout mounted within the support, and means for moving said spout into operating position. v

6. In combination with a metallic container having a cover provided with a well near one edge thereof, spout supporting means formed within the well and projecting outwardly therefrom, a seal forming the outer surface of said support and defined by a weakened zone, a retractable pouring spout mounted within said support, said spout comprising a cylindrical tube and having a flange at either end thereol, means for moving the spout into operating position, and a closure cap for enclosing said support after the removal of said seal.

7. In combination with a metal container having acover provided with a well near one edge thereof, spout supporting means formed integrally with the bottom wall of said well, a removable seal forming the outer surface of the support and covering a pouring opening, said seal defined by a weakened zone, a retractable pouring spout mounted within said support, said spout comprisinga cylindrical tube having a flange at either end thereof for limiting axial movement of the tube, a gasket surrounding the tube within the support, a retaining ring for holding the gasket in sealing engagement with the tube and support, means for aiding the withdrawal of said tube into operating position upon removal of the seal, and a cap for enclosing the.

pouring opening.

8. A sheet metal container provided with a cover having a well formed therein, a sleeve integrally formed with the bottom of said well, a pouring spout slidably mounted within said sleeve, sealing means disposed between said spout and the sleeve, and a removable seal integrally formed with and closing one end of said sleeve and concealing said pouring spout.

9. In combination, a container including a cover-portion having a normally closed discharging opening therein, a removable seal for said opening integrally formed with the cover portion and defined by a, weakened area, a tube slidingly mounted in said opening and normally disposed in its entirety within the container, and means rendered accessible by removal of the seal.

whereby the tube may be projected outwardly from'the container in position to function as a pouring spout.

=' 10. In combination, a container including a cover portion having a normally closed discharging'opening therein, a removable seal for said opening integrally formed with the cover portlon and defined by a weakened area, a tube slidingly mounted in said opening and normally disposed in its entirety within the container, "means rendered accessible by removal of the seal whereby the tube may be projected outwardly from the container in position to function as a pouring spout, and a cover operable to close the discharging opening upon retraction of the tube into the container. 7

WILLIAM F. IEONHART.-

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