US2255225A - Container and closure therefor - Google Patents

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US2255225A
US2255225A US330643A US33064340A US2255225A US 2255225 A US2255225 A US 2255225A US 330643 A US330643 A US 330643A US 33064340 A US33064340 A US 33064340A US 2255225 A US2255225 A US 2255225A
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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
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
    • B65D47/28—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement
    • 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
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
    • B65D47/28—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement
    • B65D47/286—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement between planar parts

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  • This invention relates to a container and, more particularly, to a container having a closure by means of which an opening in said container may be uncovered and covered without removing said closure therefrom.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a container having a closure for a container opening which is easily adjustable in regard to the opening in the container and will remain in the adjusted position.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide a closure for a container opening which will at all times remain attached to the container.
  • a further object of this invention is to provide a container having a closure which is simple and inexpensive to construct and easy to operate.
  • a still further object of the present invention is to provide a container closure particularly for a tooth paste, shaving and like tube which will allow access to the contents of said tube without removing the closure therefrom.
  • Another object of this invention is to provide a container having a closure which will indicate by contact with the operators hand that harmful or poisonous substances are held within said container.
  • the above and other objects of the present invention may be realized by providing one end of the container, which container may be of metal, wood, glass or any other desired material, with an elongated head flanged on the opposite sides thereof to form a track, the elongated head having therein an opening which is in communication with the interior of the container, the opposite sides, or top, of said track having a plurality of teeth extending along the same.
  • a cap preferably of a resilient material of sufiicient width to cover the opening-in the container head, is adapted to slidably engage the flanges on said head.
  • the opposite sides, or top, of the cap have teeth therein adapted to enmesh with the teeth on the opposite sides, or top, of the elongated head.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the container and closure of this invention.
  • Figure 2 is a vertical section of the invention taken on the line 22 of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a section on the line 33 of Figure 2
  • Figure 4 is aperspective view of the modifica tion of this invention. 1
  • the reference numeral i0 designates the body portion of a container which may be of metal, wood, glass, or any other desiredmaterial, having an elongated head ll, said headhavingilanges l2 and it on the opposite sides thereof, which form a track for a slidable closure. 7
  • the elongated head i I has stops it: and l5a on opposite ends thereofto limit the longitudinal movement of the cap.
  • the head II also has an opening [6 which is in communication with the interior of the container. 7
  • the head ll maybe formedon-the container by molding,pressingor any other desired method.
  • the opposite sides of the elongated head II have a plurality of spaced teeth l'l therein.
  • the cap M which. is preferably of a light spring metal, is U-shaped, theopposite sides l8 and I9 thereof slidably engaging the opposite sides l2 and I3, respectively, of the elongated head H.
  • the top '20 of the cap slidably engages the top surface of the head H, the top of the cap being of sufficient width to cover the opening IS.
  • the top 20 is knurled at 2
  • the opposite sides [8 and i9 of the cap it have a plurality of spaced teeth 22 adapted to enmeshwiththe teeth ;ll on the opposite sides of the head I i.
  • the ends 23 and 2d of the opposite sides I8 and 19, respectively, are bent to engage theunder side'of the flanges 48 and I9, respectively, so that the cap 20 will not fall from the head II and to hold the top of the cap it firmly against the top of the head II.
  • the head I I has parallel shoulders along the opposite sides and ends thereof formed by a slight depression 25 in the top surface of the head. Orifices 26 and 21 are formed in the opposite ends of the heads, so that liquid may be easily poured from the container.
  • the cap 28 has a plurality of spaced teeth 29 on the opposite sides thereof which enmesh with the spaced teeth ll of the head II.
  • the top 39 of said cap is adapted to slidably engage the top surface of the head ll.
  • the container closure of this invention is of simple construction, since the elongated head Il may be formed therein by molding, pressing, or any other desired means, it being merely necessary to place the U-shaped cap M, which is preferably of a light spring metal, thereon and pressing it downwardly, the cap snapping into position in relation to the head If.
  • the cap In the operation of this invention, it is merely necessary for the operator to slide the cap so as to uncover the opening l6, which is in communication with the interior of the container. While the substance is being poured or pressed from the container, the cap will remain in the position to which it was slided by the operator, since the teeth I! which enmesh with the teeth 22 in the cap M will lock the same in the desired position.
  • the amount of substance emitted from the container may be controlled by adjusting the size of the opening IS.
  • the teeth I"! enmeshing with the teeth 22 on the cap will also look the cap in position over the opening Hi When the container is being pressed or otherwise handled, preventing the contents of the container from escaping therefrom.
  • the bending of the ends 23 and 24 to engage the under side of the flanges l2 and 13 will prevent the cap from becoming disengaged from the head II.
  • the cap 28 of the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 4 of the drawing, is operated similarly to the cap I4.
  • the pin points 33 in the top thereof will serve to warn a person attempting to open the container that poisonous or harmful substances are contained therein.
  • an elongated head having an opening therein communicating with the interior of said container said head being flanged on the opposite sides thereof to form a track, longitudinally extending parallel shoulders extending above the top surface of .said head on the opposite sides thereof, transversely extending shoulders on the opposite ends of said head extending above the top surface thereof and having pouring vents therein, a plurality of vertically ex tending teeth longitudinally disposed along the opposite sides of said head, and a closure of resilient material adapted to slidably engage the top surface of said head and having parallel grooves in the opposite sides thereof adapted to engage the shoulders on the opposite sides of said head, said closure having depending parallel sides the ends thereof being bent toward each other and engaging the under-side of the adjacent flange on said head said parallel sides each having a plurality of vertically extending teeth therein said teeth being adapted to enmesh with the teeth in the adjacent side of said head.
  • an elongated head having on opening therein communicating with the interior of said container said head being flanged on the opposite sides thereof to form a track, longitudinally extending parallel shoulders extending above the top surface of said head on the opposite sides thereof, transversely extending shoulders on the opposite ends of said head extending above the top surface thereof and having pouring vents therein, a plurality of vertically extending teeth longitudinally disposed along the opposite sides of said head, and a clo-' sure of resilient material having sharp points projecting outwardly from the top surface thereof said closure being adapted to slidably engage the top surface of said head and having parallel grooves in the opposite sides thereof adapted to engage the shoulders on the opposite sides of said head, said closure having depending parallel sides the ends thereof being bent toward each other and engaging the under-side of the adjacent flange on said head said parallel sides each having a plurality of vertically extending teeth therein said teeth being adapted to enmesh with the teeth in the adjacent side of said head.
  • an elongated head having an opening therein, communicating with the interior of said container, said head being flanged on the opposite sides thereof to form atrack, transversely extending shoulders on the opposite ends of said head, said shoulders extending above the top surface of the head and having pouring vents therein, a plurality of parallel teeth disposed along the opposite sides of said head, and a closure slidably engaging the top surface of said head and having parallel grooves on the opposite sides thereof engaging the shoulders on the opposite side closure having depending parallel sides engaging the under-side of the adjacent flange on said head, each of said parallel sides having a plurality of teeth which are adapted to enmesh with the teeth in the adjacent side of said head.

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Sept. 9, 1941. J. R. MEGGY.
CONTAI NER AND CLOSURE THEREFOR Filed April 20, 1940 TOR.
EGGY
VEN .M
JOHNR ATTORNEYS.
Patented Sept. 9, 1941 new stars) V 7 2,255,225 CONTAINER AND CLOSURE THEREFOR v John R. Maggy, Elizabeth, N. J. V
Applicatien April 20, 1940, Serial No. 330,643
3 Claims.
This invention relates to a container and, more particularly, to a container having a closure by means of which an opening in said container may be uncovered and covered without removing said closure therefrom.
An object of the present invention is to provide a container having a closure for a container opening which is easily adjustable in regard to the opening in the container and will remain in the adjusted position.
Another object of this invention is to provide a closure for a container opening which will at all times remain attached to the container.
A further object of this invention is to provide a container having a closure which is simple and inexpensive to construct and easy to operate.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a container closure particularly for a tooth paste, shaving and like tube which will allow access to the contents of said tube without removing the closure therefrom.
Another object of this invention is to provide a container having a closure which will indicate by contact with the operators hand that harmful or poisonous substances are held within said container.
Other objects of the invention will become apparent in the course of the following specification.
The above and other objects of the present invention may be realized by providing one end of the container, which container may be of metal, wood, glass or any other desired material, with an elongated head flanged on the opposite sides thereof to form a track, the elongated head having therein an opening which is in communication with the interior of the container, the opposite sides, or top, of said track having a plurality of teeth extending along the same.
A cap, preferably of a resilient material of sufiicient width to cover the opening-in the container head, is adapted to slidably engage the flanges on said head. The opposite sides, or top, of the cap have teeth therein adapted to enmesh with the teeth on the opposite sides, or top, of the elongated head.
The invention will appear more clearly from the following detailed description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, which illustrates a preferred embodiment, together with a modification thereof.
In the drawing:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the container and closure of this invention.
Figure 2 is a vertical section of the invention taken on the line 22 of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a section on the line 33 of Figure 2, and
Figure 4 is aperspective view of the modifica tion of this invention. 1
Like numerals refer to like partsithroughout the several views.
Referring to the drawing, the reference numeral i0 designates the body portion of a container which may be of metal, wood, glass, or any other desiredmaterial, having an elongated head ll, said headhavingilanges l2 and it on the opposite sides thereof, which form a track for a slidable closure. 7
The elongated head i I has stops it: and l5a on opposite ends thereofto limit the longitudinal movement of the cap. The head II also has an opening [6 which is in communication with the interior of the container. 7
The head ll maybe formedon-the container by molding,pressingor any other desired method.
The opposite sides of the elongated head II have a plurality of spaced teeth l'l therein.
The cap M, which. is preferably of a light spring metal, is U-shaped, theopposite sides l8 and I9 thereof slidably engaging the opposite sides l2 and I3, respectively, of the elongated head H. The top '20 of the cap slidably engages the top surface of the head H, the top of the cap being of sufficient width to cover the opening IS. The top 20 is knurled at 2|, so that the operators finger or thumb will not slide in respect thereto. I
The opposite sides [8 and i9 of the cap it have a plurality of spaced teeth 22 adapted to enmeshwiththe teeth ;ll on the opposite sides of the head I i. The ends 23 and 2d of the opposite sides I8 and 19, respectively, are bent to engage theunder side'of the flanges 48 and I9, respectively, so that the cap 20 will not fall from the head II and to hold the top of the cap it firmly against the top of the head II.
In the embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 4 of the drawing, the head I I has parallel shoulders along the opposite sides and ends thereof formed by a slight depression 25 in the top surface of the head. Orifices 26 and 21 are formed in the opposite ends of the heads, so that liquid may be easily poured from the container. The cap 28 has a plurality of spaced teeth 29 on the opposite sides thereof which enmesh with the spaced teeth ll of the head II. The top 39 of said cap is adapted to slidably engage the top surface of the head ll. Grooves 3| and 32 formed on the opposite side of the cap 28 engage the parallel side shoulders on the head I I A plurality of sharp pin points 33 are formed in the top of the cap, so that, when the user touches the cap to operate the same, he will be warned that the container has therein a poisonous or dangerous substance.
The container closure of this invention is of simple construction, since the elongated head Il may be formed therein by molding, pressing, or any other desired means, it being merely necessary to place the U-shaped cap M, which is preferably of a light spring metal, thereon and pressing it downwardly, the cap snapping into position in relation to the head If.
In the operation of this invention, it is merely necessary for the operator to slide the cap so as to uncover the opening l6, which is in communication with the interior of the container. While the substance is being poured or pressed from the container, the cap will remain in the position to which it was slided by the operator, since the teeth I! which enmesh with the teeth 22 in the cap M will lock the same in the desired position. The amount of substance emitted from the container may be controlled by adjusting the size of the opening IS.
The teeth I"! enmeshing with the teeth 22 on the cap will also look the cap in position over the opening Hi When the container is being pressed or otherwise handled, preventing the contents of the container from escaping therefrom. The bending of the ends 23 and 24 to engage the under side of the flanges l2 and 13 will prevent the cap from becoming disengaged from the head II.
The cap 28 of the embodiment of the invention, shown in Figure 4 of the drawing, is operated similarly to the cap I4. The pin points 33 in the top thereof, however, will serve to warn a person attempting to open the container that poisonous or harmful substances are contained therein.
It is apparent that the specific illustration shown has been given by way of illustration and not by way of limitation and that the structure above described is subject to a wide variation and modification without departing from the scope or intent of the invention, all of which variations and modifications. are to be included within the scope of the present invention.
What is claimed is: I
1. In a container, an elongated head having an opening therein communicating with the interior of said container said head being flanged on the opposite sides thereof to form a track, longitudinally extending parallel shoulders extending above the top surface of .said head on the opposite sides thereof, transversely extending shoulders on the opposite ends of said head extending above the top surface thereof and having pouring vents therein, a plurality of vertically ex tending teeth longitudinally disposed along the opposite sides of said head, and a closure of resilient material adapted to slidably engage the top surface of said head and having parallel grooves in the opposite sides thereof adapted to engage the shoulders on the opposite sides of said head, said closure having depending parallel sides the ends thereof being bent toward each other and engaging the under-side of the adjacent flange on said head said parallel sides each having a plurality of vertically extending teeth therein said teeth being adapted to enmesh with the teeth in the adjacent side of said head.
2. In a container, an elongated head having on opening therein communicating with the interior of said container said head being flanged on the opposite sides thereof to form a track, longitudinally extending parallel shoulders extending above the top surface of said head on the opposite sides thereof, transversely extending shoulders on the opposite ends of said head extending above the top surface thereof and having pouring vents therein, a plurality of vertically extending teeth longitudinally disposed along the opposite sides of said head, and a clo-' sure of resilient material having sharp points projecting outwardly from the top surface thereof said closure being adapted to slidably engage the top surface of said head and having parallel grooves in the opposite sides thereof adapted to engage the shoulders on the opposite sides of said head, said closure having depending parallel sides the ends thereof being bent toward each other and engaging the under-side of the adjacent flange on said head said parallel sides each having a plurality of vertically extending teeth therein said teeth being adapted to enmesh with the teeth in the adjacent side of said head.
3. In a container, an elongated head having an opening therein, communicating with the interior of said container, said head being flanged on the opposite sides thereof to form atrack, transversely extending shoulders on the opposite ends of said head, said shoulders extending above the top surface of the head and having pouring vents therein, a plurality of parallel teeth disposed along the opposite sides of said head, and a closure slidably engaging the top surface of said head and having parallel grooves on the opposite sides thereof engaging the shoulders on the opposite side closure having depending parallel sides engaging the under-side of the adjacent flange on said head, each of said parallel sides having a plurality of teeth which are adapted to enmesh with the teeth in the adjacent side of said head.
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US2846130A (en) * 1955-10-18 1958-08-05 Allen M Foote Box cover
US3143152A (en) * 1961-12-13 1964-08-04 Knable Chester Toothbrush holder and paste dispenser
US9296517B2 (en) * 2014-04-01 2016-03-29 Buddeez, Inc. Adjustable box top lid
US11247818B1 (en) * 2019-04-11 2022-02-15 Reend Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia Lid for containers, particularly beverage containers

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US2846130A (en) * 1955-10-18 1958-08-05 Allen M Foote Box cover
US3143152A (en) * 1961-12-13 1964-08-04 Knable Chester Toothbrush holder and paste dispenser
US9296517B2 (en) * 2014-04-01 2016-03-29 Buddeez, Inc. Adjustable box top lid
US11247818B1 (en) * 2019-04-11 2022-02-15 Reend Spolka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia Lid for containers, particularly beverage containers

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