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WO2016014550A1
WO2016014550A1 PCT/US2015/041358 US2015041358W WO2016014550A1 WO 2016014550 A1 WO2016014550 A1 WO 2016014550A1 US 2015041358 W US2015041358 W US 2015041358W WO 2016014550 A1 WO2016014550 A1 WO 2016014550A1
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Rodger Albert MOODY
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Priority to RU2017105472A priority patent/RU2017105472A/ru
Priority to AU2015292826A priority patent/AU2015292826A1/en
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Priority to US15/412,440 priority patent/US20170129658A1/en

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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
    • B65D47/0847—Hinges without elastic bias located within a flat surface 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
    • B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D43/02—Removable lids or covers
    • B65D43/0202—Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element
    • B65D43/0225—Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element secured by rotation
    • 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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/06—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing powdered or granular material

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  • the present invention relates generally to dispensing closures for dispensing particulate matter from a container, the particulate matter including powders. More specifically, the present invention, as represented by the disclosed exemplary embodiments, relates to such dispensing closures with hinged, reclosable flaps.
  • Typical of prior art constructions for dispensing closures for particulate matter is the presence of a larger dispensing aperture in combination with a pattern of smaller dispensing apertures.
  • the intended utilization is to use the smaller dispensing apertures for shaking particulate matter from the container when the intended amount to be dispensed is less and when it may need to be somewhat evenly distributed.
  • the larger dispensing aperture allows for spooning or scooping out particulate matter from within the container or for using the larger aperture as a type of pour spout.
  • the larger aperture and the plurality of smaller apertures are essentially coplanar. In another style of prior art construction, the larger aperture and the plurality of smaller apertures are axially stacked such that lifting or opening a hinged flap associated with the plurality of smaller apertures exposes or opens the larger aperture.
  • two single apertures are arranged in a generally coplanar manner with a plurality of smaller apertures.
  • the coplanar arrangement of these apertures requires a greater surface area and is typically used with a container having a generally rectangular shape in lateral section, similar to what may be seen in association with certain spices.
  • the "greater surface area" reference is in comparison to a generally circular or cylindrical closure body where the apertures are able to be arranged in an axial stack or overlapping manner.
  • a dispensing closure for a container is provided with a plurality of dispensing options based on different openings and apertures which may be accessed selectively by the user.
  • One of the features of the exemplary embodiments which is not shown by the prior art is the use of two patterns of smaller apertures for shaking out particulate matter which are provided in combination with a single, larger aperture for spooning out or scooping or pouring out the particulate matter stored in the container.
  • This expanded capability which is part of the disclosed embodiments provides an improvement in terms of versatility.
  • the two patterns of smaller apertures, likely to be used for shaking out the particulate matter include a first pattern with a first size of apertures and a second pattern where its corresponding apertures are larger than the first size of apertures.
  • the three primary dispensing options provided by the present invention is a unique and unobvious improvement to the current state of the art for this type of dispensing closure.
  • the present invention provides a more compact construction compared to a rectangular lid construction where the three openings or opening patterns are generally coplanar. Arranging these three dispensing options in a coplanar manner necessitates a larger base size or surface area than what is required for the present invention due to the axial layering or overlapping of multiple lids and/or lid flaps of the present invention. Even with this more compact construction, the dispensing closure which is described herein is able to be fabricated, preferably by molding, as a unitary, single-piece plastic component.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view a dispensing closure according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 7A is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with a plurality of seal rings.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with one openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 8 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 8 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 8 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 8 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the FIG. 8 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 8 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with another openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 16 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 15 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 15 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 18 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 15 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 19 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 15 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the FIG. 15 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 15 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with a hinged inner lid in an open condition.
  • FIG. 23 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 22 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 24 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 22 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 25 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 22 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 26 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 22 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 27 is a top plan view of the FIG. 22 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 28 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 22 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with both flaps in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 30 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 29 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 31 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 29 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 32 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 29 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 33 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 29 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 34 is a top plan view of the FIG. 29 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 35 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 29 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 36 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with both flaps and the inner lid in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 37 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 36 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 38 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 36 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 39 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 36 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 40 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 36 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 41 is a top plan view of the FIG. 36 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 42 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 36 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 43 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with selected portions in broken line form to depict the option of design variations.
  • FIG. 44 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 45 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 46 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 47 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 48 is a top plan view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 49 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 50 is a perspective view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure with one openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 51 is a perspective view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure with another openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 52 is a perspective view of the FIG. 43 dispensing closure with a hinged inner lid in an open condition.
  • FIG. 53 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with selected portions in broken line form to depict the option of design variations.
  • FIG. 54 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 55 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 56 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 57 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 58 is a top plan view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 59 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 60 is a perspective view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure with one openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 61 is a perspective view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure with another openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 62 is a perspective view of the FIG. 53 dispensing closure with a hinged inner lid in an open condition.
  • FIG. 63 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with selected portions in broken line form to depict the option of design variations.
  • FIG. 64 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 65 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 66 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 67 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 68 is a top plan view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 69 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 70 is a perspective view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure with one openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 71 is a perspective view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure with another openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 72 is a perspective view of the FIG. 63 dispensing closure with a hinged inner lid in an open condition.
  • FIG. 73 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with selected portions in broken line form to depict the option of design variations.
  • FIG. 74 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 75 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 76 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 77 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 78 is a top plan view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 79 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 80 is a perspective view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure with one openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 81 is a perspective view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure with another openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 82 is a perspective view of the FIG. 73 dispensing closure with a hinged inner lid in an open condition.
  • FIG. 83 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with selected portions in broken line form to depict the option of design variations.
  • FIG. 84 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 85 is a rear elevational view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 86 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 87 is a right side elevational view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 88 is a top plan view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 89 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure.
  • FIG. 90 is a perspective view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure with one openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 91 is a perspective view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure with another openable flap in a hinged open condition.
  • FIG. 92 is a perspective view of the FIG. 83 dispensing closure with a hinged inner lid in an open condition.
  • FIG. 93 is a perspective view of the FIG. 1 dispensing closure with selected portions in broken line form to depict the option of design variations.
  • FIG. 94 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 93 dispensing closure. DESCRIPTION OF THE SELECTED EMBODIMENTS
  • dispensing closure 20 for use in conjunction with a container of some type (not illustrated) for dispensing particulate material or matter which is stored or received within the container.
  • the reference to particulate matter or particulate material is intended to include particles of various sizes and compositions and is intended to include powders which are simply finer particulates.
  • One use of dispensing closure 20 would be for dispensing a spice from within the container to another location, such as to food being prepared and/or food being served.
  • the closure 20 is injection molded from a plastic material and essentially any plastic which would be suitable for an injection molding process is acceptable. In terms of a preference for the exemplary embodiment, one acceptable choice is the use of polypropylene.
  • closure 20 is described and illustrated herein as a unitary, single-piece component, it is contemplated that the inner lid and the two flaps could each be fabricated as separate components and then snapped together using a snap mechanism or arrangement as the point of hinging for the inner lid to the closure body and as the point of hinging for each of the two flaps to the inner lid.
  • closure 20 includes a closure body 22 which is preferably generally cylindrical, but is not limited or restricted to that shape.
  • a closure body 22 which is preferably generally cylindrical, but is not limited or restricted to that shape.
  • the shape of body 22 must be designed accordingly based on the container shape requirements.
  • the generally cylindrical shape is one which would correspond to a threaded assembly of the closure to the neck of the container, though any variety of container shapes and closure shapes are contemplated as part of the exemplary embodiment.
  • the inside surface 22a of the closure body is configured with threads 22b for threaded engagement with an externally threaded neck of the selected container, when that type of assembly is selected based on the container choice. It is contemplated though that closure 20 could be snapped onto or into the neck or opening of the container and this would provide for virtually any type of container and closure shapes.
  • the unitary construction of closure 20 further includes an inner lid 24, a first flap 26 and a second flap 28.
  • the inner lid 24 which is substantially circular, is hinged to the closure body 22 at a hinge location by means of living hinge 30. As such, the inner lid 22 is openable and cooperates with the closure body 22 for enabling access to the particulate matter which is received within the container.
  • the closed inner lid 24 is secured to the closure body 22 in the closed condition by means of an interference fit at the location of the finger detent 34 between two structural portions which allow the inner lid to snap closed to the closure body 22.
  • the finger detent 34 which creates a clearance space 36 for the user to insert a fingernail or thumbnail or other utensil as but some of the options for access to and release of the snap-fit (interference fit) arrangement between the inner lid 24 and the closure body 22.
  • the inner surface 82 of inner lid 24 preferably includes a plurality of seal rings 24a as is illustrated in FIG. 7A. Sealing rings 24a are only shown in FIG. 7A as one further option for dispensing closure 20. While likely to be included in any of the disclosed exemplary embodiments, these sealing rings 24a are not illustrated in any other views simply for drawing clarity and to focus on the other structural portions of dispensing closure 20, including the other embodiments of FIGS. 43-94.
  • a liner When a liner is to be used for sealing off the neck opening of the container which is associated with dispensing closure 20, that liner may be supplied with the dispensing closure 20 for handling and shipping convenience and efficiency. It is contemplated that a suitable liner for the type of container and type of particulate matter will be shipped with a corresponding dispensing closure, free floating within the body of that dispensing closure. In the course of completing the packaging of the particulate matter, the liner is applied over the neck opening of the container by the packer.
  • the first flap 26 is hinged to the inner lid 24 by living hinge 38. Accordingly, the first flap 26 is openable and cooperates with the inner lid 24 for enabling access to the particulate matter within the container.
  • the closed first flap 26 is secured to the inner lid 24 (in this closed condition) by means of an interference fit (snap fit) similar in concept to the snap-fit arrangement between inner lid 24 and closure body 22. This interference fit is located adjacent the upper edge of finger detent 42.
  • the finger detent 42 which creates a clearance space 44 for the user to insert a fingernail or a thumbnail or other utensil as but some of the options for access to and release of the snap-fit (interference fit) arrangement between the first flap 26 and the inner lid 24.
  • the first flap 26 has a substantially uniform thickness throughout, excluding the hinge 38, for achieving the desired fit into the upper surface 54 of the inner lid 24 as will be described.
  • the second flap 28 is hinged to the inner lid 24 by living hinge 46.
  • the second flap 28 is openable and cooperates with the inner lid 24 for enabling access to the particulate matter within the container.
  • the closed second flap 28 is secured to the inner lid 24 (in this closed condition) by means of an interference fit (snap fit) similar in concept to the snap-fit arrangement between inner lid 24 and closure body 22.
  • This interference fit is located adjacent the upper edge of finger detent 50.
  • the finger detent 50 which creates a clearance space 52 for the user to insert a fingernail or a thumbnail or other utensil as but some of the options for access to and release of the snap-fit (interference fit) arrangement between the second flap 28 and the inner lid 24.
  • the second flap 28 has a substantially uniform thickness throughout, excluding the hinge 46, for achieving the desired fit into the upper surface of the inner lid 24 as will be described.
  • the upper surface 54 of the inner lid 24 includes a first recessed region 56 which has a substantially uniform recessed depth and a peripheral shape which substantially corresponds to the peripheral shape of the first flap 26 (see FIG. 8).
  • the axial depth of region 56 should be at least equal to the thickness of the first flap 26 so that the upper surface 58 of first flap 26 is preferably flush with upper surface 54 and if not flush, only slightly recessed or slightly raised.
  • the upper surface 54 of the inner lid 24 includes a second recessed region 60 which has a substantially uniform recessed depth and a peripheral shape which substantially corresponds to the peripheral shape of the second flap 28 (see FIG. 15). In sizing the peripheral shape of region 60, it is important to ensure that the second flap 28 fits in the region 60 without any edge-to-edge interference or mismatch.
  • the axial depth of region 60 should be at least equal to the thickness of the second flap 28 so that the upper surface 62 of second flap 28 is preferably flush with upper surface 54 and if not flush, only slightly recessed or slightly raised.
  • Region 56 defines a spaced pattern 64 of dispensing apertures 66.
  • each aperture is substantially circular with a diameter of approximately 0.12 inches.
  • Dispensing apertures 66 extend completely through inner lid 24 and are constructed and arranged to be used for shaking out at least some of the particulate matter which is in the container when the first flap 26 has been hinged open as illustrated in FIGS. 8-14.
  • the number of apertures 66, the size of the apertures 66 and whether all apertures 66 have substantially the same diameter are all design variables. While the preferred embodiment is described based on the exemplary drawings, it is contemplated that the design specifics can change based on the particulate matter to be dispensed from the container, its range of particle sizes, the rate of dispensing desired and product aesthetics.
  • the exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes projections 68 (see FIG. 8) for plugging closed each aperture 66. A circular/cylindrical shape for the apertures 66 and for the projections 68 was selected as being a suitable design for the exemplary embodiment.
  • Each projection 68 (equal in number to the number of apertures 66) has a peripheral size and shape which is suitable to pivot into and plug its corresponding aperture 66 as the first flap 26 is hinged closed. As would be understood, the specific pattern for the projections 68 is the same as the pattern for the apertures 66.
  • Region 60 defines a spaced pattern 70 of dispensing apertures 72. In the exemplary embodiment, there are a total of three apertures 72 spaced apart and of substantially uniform size and generally equal spacing. In the exemplary embodiment each aperture is circular with a diameter of approximately 0.30 inches.
  • Dispensing apertures 72 extend completely through inner lid 24 and are constructed and arranged to be used for shaking out at least some of the particulate matter which is in the container when the second flap 28 has been hinged open as illustrated in FIGS. 15-21.
  • the number of apertures 72, the size of the apertures 72 and whether all apertures 72 have substantially the same diameter are all design variables. While the preferred embodiment is described based on the exemplary drawings, it is contemplated that the design specifics can change based on the particulate matter to be dispensed, its range of particle sizes, the rate of dispensing desired and product aesthetics.
  • the exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes projections 74 (see FIG. 15) for plugging closed each aperture 72. A circular/cylindrical shape for the apertures 72 and for the projections 74 was selected as being a suitable design for the exemplary embodiment.
  • Each projection 74 (equal in number to the number of apertures 72) has a peripheral size and shape which is suitable to pivot into and plug its corresponding aperture 72 as the second flap 28 is hinged closed. As would be understood, the specific pattern for the projections 74 is the same as the pattern for the apertures 72.
  • FIGS. 1-7 illustrate the dispensing closure 20 in a closed condition, with the inner lid 24 snapped (interference fit) closed to the closure body 22, with the first flap 26 snapped (interference fit) closed and with the second flap 28 snap (interference fit) closed.
  • FIGS. 8-14 illustrate the dispensing closure 20 in a first mode of use with the first flap 26 hinged open for dispensing particulate matter, typically by shaking.
  • FIGS. 15-21 illustrate the dispensing closure 20 in a second mode of use with the second flap 28 hinged open for dispensing particulate matter, typically by shaking.
  • FIGS. 22-28 illustrate the dispensing closure 20 in a third mode of use with the first and second flaps 26 and 28, respectively, closed and the inner lid 24 hinged open.
  • This mode would likely be selected when scooping out or spooning out or pouring out particulate matter and a larger opening is desired for the selected utensil (scoop or spoon) or preferable for pouring out.
  • the closure body 22 defines a central opening 76 which is encircled by inner annular lip 78.
  • This inner annular lip 78 is inset slightly from the outer wall 80 of closure body 22 and is used as part of a sealed interface with an inner annular rim 84 of lid 24 for sealing closed the particulate matter stored within the container based on the use of dispensing closure 20 in combination with that container.
  • the inner surface 82 of the inner lid 24 includes the annular rim 84 which in the exemplary embodiment is substantially circular.
  • This annular rim 84 is sized and arranged so as to have an essentially line-to-line fit against the inner edge 86 of annular lip 78.
  • the annular rim 84 fits down inside of annular lip 78 so as to create a sealed interface between the inner lid 24 and the closure body 22 for preserving the particulate matter. This helps to keep the contents of the container (the particulate matter) fresh and helps to prevent any unintended contamination.
  • FIGS. 29-35 illustrate the dispensing closure 20 in a fourth mode of use with both the first flap 26 and the second flap 28 hinged open. While this fourth mode of use is not considered to be as likely as any one of the first three modes of use, it is an option. This fourth mode would likely be selected when it is desired to dispense the particulate matter by shaking, but where a relatively large amount of particulate matter is to be dispensed, and it can be accomplished a little faster by opening both flaps 26 and 28.
  • FIGS. 36-42 illustrate the dispensing closure 20 with both flaps 26 and 28 hinged open and with the inner lid 24 hinged open. This specific arrangement is not considered to be an additional mode of use as it is effectively the same as the third mode.
  • These drawings are provided in order to show the total independence and mutual exclusivity of each of the three hinged structures.
  • the inner lid 24 is able to be opened and closed regardless of the condition or status of either of the first flap 26 or the second flap 28. This same described independence applies in the same manner for the first flap 26 relative to the second flap 28 and the inner lid 24 and for the second flap 28 relative to the first flap 26 and the inner lid 24.
  • the pattern, number and size of apertures 66 and the pattern, number and size of apertures 72 can each vary. While the specifics for some of these variables may dictate or influence the specifics of others, the design options are otherwise independent.
  • FIGS. 43-94 are being included with broken lines for depicting construction aspects and elements which may take on a range of alternatives and variations all within the contemplated scope of the exemplary embodiment.
  • the use of broken lines is a way to depict one or more features of the exemplary embodiment which may be selectively changed, altered or modified while still preserving the fundamental aspects, performance and structural elements of the present invention.
  • These additional drawings include six variations and for the reference numbers, some of the same numbers which are used in FIGS. 1-42 are used again, though with a numbering prefix for each of the six variations which are shown.
  • the first variation of the dispensing closure 20 includes a 100 prefix and the corresponding dispensing closure is thus identified as dispensing closure 120.
  • the second variation is directed to dispensing closure 220 and so forth for each of the six variations.
  • Each of these six variations is illustrated based on using the seven views corresponding to FIGS. 1-7 and using the flip-open views of FIGS. 8, 15 and 22.
  • the use of broken lines in these design variations is representative of the fact that some of the specific sizes, shapes and arrangements can vary without changing the basic principles, concepts and functioning of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 43-52 illustrate dispensing closure 120 with closure body 122, inner lid 124, a first flap 126 and a second flap 128.
  • FIGS. 53-62 illustrate dispensing closure 220 with closure body 222, inner lid 224, a first flap 226 and a second flap 228.
  • FIGS. 63-72 illustrate dispensing closure 320 with closure body 322, inner lid 324, a first flap 326 and a second flap 328.
  • FIGS. 73-82 illustrate dispensing closure 420 with closure body 422, inner lid 424, a first flap 426 and a second flap 428.
  • FIGS. 83-92 illustrate dispensing closure 520 with closure body 522, inner lid
  • FIGS. 93-94 illustrate dispensing closure 620 with closure body 622 and inner lid 624

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L'invention concerne une fermeture de distribution qui comprend un corps de fermeture délimitant une ouverture de distribution, un couvercle pouvant être ouvert qui coopère avec le corps de fermeture pour permettre l'accès à l'ouverture de distribution. Le couvercle pouvant être ouvert délimite une première partie de distribution et une seconde partie de distribution. Le premier rabat pouvant être ouvert coopère avec le couvercle pouvant être ouvert pour permettre l'accès à la première partie de distribution. Le second rabat pouvant être ouvert coopère avec le couvercle pouvant être ouvert pour permettre l'accès à la seconde partie de distribution. La fermeture de distribution est construite et conçue pour être utilisée avec un récipient qui contient une matière particulaire pour la distribution d'une partie ou de la totalité de cette matière particulaire.
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