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Vessel closure-sealable pouring spout assembly

a pouring spout and valve closure technology, which is applied in the direction of liquid dispensing, containers, pliable tubular containers, etc., can solve the problems that the bottle neck may not be well suited for easy pouring and the bottle cap may not be re-sealable with the original bottle cap, so as to facilitate the sealing of the vessel

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-03
OFFORD ANDREW +1
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a vessel closure-sealable pouring spout that can seal a liquid in a bottle and allow for easy pouring. The spout is rotatable 360 degrees for easy positioning, and it can be adjusted to different pouring needs. The spout is securely attached to the bottle and is sealed using a sealing joint that allows for hand-forced rotation. The spout is also equipped with a controllable spout sealing member that can be controlled by detent means. Overall, the invention provides a convenient and efficient solution for sealing and pouring liquids from bottles."

Problems solved by technology

These types of bottle closures have an inherent disadvantage in that once the bottle is opened the neck of the bottle may not be well suited for easy pouring.
Alternatively, the bottle may not be re-sealable with the original bottle cap necessitating a variety of unsatisfactory ad-hoc closures.

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[0028]A general perspective view of the vessel closure-sealable pouring spout assembly 10 made in accordance with the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. In this view, the spout 12 is shown in a closed position. In FIG. 2 of this same embodiment the spout 12 is shown in an open position. It is to be understood that the assembly is attached to a bottle, such as a milk bottle, and therefore the bottle need not be displayed to obtain a complete understanding of the invention.

[0029]Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 there is shown a top front perspective view of the vessel closure-sealable pouring spout assembly 10 of this embodiment of the invention comprises a vertical axis 14 and a horizontal axis 16, a housing 18 comprising a top portion 20, a bottom portion 22 and a sealable pouring spout assembly 24. The bottom portion 22 is adapted for attachment to a vessel 26 by attachment means further described below. The top portion 20 is fixed to the bottom portion 22 by a sealing joint 28 th...

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Abstract

A closure assembly for a bottle, such as a milk bottle, having a sealable pouring spout is comprised of a lower portion for attachment to the bottle and an upper portion that is rotatably fixed to the lower portion. The upper portion comprises a spout and a spout closure assembly mounted on a pivot hinge and comprising a closing member having one end for sealing the spout and an opposite end for finger pressure. A detent device operates in a working relationship with the closing member so the size of the opening can be controlled.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 244,722 filed on Sep. 22, 2009.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERAL FUNDING[0002]N / AFIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates to bottle seals and liquid dispensing apparatus and particularly to a vessel closure-sealable pour spout.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Bottle closures are well known in the art. They are designed and manufactured to seal bottles containing liquid to prevent wastage, preserve freshness of the product or for safety reasons to prevent access by children in the case of medicinal products. They can be designed according to the bottle neck type, closure type, closure size or by application.[0005]These types of bottle closures have an inherent disadvantage in that once the bottle is opened the neck of the bottle may not be well suited for easy pouring. Alternatively, the bottle may not be re-sealable with the original bottle cap ne...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D35/38B65D47/00
CPCB65D47/2006
Inventor OFFORD, ANDREWATKINSON, DENNIS
Owner OFFORD ANDREW