Plug closure

Abstract

A closure (10), especially useful for e-commerce. The closure comprises a lid (16) and a cap base (12) which can be releasably fastened to a container, the cap base including an opening (24). The lid has a depending plug (26) extending therefrom which is received within the opening in the cap base when the lid is in the closed position. The opening is formed within a cylindrical opening wall (88). When the lid is in its open position, extending outwardly from the depending plug at its end distal from the lid are one or more barb flaps (82). As the lid is moved to its closed position with the depending plug within the cylindrical opening wall, the barbs are pushed up against the walls of the plug and are received within a recess in the cylindric opening wall. Within the recess, the bar flaps abut an upper wall of the recess (40) such that extra force is required to open the lid, e.g., during shipping. When the consumer wishes to open the lid, he or she exerts the extra force needed to force the lid open, which causes the barb flaps to assume their original positions extending outwardly from the cylindrical plug.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Leakage of product during shipping of consumer goods can be a costly problem. The problem is particularly acute in the realm of e-commerce where individual bottles may be shipped directly to consumers. It is somewhat easier to ensure intact shipment of large numbers of bottles together from a manufacturer to a distributor and / or retailer than it is to secure the product from leakage during shipment of individual bottles to consumers. Likewise, transport of a container by a consumer after it has been opened can be an issue and result in product leakage.[0002]One type of closure for consumer goods such as shampoos, body washes, skin creams, etc. is the flip top closure which typically comprises two pieces, a base piece which is attached directly to the container, and a cap which is hingedly attached to the base and which rotates between an open and a closed position. While it is important that the consumer can remove the cap from the base without use o...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The closure described in this patent is designed to prevent liquid from escaping a container. It consists of a cap base that can be attached to the container, with an opening. A cap is attached to the base and can be moved from a closed position to an open position. The cap base and the cap form a barrier that prevents liquid from going out of the container. This closure design provides a secure and effective way to prevent liquids from leaking out of containers.

Problems solved by technology

Leakage of product during shipping of consumer goods can be a costly problem.

The problem is particularly acute in the realm of e-commerce where individual bottles may be shipped directly to consumers.

Likewise, transport of a container by a consumer after it has been opened can be an issue and result in product leakage.

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