Double shell dispenser

Abstract

A dispenser closure is provided having a stopping mechanism that limits the rotation of the closure and generally prevents removal of the closure cap from the container. The dispenser closure includes a cap body, fitment and container finish. The cap body has a double shell design, which includes at least one drop lug projecting from the inner shell. When the cap body is rotated about the container finish, the drop lug engages at least one lug stop located on the container finish so as to limit the rotation, thereby preventing removal of the cap body from the container finish.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to dispenser closures. More particularly, the present invention relates to threadably movable dispenser closures with stopping mechanisms.[0003]2. Discussion of the Prior Art[0004]Dispenser closures that open by the axial movement of a cap along a container finish are generally known in the art. Such a closure commonly includes a cap portion that is threadably attached to the finish of a container in such a way that the cap may be threadably moved from a closed position to an open position so as to access the contents of the container. The cap of this type of closure commonly has a limited range of rotation, so that the cap may remain affixed to the container even while in the open position.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]It is an object of the present invention to provide a closure having a dispensing feature.[0006]It is another object of the present invention to provide a double s...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a closure with a dispensing feature and a double shell dispenser closure with a stopping mechanism that limits the range of rotation of the closure cap about the container finish. The closure includes a cap body and a fitment with spokes that connect an annular side wall with a post that is concentrically aligned therein. The cap body has inner and outer walls that are concentrically aligned with an opening in the top wall of the cap body. The inner wall has at least one thread and at least one drop lug that engages the lug stops on the container finish to prevent the threadable removal of the cap body from the container finish. The double shell dispenser closure may be partially opened to allow dispensing of the contents of the container, but may not be removed from the container due to the stopping mechanism.

Problems solved by technology

The cap of this type of closure commonly has a limited range of rotation, so that the cap may remain affixed to the container even while in the open position.

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