Dispensing closures

Abstract

The present invention provides a closure for a container having an opening for dispensing a fluid contained therein. The closure comprises a lid and a pivotable top member that can move between a closed position and two open positions. A pair of dispensing openings are in fluid communication with the associated container. The second dispensing opening and its associated passage have a larger cross-section perpendicular to the flow direction than the first dispensing opening and its associated passage.

Description

Background Art Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus for containing and dispensing materials, the device being particularly suitable for use with bottles or containers containing liquids such as cosmetics, liquid soap, shampoo, sunscreen lotion, etc. More particularly, the present invention relates to a two-way dispenser closure having openings of different cross-sections for dispensing the contents of the container at different rates.

[0002] Related technologies

[0003] There are closures on the market for dispensing fluids from containers of liquids such as shampoo, lotion or sunscreen. Known types of dispensing closures include flapper closures, side pour closures, fragrance closures, sieves, disc top closures, turret closures, York closures, snap closures, etc. Lotion pumps are also suitable for health and beauty applications.

[0004] The closure forms a dispenser for liquids which can be easily operated by a user.Many known dispensing closures have a single liquid dispensing passage which is opened by the user by lifting or twisting a portion of the closure.

[0005] There are also many dispensing closures that have more than one liquid dispensing passage. These dispensing closures are also operated by the user when dispensing liquid from the container.

[0006] Problems such as leakage in the closure passageway and product remaining exposed require that the closure be designed to avoid these problems. Summary of the invention

[0007] One aspect of the present invention relates to a closure for a container having an opening for dispensing a fluid contained therein. The closure comprises a lid and a pivotable top member that is movable between a closed position and two open positions. The lid comprises a base plate and a pair of orifices that are arranged and configured to seal the opening of an associated fluid container. Each of the orifices is defined by a cylindrical tube extending from the base plate and is in fluid communication with an associated container. The pivotable top member is mounted on the lid so as to be capable of pivoting movement about a horizontal hinge axis. The pivotable top member comprises a top plate and a pair of dispensing passages aligned with the cylindrical tube of the lid. Each dispensing passage has: a cylindrical plug extending from the top plate, the size of the cylindrical plug being set to sealingly engage the inner surface of the associated cylindrical tube of the lid; a cylindrical sleeve extending from the top plate, the size of the cylindrical sleeve being set to sealingly engage the outer surface of the associated cylindrical tube of the lid; a passage from an annular gap between the cylindrical plug and the cylindrical sleeve to the dispensing opening. Each dispensing opening is in fluid communication with the cylindrical tube and thereby with the associated container.The second dispensing opening and the associated channel have a larger cross section perpendicular to the flow direction than the first dispensing opening and the associated channel.

[0008] A second aspect of the invention relates to a closure for a container having an opening for dispensing a fluid contained therein. The closure comprises a lid and a pivotable top member that is movable between a closed position and two open positions. The lid has an outer surface, an inner surface, a substrate, and a centrally disposed orifice that is arranged and configured to seal the opening of an associated fluid container, the centrally disposed orifice being defined by a cylindrical tube extending from the top surface of the substrate and in communication with the associated container fluid. The pivotable top member is mounted on the lid so as to be capable of pivoting movement about a horizontal hinge axis. The pivotable top member has: a top plate; a pivotable top member edge; a cylindrical plug extending from the top plate, the cylindrical plug being sized to sealingly engage the inner surface of the cylindrical tube of the cap; a cylindrical sleeve extending from the top plate, the cylindrical sleeve being sized to sealingly engage the outer surface of the associated cylindrical tube of the cap; a first passage from the annular gap between the cylindrical plug and the cylindrical sleeve to a first dispensing opening; and a second passage from the annular gap between the cylindrical plug and the cylindrical sleeve to a second dispensing opening. The dispensing opening is in fluid communication with the cylindrical tube and thereby with the associated container fluid, and the second dispensing opening and the associated passage have a larger cross-section perpendicular to the flow direction than the first dispensing opening and the associated passage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a fluid dispensing bottle of the present invention;

[0010] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of a container closure of the present invention showing a pivotable top member embodiment and a lid embodiment;

[0011] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A bottom view of an embodiment of a pivotable top member;

[0012] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a cover;

[0013] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A top view of a cover embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled first closure embodiment in a closed position;

[0015] Figure 7 is a top view of an assembled first closure member embodiment in a closed position;

[0016] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled first closure embodiment in a first open position;

[0017] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled first closure embodiment in a second open position;

[0018] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled second closure embodiment in a closed position; and

[0019] Fig.11 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled second closure embodiment in a first open position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The present invention relates to a bi-directional dispenser closure having openings of different cross-sections for dispensing container contents at different rates.

[0021] The subject matter disclosed in the present invention will now be described more fully below with reference to the drawings and examples in which representative embodiments are shown. However, the subject matter disclosed in the present invention can be implemented in different ways and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments shown in this article. The subject matter of the present invention should meet the broadest scope consistent with the features described herein. These embodiments are provided to make the disclosure thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the embodiments to those skilled in the art. Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those generally understood by those of ordinary skill in the art of the subject matter described in the present invention.

[0022] As used herein in the specification and claims, the term "container" (also referred to as a bottle, jug, flask, kettle or vial) is an object that can be used to contain or transport liquids, solids or gases. In the present invention, the container and closure are separate entities.

[0023] The container closure described herein has several openings for dispensing fluid from the container at different rates. The closure has two parts, a lid and a pivotable top member. The lid has a base plate and a pair of cylindrical tube orifices extending from the base plate, the base plate being configured to seal the opening of the fluid container, the pair of cylindrical tube orifices being in fluid communication with the contents of the container. The pivotable top member (which can move between a closed position and two open positions) is mounted on the lid so as to be able to pivot about a horizontal hinge axis and has a top plate and a pair of distribution passages aligned with the cylindrical tube of the lid. The distribution passage has: a cylindrical plug (preferably hollow) extending from the top plate, the size of the cylindrical plug being set to sealingly engage the inner surface of the associated cylindrical tube of the lid; and a cylindrical sleeve extending from the top plate, the size of the cylindrical sleeve being set to sealingly engage the outer surface of the associated cylindrical tube of the lid. A pair of channels is formed by the annular space between the cylindrical plug and the cylindrical sleeve, the pair of channels leading to a pair of dispensing openings, wherein the dispensing openings are in fluid communication with the cylindrical tube and thereby with the associated container. To allow the container contents to be dispensed at different rates, the first dispensing opening and associated channels have a smaller cross-section perpendicular to the direction of flow than the second dispensing opening and associated channels.

[0024] The two-way dispenser closure is designed to be attached to a container containing a substance, preferably to the top of the container. The substance may be a liquid including consumer products such as soap, shampoo, sunscreen, lotion, cosmetics, etc.

[0025] Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, Figure 1 A side view of an embodiment of a fluid dispensing bottle 10 of the present invention is shown. The dispensing bottle 10 includes a container 20 and a closure 30. The container 20 can be made of glass, metal, or plastic of different shapes, colors, and sizes. Plastics include, but are not limited to, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), or polypropylene (PP). If the dispensing bottle 10 is a squeeze bottle, plastics such as HDPE or LDPE are particularly useful. A squeeze bottle is a bottle for dispensing fluids that is powered by squeezing the container by pressure applied, for example, by the user's hand. The basic characteristic of a squeeze bottle is that manual pressure applied to an elastic container is used to compress the fluid therein, thereby expelling the fluid from the bottle.

[0026] The closure 30 has two parts, a lid 40 and a pivotable top member 60 . Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of a container closure 30 showing a pivotable top member embodiment 60 and a lid embodiment 40 .

[0027] The top member 60 can be pivoted (at Figure 2 , and in Figure 3 6, and a top plate 61, a pivotable top member edge 65, a rocker arm 68, a pin 69, a first dispensing opening 86, and a second dispensing opening 96. The top plate 61 has a first surface 62 and a second surface 63. The pivotable top member edge 65 has a first surface 66 and a second surface 67. The protrusion 64 is disposed on the second surface 67 of the pivotable top member edge 65.

[0028] Figure 3 Also shown are the first channel 84 and the second channel 94, as well as the horizontal hinge axis 70, the cylindrical plugs 72a, 72b and the cylindrical sleeves 76a, 76b. The cylindrical plugs 72a, 72b and the cylindrical sleeves 76a, 76b extend from the second surface 63 of the top plate 61. The figure also shows that the second distribution opening 96 and the associated second channel 94 have a larger cross section perpendicular to the flow direction than the first distribution opening 86 and the associated channel first channel 84.

[0029] Although the first and second channels 84, 94 are shown as having substantially rectangular cross-sections, other cross-sections are contemplated, including other quadrilateral forms (e.g., trapezoidal, square, etc.), triangles, continuous curves (e.g., circular, elliptical, etc.), and slots (having a width dimension significantly greater than a height dimension and having curved or substantially squared ends).

[0030] The cross-sectional area can be selected to dispense the contents of the container at a desired rate. For example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first dispensing opening 86 and the associated first channel 84 can be about 40% to 75% of the corresponding cross-sectional area of ​​the second dispensing opening 96 and the associated second channel 94. Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first dispensing opening 86 and the associated first channel 84 is about 60% to 70% of the corresponding cross-sectional area of ​​the second dispensing opening 96 and the associated second channel 94.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the first dispensing opening 86 has a rectangular cross section of 2 mm by 4 mm and the second dispensing opening 96 has a rectangular cross section of 2 mm by 6 mm. Thus, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first dispensing opening 86 is about 67% of the corresponding cross-sectional area of ​​the second dispensing opening 96.

[0032] As will be shown subsequently, the horizontal hinge axis 70 provides a pivot axis for the pivotable top member 60 .

[0033] Cover 40 (in Figure 2 In the perspective view, Figure 4 is shown in cross-sectional view, and in Figure 5 4 and 5. The cover 40 is shown in top view in FIG. 4 and has an outer surface 41, an inner surface 42, a base plate 44, a rocker stabilizer 47 and a pin receiver 48. The protrusion guide 43 is a blind hole provided on the inner surface 42 of the cover 40. The rocker stabilizer 47 guides and limits the pivot path of the rocker arm 68, acting as a support point in the opening movement of releasing the first dispensing opening 86 and the second dispensing opening 96. The base plate 44 has a top surface 45 and a bottom surface 46, a pair of cylindrical tubes 50a, 50b extending from the top surface 45 of the base plate 44, a container sealing ring 56 and a snap-fit ​​57. The orifices 53a and 53b are defined by the cylindrical tube 50a and the cylindrical tube 50b, respectively.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As seen in FIG. 1 , the pivotable top member 60 includes a protrusion 64 disposed next to each dispensing opening (86, 96). The lid 40 includes a protrusion guide 43 disposed on the lid inner surface 42. In this embodiment, the protrusion guide 43 is raceway-shaped with two lateral sides and two vertical ends.

[0035] When the lid 40 and the pivotable top member 60 are coupled together to form the closure 30, the protrusions 64 are disposed inside their respective protrusion guides 43. The length of the protrusion guides 43 is sufficient to allow displacement of the protrusions 64 during movement of the pivotable top member 60, and serves to provide guidance for the movement of the pivotable top member 60. In addition, when the pivotable top member 60 reaches its open position, the ends of the protrusion guides 43 serve as stoppers.

[0036] The closure 30 is designed to be attached to the top of the container 20. A sealing ring 56 and a fastener 57 extend from the bottom surface 46 of the base plate 44. The fastener 57 is a means for attaching the closure 30 to the container 20, and the sealing ring 56 is a means for preventing leakage of a substance (e.g., liquid) disposed in the container 20. Although the fastener is described herein as a means for attaching the closure 30 to the container 20, other means such as threads or adhesives may also be used. In some embodiments, the seal between the closure 30 and the container 20 may include a gasket.

[0037] The cylindrical tubes 50a, 50b (which extend from the top surface 45 of the base plate 44) each have an outer surface 51a and 51b, respectively, and inner surfaces 52a and 52b, respectively. As described above, the cylindrical tubes 50a, 50b define a pair of orifices 53a, 53b through the base plate 44. The orifices 53a, 53b are in fluid communication with the contents of the container 20.

[0038] Figure 6 and Figure 7 A view of a first embodiment of an assembled closure 30 is shown. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled closure 30, and Figure 7 4 is a top view of the assembled closure 30 when the closure 30 is in the closed position. The figure shows that the cylindrical plugs 72a, 72b (which extend from the second surface 63 of the top plate 61) are sized to sealingly engage the inner surfaces 52a and 52b of the associated cylindrical tubes 50a, 50b of the cap 40, respectively. The cylindrical sleeves 76a, 76b (which also extend from the second surface 63 of the top plate 61) are sized to sealingly engage the outer surfaces 51a and 51b of the associated cylindrical tubes 50a, 50b of the cap 40, respectively. The result is that when the closure 30 is in the closed position, there is no passage for the substance disposed in the container 20 to be dispensed from the fluid dispensing bottle 10.

[0039] Figure 8 and Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of an assembled closure 30 is shown. Figure 8 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled closure 30 when the closure 30 is in the first open position. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled closure 30 when the closure 30 is in the second open position. In each open position, the pivotable top member 60 has been pivoted about the horizontal hinge axis 70. In the first open position, the pivot is in a clockwise direction, while in the second open position, the pivot is in a counterclockwise direction.

[0040] exist Figure 8 In the first open position, the cylindrical plug 72a (which is associated with the first passage 84 and the first dispensing opening 86) has been displaced so that the cylindrical plug 72a is no longer sealingly engaged with the inner surface 52a of the cylindrical tube 50a. The cylindrical sleeves 76a, 76b remain sealingly engaged with the outer surfaces 51a, 51b of the cylindrical tubes 50a, 50b, respectively. In addition, the cylindrical plug 72b (which is associated with the second passage 94 and the second dispensing opening 96) remains sealingly engaged with the inner surface 52b of the cylindrical tube 50b. A first annular gap 82 is formed. As a result, when the closure 30 is in the first open position, a first dispensing passage 80 is generated, and the material disposed in the container 20 passes through the first passage 84 and is dispensed from the fluid dispensing bottle 10 through the first dispensing opening 86.

[0041] exist Fig. 9In the second open position (second open position), the cylindrical plug 72b (which is associated with the second passage 94 and the second dispensing opening 96) has been displaced so that the cylindrical plug 72b is no longer sealingly engaged with the inner surface 52b of the cylindrical tube 50b. The cylindrical sleeves 76a, 76b remain sealingly engaged with the outer surfaces 51a, 51b of the cylindrical tubes 50a, 50b, respectively. In addition, the cylindrical plug 72a (which is associated with the first passage 84 and the first dispensing opening 86) remains sealingly engaged with the inner surface 52a of the cylindrical tube 50a. A second annular gap 92 is formed. As a result, when the closure 30 is in the second open position, a second dispensing passage 90 is generated, and the material disposed in the container 20 passes through the second passage 94 and is dispensed from the fluid dispensing bottle 10 through the second dispensing opening 96.

[0042] As previously described, the second dispensing opening 96 and the associated second passage 94 have a larger cross-section perpendicular to the direction of flow than the first dispensing opening 86 and the associated first passage 84. This allows more material to be dispensed from the fluid dispensing bottle 10 when the closure 30 is in the second open position than when the closure is in the first open position. If the dispensing bottle 10 is a squeeze bottle, a similar amount of manual pressure applied to the container 20 when the closure 30 is in the second open position produces more material from the fluid dispensing bottle 10 than when the closure is in the first open position.

[0043] In some embodiments, indicia may be disposed on the first surface 62 of the top plate 61 of the pivotable top member 60 proximate the first dispensing opening 86 and the second dispensing opening 96 to indicate that more material is dispensed from the fluid dispensing bottle 10 when the closure 30 is in the second open position than when the closure is in the first open position.

[0044] Fig.10 and Fig.11 A view showing an assembled second closure embodiment is shown. Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled closure 130 in the closed position, and Fig.11 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled closure 130 in a first open position. As with the first embodiment, the closure 130 has a lid 140 and a pivotable top member.

[0045] The cover 140 has an outer surface 141, an inner surface 142, and a base plate 144. The base plate 144 has a top surface 145 and a bottom surface 146, a cylindrical tube 150 extending from the top surface 145 of the base plate 144, protrusions 158a, 158b extending from the outer surface 141 of the base plate 144, a container sealing ring 156, and a snap-fit ​​157. An orifice 153 is defined by the cylindrical tube 150.

[0046] A sealing ring 156 and a snap fit 157 extend from the bottom surface 146 of the base plate 144. The snap fit 157 attaches the closure 130 to the container, and the sealing ring 156 prevents leakage of a substance (e.g., liquid) disposed in the container. Although snap fits are described herein, threads or adhesives may be used to attach the closure 130 to the container, and in some embodiments, the seal between the closure 130 and the container may include a gasket.

[0047] The cylindrical tube 150, which extends from the top surface 145 of the base plate 144, has an outer surface 151 and an inner surface 152. As described above, the cylindrical tube 150 defines an orifice 153 through the base plate 144. The orifice 153 is in fluid communication with the contents of the container.

[0048] The pivotable top member portion of the cover 140 has a top plate 161, a pivotable top member edge 165, a pin 169, a first dispensing opening 186, a first channel 184 and a second channel 194. The pivotable top member also has a rocker arm and a second dispensing opening (not shown).

[0049] The top plate 161 has a first surface 162 and a second surface 163. A cylindrical plug 172 and a cylindrical sleeve 176 extend from the second surface 163 of the top plate 161. The pivotable top member edge 165 has a pair of notches 167a, 167b.

[0050] Although not shown in the figures, the second distribution opening and the associated second channel 194 have a larger cross section perpendicular to the flow direction than the first distribution opening 186 and the associated first channel 184 .

[0051] Also not shown in this figure is the horizontal hinge axis that provides the pivot axis for the pivotable top part. In each open position, the pivotable top part pivots about the horizontal hinge axis. In the first open position, the pivot is in a clockwise direction, while in the second open position, the pivot is in a counterclockwise direction.

[0052] Fig.10 A cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of an assembled closure 130 in a closed position is shown. The figure shows that the cylindrical plug 172 (which extends from the second surface 163 of the top plate 161) is sized to sealingly engage the inner surface 152 of the cylindrical tube 150 of the cap 140. The cylindrical sleeve 176 (which also extends from the second surface 163 of the top plate 161) is sized to sealingly engage the outer surface 151 of the cylindrical tube 150 of the cap 140. The result is that when the closure 130 is in the closed position, there is no passage for the substance disposed in the container to be dispensed from the fluid dispensing bottle.

[0053] Fig.11A cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of an assembled closure 130 is shown when the closure 130 is in a first open position. In the open position, the pivotable top member has been pivoted about a horizontal hinge axis (not shown). In the first open position, the pivot is in a clockwise direction. In the second open position, the pivot will be in a counterclockwise direction.

[0054] exist Fig.11 184 and the first dispensing opening 186 are displaced such that the cylindrical plug 172 is no longer sealingly engaged with the inner surface 152 of the cylindrical tube 150. The cylindrical sleeve 176 remains sealingly engaged with the outer surface 151 of the cylindrical tube 150. A first annular space 182 is formed. As a result, when the closure 130 is in the first open position, a first dispensing passage is created and a substance disposed in the container is dispensed from the fluid dispensing bottle through the first passage 184 and through the first dispensing opening 186.

[0055] Although not shown, the assembled second embodiment of the closure 130 can be pivoted counterclockwise to a second open position, thereby forming a second annular space, a second dispensing passage, and the substance disposed in the container will pass through the second passage 194 and be dispensed from the fluid dispensing bottle through the second dispensing opening.

[0056] The present invention will be further understood by reference to the following specific examples, which are illustrative examples of the compositions, forms and methods of preparing the present invention. It should be understood that various modifications of the compositions, forms and methods of preparing the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Unless otherwise indicated, the following examples are merely illustrative, wherein parts and percentages are by weight.

[0057] Example

[0058] Example 1: Formation and Assembly of Fluid Dispensing Bottle .

[0059] A container with an opening sized to fit the closure of the present invention is formed by blow molding. The container is made of high density polyethylene (HDPE). The capacity of the molded container is 200 mL.

[0060] The first embodiment of the present invention is a container closure made by injection molding. The lid and the pivotable top member are molded from polypropylene (PP) and then manually assembled to form the container closure. The first dispensing opening has a rectangular cross section of 2 mm by 4 mm. The second dispensing opening has a rectangular cross section of 2 mm by 6 mm. The container and closure are manually assembled to form a fluid dispensing bottle.

Claims

1. A closure for a container having an opening for dispensing a fluid contained in the container, the closure comprising: a) a cover comprising a base plate and a pair of apertures, the base plate being arranged and configured to seal the opening of an associated fluid container, each aperture being defined by a cylindrical tube extending from the base plate and being in fluid communication with an associated container, and b) a pivotable top part, the pivotable top part being movable between a closed position and two open positions, the pivotable top part: i) mounted on the cover so as to be capable of pivotal movement about a single horizontal hinge axis, and ii) comprising a top plate and a pair of dispensing passages aligned with said cylindrical tube of said cover; Each distribution passage comprises: a cylindrical plug extending from the top plate, the cylindrical plug being sized to sealingly engage the inner surface of the associated cylindrical tube of the cover; a cylindrical sleeve extending from the top plate, the cylindrical sleeve being sized to sealingly engage the outer surface of the associated cylindrical tube of the cover; a channel from the annular gap between the cylindrical plug and the cylindrical sleeve to a distribution opening, wherein the single horizontal hinge axis is located between the pair of distribution passages, the distribution opening being connected to the cylindrical tube fluid and thereby to the associated container fluid, wherein the second distribution opening and the associated channel of the distribution opening have a larger cross-section perpendicular to the flow direction than the first distribution opening and the associated channel.

2. The closure of claim 1, wherein the first dispensing opening and the second dispensing opening have rectangular openings.

3. The closure according to claim 1, wherein the area of ​​the first dispensing opening cross section perpendicular to the flow direction is 40% to 75% of the second dispensing opening cross section perpendicular to the flow direction.

4. The closure according to claim 3, wherein the area of ​​the first dispensing opening cross section perpendicular to the flow direction is 60% to 70% of the second dispensing opening cross section perpendicular to the flow direction.

5. A closure for a container having an opening for dispensing a fluid contained in the container, the closure comprising: a) a cover comprising an outer surface, an inner surface, a base plate arranged and configured to seal the opening of an associated fluid container, and a centrally disposed orifice, the base plate being defined by a cylindrical tube extending from a top surface of the base plate and being in fluid communication with an associated container, and b) a pivotable top part, the pivotable top part being movable between a closed position and two open positions, the pivotable top part: i) mounted on the cover so as to be capable of pivotal movement about a single horizontal hinge axis, and ii) Include A) Top plate, B) Pivotable top part edge, C) a cylindrical plug extending from said top plate, said cylindrical plug being sized to sealingly engage said inner surface of said cylindrical tube of said cover, D) a cylindrical sleeve extending from said top plate, said cylindrical sleeve being sized to sealingly engage said outer surface of said associated cylindrical tube of said cover, E) a first passage from the annular space between the cylindrical plug and the cylindrical sleeve to a first dispensing opening, and F) a second passage from the annular space between the cylindrical plug and the cylindrical sleeve to a second dispensing opening; wherein the single horizontal hinge axis is aligned with the cylindrical plug, the first dispensing opening and the second dispensing opening are in fluid communication with the cylindrical tube and thereby with the associated container fluid, and the second dispensing opening and the associated channel have a larger cross-section perpendicular to the direction of flow than the first dispensing opening and the associated channel.

6. The closure of claim 5, wherein the first dispensing opening and the second dispensing opening have rectangular openings.

7. The closure according to claim 5, wherein the area of ​​the first dispensing opening cross section perpendicular to the flow direction is 40% to 75% of the second dispensing opening cross section perpendicular to the flow direction.

8. The closure according to claim 7, wherein the area of ​​the first dispensing opening cross section perpendicular to the flow direction is 60% to 70% of the area of ​​the second dispensing opening cross section perpendicular to the flow direction.

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