Mouthpiece for a water bottle

Abstract

Liquid dispensing container, including: a housing with a body designed to receive a liquid and a closure connected to the body, the closure having a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice; and a mouthpiece rotatably mounted within the receiving opening and rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving opening, the mouthpiece comprising: a base section comprising a valve with an inlet port, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to rotate between an open position in which the inlet port is substantially aligned and overlaps the base inlet port to allow fluid flow, and a closed position in which the inlet port is not aligned with the base inlet port to prevent fluid flow, and a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet, wherein the body section has at least one flat side configured to be grasped in order to rotate the mouthpiece between the open position and the closed position.

Description

Cross-reference to related registrations

[0001] This application claims priority over preliminary US patent application No. 63 / 662,846, filed on June 21, 2024, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. background

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of water bottles commonly used by athletes (e.g. cyclists, hockey players, football players or the like) for rehydration, and in particular to mouthpieces for the water bottles.

[0003] Water bottles are commonly used by athletes and other people to store and dispense liquids such as water and sports drinks. Water bottles typically consist of a body, a cap, and a valve that moves between an open and a closed position relative to the cap. In the open position, liquid can be dispensed from the bottle, and in the closed position, dispensing from the bottle is prevented. Brief description of the drawings Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a water bottle according to an example, which includes a body, a cap and a mouthpiece. Fig. Figure 2 is a perspective exploded view of the closure and mouthpiece of the water bottle made of Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a perspective bottom view of the water bottle closure. Fig. Figure 1 shows the base inlet openings in a support structure of the lid. Fig. Figure 4 is a perspective top view of the water bottle closure. Fig. 1, which shows the contact surfaces in the support structure of the lid. Fig. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the mouthpiece of the water bottle. Fig. 1, which shows a second set of inlet openings in the mouthpiece. Fig. Figure 6 is a front view of the mouthpiece of the water bottle made of Fig. 1. Fig. Figure 7 is a perspective bottom view of the closure and mouthpiece of the water bottle made of Fig. 1, showing the mouthpiece valve in an open position. Fig. Figure 8 is a perspective bottom view of the closure and mouthpiece of the water bottle made of Fig. 1, showing the mouthpiece valve in a closed position. Detailed description

[0004] Before the designs of the disclosure are explained in detail, it should be noted that the application of the disclosure is not limited to the design details and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The disclosure may support other designs and can be practiced or implemented in various ways.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a liquid dispensing container can comprise a housing with a body designed to hold a liquid and a closure coupled to the body. The closure can include a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice. The liquid dispensing container can include a nozzle that is rotatably mounted within the receiving orifice and is rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving orifice. The nozzle can include a base section with a valve having an inlet orifice. The nozzle can be rotated between an open position, in which the inlet orifice is substantially aligned and overlaps the base inlet orifice to allow the flow of liquid, and a closed position, in which the inlet orifice is not aligned with the base inlet orifice to prevent the flow of liquid.The mouthpiece may also include a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet, the body section having at least one flat side configured to be grasped in order to rotate the mouthpiece between the open position and the closed position.

[0006] According to a further embodiment, a liquid dispensing container can comprise a housing with a body designed to hold a liquid and a closure coupled to the body. The closure can have a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice. The liquid dispensing container can include a nozzle that is rotatably mounted within the receiving orifice and is rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving orifice. The nozzle can include a base section with a valve having an inlet orifice. The nozzle can be rotated between an open position, in which the inlet orifice is substantially aligned with and overlaps the base inlet orifice to allow liquid flow, and a closed position, in which the inlet orifice is not aligned with the base inlet orifice to prevent liquid flow.The mouthpiece can include a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet opening. The liquid dispensing container can include a seal coupled to the base section of the mouthpiece near the inlet opening, the seal having a first section extending circumferentially around the mouthpiece and a corrugated section extending from the first section around the inlet opening.

[0007] According to a further embodiment, a liquid dispensing container can comprise a housing with a body designed to hold a liquid and a closure connected to the body. The closure can have a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice. The liquid dispensing container can include a nozzle that is rotatably mounted in the receiving orifice and is rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving orifice. The nozzle can include a base section with a valve having an inlet orifice. The nozzle can be rotated between an open position, in which the inlet orifice is substantially aligned and overlaps the base inlet orifice to allow liquid flow, and a closed position, in which the inlet orifice is not aligned with the base inlet orifice to prevent liquid flow.The mouthpiece may comprise a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet. The body section may have at least one flat side configured to be gripped for rotating the mouthpiece between the open and closed positions. The fluid delivery reservoir may include a seal coupled to the base section of the mouthpiece near the inlet opening. The seal may comprise a first section extending circumferentially around the mouthpiece and a corrugated section extending from the first section around the inlet opening. The mouthpiece may comprise a first section defining its structure and a second section injection-molded onto the first section.

[0008] Fig. Figure 1 shows a liquid dispensing container 100. The liquid dispensing container 100 can comprise a housing 114 and a mouthpiece 118. The housing 114 can comprise a body 122, designed to hold a liquid (e.g., water, sports drink, etc.), and a closure 126 connected to the body 122. In the example shown, the closure 126 is screwed onto the body 122 by means of a plurality of threads 128 ( Fig. 3) In other examples, the closure 126 may be connected to the body 122 in a different way (e.g., via a friction fit). Also in the illustrated example, the mouthpiece 118 is connected to the housing 114. In other examples, the mouthpiece 118 may be formed integrally with the housing 114 (e.g., the closure 126).

[0009] With reference to Fig. 2. The closure 126 can include a support structure 130. The support structure 130 can define a receiving opening 134 dimensioned to accommodate the mouthpiece 118. The receiving opening 134 can define a receiving axis 138 at its axial center, and the closure 126 can define a central axis 142 at its axial center. The receiving axis 138 can be offset from the central axis 142 (e.g., radially offset). As described in more detail below, the mouthpiece 118 can be rotatably mounted within the support structure 130 and rotate about the receiving axis 138 between an open position and a closed position. In other examples, however, the mouthpiece 118 can be fixedly mounted within the support structure 130 and / or relative to the receiving axis 138, so that the mouthpiece 118 does not rotate (e.g., if the mouthpiece 118 and the housing 114 are monolithic). The positioning of the recording axis 138 is offset (e.g.radially offset) to the central axis 142 can facilitate the emptying of the liquid dispensing container 100 and prevent or reduce its contents from bulging below the mouthpiece 118 when the liquid dispensing container is tilted from an upright position to an inverted position.

[0010] With regard to the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. The support structure 130 can comprise a wall 146 (e.g., a circumferential wall) extending downwards from an inner wall 150 of the closure 126. The wall 146 can include a pair of base inlet openings 154a, 154b defined therein ( Fig. 3) In some examples, the wall 146 may include a single base inlet opening 154a, 154b or more than two base inlet openings (e.g., three, four, etc.).

[0011] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the support structure 130 can include one or more stop surfaces 158a, 158b extending radially inward from the wall 146. The stop surfaces 158a, 158b can be positioned above the base inlet openings 154a, 154b. In some examples, the stop surfaces 158a, 158b can be positioned above the inner wall 150 of the closure 126.

[0012] With reference to Fig. 2. In some examples, the mouthpiece 118 may comprise a first section 166. Furthermore, the mouthpiece 118 may comprise a second section 170 that is overmolded onto the first section 166. The first section 166 may be formed from a rigid material such as a glass fiber reinforced nylon substrate or another suitable material. The second section 170 may be formed from a thermoplastic elastomer material such as TPSiV®, a thermoplastic elastomer marketed by DuPont de Nemours, or another suitable material. The second section 170 of the mouthpiece 118 may, for example, be overmolded over a large proportion of the outer surface of the first section 166 of the mouthpiece 118. In some examples, more than 75 percent of the outer surface of the first section 166 may be covered by the second, overmolded section 170. In still other examples, the second section 170 may be omitted.

[0013] With regard to the Fig. 5-8 the mouthpiece 118 can have a base section 172 ( Fig. 6) with a valve 174 defined therein and a body section 176 ( Fig. 6) include, extending (e.g. upwards) from the base section 172. In the example shown, the valve 174 is a cylindrical valve, although other examples may include other valve types.

[0014] With continued reference to the Fig. 5-8 The valve 174 can comprise a pair of inlet openings 178a, 178b which are connected to an outlet 180 of the mouthpiece 118 (e.g., at an upper end of the mouthpiece 118). In some examples, the inlet openings 178a, 178b can be arranged circumferentially offset from each other (e.g., by 180 degrees). The mouthpiece 118 can further comprise a pair of projections 162a, 162b which are arranged circumferentially offset from the pair of inlet openings 178a, 178b. The projections 162a, 162b can be incorporated into the stop surfaces 158a, 158b ( Fig. 4) intervene to limit the movement of the mouthpiece 118 between the closed position and the open position. For example, the projections 162a, 162b above the inlet openings 178a, 178b can be positioned at a position between the inlet openings 178a, 178b.

[0015] The arrangement of the projections 162a, 162b and the stop surfaces 158a, 158b can allow the mouthpiece 118 to be rotated by 90 degrees relative to the support structure 130 (or other desired rotation ranges), so that the inlet openings 178a, 178b can be selectively aligned or offset with the base inlet openings 154a, 154b of the support structure 130 in order to selectively bring the mouthpiece 118 into the closed or open position.

[0016] With further reference to the Fig. 5-8 the base section 172 of the mouthpiece 118 may further comprise a fastening structure 182 which engages with the wall 146 of the support structure 130 in order to fasten the mouthpiece 118 within the support structure 130 ( Fig. 7) For example, the locking structure 182 can comprise a groove 186 that engages with the wall 146 and a raised section 190 that extends axially beyond the wall 146 ( Fig. 7) to limit the movement of the mouthpiece 118 along the receiving axis 138. The arrangement of the locking structure 182 can make it possible to press the mouthpiece 118 into the support structure 130. In some examples, the mouthpiece 118 can be removed from the support structure 130 by grasping the body section 176 and pulling the mouthpiece 118 along the receiving axis 138.

[0017] With reference to Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 In some examples, a seal 194 can be coupled to the nozzle 118 near the inlet openings 178a, 178b. The seal 194 can be selectively engaged with the wall 146 of the support structure 130 to prevent the flow of liquid through the inlet openings 178a, 178b and thereby close the valve 174 when the nozzle 118 is in the closed position ( Fig. 8) The seal 194 can comprise a flat section 198 extending (e.g., circumferentially) around the mouthpiece 118, and a corrugated section 202 extending from the flat section 198 around the inlet openings 178a, 178b. In the example shown, the corrugated section 202 defines a generally U-shaped form around the inlet openings 178a, 178b ( Fig. 5) and an inverted U-shape between the inlet openings 178a, 178b ( Fig. 6) The combination of the flat and corrugated sections 198, 202 surrounds the respective inlet openings 178a, 178b to prevent liquid from escaping the container 100 when the mouthpiece 118 is in the closed or open position. For example, the flat section can prevent liquid from escaping between the mouthpiece 118 and the housing 114 (e.g., the cap 126), regardless of the position of the mouthpiece 118, and the corrugated section 202 can prevent liquid from entering through the inlet openings 178a, 178b ( Fig. 6) and the mouthpiece 118 escapes when the mouthpiece 118 is in the closed position. Furthermore, it may be advantageous to design the corrugated section 202 with a corrugated arrangement that gradually extends from the inlet openings 178a, 178b ( Fig. 6) transitions to the flat sections 198 to allow smooth rotation of the nozzle 118 between the open and closed positions while maintaining a seal that prevents liquid from escaping the container 100. In some examples, the seal 194 may be integral with the second section 170 of the nozzle 118, which connects to the first section 166 ( Fig. 2) is injection-molded. Other examples may not include the seal 194 or may include a seal 194 with different shapes and sizes than the one shown.

[0018] With regard to the Fig. 5-8 The body section 176 of the mouthpiece 118 can comprise an outer surface with opposing flat sides 206a, 206b connected by curved segments 210a, 210b. The body section 176 can comprise a first end defining the outlet 180 of the mouthpiece 118 and a second end adjacent to the base section 172. In some examples, the first end can be essentially oval and the second end essentially round. The body section 176 can be tapered from the first end to the second end. For example, the first end of the body section 176 can have a first width W1 and the second end of the body section 176 can have a second width W2 that is greater than the first width W1. In the example shown, the first width W1 is about 16 millimeters (mm) and the second width is about 19 mm, although other examples may involve other values ​​or ranges of values. With further reference to Fig. 6. The body section 176 of the mouthpiece 118 can further have a length L defined between the first and second ends. In the example shown, the length L is approximately 60 mm, although other examples may include different values ​​or ranges of values. In some examples, the ratio of the length L of the body section 176 of the mouthpiece 118 to the width W1 of the body section 176 next to the outlet 180 is approximately 3.75. In some examples, the ratio of the length L to the first width W1 is in a range of 2 to 5. In some examples, the ratio is greater than 3.

[0019] The conical shape of the body section 176 and the ratio of its length L1 to its first width W1 allow the mouthpiece 118 to be easily inserted through cages or the like (e.g., on a helmet) when the user is drinking fluids. In the examples, the mouthpiece 118 can advantageously allow the user to rehydrate without having to remove a helmet. Additionally, the combination of the flat sides 206a, 206b of the body section 176 and the increased width of the body section 176 adjacent to the second end (e.g., W2) can provide a surface that the user can grasp when rotating the mouthpiece 118 about the receiving axis 138 between the open and closed positions.

[0020] With regard to the Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 is the valve 174 of the mouthpiece 118 in the open position of the mouthpiece 118 ( Fig. 7) and in the closed position of the mouthpiece 118 ( Fig. 8) shown. In the example shown, the mouthpiece 118 can be rotated around the receiving axis 138 ( Fig. 2) can be rotated between the open and closed positions. The rotation of the mouthpiece 118 can cause the inlet openings 178a, 178b to rotate relative to the base inlet openings 154a, 154b of the closure 126. As described above, the valve 174 can be in the closed position of the mouthpiece 118 ( Fig. 8) if the inlet openings 178a, 178b are not aligned with the base inlet openings 154a, 154b. This prevents fluid from flowing from the body 122 through the mouthpiece 118. The valve 174 can be in the open position of the mouthpiece 118 ( Fig.7) when the mouthpiece 118 is rotated into a position in which the inlet openings 178a, 178b are substantially aligned and the base inlet openings 154a, 154b overlap. In this way, liquid can flow through the mouthpiece 118.

[0021] In the example shown, the mouthpiece 118 is in the closed position when the inlet openings 178a, 178b are pivoted by ninety (90) degrees relative to the base inlet openings 154a, 154b. Other examples may include different values ​​or ranges of values ​​(e.g., 80 degrees, 100 degrees).

[0022] Some of the examples can be described in more detail with reference to the following numbered clauses: Clause 1 - Liquid dispensing container, comprising: a housing with a body designed to receive a liquid and a closure connected to the body, the closure having a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice; and a mouthpiece rotatably mounted within the receiving opening and rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving opening, the mouthpiece comprising: a base section comprising a valve with an inlet port, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to rotate between an open position in which the inlet port is substantially aligned and overlaps the base inlet port to allow fluid flow, and a closed position in which the inlet port is not aligned with the base inlet port to prevent fluid flow, and a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet, wherein the body section has at least one flat side configured to be grasped in order to rotate the mouthpiece between the open position and the closed position. Clause 2 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 1, wherein the opposite flat sides are connected by curved segments. Clause 3 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 1 or Clause 2, wherein the body section of the mouthpiece has a first end defining the outlet of the mouthpiece and a second end adjacent to the base section, the body section tapers from the first end to the second end, and the first end of the body section has a first width and the second end of the body section has a second width which is greater than the first width. Clause 4 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 3, wherein the body section has a length defined between the first end and the second end, and wherein the ratio of the length of the mouthpiece body section to the first width is greater than 3. Clause 5 - Liquid dispensing container according to any of the preceding clauses, further comprising a seal coupled to the base section of the mouthpiece near the inlet opening, the seal comprising a flat section extending radially around the mouthpiece and a corrugated section extending from the flat section around the inlet opening. Clause 6 - Liquid dispensing container according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a first section defining a structure of the mouthpiece and a second section which is injected onto the first section. Clause 7 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 6, wherein the first section is made of a rigid material and the second section is made of a thermoplastic elastomer. Clause 8 - Liquid dispensing container according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the support structure comprises a wall extending downwards from an inner wall of the closure and a stop surface extending radially from the wall, and wherein the mouthpiece comprises a projection configured to selectively engage with the stop surface to limit the movement of the mouthpiece between the closed position and the open position. Clause 9 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 8, wherein the stop surface is positioned above the inner wall of the closure and the base inlet opening. Clause 10 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 8 or Clause 9, wherein the projection is positioned above the inlet opening. Clause 11 - Liquid dispensing container, comprising: a housing with a body designed to receive a liquid and a closure connected to the body, the closure having a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice; and a mouthpiece rotatably mounted within the receiving opening and rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving opening, the mouthpiece comprising: a base section comprising a valve with an inlet port, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to rotate between an open position in which the inlet port is substantially aligned and overlaps the base inlet port to allow fluid flow, and a closed position in which the inlet port is not aligned with the base inlet port to prevent fluid flow, and a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet; and a seal coupled to the base section of the mouthpiece near the inlet opening, wherein the seal has a first section extending circumferentially around the mouthpiece and a wave-shaped section extending from the first section around the inlet opening. Clause 12 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 11, wherein the body section has opposite flat sides configured to be gripped for rotating the mouthpiece between the open position and the closed position. Clause 13 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 11 or Clause 12, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a first section defining a structure of the mouthpiece and a second section which is injected onto the first section. Clause 14 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 13, wherein the first section is made of a rigid material and the second section is made of a thermoplastic elastomer. Clause 15 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 13 or Clause 14, wherein the seal is formed integrally with the second section. Clause 16 - Liquid dispensing container according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the support structure comprises a wall extending downwards from an inner wall of the closure and a stop surface extending radially from the wall, and the mouthpiece comprises a projection configured to selectively engage with the stop surface to limit the movement of the mouthpiece between the closed position and the open position. Clause 17 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 16, wherein the stop surface is positioned above the inner wall of the closure and the base inlet opening. Clause 18 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 16 or Clause 17, wherein the projection is positioned above the inlet opening. Clause 19 - Liquid dispensing container, comprising: a housing with a body designed to receive a liquid and a closure connected to the body, the closure having a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice; and a mouthpiece rotatably mounted within the receiving opening and rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving opening, the mouthpiece comprising: a base section comprising a valve with an inlet port, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to rotate between an open position in which the inlet port is substantially aligned with and overlaps the base inlet port to allow fluid flow, and a closed position in which the inlet port is not aligned with the base inlet port to prevent fluid flow, and a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet, the body section having at least one flat side configured to be grasped for rotating the mouthpiece between the open position and the closed position; and a seal coupled to the base section of the mouthpiece near the inlet opening, wherein the seal comprises a first section extending circumferentially around the mouthpiece and a corrugated section extending from the first section around the inlet opening, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a first section defining a structure of the mouthpiece and a second section that is injection-molded onto the first section. Clause 20 - Liquid dispensing container according to Clause 19, wherein the support structure comprises a wall extending downwards from an inner wall of the closure and a stop surface extending radially from the wall, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a projection configured to selectively engage with the stop surface to limit the movement of the mouthpiece between the closed position and the open position, wherein the stop surface is positioned above the inner wall of the closure and the base inlet opening, and the projection is positioned above the inlet opening.

[0023] Various features and advantages of the disclosure are listed in the following claims. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] US 63 / 662,846

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Claims

[1] Liquid dispensing container, comprising: a housing with a body designed to receive a liquid and a closure connected to the body, the closure having a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice; and a mouthpiece rotatably mounted within the receiving opening and rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving opening, the mouthpiece comprising: a base section comprising a valve with an inlet port, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to rotate between an open position in which the inlet port is substantially aligned and overlaps the base inlet port to allow fluid flow, and a closed position in which the inlet port is not aligned with the base inlet port to prevent fluid flow, and a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet, wherein the body section has at least one flat side configured to be grasped in order to rotate the mouthpiece between the open position and the closed position. [2] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 1, wherein the at least one flat side comprises opposite flat sides connected by curved segments. [3] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 1, wherein The body section of the mouthpiece has a first end that defines the outlet of the mouthpiece, and a second end adjacent to the base section. the body section tapers from the first end to the second end and the first end of the body segment has a first width and the second end of the body segment has a second width that is greater than the first width. [4] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 3, wherein the body section has a length defined between the first end and the second end, and wherein the ratio of the length of the body section of the mouthpiece to the first width is greater than 3. [5] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 1, further comprising a seal coupled to the base section of the mouthpiece near the inlet opening, the seal comprising a flat section extending radially around the mouthpiece and a corrugated section extending from the flat section around the inlet opening. [6] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a first section defining a structure of the mouthpiece and a second section which is injection molded onto the first section. [7] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 6, wherein the first section is made of a rigid material and the second section is made of a thermoplastic elastomer. [8] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 1, wherein the support structure comprises a wall extending downwards from an inner wall of the closure, and a stop surface extending radially from the wall, and wherein the mouthpiece includes a projection configured to selectively engage the striking surface in order to limit the movement of the mouthpiece between the closed position and the open position. [9] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 8, wherein the stop surface is positioned above the inner wall of the closure and the base inlet opening. [10] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 8, wherein the projection is positioned above the inlet opening. [11] Liquid dispensing container, comprising: a housing with a body designed to receive a liquid and a closure connected to the body, the closure having a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice; and a mouthpiece rotatably mounted within the receiving opening and rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving opening, the mouthpiece comprising: a base section comprising a valve with an inlet port, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to rotate between an open position in which the inlet port is substantially aligned and overlaps the base inlet port to allow fluid flow, and a closed position in which the inlet port is not aligned with the base inlet port to prevent fluid flow, and a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet; and a seal coupled to the base section of the mouthpiece near the inlet opening, wherein the seal has a first section extending circumferentially around the mouthpiece and a wave-shaped section extending from the first section around the inlet opening. [12] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 11, wherein the body section has opposite flat sides configured to be gripped for rotating the mouthpiece between the open position and the closed position. [13] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 11, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a first section defining a structure of the mouthpiece and a second section which is injection molded onto the first section. [14] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 13, wherein the first section is made of a rigid material and a second section is made of a thermoplastic elastomer. [15] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 13, wherein the seal is formed integrally with the second section. [16] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 11, wherein the support structure comprises a wall extending downwards from an inner wall of the closure, and a stop surface extending radially from the wall, and the mouthpiece includes a projection configured to selectively engage the striking surface in order to limit the movement of the mouthpiece between the closed position and the open position. [17] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 16, wherein the stop surface is positioned above the inner wall of the closure and the base inlet opening. [18] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 16, wherein the projection is positioned above the inlet opening. [19] Liquid dispensing container, comprising: a housing with a body designed to receive a liquid and a closure connected to the body, the closure having a support structure defining a receiving orifice and a base inlet orifice; and a mouthpiece rotatably mounted within the receiving opening and rotatable about an axis defined by the receiving opening, the mouthpiece comprising: a base section comprising a valve with an inlet port, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to rotate between an open position in which the inlet port is substantially aligned with and overlaps the base inlet port to allow fluid flow, and a closed position in which the inlet port is not aligned with the base inlet port to prevent fluid flow, and a body section extending from the base section and defining an outlet, the body section having at least one flat side configured to be grasped for rotating the mouthpiece between the open position and the closed position; and a seal coupled to the base section of the mouthpiece near the inlet opening, the seal comprising a first section extending circumferentially around the mouthpiece and a corrugated section extending from the first section around the inlet opening, wherein the mouthpiece comprises a first section that defines a structure of the mouthpiece, and a second section that is injected onto the first section. [20] Liquid dispensing container according to claim 19, wherein the support structure comprises a wall extending downwards from an inner wall of the closure, and a stop surface extending radially from the wall, wherein the mouthpiece includes a projection configured to selectively engage with the striking surface in order to limit the movement of the mouthpiece between the closed position and the open position, wherein the stop surface is positioned above the inner wall of the closure and the base inlet opening, and the protrusion is positioned above the inlet opening.

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