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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8033433 | Dispensing nozzle and cap A dispensing nozzle for a container with a long tapered nozzle body has a narrow tapered dispensing end and a wider base end. A passage for fluid runs from the base end to the dispensing end and through an outlet. The dispensing nozzle has a removable cap that fits ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7926684 | Pressurized ice cream container with a piston A pressurized container (1) for a viscous product, comprising a container body (2) with an opening (9), a piston (3), a dispensing closure (4) attached to the container body opening (9) which comprises closure walls, at leas... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7686194 | Closed loop fluid dispensing system A fluid dispensing system includes a closure assembly. The closure assembly is configured to enclose a container opening. The closure assembly has a fluid supply tube with an opening and a shut-off valve threadedly coupled to the supply tube. The shut-off valve has ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7337929 | Device with dual dispensing system A device for packaging and dispensing a product, in particular a cosmetic product, which includes a container holding the product. The container is surmounted by a neck, such that a free edge of the neck delineates a first dispensing aperture for the product. A deta... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7311229 | Slide tap A slide tap particularly suitable for use on disposable containers has a valve body with a sliding actuator movable between closed and opened positions of an outlet formed in the body. A spring mechanism returns the actuator to a closed position. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| RE39727 | Double shell dispenser 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 doub... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7021486 | Drinking flask A drinking flask cap is a convenient, three-position, push-pull lid. The top of the lid forms a drinking basis, and the drinking basin can be sealed with a hygienic cap. The cap can be removed and placed on the bottom of the flask for convenient storage and provides... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6997359 | Bottle closure The bottle closure comprises a generally cylindrical inner member adapted to be threadedly engaged on the outside of the neck of a bottle. The inner member has a central passage communicating with the neck of the bottle. An outer member is rotatably mounted on and a... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6913245 | In-line shut-off valve and method of assembling same An in-line water shut-off valve is provided including a tailpipe which is attached to a main water line in order to form a “T” or 90° “L” which protrudes from the wall of the building and upon which is attached a cap which is threadably and rotatably attach... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6889876 | Center dispenser cap assembly A center dispenser cap assembly for mounting on a container includes a clear outer shell, a colored inner sleeve which is closely received by the clear outer shell, and a plug structure which is fitted into an opening in a neck of the container. The outer shell and ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6834782 | Cartridge closure with opening and closing means In a cartridge closure with opening and closing means comprising a mouth piece with an open end and a closure part having a sleeve portion axially movably supported on the mouthpiece, a transverse wall is supported by support webs in axially spaced relationship from... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6758374 | Packaging and dispenser device enabling variable quantities to be dispensed The invention relates to a packaging and dispensing device for applying a cosmetic and/or care product, in particular to the hair and/or the scalp, the device comprising a receptacle including a bellows having first and second regions that are moved towards each oth... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6758376 | Edge seal closure A twist open/twist close edge seal closure is described wherein the closure has a sealing disc supported on the interior portion thereof which vertically rises and lowers depending on the rotation of the closure. The sealing disc has a folding finger which compresse... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6739781 | Scrubbing structure A dispensing closure that has a cover which is provided with a scrubbing structure that includes protuberances. In a preferred embodiment, the scrubbing structure is a resilient flexible material which has been molded on a generally rigid base. The base is injection... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6622988 | Mouthpiece for drinking A mouthpiece for a hydration system designed for drinking liquids from that system. The mouthpiece comprises a body having an internal conduit passing through it, the internal conduit having a broad portion provided with a broad opening and a narrow porti... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6543650 | Double shell dispenser 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... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6227437 | Solder ball delivery and reflow apparatus and method of using the same An apparatus and method for high speed, reliable and repeatable delivery and reflow of solder material onto a substrate are disclosed. The apparatus has a repositionable capillary to direct individual solder material to a specific location on the substrat... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5947331 | Dispensing closure with retracting end for containers A dispensing closure for containers. The closure includes a cap which is fixedly mounted in an axial direction with respect to the container, but at least an actuating part thereof is rotatably mounted, and it is provided with at least one passage opening... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5931356 | Dispenser for oil/vinegar bottle A dispenser including a bottle-mountable pour adapter with a central discharge spout and lateral discharge openings made selectively accessible by a removable cap capable of vertical adjustment relative to the adapter by cooperating cam elements on the ca... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5899359 | Dispensing valve for a bulk material container An improved bulk valve for tapping bulk material such as chemicals or foodstuffs is provided. The bulk valve operates with a piston-like action, in which an inner valve cylinder assembly is drawn open to open a path to a discharge port, or driven shut wit... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5897037 | Combination cap and dispensing spout assembly A combination cap and dispensing spout assembly for a carbonated beverage bottle. It is designed to stay on the beverage bottle until it is empty. It is pressed onto the original sealing cap of the carbonated beverage bottle and it is detachably snapped o... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5850950 | Container for dispensing powdered granular or flaked substances A container for dispensing granular, flaked or powdered substances. The container has a container body, an adapter or neck, and a closure. The adapter is a hollow tube and has an adapter end connected to the container body. The adapter has an open end opp... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5746359 | Air seal for humidifier water bottle A water bottle for use in a humidifier is disclosed. The water bottle includes a bottom wall, a top wall and a circumferentially extending side wall extending between the bottom wall and top wall. A selective water dispenser, generally in the form of a wa... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5722451 | Device for bleeding or draining a duct A device for bleeding or draining a duct comprises a member for closing a passage that opens out into the duct, the member having a helical groove formed in its peripheral surface enabling it to be moved in the passage by screwing and unscrewing on a heli... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5715977 | Container top including a ring provided with a distribution capsule having a partially unscrewable cap A receiver, i.e., a container, has a ring provided with a distribution capsule. The capsule includes a cap provided with at least one distribution orifice which is mounted to be screwed and unscrewed between at least two positions, by at least one thread ... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5636470 | Device for the controlled dispensing of pellets A pellet dispenser wherein pellets are loaded into a cylindrical cap having a centrally-located tube. The tube contains a guide and a flange end. The dispenser includes a base having an inclined skirt bounded by an external flange with a post to be insert... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5628962 | Apparatus for opening and closing reagent containers An analyzing apparatus has a movable container holding table on which a plurality of liquid containers are arranged. Each liquid container includes a container body accommodating a liquid such as a reagent, an opening portion, and a cap hinged to the cont... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5456374 | Tamper evident container closure A tamper evident closure construction is provided for use with a container of the type having a neck with a discharge orifice therein. The tamper evident closure construction includes a dispenser cap and a unitary, one-piece, tamper evident closure cover.... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5431305 | Tamper evident liquid dispensing package A liquid dispensing package includes a container whose finish has an opposed pair of slots extending vertically from a free end thereof. A nozzle element with a dispensing passage extending therethrough is positioned within the finish and has an opposed p... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5325999 | Assembly for dispensing at least one liquid product or a product in the form of a cream Assembly (1) for dispensing at least one liquid product or a product in the form of a cream. The assembly comprises a container (2) to which is fixed a distributor head (3) comprising at least one delivery channel. The end of the delivery channel is close... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5279434 | Tubular container with a non-removable workable cap A tubular container with a non-removable workable cap, by means of which the cap itself is provided with a limitation in its closure on the tube. To do this, the cap is equipped with a vertical rib (7) which originates from the front internal face of the ... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5261570 | Flexible liquid dispenser A flexible liquid dispenser which may be used to hold and discharge suntan lotion, sunscreen lotion, perfume, insect repellent, or other liquids. In one embodiment the liquid dispenser is relatively flat, about 0.5 inch thick, fits in the palm of a person... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5240155 | Closure with integral twist ring A unitary article is provided in a form which can be reconfigured as a two-piece dispensing closure. According to the method, the unitary article is molded with frangible webs connecting a ring to a body so that the ring is axially offset from, but concen... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5197634 | Side orifice dispensing closure A dispensing closure for directing the contents out of a container including a central body portion having a top surface and a substantially cylindrical imperforate peripheral wall. The closure also includes a spout body reciprocally mounted to the body p... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5161718 | Assembly for dispensing at least one liquid product or a product in the form of a cream Assembly (1) for dispensing at least one liquid product or a product in the form of a cream. The assembly comprises a container (2) to which is fixed a distributor head (3) comprising at least one delivery channel. The end of the delivery channel is close... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5135140 | Sealable and dispensing pouring spout A sealable and dispensing pouring spout is disclosed. A collar member is mounted on a tubular body member, these two parts defining a cam follower surface therebetween. The tubular body member has a stopper attached at an open end thereof. A spout shaped ... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5135139 | Rotary cover for closing the axial opening of a hollow-cylindrical body A rotary cover for closing the axial opening of a hollow-cylindrical body, a rotary cap and said body having corresponding cam threads, which cause an axial displacement of the rotary cap relative to the body when the rotary cap is rotated. Axial sides of... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5111967 | Dispensing closure for a container A twist open, twist close outer plastic cap with a modified container neck having multiple annular fluid seals and a dispensing aperture located on an outer annular beveled corner of the cap. The twist open/close closure involves raising and lowering the ... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5110017 | Container with captive cap and internally valved closure and positive closure seals A one-piece closure cap for a dispensing container. The cap, which is captive on the container body, is threadedly mounted for restricted rotation on the neck of the container so that upon elevation of the cap there is established a product release passag... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5090598 | Dispenser construction A dispenser construction having a tubular fitment member with an open end, and a stopper member having an annular wall and a side opening therein. The stopper member has a discharge passage communicating with the side opening and a discharge orifice at th... | 02/25/1992 |
