Patent ReferencesDispensing closure Lid structures Dispensing closure with articulated flip-top cap Container with elastically reversible hinge Two-piece, snap-action closure with body deck spring panel Closure with snap hinge Container with dual dispensers Molded structure incorporating a two-position panel and/or a biased hinge having an operating range greater than 180 degrees Patent #: 5769253 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 041412 filed on 03/12/1998US Classes:215/228, Combined or convertible53/329, Closure securing means53/367, Orienting or aligning means53/487, With preliminary closure shaping215/235, Closure pivoted about receptacle opening220/837, Flexible hinge220/847, Separately formed flexible hinge222/556PivotedExaminersPrimary: Newhouse, Nathan J.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB65D 043/16B65D 047/08 AbstractA closure assembly to facilitate the sealing of each of a series of necked containers, each of different body configurations and contours, with the same hinged lid. The invention thus obviates the need for relatively complex and costly molds and effects substantial savings in manufacturing costs. The first component of the closure assembly is an adapter for mounting on a given particular container. The adapter includes a skirt for sleeved securement onto the neck of the container. A plate of the adapter overlies the container neck and is formed with a through port for discharge therethrough of material stored in the container. A second component of the closure assembly consists of a lid assembly, the same lid assembly being readily attachable to each of the different adapters, and, thus, to each of the different containers. The lid assembly includes a cover overlying the plate of the cap. The cover of the lid assembly carries on the underside thereof a pintel-like plug for entry into to seal the discharge port of the adapter. The cover of the lid assembly is integrally formed with a downwardly-directed flange adapted to seat within a cooperating slot formed in the adapter. Also included, as an integrally-formed component of the lid assembly, is a "living" or "live" hinge. In the structure described, the same, single lid structure is used for each of a series of different containers.Field of SearchClosure pivoted about receptacle openingWith fastening means Combined or convertible Combined or convertible Pivotable, (e.g., hinged) Flexible hinge Particular biasing structure Separately formed flexible hinge ARRANGEMENTS OF PLURAL RECEPTACLES At least one combined or convertible Pivoted With preliminary closure shaping By conforming closure to container Orienting or aligning means Closure securing means Thread and crimp | |