# US 11,027,895 B1 · Device for extracting residual amounts of fluid from a container

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- Number: US 11,027,895 B1
- Document ID: US11027895B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 16/705,387
- Filed: 2019-12-06
- Published: 2021-06-10
- Granted: 2021-06-08
- Earliest claimed: 2018-12-06
- Applicants: Julie Beth Vossen-Henslin; Steven T. Vossen
- Inventors: Julie Beth Vossen-Henslin; Steven T. Vossen
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11027895B1

## CPC

- B65D 47/0804: {integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage}
- B65D 47/0842: {consisting of a strap of flexible material}
- B65D 51/249: {the closure being specifically formed for supporting the container}
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES

## Abstract

A device for extracting residual amounts of fluid from containers, including containers for consumer products is disclosed. The device comprises a lid, further comprising a plug; a flexible hinge; and a threadless cap, further comprising an opening, a notch, and a tapered, flexible neck. Another embodiment of the device includes material wherein the lid is comprised of a material more rigid than the tapered, flexible neck. A further embodiment of the device includes material wherein the cap is comprised of material more rigid than the tapered, flexible neck.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A device for extracting residual amounts of fluid from a container, including a container for a consumer product comprising:
a. threadless cap, further comprising an opening, a notch, and a tapered, flexible neck, wherein the portion of the cap distal to the tapered, flexible neck is comprised of material more rigid than the tapered, flexible neck to provide a stable base when the container is inverted;
b. a lid, wherein the lid is comprised of material more rigid than the tapered, flexible neck to provide a stable base when the container is inverted and further comprising a plug; and
c. a flexible hinge.

### Claim 2

A device for extracting residual amounts of fluid from a container, including a container for a consumer product comprising:
a. a lid, further comprising a plug, wherein said plug includes a distal end knob, a middle section, and a proximate end, and wherein the distal end knob further includes a circumference that is generally larger than the middle section and wherein the lid is comprised of material more rigid than the tapered, flexible neck to provide a stable base when the container is inverted;
b. a flexible hinge that tapers outward where it attaches to the lid and cap; and
c. a threadless cap, further comprising an opening, a notch, and a tapered, flexible neck, wherein the opening resembles an oblong shape with concave sides and wherein the circumference of the posterior end of the opening is greater than the circumference of the anterior end of the opening and wherein the portion of the cap distal to the tapered, flexible neck is comprised of material more rigid than the tapered, flexible neck to provide a stable base when the container is inverted.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The device of claim 2, wherein the cap includes:
a. a tapered, circumferential groove or channel adapted to engage the lip of the container to secure the device to the container and minimize or prevent fluid from leaking from the container while in the inverted position and resting on the device; and
b. a circumferential sealing lip that is pliably adapted to compressively and securely fit a variety of bottleneck or container sizes.