Dispensing closure

A dispensing closure for use in dispensing a substance that may be stored within an interior of a container, said dispensing closure comprising:

• a first body for being located at an opening of a container, said first body having a first peripheral wall and a membrane that is connected to said first peripheral wall to initially occlude access to the interior of the container, said membrane defining a central axis and including a separation member that accommodates engagement by a user to separate said membrane from said first peripheral wall to permit access to the interior of the container, and said membrane having an annular peripheral portion adjacent said first peripheral wall that slopes axially outwardly along said central axis in a radial direction moving away from said first peripheral wall toward said central axis;
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• a second body for surrounding at least a portion of said first body and defining a dispensing orifice, wherein said second body includes a top deck and a skirt extending downwardly from said top deck for surrounding a portion of the container, said second body including a lid rotatably connected to said top deck.

A dispensing closure for use in dispensing a substance that may be stored within an interior of a container, said dispensing closure comprising:

• a first body for being located at an opening of a container, said first body having a first peripheral wall and a membrane that is connected to said first peripheral wall to initially occlude access to the interior of the container, said membrane defining a central axis and including a separation member that accommodates engagement by a user to separate said membrane from said first peripheral wall to permit access to the interior of the container, and said membrane having an annular peripheral portion adjacent said first peripheral wall that slopes axially outwardly along said central axis in a radial direction moving away from said first peripheral wall toward said central axis, wherein said membrane includes at least one bend point located at an axially outermost end of said peripheral portion for encouraging folding of said membrane.