Translational spout closure for a container, and method of making same

In a method of forming a container closure having a chimney member with a base section adapted for engagement with a container and a chimney section defining an opening, in combination with a spout member having an opening, wherein the spout member is movably mounted to the chimney member for movement between an open position for discharging the contents of the container through the chimney section opening and the spout member opening, and a closed position for preventing discharge of the container contents, the improvement comprising forming the spout member in a first mold cavity such that the spout member includes an end wall and side wall structure which cooperate to define an internal cavity, and subsequently forming the chimney member in a second mold cavity which is defined in part by inner surface areas of the spout member end wall and side wall structure, wherein the chimney member and the spout member are formed with the spout member in its closed position.

A container closure assembly, comprising:

• a chimney member including a base section adapted for engagement with a container, and a chimney section extending from the base section and including an opening;
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• a spout member movably mounted to the chimney member for movement between a closed position and an open position, wherein the spout member includes side wall structure and an end wall which cooperate to form an internal cavity within which the chimney section of the chimney member is located, and further includes an opening and closure structure which closes the chimney member opening when the spout member is in its closed position, and wherein the closure structure of the spout member opens the chimney member opening when the spout member is in its open position.