US 4,066,190 A · Container with collapsible pouring spout and improved reclosing means

Abstract

A recloseable, dispensing container is disclosed herein. The container, preferably a blow molded container, has at least one side wall with a nestable dispensing spout secured thereto. Most preferably a wall, top and spout are integral having been blow molded with a bottom being provided by way of a metal cap or the like during the filling operation. Initially the pouring spout is nested within the container and is extractable to a dispensing position. A cover is secured to the top pouring spout and is removable therefrom to permit dispensing. The cover is adapted so as to be replaceable after removal, over the pouring spout to reclose and reseal same. The cover is provided with means internally thereof which mate with the spout or a portion thereof to reseal the spout after the cover has been removed.

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Dependent claims

A resealable dispensing container comprising:

a. a container body;
b. a dispensing spout secured to said body;
c. a cover integral with said dispensing spout and removable therefrom, said spout having a weakened tear line therearound, severance of which separates said cover from said spout to permit dispensing from said spout;
d. said spout further having an enlarged area adjacent said tear line;
and
e. said cover having an inner annular section adjacent the upper end thereof that is mateable with said enlarged area in a snap fit relationship whereby said cover can be replaced over said spout to reseal said container, said annular section being defined by concentric walls, an outside of said concentric walls having an inwardly projecting shoulder thereon defining a bottom of said section.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Container with collapsible pouring spout and improved reclosing means

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Container with collapsible pouring spout and improved reclosing means

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Abstract

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