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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- 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
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- B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
- B65D47/0857—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures made separately from the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
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- B65D47/0885—Hinges without elastic bias located at an edge of the base element one part of the hinge being integral with the hinged closure and the other part with the base element, without any other additional hinge element
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- This invention relates generally to a dispenser cap for fluid container, and more particularly to a container cap, which can be used generally, or mounted with a dispensing opening to dispense high viscosity fluid, such as glue or the like.
- Glue container caps adapted to close the dispensing opening of glue containers are well known. Such caps reduce spillage and evaporation of the glue within the container and help insulate the contents of the container from the external ambient temperature.
- glue container caps comprise a closure member to cover up an outlet opening.
- the dispenser cap closures are small and tend to become lost or misplaced.
- the re-sealable closure member of the conventional glue container caps is attached to the cap body with a flexible strap projecting as an integral extension from the cap body or is joined with the cap body by an integral hinge assembly.
- the present invention provides caps utilizing a slidable hinge assembly.
- the cap includes a container engaging section, a spout section, a closure member, and a slidable hinge assembly.
- the container engaging section adapted for securing the cap to a container, is generally shaped to engage and extend over the top rim of the container and typically extends downwardly toward the bottom of the container for a short distance.
- the container engaging section has an internal threaded portion to engage the peripheral rim on the upper edge of the container and to provide sealing of the container so that the cap is secured to the container.
- the spout section comprises a protrusion, at least one outlet opening and a dispensing tip that is located adjacent to the outlet opening.
- the protrusion extends from the upper surface of the cap. At least one opening enables the user to dispense the contents of the container through the spout section when the container is inverted or angled from the upright position to allow the fluid in the container to create hydrostatic pressure at the opening.
- the spout section further includes a dispensing tip, forming tapered sidewalls, which extends outwardly from the top surface of the spout section around the outlet opening. When squeezing the container, the glue therein will flow out through the inner passage of the spout section and then through the outlet opening so as to provide a gluing operation as required.
- the present cap further includes a slidable hinge assembly.
- the slidable hinge assembly comprises a hinge member and a guide member that is slidably fitted into a guide rail integrally formed on the outer surface of the spout section for guiding the guide member.
- the closure member is coupled to the spout section with the hinge member and the guide member.
- the closure member can be positioned at the lower position by the slidable hinge assembly to keep the closure member clear of the emerging contents of the container. This is necessary due to the tendency of the closure to partially reseal during dispensing of the contents due to the effects of gravity and the hinge mechanism.
- the closure member When the closure member is to be closed, the closure member slid upward by the guide member and then the hinge member deforms elastically as the closure member is moved from the open position to the closed position about the hinge axis until the closure member snaps.
- FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of the present container cap used with a conventional bottle, constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present container cap constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, the closure member of the container cap being shown in open position.
- FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view through the container cap, taken along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the container cap shown in FIG. 2 , the closure member of the cap being shown in closed position.
- the present invention is generally embodied in a container cap for a dispensing outlet for high viscosity fluid.
- the cap may be used with high viscosity fluid containers of various types, such as glue or the like.
- the container cap of a glue container generally comprises a bottle mouth of a container to be connected together with the container cap having a threaded portion.
- the cap provides a closure for the container to which it is attached, inhibits spillage, and minimizes evaporation.
- the cap is secured in place on the container by an annular mounting portion which engages the rim or neck of the container, wherein the annular mounting portion includes a downwardly extending skirt which forms the outer peripheral circumference of the cap.
- FIGS. 1-4 are various views of one embodiment of a container cap constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a side elevational view of a cap 10 made in accordance with the invention and shown mounted on the rim or neck of a container, the closure member of the cap being shown in closed position.
- the container 12 may be made of a flexible and resilient plastic with a hollow body 14 , and a neck or rim 16 formed with external rim threaded portion 18 .
- the container 12 may contain a liquid or a viscous fluid such as glue, and because of the flexibility of the body 14 , the glue may be fed through an outlet opening of the inverted container 12 by squeezing the walls of the body 14 .
- the cap 10 illustrated in FIGS. 2-4 generally includes four main portions; a container engaging section 20 , a spout section 30 , a closure member 40 and a slidable hinge assembly 50 .
- a container engaging section 20 generally includes four main portions; a container engaging section 20 , a spout section 30 , a closure member 40 and a slidable hinge assembly 50 .
- upper, lower and other position terms are used to describe the invention as oriented in the drawings.
- the cap 10 includes a container engaging section 20 having a threaded internal surface 22 to receive the threaded neck or rim 16 of the container 12 and generally provided with fingerholds 24 on the external surface thereof.
- the container engaging section 20 is generally shaped to extend over the top rim 16 of the container 12 and extends downwardly toward the container bottom a pre-determined distance (not shown).
- the container engaging section 20 is shaped for mating with the corresponding threaded portion 18 of the container 12 .
- the container engaging section 20 forms an internal threaded portion 22 on its inner surface to engage the corresponding threaded portion 18 on the upper edge of the container 12 and to provide sealing of the container 12 so that the cap 10 is removably secured to the container 12 .
- the cap 10 is molded of a flexible or semi-flexible plastic such as polyethylene, and when the container engaging section 20 is turned fully down on the rim threaded portion 18 , the container engaging section 20 engaging the container rim 16 provides a tight seal about the mouth of the container 12 .
- the container engaging section 20 can be modified and adapted as necessary for engagement with various types of containers.
- the container engaging section 20 supports at its center an upstanding spout section 30 .
- the spout section 30 includes a protrusion 31 which forms a tapered cylindrical wall 32 and at least one outlet opening 34 which enables users to apply a high viscosity fluid, e.g. the glue, at a desired area through the spout section 30 .
- the outlet opening 34 can be formed in any convenient shape such as circular, elliptical, rectangular, oval or any other shape which can dispense the glue directly into the desired area.
- the tapered cylindrical wall 32 extends from the upper surface 26 of the cap 10 .
- the spout section 30 has a top wall 36 , which, as shown most clearly in FIG. 2 , is provided with a central outlet opening 34 .
- the spout section 30 is preferably integrally molded with the rest of the cap 10 and extends upward from the upper surface 26 thereof to a distal end which is shaped and sized to dispense the glue.
- the interior of spout section 30 is in fluid communication with the interior of the container 12 through a central aperture 35 formed in the container engaging section 20 .
- the inner passage of the spout section 30 is formed so as to facilitate the glue to flow to the neck 16 of the container 12 .
- the outlet opening 34 is of a smaller diameter than the top wall 36 of the spout section 30 , so as to provide a marginal shoulder surrounding the bottom end of the outlet opening 34 .
- the size and shape of the spout section 30 can likewise vary and it can take on a wide variety of different sizes and shapes depending upon the application.
- the spout section 30 includes a dispensing tip 38 which extends outwardly from the top surface 36 of the spout section 30 around the outlet opening 34 .
- the dispensing tip 38 forms tapered sidewalls.
- the dispensing tip 38 with the outlet opening 34 forms a through hole for the glue.
- the outlet opening 34 is of a smaller diameter than the top peripheral edge of the dispensing tip 38 , so as to facilitate dispensing of the glue.
- the configuration of the dispensing tip 38 to define an opening of relatively narrow width provides high controllability of liquid flow from the container 12 , and enables the user to accurately control the flow of liquid.
- the perimeter of the dispensing tip 38 can be of any shape and size and it is located in close vicinity to the outlet opening 34 so as to allow the fluid to travel back towards the outlet opening 34 of the container 12 after a dispensing motion.
- the spout section 30 will be tilted towards the desired area thereby allowing any fluid in the container 12 to likewise flow downhill towards the desired area for application.
- the cap 10 also includes a closure member 40 which functions as a means for sealing the cap 10 .
- the closure member 40 resealably engages the spout section 30 .
- the closure member 40 includes an upper cap 41 surrounded by a downwardly projecting skirt 42 .
- the skirt 42 and upper cap 41 cooperate to define a vaulted interior cavity which receives an upper portion of the spout section 30 when the closure member 40 is secured about the spout section 30 to close the closure member 40 .
- the closure member 40 can likewise be of any shape so as to be adapted to mate with the outlet opening 34 and the dispensing tip 38 .
- the closure member 40 forms an extension 43 to be fitted into the outlet opening 34 .
- the closure member 40 is formed with an integral, inwardly extended, hook member 44 which is positioned adjacent a finger engaging member 46 .
- Hook member 44 is adapted to securely latch under a corresponding protruding lip member 48 formed on the outer recess of the spout section 30 .
- Latch hook member 44 of the closure member 40 and latchable lip member 48 are both arcuately formed with a substantially identical radius. That is, lip member 48 has substantially the same radius as the radius of hook.
- the closure member 40 is rotated to a closed position, the corresponding arcs of the latch hook and the lip member 48 allow latch hook to ride over the protruding surface of the lip member 48 in a substantially smooth operation.
- the extension 43 is first fitted into the outlet opening 34 of the spout section 30 , the planar shape of the extension 43 permitting it to be accurately guided into the outlet opening 34 .
- the closure member 40 further includes a slidable hinge assembly 50 .
- the slidable hinge assembly 50 comprises a hinge member 52 and a guide member 54 that is slidably fitted into a guide rail 56 integrally formed on the outer surface of the spout section 30 .
- the guide rail 56 as a guide for sliding of the guide member 54 forms an edge extrusion 58 which encloses and secures sliding movement of the guide member 54 .
- the hinge member 52 is attached to the guide member 54 .
- the closure member 40 is coupled to the spout section 30 with the hinge member 52 and the guide member 54 slidably engaged within elongated recesses 59 formed within the edge extrusion 58 .
- the guide member 54 is slidable in relation to the tapered sidewall 32 .
- the closure member 40 When the closure member 40 is opened for dispensing the contents of the container 12 through the spout section 30 and the outlet opening 34 , the closure member can be positioned at a lower position by the slidable hinge assembly 50 to keep the closure member 40 clear of the emerging contents of the container 12 . This is necessary due to the tendency of the closure member 40 to partially reseal during dispensing of the contents due to the effects of gravity and the hinge mechanism.
- the slidable hinge assembly 50 preferably maintains the closure member 40 at a lower position away from the top surface of the spout section 30 during application of the contents of the container 12 through the outlet opening 34 .
- the closure member 40 When the closure member 40 is to be closed, the closure member 40 is slid upward by the guide member and then the hinge member 52 deforms elastically as the closure member 40 is moved from the open position to the closed position about the hinge axis until the closure member 40 snaps.
- the guide rail member 56 and corresponding elongated recesses 59 are provided with a height at least greater than the overall length of the closure member 40 , hinge member 52 and guide member 54 . This results in an allowance for downward travel of the closure member relative to the guide rail member 56 .
- the overall dimensions of the present cap as well as the specific shape and configuration of the various sections associated therewith are also subject to wide variations and may be sized and shaped into a wide variety of different sizes and configurations so as to be compatible with the size and shape of the particular container onto which the present structures may be mounted, or to conform with any space limitations associated therewith out impairing the teachings and practice of the present invention.
- the container engaging section 20 of the cap 10 illustrated in the drawings will securely seal available containers with a rim around the upper circumference, such as is typically found in containers constructed primarily of molded plastic or other appropriate material depending upon the particular application involved. It is contemplated that the caps of the present invention can be used to seal many difference types of containers. It is also pointed out that the container engaging section 20 could be modified to be adapted for any suitable type of containers.
- the material of the cap 10 should be made of relatively hard plastic material, such as polycarbonate or polypropylene. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other materials can be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent application No. 61/346,101, filed May 19, 2010.
- This invention relates generally to a dispenser cap for fluid container, and more particularly to a container cap, which can be used generally, or mounted with a dispensing opening to dispense high viscosity fluid, such as glue or the like.
- Glue container caps adapted to close the dispensing opening of glue containers are well known. Such caps reduce spillage and evaporation of the glue within the container and help insulate the contents of the container from the external ambient temperature. In their most simple form, such glue container caps comprise a closure member to cover up an outlet opening.
- While such caps are suitable for the purposes just described, the dispenser cap closures are small and tend to become lost or misplaced. To improve these drawbacks, the re-sealable closure member of the conventional glue container caps is attached to the cap body with a flexible strap projecting as an integral extension from the cap body or is joined with the cap body by an integral hinge assembly.
- Nonetheless, such conventional closure member in an open position may interfere with advance of the dispensing outlet for application of the glue. In an effort to overcome the aforementioned shortcomings, the present invention provides caps utilizing a slidable hinge assembly.
- It is therefore desirable to provide an improved cap mounted on a high-viscosity fluid container, and which can be readily and conveniently used in various attitudes or positions in accordance with the present invention.
- Specific advantages and features of the invention will be apparent from the attached drawings and description of an illustrative embodiment of the invention.
- The invention relates to various embodiments of a dispensing cap having a slidable hinge assembly. The present invention overcomes many of the shortcomings and limitations of the prior art devices discussed above and teaches the construction and operation of several embodiments of a dispensing cap adapted for use with a wide variety of containers for different high viscosity fluid. In one aspect of the present invention, the cap includes a container engaging section, a spout section, a closure member, and a slidable hinge assembly. The container engaging section, adapted for securing the cap to a container, is generally shaped to engage and extend over the top rim of the container and typically extends downwardly toward the bottom of the container for a short distance. The container engaging section has an internal threaded portion to engage the peripheral rim on the upper edge of the container and to provide sealing of the container so that the cap is secured to the container.
- The spout section comprises a protrusion, at least one outlet opening and a dispensing tip that is located adjacent to the outlet opening. The protrusion extends from the upper surface of the cap. At least one opening enables the user to dispense the contents of the container through the spout section when the container is inverted or angled from the upright position to allow the fluid in the container to create hydrostatic pressure at the opening. The spout section further includes a dispensing tip, forming tapered sidewalls, which extends outwardly from the top surface of the spout section around the outlet opening. When squeezing the container, the glue therein will flow out through the inner passage of the spout section and then through the outlet opening so as to provide a gluing operation as required.
- The present cap further includes a slidable hinge assembly. The slidable hinge assembly comprises a hinge member and a guide member that is slidably fitted into a guide rail integrally formed on the outer surface of the spout section for guiding the guide member. The closure member is coupled to the spout section with the hinge member and the guide member. When the closure member is opened for dispensing the contents of the container through the spout section and the outlet opening, the closure member can be positioned at the lower position by the slidable hinge assembly to keep the closure member clear of the emerging contents of the container. This is necessary due to the tendency of the closure to partially reseal during dispensing of the contents due to the effects of gravity and the hinge mechanism. When the closure member is to be closed, the closure member slid upward by the guide member and then the hinge member deforms elastically as the closure member is moved from the open position to the closed position about the hinge axis until the closure member snaps.
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FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of the present container cap used with a conventional bottle, constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present container cap constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, the closure member of the container cap being shown in open position. -
FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view through the container cap, taken along line 3-3 ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the container cap shown inFIG. 2 , the closure member of the cap being shown in closed position. - It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale and that the embodiments are sometimes illustrated by graphic symbols, phantom lines, diagrammatic representations and fragmentary views. In certain instances, details which are not necessary for an understanding of the present invention or which render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted. It should be understood, of course, that the invention is not necessarily limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein. Like numbers utilized throughout the various Figures designate like or similar parts or structure.
- The present invention is generally embodied in a container cap for a dispensing outlet for high viscosity fluid. The cap may be used with high viscosity fluid containers of various types, such as glue or the like. The container cap of a glue container generally comprises a bottle mouth of a container to be connected together with the container cap having a threaded portion. The cap provides a closure for the container to which it is attached, inhibits spillage, and minimizes evaporation. The cap is secured in place on the container by an annular mounting portion which engages the rim or neck of the container, wherein the annular mounting portion includes a downwardly extending skirt which forms the outer peripheral circumference of the cap.
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FIGS. 1-4 are various views of one embodiment of a container cap constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.FIG. 1 illustrates a side elevational view of acap 10 made in accordance with the invention and shown mounted on the rim or neck of a container, the closure member of the cap being shown in closed position. Thecontainer 12 may be made of a flexible and resilient plastic with ahollow body 14, and a neck orrim 16 formed with external rim threadedportion 18. Thecontainer 12 may contain a liquid or a viscous fluid such as glue, and because of the flexibility of thebody 14, the glue may be fed through an outlet opening of the invertedcontainer 12 by squeezing the walls of thebody 14. - The
cap 10 illustrated inFIGS. 2-4 generally includes four main portions; acontainer engaging section 20, aspout section 30, aclosure member 40 and aslidable hinge assembly 50. As used herein, upper, lower and other position terms are used to describe the invention as oriented in the drawings. - The
cap 10 includes acontainer engaging section 20 having a threadedinternal surface 22 to receive the threaded neck orrim 16 of thecontainer 12 and generally provided withfingerholds 24 on the external surface thereof. Thecontainer engaging section 20 is generally shaped to extend over thetop rim 16 of thecontainer 12 and extends downwardly toward the container bottom a pre-determined distance (not shown). Thecontainer engaging section 20 is shaped for mating with the corresponding threadedportion 18 of thecontainer 12. In this regard, thecontainer engaging section 20 forms an internal threadedportion 22 on its inner surface to engage the corresponding threadedportion 18 on the upper edge of thecontainer 12 and to provide sealing of thecontainer 12 so that thecap 10 is removably secured to thecontainer 12. Thecap 10 is molded of a flexible or semi-flexible plastic such as polyethylene, and when thecontainer engaging section 20 is turned fully down on the rim threadedportion 18, thecontainer engaging section 20 engaging thecontainer rim 16 provides a tight seal about the mouth of thecontainer 12. Obviously, thecontainer engaging section 20 can be modified and adapted as necessary for engagement with various types of containers. - The
container engaging section 20 supports at its center anupstanding spout section 30. Thespout section 30 includes aprotrusion 31 which forms a taperedcylindrical wall 32 and at least one outlet opening 34 which enables users to apply a high viscosity fluid, e.g. the glue, at a desired area through thespout section 30. Theoutlet opening 34 can be formed in any convenient shape such as circular, elliptical, rectangular, oval or any other shape which can dispense the glue directly into the desired area. The taperedcylindrical wall 32 extends from theupper surface 26 of thecap 10. Thespout section 30 has atop wall 36, which, as shown most clearly inFIG. 2 , is provided with a central outlet opening 34. Thespout section 30 is preferably integrally molded with the rest of thecap 10 and extends upward from theupper surface 26 thereof to a distal end which is shaped and sized to dispense the glue. The interior ofspout section 30 is in fluid communication with the interior of thecontainer 12 through acentral aperture 35 formed in thecontainer engaging section 20. The inner passage of thespout section 30 is formed so as to facilitate the glue to flow to theneck 16 of thecontainer 12. Theoutlet opening 34 is of a smaller diameter than thetop wall 36 of thespout section 30, so as to provide a marginal shoulder surrounding the bottom end of theoutlet opening 34. The size and shape of thespout section 30 can likewise vary and it can take on a wide variety of different sizes and shapes depending upon the application. - The
spout section 30 includes a dispensingtip 38 which extends outwardly from thetop surface 36 of thespout section 30 around theoutlet opening 34. The dispensingtip 38 forms tapered sidewalls. The dispensingtip 38 with the outlet opening 34 forms a through hole for the glue. When squeezing thecontainer 12, the glue therein will flow out through the inner passage of thespout section 30 and then through the outlet opening 34 so as to provide a gluing operation as required. Theoutlet opening 34 is of a smaller diameter than the top peripheral edge of the dispensingtip 38, so as to facilitate dispensing of the glue. The configuration of the dispensingtip 38 to define an opening of relatively narrow width provides high controllability of liquid flow from thecontainer 12, and enables the user to accurately control the flow of liquid. The perimeter of the dispensingtip 38 can be of any shape and size and it is located in close vicinity to the outlet opening 34 so as to allow the fluid to travel back towards the outlet opening 34 of thecontainer 12 after a dispensing motion. During a dispensing motion from theoutlet opening 34, thespout section 30 will be tilted towards the desired area thereby allowing any fluid in thecontainer 12 to likewise flow downhill towards the desired area for application. - The
cap 10 also includes aclosure member 40 which functions as a means for sealing thecap 10. Theclosure member 40 resealably engages thespout section 30. In the particular embodiment illustrated here, theclosure member 40 includes anupper cap 41 surrounded by a downwardly projectingskirt 42. Theskirt 42 andupper cap 41 cooperate to define a vaulted interior cavity which receives an upper portion of thespout section 30 when theclosure member 40 is secured about thespout section 30 to close theclosure member 40. Theclosure member 40 can likewise be of any shape so as to be adapted to mate with theoutlet opening 34 and the dispensingtip 38. Theclosure member 40 forms anextension 43 to be fitted into theoutlet opening 34. Theclosure member 40 is formed with an integral, inwardly extended,hook member 44 which is positioned adjacent afinger engaging member 46.Hook member 44 is adapted to securely latch under a corresponding protrudinglip member 48 formed on the outer recess of thespout section 30.Latch hook member 44 of theclosure member 40 andlatchable lip member 48 are both arcuately formed with a substantially identical radius. That is,lip member 48 has substantially the same radius as the radius of hook. As theclosure member 40 is rotated to a closed position, the corresponding arcs of the latch hook and thelip member 48 allow latch hook to ride over the protruding surface of thelip member 48 in a substantially smooth operation. The corresponding arcs of theengaging hook member 44 and thelip member 48 prevent wear and add considerable life to the latching operation, and in turn provide a continuous substantially airtight seal between thespout section 30 and theclosure member 40. In closing the closingmember 40, theextension 43 is first fitted into the outlet opening 34 of thespout section 30, the planar shape of theextension 43 permitting it to be accurately guided into theoutlet opening 34. - The
closure member 40 further includes aslidable hinge assembly 50. Theslidable hinge assembly 50 comprises ahinge member 52 and aguide member 54 that is slidably fitted into aguide rail 56 integrally formed on the outer surface of thespout section 30. Theguide rail 56 as a guide for sliding of theguide member 54 forms anedge extrusion 58 which encloses and secures sliding movement of theguide member 54. Thehinge member 52 is attached to theguide member 54. Theclosure member 40 is coupled to thespout section 30 with thehinge member 52 and theguide member 54 slidably engaged withinelongated recesses 59 formed within theedge extrusion 58. Theguide member 54 is slidable in relation to the taperedsidewall 32. When theclosure member 40 is opened for dispensing the contents of thecontainer 12 through thespout section 30 and theoutlet opening 34, the closure member can be positioned at a lower position by theslidable hinge assembly 50 to keep theclosure member 40 clear of the emerging contents of thecontainer 12. This is necessary due to the tendency of theclosure member 40 to partially reseal during dispensing of the contents due to the effects of gravity and the hinge mechanism. Theslidable hinge assembly 50 preferably maintains theclosure member 40 at a lower position away from the top surface of thespout section 30 during application of the contents of thecontainer 12 through theoutlet opening 34. When theclosure member 40 is to be closed, theclosure member 40 is slid upward by the guide member and then thehinge member 52 deforms elastically as theclosure member 40 is moved from the open position to the closed position about the hinge axis until theclosure member 40 snaps. To facilitate this operation of the slidable hinge assembly in a preferred embodiment, theguide rail member 56 and correspondingelongated recesses 59 are provided with a height at least greater than the overall length of theclosure member 40,hinge member 52 and guidemember 54. This results in an allowance for downward travel of the closure member relative to theguide rail member 56. - Further, the overall dimensions of the present cap as well as the specific shape and configuration of the various sections associated therewith are also subject to wide variations and may be sized and shaped into a wide variety of different sizes and configurations so as to be compatible with the size and shape of the particular container onto which the present structures may be mounted, or to conform with any space limitations associated therewith out impairing the teachings and practice of the present invention.
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container engaging section 20 of thecap 10 illustrated in the drawings will securely seal available containers with a rim around the upper circumference, such as is typically found in containers constructed primarily of molded plastic or other appropriate material depending upon the particular application involved. It is contemplated that the caps of the present invention can be used to seal many difference types of containers. It is also pointed out that thecontainer engaging section 20 could be modified to be adapted for any suitable type of containers. - In a preferred embodiment, the material of the
cap 10 should be made of relatively hard plastic material, such as polycarbonate or polypropylene. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other materials can be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. - It is also understood that various modifications may be made to all of the various embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- Thus, there has been shown and described several embodiments of a novel invention. As is evident from the foregoing description, certain aspects of the present invention are not limited by the particular details of the examples illustrated herein, and it is therefore contemplated that other modifications and applications, or equivalents thereof, will occur to those skilled in the art.
- Many changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications of the present constructions will, however, become apparent to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and the accompanying drawings. All such changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention are deemed to be covered by the invention and the scope of the present disclosure is not intended to be limited solely to the embodiments shown herein. All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various embodiments described throughout this disclosure that are known or later come to be known to those of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be encompassed by this disclosure.
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