EP0544381A3 - Dispensing container snap hinge closure - Google Patents

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EP0544381A3
EP0544381A3 EP19920203660 EP92203660A EP0544381A3 EP 0544381 A3 EP0544381 A3 EP 0544381A3 EP 19920203660 EP19920203660 EP 19920203660 EP 92203660 A EP92203660 A EP 92203660A EP 0544381 A3 EP0544381 A3 EP 0544381A3
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snap hinge
dispensing container
base cap
hinge closure
nozzle
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George J. Neveras
James C. Mckinney
Adam Sherman
Richard L. Lohrman
David Ziegenhorn
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Colgate Palmolive Co
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0809—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions
    • B65D47/0814—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions by at least three hinge sections, at least one having a length different from the others
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • 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
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/14—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor with linings or inserts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • 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
    • B65D2547/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D2547/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D2547/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts ot tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D2547/063—Details of spouts
    • B65D2547/066—Details of spouts inserted in or attached to the base element

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Radiation-Therapy Devices (AREA)
  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)
  • Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
  • Measuring Pulse, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure Or Blood Flow (AREA)
  • Devices For Use In Laboratory Experiments (AREA)
  • Centrifugal Separators (AREA)
  • Infusion, Injection, And Reservoir Apparatuses (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Control And Other Processes For Unpacking Of Materials (AREA)
  • Cookers (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
  • Lining Or Joining Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
  • Pipe Accessories (AREA)
  • External Artificial Organs (AREA)
  • Pressure Vessels And Lids Thereof (AREA)

Abstract

A closure for a container (10) having a dispensing nozzle (22) include a central aperture to receive the nozzle. In one embodiment, the nozzle extends through the aperture (40) and projects upwardly from the base cap (32). The base cap further includes a top wall inclined with respect to the central axis of the base cap to assist in dispensing of the contents of the container. A cap lid (34) is hinged to the base cap by a snap hinge assembly.
EP92203660A 1991-11-27 1992-11-26 Dispensing container snap hinge closure Expired - Lifetime EP0544381B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US80017391A 1991-11-27 1991-11-27
US800173 1991-11-27
US07/973,810 US5547091A (en) 1991-11-27 1992-11-09 Dispensing container snap hinge closure
US973810 1992-11-09

Publications (3)

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EP0544381A2 EP0544381A2 (en) 1993-06-02
EP0544381A3 true EP0544381A3 (en) 1993-08-11
EP0544381B1 EP0544381B1 (en) 1996-09-11

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EP92203660A Expired - Lifetime EP0544381B1 (en) 1991-11-27 1992-11-26 Dispensing container snap hinge closure

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EP (1) EP0544381B1 (en)
JP (1) JPH0626573A (en)
CN (1) CN1038666C (en)
AT (1) ATE142586T1 (en)
AU (1) AU668695B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2083875A1 (en)
CZ (1) CZ284161B6 (en)
DE (1) DE69213666T2 (en)
FI (1) FI925378A (en)
GR (1) GR920100517A (en)
HK (1) HK1007546A1 (en)
HU (2) HU9203734D0 (en)
MX (1) MX9206651A (en)
NO (1) NO305830B1 (en)
NZ (1) NZ245159A (en)
PL (1) PL171165B1 (en)
PT (1) PT101090B (en)
RO (1) RO112104B1 (en)

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US5386918A (en) * 1993-04-22 1995-02-07 Colgate-Palmolive Co. Closure with tamper evidence structure
IT1267697B1 (en) * 1994-03-23 1997-02-07 Taplast Srl Ora Taplast S P A CAP FOR THERMOFORMED CONTAINERS.
FR2736621B1 (en) * 1995-07-10 1997-08-22 Oreal CONTAINER HAVING A DISPENSING ORIFICE PROVIDED WITH A CLOSURE SYSTEM
AU6567396A (en) * 1995-11-13 1997-05-22 Shin Dong Bang Corporation Liquid bottle cap and process for producing such a cap
EP1174360A1 (en) * 2000-07-21 2002-01-23 Crown Cork & Seal Technologies Corporation Closure for containers
US6722536B2 (en) * 2002-05-13 2004-04-20 Smith Kline Beecham Corporation Nozzle for dispensing viscous material
AU2008200178B2 (en) * 2002-11-13 2010-07-22 Smithkline Beecham Corporation A nozzle for dispensing viscous material
US7328788B2 (en) 2003-10-22 2008-02-12 Novartis Ag Contact lens care system
JPWO2006046582A1 (en) * 2004-10-29 2008-05-22 三笠産業株式会社 Biodegradable hinge cap
US7398900B2 (en) 2005-01-28 2008-07-15 Owens-Illinois Closure Inc. Dispensing closure, package and method of manufacture
DE102005038929A1 (en) * 2005-08-17 2007-02-22 Seaquist-Löffler Kunststoffwerk Gmbh dispensing closure
ES2262450B1 (en) * 2006-05-18 2007-09-16 Seaplast, S.A. "PLUG WITH FOLDING COVER FOR BOTTLES AND SIMILAR EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC LID OPENING SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES AN IMPROVED BUTTON."
ITVI20110267A1 (en) * 2011-10-05 2013-04-06 Giflor S R L CONTAINER FOR PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR FOR FLUID PRODUCTS.
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RS59641B1 (en) * 2016-03-04 2020-01-31 Betapack S A U Stopper for containers
CN109661353B (en) 2016-06-22 2020-12-29 科莱恩保健品包装简易股份有限公司 Tamper-evident closure, container with such a closure and use thereof
EP3988467A4 (en) * 2019-06-18 2024-02-21 Coledy Inc Cap device, container assembly provided with cap device, and locking device therefor
CN212739078U (en) * 2019-09-19 2021-03-19 宝洁公司 Dispenser for oral care compositions
CH719471A1 (en) * 2022-03-03 2023-09-15 Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner Gmbh & Co Kg Flip top closure.

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DE2355818A1 (en) * 1973-11-08 1975-05-22 Colgate Palmolive Co Compressible tube with cap - has mouthpiece plate with snap cap hinged to it fitting over nozzle
EP0044570A1 (en) * 1980-07-23 1982-01-27 Polytop Corporation Dispensing closure
FR2591571A1 (en) * 1985-12-14 1987-06-19 Vedder & Co Gmbh Closure
FR2645513A1 (en) * 1989-04-06 1990-10-12 Pittway Corp MULTI-CHAMBER DISPENSER CONTAINER AND CLOSURE DEVICE
EP0408478A1 (en) * 1989-07-12 1991-01-16 Novembal Dispensing closure with tamper evident tearable strip
EP0410913A1 (en) * 1989-07-28 1991-01-30 Cebal S.A. Cap closure and plastics necked container assembly, and its use

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2355818A1 (en) * 1973-11-08 1975-05-22 Colgate Palmolive Co Compressible tube with cap - has mouthpiece plate with snap cap hinged to it fitting over nozzle
EP0044570A1 (en) * 1980-07-23 1982-01-27 Polytop Corporation Dispensing closure
FR2591571A1 (en) * 1985-12-14 1987-06-19 Vedder & Co Gmbh Closure
FR2645513A1 (en) * 1989-04-06 1990-10-12 Pittway Corp MULTI-CHAMBER DISPENSER CONTAINER AND CLOSURE DEVICE
EP0408478A1 (en) * 1989-07-12 1991-01-16 Novembal Dispensing closure with tamper evident tearable strip
EP0410913A1 (en) * 1989-07-28 1991-01-30 Cebal S.A. Cap closure and plastics necked container assembly, and its use

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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Title
MODERN PLASTICS May 1954, page 112 ZONNEFELD 'SPRING-OPERATED STYRENE TUBE CAP' *

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HUT66274A (en) 1994-11-28
HK1007546A1 (en) 1999-04-16
CZ284161B6 (en) 1998-09-16
PL296728A1 (en) 1993-09-06
PL171165B1 (en) 1997-03-28
CN1073645A (en) 1993-06-30
ATE142586T1 (en) 1996-09-15
AU668695B2 (en) 1996-05-16
FI925378A (en) 1993-05-28
GR920100517A (en) 1993-07-30
RO112104B1 (en) 1997-05-30
FI925378A0 (en) 1992-11-26
NO924566L (en) 1993-05-28
EP0544381A2 (en) 1993-06-02
NO305830B1 (en) 1999-08-02
AU2850192A (en) 1993-06-03
DE69213666T2 (en) 1997-04-17
MX9206651A (en) 1993-05-01
HU216533B (en) 1999-07-28
CZ350292A3 (en) 1993-08-11
NO924566D0 (en) 1992-11-26
CA2083875A1 (en) 1993-05-28
JPH0626573A (en) 1994-02-01
DE69213666D1 (en) 1996-10-17
PT101090A (en) 1994-05-31
PT101090B (en) 1999-07-30
EP0544381B1 (en) 1996-09-11
CN1038666C (en) 1998-06-10
HU9203734D0 (en) 1993-03-29

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