Patent ID: 9371162
Filing Date: 2016-06-21
CPC Classification: B65D

Claim Text:
1. A one-piece dispensing closure, comprising: a base comprising an end wall and a skirt that depends from the end wall; a lid having a first surface free of any structure components, the lid comprising a first flap that opens and closes over a plurality of openings, wherein the lid further comprises positive snap locks formed in a chordal area of the lid, the positive snap locks extending from a second surface of the lid to engage with corresponding locking features on the base to irreversibly attach the lid to the base; a first living hinge connecting the base to the lid; a second living hinge connecting the first flap to the lid; and a snap-bead structure that releasably holds the first flap closed on the end wall, the snap bead structure comprising: wherein a lower portion of the complementary curvature snap catches the edge when the first flap is in a closed position.