Patent ID: 8066158
Filing Date: 2011-11-29
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A closure for a container configured to fit over a mouth of a receptacle to form a container for particulate matter comprising: a body portion having an open bottom formed of a skirt and an end wall defining an opening; a top portion having a flap movable from a closed position where the opening is covered to an open position where the opening is at least partially uncovered to allow for matter to be dispensed; a plurality of distinct and separate sealing rings within the skirt beneath the end wall comprising at least (1) a first ring with a sealing surface provided a first radial distance from the skirt and a first axial distance from the end wall and (2) a second ring with a sealing surface provided a second radial distance from the skirt and a second axial distance from the end wall; wherein the first radial distance is different than the second radial distance and the first axial distance is different than the second axial distance; so that the sealing surface of the first ring is configured to fit over a mouth of a receptacle having a first diameter and the planar sealing surface of the second ring is configured to fit over a mouth of a receptacle having a second diameter, wherein at least one of the plurality of sealing rings includes a vent portion.