Patent ID: 6279783
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: B65D,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A dispensing valve for fluid product packaging of the type having a container with a discharge opening therein, comprising:a marginal valve portion shaped to seal about the discharge opening of the container;a valve head portion, having an orifice which opens and closes to control fluid flow, and being shaped to shift generally centrally in an axial direction with respect to said marginal valve portion; anda connector sleeve portion, having one marginal end area thereof connected with said marginal valve portion, an opposite end area thereof connected with said valve head portion, and a resiliently flexible construction that stretches in an axial direction to apply radially inwardly directed forces to said valve head portion which assist in securely retaining said orifice fully closed as said valve head shifts axially prior to dispensing.