Patent ID: 6131775
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
An improved extensible spout container, of the type having a top with an elongate hollow extension extending distally from its surface and an extensible dispensing tube movable within the extension between a retracted position and an extended position, the tube having a distal end with an orifice for the dispensing of a liquid from the container, wherein the improvement comprises:a closure having an open proximal end surrounded by a peripheral flange, the closure being internally dimensioned to fit onto the distal end of the tube so as to close the orifice; anda closure retainer element that is configured to seat against a portion of the closure when the closure is installed on the distal end of the tube, and that is internally dimensioned to frictionally engage the extension when the tube is in its retracted position while also engaging the closure, wherein the closure retainer element comprises a hollow tubular sleeve having open proximal and distal ends, and the sleeve being internally dimensioned to allow the passage of the closure therethrough when the sleeve is passed over the closure, the distal end of the sleeve terminating in an inwardly-directed annular rim that seats against the peripheral flange when the sleeve is passed over the closure to engage the extension.