Patent ID: 6945284
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A two-position fill valve for a dispensing container, comprising: a generally cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the body being adapted for insertion into a generally circular opening in the dispensing container in an insertion direction beginning at the first end, the body comprising; a first tapered section extending from the first end toward the second end and having a first circumferential groove with an outwardly extending lip, the first tapered section increasing in its radius transverse to the axis along at least a portion of its length between the first end and the lip, the first circumferential groove being adapted for securing the body in a first position within the circular opening for filling the container; a second tapered section extending from the first circumferential groove toward the second end and having a second circumferential groove, the second tapered section increasing in its radius transverse to the axis along at least a portion of its length between the first circumferential groove and the second circumferential groove, the second circumferential groove being adapted for securing the body in a second position within the circular opening to seal the opening following filling of the container; at least one flute extending through the first circumferential groove and at least a portion of the first tapered section and the second tapered section; wherein when the body is in the first position within the opening, the at least one flute defines a fill arc and a fill area of the opening for filling the dispensing container, and the area of the lip extending outwardly beyond the opening defines a retaining arc and a retaining area for holding the body in the opening, the fill area being greater than 15.0% percent of the total area of the opening.