Patent ID: 6296158
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A spout for cans that include an inwardly extending flange and a peripheral channel extending parallel and outwardly spaced apart from said flange, said spout comprising a cylindrical body having first and second ends, said first end including first and second peripheral ridge members extending at a parallel and spaced apart relationship with respect to each other with a first predetermined distance in between to lockingly receive said flange thereby removably mounting said spout to said can wherein said first peripheral ridge member is the closest to said first end, and said second peripheral ridge member having a larger longitudinal height than the longitudinal height of said first peripheral ridge member so that when said first end is pushed through said can opening said inwardly extending flange cammingly deflects said first peripheral ridge member and once overcome said flange is removably lodged between said first and second peripheral ridge members and stopped by said second peripheral ridge member wherein said second end includes third and fourth peripheral ridge members extending at a parallel and spaced apart relationship with respect to each other with a second predetermined distance in between to lockingly receive said inner ridge thereby removably mounting said spout to said can, said third peripheral ridge member being closer to said second end than said fourth peripheral member.