Patent ID: 6216945
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A pouring element for attachment to a package, said pouring element comprising:a base plate;a pouring aperture, said pouring aperture designed to be located congruent with an opening surface on said package upon proper attachment thereto;a lid hingedly connected to said base plate;an opening means for penetrating said opening surface of said package; anda support element for transmitting movement of said lid to movement of said opening means, said support element designed to automatically raise itself into the hinged path of said lid upon the initial opening thereof;wherein prior to opening of said package said opening means is held in a position substantially parallel to said opening surface; andwherein after the initial opening of said lid, said lid and said support element operate in conjunction during the initial closing of said lid to push said opening means through said opening surface of said package, thereby forming a pouring hole therein.