Patent ID: 6631832
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A container assembly for liquid contents, comprising:a container including a container body and a neck extending upwardly therefrom; and a re-sealable push-pull closure moveable between a closed position that substantially seals the container and a dispensing position that enables dispensing of the liquid contents through the closure, the closure consisting of a single component that comprises: a circumferential, tubular skirt including a circumferential skirt bead extending inwardly on an inner surface thereof that slidably engages the container neck; a top member including a peripheral lower portion and a sipper spout, the lower portion defining an upper edge of a portion of the skirt, the sipper spout extending upwardly from the lower portion and including dispensing apertures separated by bridges, the apertures and bridges forming a segment of a circular shape, an uppermost rim of at least one of the apertures is entirely disposed at an elevation above the lower portion of the top member; and a plug depending downwardly from the top member, the plug engaging the container neck to form a seal therewith while the closure is in the closed position and spaced apart from the container neck while the closure is in the dispensing position to enable the liquid contents to flow therebetween.