Patent ID: 6186374
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A dispensing structure for discharging the contents from the interior of a container, said dispensing structure comprising:a body for extending from said container, said body defining a dispensing opening for establishing communication between the exterior and interior of said container, and said body having a sealing surface around said body dispensing opening; anda lid having a frame defining a lid dispensing passage through said lid, said lid frame including an annular mounting flange extending radially inwardly adjacent said lid dispensing passage, said lid including a flexible valve that is disposed within said lid frame across said lid dispensing passage to resiliently engage said lid mounting flange, said valve having self-sealing slits which open to permit flow therethrough in response to increased pressure on the side of said valve facing said container when said lid is closed, said lid accommodating movement between (1) a closed position over said body dispensing opening whereby the container contents can be dispensed through said body dispensing opening, through said lid dispensing passage, and through said valve, and (2) an open position away from said dispensing opening to accommodate pouring of the contents from the container through said dispensing opening without flowing through said valve, said lid when in said closed position being in sealing relationship with said body sealing surface, said valve having a retention flange with one side engaging said lid mounting flange and with another side engaging said body sealing surface when said lid is in said closed position.