Patent ID: 7475774
Filing Date: 2009-01-13
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A dispensing closure for dispensing at least one product into a container having a neck portion with which said closure is to engage, said dispensing closure comprising: a body having an outer wall portion adapted to engage an outer surface of the container neck to releasably secure said closure to the container; a compartment to contain at least one product to be dispensed, said compartment being adapted to fit at least partly within the container neck and being defined by a substantially cylindrical side wall, a top wall fixed to said side wall, and a frangible bottom wall; a cutting means moveable relative to said side wall and said frangible bottom wall to break open said frangible bottom wall of said compartment to selectively dispense contents of said compartment into the container; and a shoulder for restricting inadvertent relative movement of said cutting means, said closure and product to be dispensed being assembled together prior to application of the closure to the container neck.