Patent ID: 6651833
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: A23G,B65D

Abstract:
A self sealing cap for covering and providing an opening to an object, said cap comprising:a cap assembly comprising a central body, an aperture, a spring comprising a fixed end and a rotatable end, a post, and an extension extending sideways and horizontally from and beyond said central body; said cap assembly further comprising at least two stops wherein said fixed end of said spring is disposed between said stops; said cap assembly having a resting position when said aperture is closed; said cap assembly having an open position when said cap assembly aperture is open; said cap assembly rotatable by a user exerting force on said extension of said cap assembly and said spring and post providing rotation from said resting position to said open position to allow material to pass through said cap assembly aperture; and said spring and post providing automatic counter rotation of said cap assembly back to said resting position to thereby close said aperture after the user removes force from said extension of said cap assembly.