Patent ID: 7089975
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: B67D

Abstract:
1. A self-venting spout for transferring fluid from a container to a receptacle, said spout comprising: a fluid conduit operable to couple to the container to direct fluid from the container to the receptacle, said fluid conduit presenting a first end proximate the container when the fluid conduit is coupled thereto and a second end spaced from and distal to the container when the fluid conduit is coupled thereto; a venting passageway disposed at least partially within said fluid conduit and being operable to direct air into the container when the fluid conduit is coupled to the container, said venting passageway including a distal-most end spaced from the container when the fluid conduit is coupled to the container, said distal-most end of the venting passageway terminating between said first and second ends of the fluid conduit; and a fluid-diverting flange extending at least partially along the passageway, said flange transecting said fluid conduit into at least two fluidly isolated fluid chambers adjacent said distal-most end of the venting passageway.