Patent ID: 8845192
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A rigid reclosure device installed on flexible packaging for sealing the flexible packaging to maintain contents inside the flexible packaging, the rigid reclosure device comprising: a base, the bottom of the base attached to the flexible packaging; an access aperture providing access through the base; a shoulder extending from the top of the base, the shoulder extending away from the flexible packaging the shoulder is located adjacent the access aperture; a lid attachable to the base, the lid configured to adjust to an open position and a closed position, the lid limiting access to the access aperture when the lid is in the closed position wherein the lid contacts the base to secure the lid in the closed position, the lid defining two attachment lips; a first fastening finger of the lid extending downwards from the underside of the lid; a neck extending from the underside of the lid wherein the neck is sized to pass into the access aperture when the lid is adjusted to the closed position; a first fastening finger located on the base; the first fastening finger extending upwards from the top of the base, the first fastening finger of the base contacting the first fastening finger of the lid when the lid is adjusted to the closed position to maintain the lid in the closed position; and at least one hinge wherein the hinge secures the lid to the base enabling the lid to pivot between the open position and the closed position; and a scoop including two scoop fingers that extend outwards from scoop to engage the two attachment lips.