Patent ID: 6749089
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A pressure activated nozzle dispensing and self-draining valve for product packaging having a container with a discharge opening therein, said valve comprising:a valve portion shaped to selectively extend from the discharge opening of the container following deformation; a valve head portion having an orifice formed through a flexible diaphragm within a flex nozzle which opens and closes to control material flow through said flex nozzle, said flex nozzle flexibly extending from said valve portion following deformation and further comprising a countersunk valve; a valve portion drainage structure draining a portion of said material flow in a radial direction with respect to said valve head portion; said valve portion drainage structure further comprising at least one reservoir ring formation and a connector skirt portion, said connector skirt portion further comprising a marginal end area thereof connected with said container, said connector skirt portion further comprising a hinge connector extending to a sealing structure comprising a cap; said sealing structure further comprising a material barrier wall structure; and said cap comprising a plug construction to seal said valve head portion.