Patent ID: 6460726
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A closure for resealably sealing a fluid container, said closure comprising:a body portion including a spout portion and a downwardly depending shank, said spout portion including an aperture for permitting a fluid contained is said fluid container to flow therethrough, said shank including an attachment feature protruding generally inwardly, a cap portion for resealably sealing said aperture; and a first hinge and a second hinge for permitting said cap portion to be articulated with respect to said body portion between an open position and a closed position, the first hinge defining a first axis of rotation of the cap portion of the cap portion relative to the body portion, said first hinge comprising a flexible web including a first end directly coupled to the shank and an opposing second end directly, coupled to the cap portion, the second hinge defining a second axis of rotation of the cap portion relative to the body portion; wherein the spout portion protrudes substantially upwardly relative to the first hinge and the second hinge while the cap is in the closed position.