Polytop Corporation

Donald LaVange

Woodrow S Wilson

Ray Peters

Dispensing closure comprising a cap including an upper surface and a depending skirt adapted to be secured to a dispenser, a spout with an enlarged base and an elongated body, and mounting members, such as trunnions and a cavity defined within the upper surface of the cap, to secure the spout in the cavity for pivotal movement. A lug is formed on the spout, and a stop is defined within the cavity; the lug and stop cooperate to positively limit the travel of the spout toward a vertical orientation. A scoop, or enlarged opening, at the inlet end of the spout enables the contents of the container to be discharged through the spout, even when the base of the spout partially eclipses the opening the cap that communicates with the interior of the dispenser.

Dispensing closure with pivotably mounted spout and means for limiting

A tamper indicating seal for a dispensing closure that is secured to a container to discharge the contents thereof. Closure induces a depending skirt, and a planar top surface, with a cavity defined within the top surface. A spout is located within the cavity, and may be pivoted between a horizontal, closed position and a vertical, open position. The unique seal comprises a thin plastic tab, with frangible members depending below, to secure the tab to the upper surface of the spout in an overlying relationship. The frangible members are durable enough to form an effective seal, yet weak enough to fracture when the spout is pivoted toward its vertical position. The tab, when severed from the spout, is used as a proof of purchase indicator. The absence of the seal clearly indicates to the user that someone has attempted to gain access to the contents of the container.

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Cumberland, RI, United States of America

Donald LaVange