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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 18, 2019
Applicant:
Rieke Corporation, Auburn, IN (US);
Inventors:
Gary M. Baughman, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Thomas P. Kasting, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Assignee:
RIEKE LLC, Auburn, IN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B67C 11/02 (2006.01); B65D 25/48 (2006.01); B65D 51/24 (2006.01); B65D 41/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B67C 11/02 (2013.01); B65D 25/48 (2013.01); B65D 41/04 (2013.01); B65D 51/24 (2013.01);
Abstract
A system for closing a container is contemplated. The system features an injection molded, polymeric funnel including an engagement flange and a connector piece attaching to a gripping ring. A closure body capable of sealing a container is also provided. The closure includes a pull tab to create an opening into which the funnel inlet may be received in a snap-fitting arrangement. The engagement flange and protrusions proximate to the end of the funnel inlet facilitate the snap fit, align the structure, and prevent over-insertion of the funnel into the interior volume of the container.