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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2021
Applicant:
Rodney Laible, Omaha, NE (US);
Inventor:
Rodney Laible, Omaha, NE (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K 15/02 (2006.01); B65D 47/30 (2006.01); F16K 17/04 (2006.01); B65D 55/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 47/30 (2013.01); B65D 55/0827 (2013.01); F16K 17/044 (2013.01);
Abstract
An overmolded valve is provided for use in a container having a throat. The valve is inserted into the throat of the container and prevents liquid from flowing from the container during shipment or storage. When the container is inverted for use with a dosing and/or dispensing apparatus, the valve remains closed until it is opened by an upward force to permit liquid to flow from the container, by gravity, to the dosing and/or dispensing apparatus. The valve closes when the upward force is removed. A pair of plastic semi-helical springs urge the valve to the closed position.