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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2025
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2021
Applicant:
Rieke Llc, Auburn, IN (US);
Inventor:
Gary Baughman, Clear Lake, IN (US);
Assignee:
RIEKE LLC, Auburn, IN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B67D 3/04 (2006.01); F16K 31/528 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B67D 3/045 (2013.01); B67D 3/047 (2013.01); F16K 31/5286 (2013.01);
Abstract
A two piece, molded tap is contemplated. The tap is includes a T-shaped body with a rotatable cap serving as a valve element. Camming means are provided on opposing but concealed faces of the cap to enable the smooth and easy rotation of the cap between open and closed positions while rotating the cap less than one full revolution in comparison to the body which remains fixed to a flexible pouch or container.