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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 1987
Filed:
Jun. 30, 1986
Tom H Ohren, Cincinnati, OH (US);
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
A passive liquid measuring and pouring device adapted for mounting on the open mouth of a liquid container. The measuring and pouring device includes an attachment transition adapted to attaach the device in sealing relationship to the open mouth of the liquid container. The attachment transition provides fluid communication between the container and the liquid measuring and pouring device. The device further includes a measuring reservoir having a predetermined volume, and has an inlet port located adjacent its uppermost portion when in its upright position, and a drain hole located near its lowermost portion. The drain hole provides fluid communication between the measuring reservoir and the liquid container. A substantially vertical liquid filling channel provides direct fluid communication between the inlet port of the measuring reservoir and the attachment transition. A dispensing tube has its proximal end attached to the measuring reservoir and is oriented upwardly away from the measuring reservoir at a predetermined angle such that the distal end thereof provides an extended pouring spout for the device. The length and orientation angle of such dispensing tube is sufficient to prevent spillage of liquid held within the measuring reservoir from such dispensing tube when the device is in its upright position. Vents are formed in the device for allowing air to enter the liquid container during liquid measuring and dispensing procedures. A drip collection device adjacent the distal end of the dispensing tube insures mess control. The drip collection device includes drain-back openings for returning residual liquid to the liquid container. A closure is also provided for sealing the measuring and pouring device.