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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Massimiliano Antonetti, LaSalle, CA;
Pierre Tardif, Longueuil, CA;
Assignee:
Trudeau Corporation 1889 Inc., Quebec, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B22D 3/700 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B22D 3/700 ;
Abstract
A reusable pouring cap for a container capable of receiving potable liquids for human consumption. The cap comprises a cap body having threads for retaining it onto the container and the cap body further comprises an integral upright passageway defining a pouring opening. The cap also comprises a valve for maintaining the passageway closed to prevent discharge of a liquid contained in the container through the pouring opening, an actuated shutter for covering the pouring opening and a single actuator responsive to finger pressure for moving the valve and the shutter.