Method of making translational spout closure for a container

Abstract

A method of forming a two-piece assembly, such as a container closure assembly, in which a spout member is movable on a chimney section defined by a chimney member, which is adapted to be engaged with the neck of a container for dispensing the container contents. The spout member is formed in a first mold cavity, and includes a side wall and an end wall with an opening. The first cavity is defined by first and second mold sections, and the second mold section is removed after the spout member is formed. The second mold section is then replaced by a third mold section, which cooperates with the first mold section and the spout member to form a second cavity having a shape corresponding to the chimney member. The second mold section and the side wall and end wall of the spout member cooperate to form the chimney member with a side wall and end wall which overlie the spout member side wall and end wall, respectively. The chimney member is formed with an opening, and the spout member is movable relative to the chimney member between open and closed positions. The spout member and the opening and the chimney member opening communicate when the spout member is in its open position, to enable dispensing of the container contents. The spout member and the chimney member are formed with a stop arrangement, which functions to limit movement of the spout member relative to the chimney member.