초록 ▼

A package including a container assembly, such as a tube having a dispenser spout, and a closure assembly having a concealed hinge, is provided for use in dispensing a consumer product such as toothpaste or medicinal ointment. The concealed hinge of the closure assembly permits a lid to be opened up

A package including a container assembly, such as a tube having a dispenser spout, and a closure assembly having a concealed hinge, is provided for use in dispensing a consumer product such as toothpaste or medicinal ointment. The concealed hinge of the closure assembly permits a lid to be opened up to 180.degree. away from an associated closure base to provide maximum access to the container assembly to which the closure assembly is assembled. The closure assembly, including the lid and base, is capable of being molded in a single mold cavity and having maximum ease of opening and closing together with either one or two seals.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] In combination in a package,a container assembly,said container assembly having an upper end portion thereof adapted to be connected with a closure assembly,a closure assembly,said closure assembly having means for connecting said closure assembly to the upper end portion of the co

[ We claim:] [1.] In combination in a package,a container assembly,said container assembly having an upper end portion thereof adapted to be connected with a closure assembly,a closure assembly,said closure assembly having means for connecting said closure assembly to the upper end portion of the container assembly to form a package,said closure assembly including a base and a lid which is movable between an opened position which provides access to the contents of the container assembly and a closed position which blocks access to the contents of the container assembly,said lid being connected to the base of the closure assembly by hinge means,said hinge means being located within the outer periphery of the closure base whereby no portion of the hinge means extends outwardly beyond the periphery of the closure base,said hinge means being located beneath the upper surface of the lid,said hinge means including a pair of hinge plates which flank a generally U shaped hinge,said hinge plates defining a bend line which lies substantially in the surface of the lid and is parallel to the axis of the U shaped hinge,the outermost corners of said hinge plates lying substantially on the outermost extremity of a horizontal area of the lid.