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The present invention is a hinge for a package closure apparatus. A preferred embodiment of the hinge comprises a landing, a spring face, a push-tab, and an air vent. The landing extends from a base of the closure apparatus into an opening of the closure apparatus. The spring face adjoins the landin

The present invention is a hinge for a package closure apparatus. A preferred embodiment of the hinge comprises a landing, a spring face, a push-tab, and an air vent. The landing extends from a base of the closure apparatus into an opening of the closure apparatus. The spring face adjoins the landing at a first junction forming a first flexible joint. The push-tab adjoins the spring face at a second junction forming a second flexible joint. The first flexible joint, the spring face, and the second flexible joint cooperate to enable the push-tab to move relative to the base of the apparatus. The air vent is adapted to facilitate a substantially even flow rate of a product through the opening of the closure apparatus.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hinge for a closure apparatus having a base, said base having an opening through which contents of a package may be dispensed, said hinge comprising:a landing extending from said base into said opening;a spring face adjoining said landing at a first junction, said first

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hinge for a closure apparatus having a base, said base having an opening through which contents of a package may be dispensed, said hinge comprising:a landing extending from said base into said opening;a spring face adjoining said landing at a first junction, said first junction forming a first flexible joint;a tab adjoining said spring face at a second junction, said second junction forming a second flexible joint; said first flexible joint, said spring face, and said second flexible joint cooperating to enable said tab to move relative to said base; andan air vent for facilitating flow of said contents through said opening.