초록 ▼

A package includes a surrounding wall enclosing a containment region and a spout. The spout is movable relative to the surrounding wall between a retracted position and a protracted position. A first resealable closure mechanism is secured to the spout for selectively opening and closing communicati

A package includes a surrounding wall enclosing a containment region and a spout. The spout is movable relative to the surrounding wall between a retracted position and a protracted position. A first resealable closure mechanism is secured to the spout for selectively opening and closing communication between the mouth of the spout and the containment region. In another embodiment, a second resealable closure mechanism is secured around an outer periphery of the spout mouth, when the spout is in the protracted position. When the spout is moved into the retracted position, the second resealable closure mechanism is along the interior of the mouth and allows the mouth to be selectively opened and closed. In another embodiment, a peelable seal is secured to the spout arrangement for providing a hermetic seal. Methods for constructing and using a package having a pour spout are described.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A package comprising:(a) a surrounding wall enclosing a containment region;(b) a spout arrangement defining a mouth in flowable communication with the containment region; the spout arrangement being movable relative to the surrounding wall between a retracted position and

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A package comprising:(a) a surrounding wall enclosing a containment region;(b) a spout arrangement defining a mouth in flowable communication with the containment region; the spout arrangement being movable relative to the surrounding wall between a retracted position and a protracted position;(i) the retracted position including the spout arrangement being completely contained within the containment region by the surrounding wall;(ii) the protracted position including the spout arrangement projecting outwardly from the containment region;(c) at least a first resealable closure mechanism secured to the spout arrangement;(i) the first resealable closure mechanism being selectively interlockable to selectively open and close communication between the spout arrangement mouth and the containment region; and(d) a unitary peelable seal secured to the spout arrangement for providing a hermetic seal that the consumer can peel apart.