The present dispensing closure system includes a closure base, which can be configured for securement to an associated container, and a lid hingedly connected to the closure base for movement between closed and open positions, wherein in the closed position of the lid, the lid coacts to close and se
The present dispensing closure system includes a closure base, which can be configured for securement to an associated container, and a lid hingedly connected to the closure base for movement between closed and open positions, wherein in the closed position of the lid, the lid coacts to close and seal a dispensing orifice defined by the closure base. Convenient manipulation of the lid between its closed and open positions is facilitated by the provision of a sliding element mounted on the closure base for sliding, reciprocable movement generally laterally of the closure base. Notably, the sliding element includes a latch portion which coacts with the lid to positively retain the lid in its closed position until manipulation of the sliding element by a user to unlatch the lid. The sliding element includes one or more camming surfaces which coact with the lid to urge it from its closed position to its open position.
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1. A dispensing closure system for a container that has an opening to the container interior where a fluent substance may be stored, said dispensing closure system comprising: a closure base for extending from said container at said container opening, said closure base having (1) a dispensing orific
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A dispensing closure system for a container that has an opening to the container interior where a fluent substance may be stored, said dispensing closure system comprising: a closure base for extending from said container at said container opening, said closure base having (1) a dispensing orifice for communicating with the container interior, (2) a deck that defines said dispensing orifice, and (3) a skirt depending from said deck;a lid for moving between: (1) a closed position on top of said base to occlude said dispensing orifice, and (2) an open position away from said dispensing orifice to permit the dispensing of a substance from said container;a hinge connecting said lid with said closure base; anda sliding element mounted on said closure base for generally lateral movement with respect thereto from a latched position to an unlatched position, said sliding element including a latch portion engageable with said lid when said lid is in said closed position and said sliding element is in said latched position, said sliding element being movable generally laterally of said closure base from said latched position to disengage said latch portion from said lid, to permit movement of said lid from said closed position to said open position, and to thereby permit dispensing of the fluent substance within said container through said dispensing orifice,said sliding element including at least one camming surface engageable with said lid in the closed position thereof when said sliding element is in said latched position, so that lateral movement of said sliding element relative to said closure base from said latched position causes said camming surface to urge said lid out of said closed position toward said open position,wherein said dispensing orifice is positioned intermediate said hinge and said latch portion of said sliding element, wherein:said sliding element is mounted on said closure base generally beneath said deck thereof,said closure base having a hollow, generally cylindrical, internal collar depending from said deck, said internal collar including an internal, female thread for threadingly engaging a male thread on said container,said sliding element having a generally ring-shaped configuration, and being positioned generally beneath said deck between said internal collar and said skirt of said closure base. 2. The closure system in accordance with claim 1 for use with a container that has an annular top end defining (1) an opening, and (2) an external, male thread around said opening, and in which said closure system is a dispensing closure that is separate from, but releasably attachable to, said container around said container opening; andsaid dispensing closure includes a spout that extends outwardly from said deck to define said dispensing orifice. 3. The closure system in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said sliding element includes a button portion configured for manipulation to move said sliding element laterally of said closure base from said latched positioned to said unlatched position. 4. The closure system in accordance with claim 3, wherein: said button portion defines said camming surface of said sliding element. 5. The closure system in accordance with claim 1, wherein: sliding element includes a button portion configured for manipulation to move said sliding element laterally of said closure base from said latched position to said unlatched position, and a distal pusher portion, positioned distally of said button portion, and defining said camming surface for engagement with said lid so that lateral movement of said sliding element from said latched position to said unlatched position moves said pusher portion into engagement with said lid to urge said lid toward said open position. 6. The closure system in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said sliding element includes an indicator portion engageable with said closure base as said sliding element is moved laterally of said closure base from said latched position to said unlatched position, to provide an audible indication that said latch portion of said sliding element has been disengaged from said lid. 7. The closure system in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said sliding element defines a stop surface engageable with said closure base as said sliding element is moved laterally of said closure base into said unlatched position to limit the lateral movement of said sliding element. 8. A dispensing closure system for a container within which a fluent substance may be stored, said container having an annular top end defining (1) an opening, and (2) an external, male thread around said opening, said closure system being releasably attachable to said container around said container opening, said dispensing closure system comprising: a closure base for extending from said container at said container opening, said closure base having (1) a dispensing orifice for communicating with the container interior, (2) a deck that defines said dispensing orifice, (3) a skirt depending from said deck, and (4) a generally cylindrical, internal collar depending from said deck inwardly of said skirt, said internal collar including an internal, female thread for threadingly engaging said male thread on said container;a lid for moving between: (1) a closed position on top of said base to occlude said dispensing orifice, and (2) an open position away from said dispensing orifice to permit the dispensing of a substance from said container;a hinge connecting said lid with said closure base; anda sliding element having a generally ring-shaped configuration mounted on said closure base, generally beneath said deck between said skirt and said internal collar, for generally lateral movement with respect thereto from a latched position to an unlatched position, said sliding element including a latch portion engageable with said lid when said lid is in said closed position and said sliding element is in said latched position, said sliding element being movable generally laterally of said closure base from said latched position to disengage said latch portion from said lid, to permit movement of said lid from said closed position to said open position, and to thereby permit dispensing of the fluent substance within said container through said dispensing orifice,said sliding element including at least one camming surface engageable with said lid in the closed position thereof when said sliding element is in said latched position, so that lateral movement of said sliding element relative to said closure base from said latched position causes said camming surface to urge said lid out of said closed position toward said open position,said sliding element including an indicator portion engageable with said closure base as said sliding element is moved laterally of said closure base from said latched position to said unlatched position, to provide an audible indication that said latch portion of said sliding element has been disengaged from said lid,wherein said dispensing orifice is positioned intermediate said hinge and said latch portion of said sliding element. 9. The closure system in accordance with claim 8, wherein: said sliding element includes a button portion configured for manipulation to move said sliding portion laterally of said closure base from said latched positioned to said unlatched position, said button portion defining said camming surface of said sliding element. 10. The closure system in accordance with claim 9, wherein: sliding element includes a distal pusher portion, positioned distally of said button portion, and defining another camming surface for engagement with said lid so that lateral movement of said sliding element from said latched position to said unlatched position moves said pusher portion into engagement with said lid to urge said lid toward said open position. 11. The closure system in accordance with claim 8, wherein: said sliding element defines a stop surface engageable with said closure base as said sliding element is moved laterally of said closure base into said unlatched position to limit the lateral movement of said sliding element. 12. A dispensing closure system for a container that has an opening to the container interior where a fluent substance may be stored, said dispensing closure system comprising: a closure base for extending from said container at said container opening, said closure base having (1) a dispensing orifice for communicating with the container interior, (2) a deck that defines said dispensing orifice, and (3) a skirt depending from said deck;a lid for moving between: (1) a closed position on top of said base to occlude said dispensing orifice, and (2) an open position away from said dispensing orifice to permit the dispensing of a substance from said container;a hinge connecting said lid with said closure base; anda sliding element mounted on said closure base for generally lateral movement with respect thereto from a latched position to an unlatched position, said sliding element including a latch portion engageable with said lid when said lid is in said closed position and said sliding element is in said latched position, said sliding element being movable generally laterally of said closure base from said latched position to disengage said latch portion from said lid, to permit movement of said lid from said closed position to said open position, and to thereby permit dispensing of the fluent substance within said container through said dispensing orifice,said sliding element including at least one camming surface engageable with said lid in the closed position thereof when said sliding element is in said latched position, so that lateral movement of said sliding element relative to said closure base from said latched position causes said camming surface to urge said lid out of said closed position toward said open position,wherein said dispensing orifice is positioned intermediate said hinge and said latch portion of said sliding element,said sliding element including a button portion configured for manipulation to move said sliding element laterally of said closure base from said latched positioned to said unlatched position, said button portion defining said camming surface of said sliding element.
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Mineau, Steven B.; Lancina, Gary T.; Madala, William G., Aerosol over cap with flip-up closure.
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