초록 ▼

The present invention is directed to a novel cap and spout closure which provides for spout orientation, sealing, and locking when applied to a container or bottle. The present invention provides for a unique lug and notch assembly, which properly aligns and locks the cap and spout closure onto a co

The present invention is directed to a novel cap and spout closure which provides for spout orientation, sealing, and locking when applied to a container or bottle. The present invention provides for a unique lug and notch assembly, which properly aligns and locks the cap and spout closure onto a container or bottle. The pre-assembled cap of the present invention is useful as a cap and spout for liquid laundry detergent.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A dispensing package for a liquid product comprising: a container having a mouth opening formed by a neck with threads on an exterior surface of said neck, said neck further containing at least one locking lug; anda spout structure, said spout structure containing a lower portion which is dimensi

1. A dispensing package for a liquid product comprising: a container having a mouth opening formed by a neck with threads on an exterior surface of said neck, said neck further containing at least one locking lug; anda spout structure, said spout structure containing a lower portion which is dimensioned to be inserted into said mouth opening of said container, a central body portion comprising a radial top edge, a depending skirt, and a spout for dispensing said liquid, wherein said skirt contains threads on an interior surface thereof, said threads on the interior surface of said skirt configured to threadably engage said threads on the exterior surface of said container neck, said spout structure further comprising at least one notch which engages said at least one locking lug, and at least one gripping rib, said at least one notch having a first edge and a second edge, and said at least one gripping rib is adjacent to said first edge of said at least one notch, wherein said spout structure is assembled over said mouth opening of said container, andsaid at least one gripping rib and said corresponding first edge of said at least one notch form a broad surface, said broad surface being oriented at least substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said spout structure and configured for countering a force exerted by a corresponding locking lug in a direction at least substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said spout structure, whereby said broad surface prevents over-torquing of said spout structure during assembly of said spout structure to said container. 2. The dispensing package of claim 1, wherein said dispensing package further contains a cap structure, said cap structure comprising an upper section, a radially projecting cap shoulder, and a lower section containing threads on the exterior surface thereof, and wherein said spout structure contains threads on an inner surface of said central body portion, said threads on said inner surface of said central body portion configured to threadably engage said threads on the exterior surface of said lower section of said cap structure. 3. The dispensing package of claim 2, wherein said cap structure includes measuring marks. 4. The dispensing package of claim 2, wherein said cap structure further containing at least one radial sealing rib located on the underside of said radially projection cap shoulder and which provides a seal between said cap structure and said spout structure. 5. The dispensing package of claim 4, wherein said cap structure further includes a plurality of gripping ribs on said upper section. 6. The dispensing package of claim 1, wherein said depending skirt of said spout structure contains said at least one notch and said at least one gripping rib. 7. The dispensing package of claim 6, wherein said depending skirt contains two notches both having a first edge and a second edge and at least two gripping ribs, wherein said gripping ribs are aligned adjacent to said first edge of said notches. 8. The dispensing package of claim 6, wherein said second edge provides a surface which prevents said spout structure from being removed from said container once assembled. 9. The dispensing package of claim 1, containing a first and a second locking lug and a first and a second notch, wherein said first notch corresponds to said first locking lug and said second notch corresponds to said second locking lug. 10. The dispensing package of claim 9, wherein said first lug is smaller than said second lug. 11. The dispensing package of claim 10, wherein said first lug is from about 4 mm wide to about 8 mm wide and said second lug is from about 6 mm wide to about 10 mm wide. 12. The dispensing package of claim 1, wherein said at least one lug is dove-tail shaped. 13. The dispensing package of claim 1, wherein said at least one notch is dove-tail shaped. 14. The dispensing package of claim 1, wherein said spout structure further comprises a lower floor. 15. The dispensing package of claim 14, wherein said spout structure further comprises a drainage formation in said lower floor. 16. The dispensing package of claim 15, wherein said lower floor is sloped downward toward said drainage formation. 17. The dispensing package of claim 1, wherein said spout structure includes a flexible band spout seal located on the underside of said radial top edge and which provides a seal between said spout structure and said neck of said container. 18. The dispensing package of claim 1, wherein said container includes a handle and said spout is non-concentrically oriented within said spout structure so that said spout is directed away from said handle of said container. 19. The dispensing package of claim 1, wherein said spout is generally frusto-conical shaped and contains a vertical slit, which runs vertically along the body of said spout.