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WO2016018139A1
WO2016018139A1 PCT/MY2015/050076 MY2015050076W WO2016018139A1 WO 2016018139 A1 WO2016018139 A1 WO 2016018139A1 MY 2015050076 W MY2015050076 W MY 2015050076W WO 2016018139 A1 WO2016018139 A1 WO 2016018139A1
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container
dispenser cap
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closing strip
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Siow KUANG LING @ SIEW KUAN CHOONG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/02—Loosely-engaging lids or covers for jars, cans or like containers for liquids without means for effecting sealing of container
    • B65D51/10—Loosely-engaging lids or covers for jars, cans or like containers for liquids without means for effecting sealing of container opening automatically when container is tilted for pouring

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  • This invention relates to an article for covering and sealing a container. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dispensing cap for a container having a covering member that retains its horizontal position regardless of the angle of inclination of the container.
  • liquid containers vessels, cups, bottles, and the like are well known in the art, which allow for both transportation and storage of liquids.
  • such containers may include a hollow body, which are made of a light weight material such as plastic, and a removable cover or closure that may be disposed on the container for sealing the container against leaks and spills.
  • the first class includes containers having a cap with a push-pull valve for manually opening and closing.
  • a second and well-liked class of containers includes a straw-like tube that protrudes through the cap or closure of the container. The tube runs to the very bottom of the container and liquid is drawn from the bottle by sucking on the tube.
  • Various versions of this type of container exist, including flexible, silicone tube tips, which are foldable for protection against dust and other contaminants contacting the tube while it is not in use.
  • the third and final class of containers includes a cap that simply screws on and off the bottle. As a common trend, the push-pull valve is utilized for almost all bike bottles, as well as bottles water containers available commercially for people on the move.
  • the standard push- pull valve although desirable, has a number of drawbacks that make its use difficult and cumbersome.
  • push-pull valves continuously require the use of the thumb and index finger for operating the valve, thereby transferring harmful microorganisms and other germs from the user's fingers to the drinking spout.
  • the push-pull valve creates a very uncertain boundary between the liquid being consumed and the user, since there is no effective way of opening it without using it as a stepping stone for spreading bacteria and other germs.
  • push-pull valve Yet another drawback with the push-pull valve is that it actually requires both hands, since one hand must hold the container while the other hand operates the valve. While some users grasp the valve in their teeth to pull the valve open, they eventually will have to push the valve closed which is typically accomplished by using the palm of their hand. Finally, since the push-pull valve is almost always a two-handed operation, performing typically safe activities that require at least one hand at all times, such as driving a car or bicycle, leave the user at a risk as they are not using their hands to steer or drive their vehicle safely.
  • a container cover or a container cap that is hygienic in use, simple in design, and that can be used for a wide variety of liquids or powder stored in containers having varying shapes and sizes.
  • a container cover which may allow the container to function in a manner similar to either that of a push-pull valve and/or a container having a straw.
  • a container cap that facilitates the container for being operated with only one hand, where the hand does not need to come into direct contact with the closure, and which is further able to be used with a straw-like tube, such as in sports mugs.
  • a dispenser cap for a container that includes a covering member which retains its horizontal position regardless of the angle of inclination of the container while pouring any filing from the container.
  • the embodiment of the present invention describes a dispenser cap for a container comprising a body structure having a base configured to close the container, and a generally U- shaped structure integral the base enclosing a discharge aperture; and a closing member for covering the open end of the aperture comprising a generally L-shaped closing strip pivotally mounted on the top edge of the U-shaped structure on a pivot point of the structure, wherein the pivot points are spaced from the closed end of the U-shaped structure and a weight pivotally mounted on the closing strip within the space behind the pivot, such that when the container is tilted to a horizontal position the moment generated by the weight causes the closing strip to move to an open position.
  • the pivot point is positioned such that the moments are evenly distributed on both sides of the pivot point.
  • the dispenser cap further comprises a nozzle leading from the discharge aperture to direct fluid flow from the container.
  • the dispenser cap is formed from composite plastics, glass, metal, wood, or a combination thereof.
  • FIGURE 1 is an isometric view of the dispenser cap on a container as embodied by one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 2 is an exploded isometric view of the dispenser cap with a container as embodied by one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 3 is an exploded view of the dispenser cap as embodied by one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 4 is a side view of the covering member as embodied by one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 5 is an isometric front view of the covering member as embodied by one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 6 is a front view of the dispenser cap as embodied by one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 7 is an isometric rear view of the dispenser cap as embodied by one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • FIGURE 8 is an illustrative view of containers with the dispenser caps titled at different angle as embodied by one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.
  • This invention relates to an article for covering and sealing a container. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dispensing cap for a container having a covering member that retains its horizontal position regardless of the angle of inclination of the container.
  • the invention shall be described according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention and by referring to the accompanying description and drawings. However, it is to be understood that limiting the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention and to the drawings is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned that those skilled in the art may devise various modifications without departing from the scope of the appended claim.
  • the invention discloses a dispenser cap for a container (2) comprising a body structure (1) having a base (3) configured to close the container (2), and a generally U-shaped structure (4) integral the base (3) enclosing a discharge aperture; and a closing member for covering the open end of the aperture comprising a generally L-shaped closing strip (5) pivotally mounted on the top edge of the U-shaped structure (4) on a pivot point (7) of the structure (4), wherein the pivot points (7) are spaced from the closed end (9) of the U-shaped structure (4) and a weight (6) is pivotally mounted on the closing strip (5) within the space behind the pivot (7), such that when the container (2) is tilted to a horizontal position the moment generated by the weight (6) causes the closing strip (5) to move towards an open position.
  • the term “above”, “top”, “upward”, or any like term is used interchangeably and to refer to relative location and directions which are against the force of gravity.
  • the term “below”, “bottom”, “downward”, or any like term is also used interchangeably and to refer to relative location and directions which are in the direction of the force of gravity.
  • FIGURE 1 illustrates a container (2) covered with the dispenser cap in the present invention while FIGURE 2 shows an exploded view of the container (2) with the dispenser cap as shown in FIGURE 1.
  • the containers (2) shown in the drawings are for illustrative purpose and the design of the container (2) shall not be limited herein.
  • the body structure ( 1) comprises a base (3) integrated with a generally U-shaped structure (4) on top of the base (3).
  • the base (3) is cylindrical in shape with a threaded inner wall (not shown) to threadably couple to the container (2).
  • the base (3) can be of any shape and size that is configured to operably couple to the container (2). Any coupling method known in the art, such as threaded engagement, stop cork engagement, or the like can be adopted to couple the base (3) to the container (2).
  • the U-shaped structure (4) comprises a closed end (9), two side walls (10), and an opened top.
  • the side walls (10) are preferably parallel to each other and the top edges (11) are slightly tapered downward.
  • the integral body structure (1) can be formed from two separate elements: the base (3) and the U- shape (4) being attached together in the preceding described arrangement using any attachment method known in the art.
  • a discharge aperture (not shown) is provided in the confinement of the U-shaped structure (4) for discharging the fluid from the container (2).
  • the dispenser cap further comprises a generally L-shaped nozzle (8) leading from the discharge opening (not shown) to direct fluid flow from the container (2).
  • the discharge opening (not shown) and the nozzle (8) can be of any shape and size, depending on the desired flow pattern and flow rate.
  • the term "nozzle" is used to refer to any article that is designed to control the direction or characteristics of a fluid flow as the fluid exits the discharge opening (not shown).
  • the dispenser cap also comprises a closing member for covering the open end of the discharge opening (or the nozzle), as illustrated in FIGURE 3, 6, and 7, so that the fluid in the container (2) is not exposed to external environment that the fluid may potentially be contaminated.
  • the closing member comprises a generally L-shaped closing strip (5) which is pivotally mounted on the top edge (11) of the U- shaped structure (4) on two coaxial pivot points (7), one being positioned on each side wall (10) of the U-shaped structure (4).
  • a first class lever system known in the art is formed herein. As used herein, the term “pivot" is used to refer a point of rotation in a lever system or a center point of any rotational system.
  • a weight (6) is pivotally mounted on the closing strip (5) within the space between the pivot (7) and the closed end (9) of the U-shaped structure (4).
  • the closing strip (5) and the weight (6) can be either an integral body as shown in FIGURE 4 and 5, or two separate components.
  • the pivot points (7) are spaced from the closed end (9) of the U-shaped structure (4) such that the moment generated by the weight (6) is sufficient to overcome the forward moment generated by the closing strip (5) to allow automatic opening or closing of the closing strip (5) when the container (2) is tilted forward to a horizontal position or backward.
  • the pivot (7) is positioned such that the moments are evenly distributed on both sides of the pivot point (7).
  • the pivot (7) can be positioned at any point in between the center of mass of the weight (13) and the center of mass of the closing strip (12) such that the moments on the both sides of the pivot (7) are in such a way that the closing strip (5) can be opened automatically when the container (2) is titled forward and closed automatically when the container (2) is titled backward to its vertical position.
  • the covering member retains its horizontal position regardless of the tilting angle of the container (2) due to the force from the weight (6) overcoming with the force from the closing strip (5).
  • the closing member is opened automatically when the container (2) is tilted and the filling inside the container (2) can be easily discharged through the discharged aperture (not shown) through simple pouring motion due to the gravitational force.
  • a portion of the closing strip can be positioned on one side of the pivot where the weight (6) is positioned.
  • the portion of the closing strip cooperates with the weight (6) to form a center of mass on one side of the pivot (7), while the other portion of the closing strip form another center of mass (13) on the other side of the pivot (7).
  • the closing strip (5) rotates simultaneously and coherently about the pivot (7) with the weight (6).
  • the portion of the closing strip may be always parallel to the weight (6).
  • the closing strip (5) rotates at a different angle with the weight (6).
  • the portion of the closing strip may be in contact with the weight (6) during rotation.
  • the difference in the angle of rotation of the closing strip (5) and the weight (6) shall not beyond a predetermined limit.
  • each part of the dispenser cap can be made from any suitable material providing the required strength and configuration including, but is not limited to, plastics, glass, metal, wood, or a combination thereof.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un bouchon distributeur pour un récipient (2) comprenant une structure de corps (1) présentant une base (3) configurée pour fermer le récipient (2), et une structure généralement en forme de U (4) formée d'un seul tenant avec la base (3) enfermant un orifice d'évacuation ; et un élément de fermeture destiné à recouvrir l'extrémité ouverte de l'orifice comprenant une bande de fermeture généralement en forme de L (5) montée de manière pivotante sur le bord supérieur de la structure en forme de U (4) sur un point de pivotement (7) de la structure (4), les points de pivotement (7) étant disposés à distance de l'extrémité fermée (9) de la structure en forme de U (4) et d'un poids (6) monté de manière pivotante sur la bande de fermeture (5) à l'intérieur de l'espace derrière le pivot (7), de telle sorte que, lorsque le récipient (2) est incliné dans une position horizontale, le moment généré par le poids (6) amène la bande de fermeture (5) à se déplacer vers une position ouverte.
PCT/MY2015/050076 2014-08-01 2015-07-27 Bouchon distributeur Ceased WO2016018139A1 (fr)

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