Easy-open closure for container and method of use
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1. An easy open closure for a container, comprising:
- a main body portion that is adapted to be secured to a container, said main body portion having sealing means that is positioned to prevent fluid from the container from escaping from the container through said main body portion;
a plunger member mounted for movement within said main body portion, said plunger member having a pouring opening and a passage defined therein that is in communication with both said pouring opening and a space within said main body portion that is defined in part by said sealing means, and wherein said plunger member is movable between a first position and a second position wherein said sealing means is breached, thereby permitting fluid from the container to flow through said passage to said pouring opening.
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Abstract
An improved easy open closure for a container that is particularly adapted for use by the disabled includes a plunger member having a passage defined therein that is constructed and arranged to be depressed with respect to a main body portion of the closure in order to breach a seal in order to place the passage in communication with the contents of the container. Structure may be provided for preventing access to or movement of the plunger member until opening of the closure is desired. A method of using an easy open closure is also disclosed.
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1. An easy open closure for a container, comprising:
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a main body portion that is adapted to be secured to a container, said main body portion having sealing means that is positioned to prevent fluid from the container from escaping from the container through said main body portion;
a plunger member mounted for movement within said main body portion, said plunger member having a pouring opening and a passage defined therein that is in communication with both said pouring opening and a space within said main body portion that is defined in part by said sealing means, and wherein said plunger member is movable between a first position and a second position wherein said sealing means is breached, thereby permitting fluid from the container to flow through said passage to said pouring opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of opening a closure for a container, comprising:
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(a) removing protective structure that prevents the depression of a plunger member;
(b) depressing the plunger member; and
(c) dispensing liquid from the container through a passage that is defined in the plunger member. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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