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Flap closure lockable in an open position

  • US 5,219,100 A
  • Filed: 04/16/1992
  • Issued: 06/15/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A closure for a container opening, comprising:

  • a closure body having a predetermined configuration, external periphery and a first aperture formed therethrough;

    means for connecting said closure body about the container opening;

    a cover member reciprocally mounted about a portion of said external periphery of said closure body, said cover member including a first lid member hingedly connected thereto for rotation with respect to said cover member and said closure body and closing engagement with said first aperture; and

    first locking means for releasably retaining said first lid member a predetermined distance away from said first aperture to maintain said first aperture in an uncovered condition during dispensing of container contents, said first locking means including at least one engagement wing integral with said first lid member for engagement with at least one channel formed in said closure body, said wing being rotatable within said channel, deflectable upon engagement with a portion of said channel sidewall proximate an open top end of said channel and resiliently engageable with a top surface of said closure body proximate said channel to provide said releasable retaining.

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