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Dispensing closure for package containing a consumable beverage

  • US 5,944,234 A
  • Filed: 01/21/1998
  • Issued: 08/31/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A sealing and dispensing closure for an outlet opening of a package containing a consumable beverage or other liquid, and comprisinga closure base adapted to be assembled to the outlet opening of the package, said closure base including an internally threaded sleeve which has a predetermined axial height, and a tubular spout extending axially outwardly from the sleeve a substantial distance, with said spout being configured to communicate with the outlet opening of the package and through which the liquid contained in the package is adapted to be dispensed, said spout including an upper edge, anda self sealing dispensing valve mounted within said spout and being movable by pressure within the package from a lower closed position to a raised open position, and said valve being mounted at a location along the height of the spout such that the valve is at least substantially completely spaced below the upper edge of the spout when the valve is in its raised open position so as to effectively prevent access to the valve by the consumer.

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