CA1211385A - Dispensing device for liquids - Google Patents
Dispensing device for liquidsInfo
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- CA1211385A CA1211385A CA000429624A CA429624A CA1211385A CA 1211385 A CA1211385 A CA 1211385A CA 000429624 A CA000429624 A CA 000429624A CA 429624 A CA429624 A CA 429624A CA 1211385 A CA1211385 A CA 1211385A
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- container
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- dispensing device
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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
- B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
- B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
- B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
- B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
- B65D47/28—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement
- B65D47/283—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement between tubular parts
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A liquid dispenser for use on a plastic, oil-containing bottle with a restricted outlet includes hollow cylindrical body, which is slidably mounted in the neck of the bottle, a nozzle at the top end of the body, and a closed bottom end.
A plurality of openings in the body near the bottom end admit oil into the body for discharge through the nozzle. An annular flange on the exterior of the body beneath the nozzle limits movement of the body into the bottle and a projection(s) at the bottom of the body limit movement of the body out of the bottle.
When the body is in the outermost position, the openings are blocked by the neck of the bottle. By inverting the bottle and pushing the body into the bottle, the openings are placed in fluid communication with the interior of the bottle, whereby oil can be poured through the openings into the body for discharge through the nozzle.
A liquid dispenser for use on a plastic, oil-containing bottle with a restricted outlet includes hollow cylindrical body, which is slidably mounted in the neck of the bottle, a nozzle at the top end of the body, and a closed bottom end.
A plurality of openings in the body near the bottom end admit oil into the body for discharge through the nozzle. An annular flange on the exterior of the body beneath the nozzle limits movement of the body into the bottle and a projection(s) at the bottom of the body limit movement of the body out of the bottle.
When the body is in the outermost position, the openings are blocked by the neck of the bottle. By inverting the bottle and pushing the body into the bottle, the openings are placed in fluid communication with the interior of the bottle, whereby oil can be poured through the openings into the body for discharge through the nozzle.
Description
This invention relates to a dispensing device for liquids, and iII particular to a combination closure and pouring spout for liquids.
The art relating to container closures and pouring or dispensing devices for liquids is quite crowded. The devices described in U.S. Patents Nos. 2,585,3~1, issued to E. Gronemeyer et al on February 12, 1952; 2,593,634, issued to G.M. ~osburg on April 22, 1952; 2,908,426, issued to D. Goldstein on October 13, 1959; 3,252,634, issued to l~.R. Scholle on ~ay 24, 1966 and 3,754,691, issued to E`. S. Flider on August 28, 1973 are typical o~ inventions of the same general type as the invention disclosed and claimed herein~
Unfortunately, the prior art devices are somewhat com-plicated and consequently expensive to manu~acture. There is a need for a dispensing device for liquids such as motor oil which can be used once and discarded. Such a device must be structurally simple, and use the smallest possible quantity of material, while still being effective for closing and dispensing.
The object o~ the present invention is to attempt to meet such need by providing a relatively simple liquid dispensing device, which contains a relati~ely small quantity of material.
Accordingly, the present invention relates to a liquid dispensing device for use on a container of the type incuding a circl~lar opening through which liquid can be poured, said device comprising a tubular body for slidable mounting in the opening, the diameter of said body being substantially the same as the diameter of said opening whereby said body is slidable in said opening while providing a liquid seal between the body and the side of the opening; said body having a closed bottom end and an open top end; inlet openings in said body near the -- l --IL38~
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bottom end thereof for discharging liquid from the container through the body; annular stop means on said body above the longitudinal centre thereof for limiting movement oE the body into the container; and projection means at the bottom end of said body for limiting movement of the body out of the container, whereby said body can be moved between a closed position in which said body is at the outermost position with respect to the container and said inlet openings are blocked by the side of the opening, and a closed position in which said body is at the innermost position with respect to said container and the inlet openings are open with respect to the interior o the container .
Ir will be appreciated that the present invention has distinct advantages over the devices described in the above listed prior art. The most obvious advantage is structural simplicity, which results in relatively inexpensive production.
The simplicity stems from the use of one movable element, which defines both the entire bod~ of the closure portion device and a pouring nozzle. The invention defined herein is particularly adapted for use on motor oil containers which have an externally threaded neck containing the outlet opening. By simple move-ments the device is moved between the open and closed position, and avoids the spilling of oil when the container is tilted to the dispensing or pouring position.
The invention will now be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention, and wherein:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view from above of the top end of a container, a device in accordance with the present invention, and a cap or cover;
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Figures 2 and 3 are cross-sectional views o~ the device of Fig. 1 in use;
Figure 4 is a partly sectioned, perspcctive view o~
a second embodiment of the device of the pre~ent in~ention; and Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the device of Fig. 4 on a closed container.
With reference to the drawings, the dispensing device o~
the present invention which is generally indicated at 1 i5 in-tended for use on a containerr in this case a plastic bottle 2, which has a restricted, ex-ternally threaded neck 3 for receiving an internally threaded cover 4.
The device 1 includes a tubular plastic body 5 defined by a cylindrical bottom portion 6 and a tapering top portion 7.
The outer diameter o~ the bottom portion 6 of the body 5 is only slightly less than the inner diameter of the neck 3 of the bottle 2, so that the body is slidable in the neck 3. However r the friction fit between the body 5 and the neck 3 is such thai the body 5 will normally remain in one position (i.e. open or closed) until a small force is applied to move the body 5 to another position. The body 5 has a closed bottom end 9. Liquid 10 from the bottle 2 is introduced into the body 5 through in-let openings 11 in the side of the body near the bottom end 9 thereof.
The body 5 is slidable in the neck 3 between an outer or closed position (Fig. 2) in which the openings 11 are blocked by the neck 3, and an inner or open position (Fig. 3) in which the openings are in the bottle 2, permitting the flow of liquid 10 into the body 5. Movement of the bodv 5 into the bottle
The art relating to container closures and pouring or dispensing devices for liquids is quite crowded. The devices described in U.S. Patents Nos. 2,585,3~1, issued to E. Gronemeyer et al on February 12, 1952; 2,593,634, issued to G.M. ~osburg on April 22, 1952; 2,908,426, issued to D. Goldstein on October 13, 1959; 3,252,634, issued to l~.R. Scholle on ~ay 24, 1966 and 3,754,691, issued to E`. S. Flider on August 28, 1973 are typical o~ inventions of the same general type as the invention disclosed and claimed herein~
Unfortunately, the prior art devices are somewhat com-plicated and consequently expensive to manu~acture. There is a need for a dispensing device for liquids such as motor oil which can be used once and discarded. Such a device must be structurally simple, and use the smallest possible quantity of material, while still being effective for closing and dispensing.
The object o~ the present invention is to attempt to meet such need by providing a relatively simple liquid dispensing device, which contains a relati~ely small quantity of material.
Accordingly, the present invention relates to a liquid dispensing device for use on a container of the type incuding a circl~lar opening through which liquid can be poured, said device comprising a tubular body for slidable mounting in the opening, the diameter of said body being substantially the same as the diameter of said opening whereby said body is slidable in said opening while providing a liquid seal between the body and the side of the opening; said body having a closed bottom end and an open top end; inlet openings in said body near the -- l --IL38~
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bottom end thereof for discharging liquid from the container through the body; annular stop means on said body above the longitudinal centre thereof for limiting movement oE the body into the container; and projection means at the bottom end of said body for limiting movement of the body out of the container, whereby said body can be moved between a closed position in which said body is at the outermost position with respect to the container and said inlet openings are blocked by the side of the opening, and a closed position in which said body is at the innermost position with respect to said container and the inlet openings are open with respect to the interior o the container .
Ir will be appreciated that the present invention has distinct advantages over the devices described in the above listed prior art. The most obvious advantage is structural simplicity, which results in relatively inexpensive production.
The simplicity stems from the use of one movable element, which defines both the entire bod~ of the closure portion device and a pouring nozzle. The invention defined herein is particularly adapted for use on motor oil containers which have an externally threaded neck containing the outlet opening. By simple move-ments the device is moved between the open and closed position, and avoids the spilling of oil when the container is tilted to the dispensing or pouring position.
The invention will now be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention, and wherein:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view from above of the top end of a container, a device in accordance with the present invention, and a cap or cover;
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Figures 2 and 3 are cross-sectional views o~ the device of Fig. 1 in use;
Figure 4 is a partly sectioned, perspcctive view o~
a second embodiment of the device of the pre~ent in~ention; and Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the device of Fig. 4 on a closed container.
With reference to the drawings, the dispensing device o~
the present invention which is generally indicated at 1 i5 in-tended for use on a containerr in this case a plastic bottle 2, which has a restricted, ex-ternally threaded neck 3 for receiving an internally threaded cover 4.
The device 1 includes a tubular plastic body 5 defined by a cylindrical bottom portion 6 and a tapering top portion 7.
The outer diameter o~ the bottom portion 6 of the body 5 is only slightly less than the inner diameter of the neck 3 of the bottle 2, so that the body is slidable in the neck 3. However r the friction fit between the body 5 and the neck 3 is such thai the body 5 will normally remain in one position (i.e. open or closed) until a small force is applied to move the body 5 to another position. The body 5 has a closed bottom end 9. Liquid 10 from the bottle 2 is introduced into the body 5 through in-let openings 11 in the side of the body near the bottom end 9 thereof.
The body 5 is slidable in the neck 3 between an outer or closed position (Fig. 2) in which the openings 11 are blocked by the neck 3, and an inner or open position (Fig. 3) in which the openings are in the bottle 2, permitting the flow of liquid 10 into the body 5. Movement of the bodv 5 into the bottle
2 is limited by a stop defined by an annular flange 1~. Out-ward movement of the body 5 is limited by small projections 15 ~Z~3~
near the bottom end 9 of the body.
The top portion 7 of the body 5 defines a taperingnozzle with an outlet opening 16 at the upper end thereof. The cover ~ includes a top portion 17 with the same shape as the nozzle 7 for providing a tight seal. The bottom end of the cover 4 is defined by an internally threaded sleeve 18 for holding the cover on the bottle 2. ~7hen the cover ~ is on the bottle 2, an internal shoulder 20 ~Fig. 5) retains the body 5 in the inner position.
The device of Figs. 4 and 5 is similar to that of Figs. 1 to 3, and accordingly the same reference numerals have been used wherever possible in all figures to identify the same or similar elements. In the dispenser of Figs. 4 and 5, the bottom wall 21 is conical and is located at the bottom edge of rectangular inlet openings 11. The projections 15 of the device of Figs. 1 to 3 are replaced by an annular flange 22 extending outwardly from the bottom edge 23 of the body S.
The use of the device should be obvious. However, for the sake of completeness, such use will be described. When used on an oil container, the bottle 2 and cover 4 are received in the closed condition (Fig. 5). When the cover 4 is removed, the body 5 is open with respect to the interior of the bottle 2.
However, because the bottle 2 is in the upright position, no oil enters the body 5. With the body 5 still upright, the body 5 is moved upwardly manually from the open to the closed position (Fig. 2). In the closed position, the openings 11 are blocked by the neck 3 of the bottle 2. The bottle 2 can be inverted without loss of oil. The nozzle 7 is inserted into an engine oil inlet 25. When the container 2 is pressed against the top of the neck 3, the flange 1~ restricts inward ~2~38~
movement of the body 5, while the bottle 2 slides downwardly to the open position (Fig. 3). In the open position, oil 10 is discharged through the openings 11 and the body 5 into the oil inlet 25.
Referring again to Figs. 4 and 5, the use of a conical bottom wall 21 in the dispenser prevent~s the spilling of oil on an engine. The wall 21 ensures that any oil entering the dispenser during handling returns to the bottle 2. Thus, the body 5 is empty when tilted to the use position.
It will be appreciated that the flange 14 could be larger in diameter than the neck 3, in which case the body 5 could be held stationary while the bottle is moved upwardly from the open to the closed position. Thus, the bottle 2 could be re-used, i.e. if all of the liquid in the bottle can be closed and stored for future use of the remaining liquid. ~hile the dispensing device has been described for use with an engine oil container, the device can be used to dispense other liquids.
It will also be appreciated that by making the top portion 7 of the body 5 cylindrical, molding of the body 5 would be easier.
near the bottom end 9 of the body.
The top portion 7 of the body 5 defines a taperingnozzle with an outlet opening 16 at the upper end thereof. The cover ~ includes a top portion 17 with the same shape as the nozzle 7 for providing a tight seal. The bottom end of the cover 4 is defined by an internally threaded sleeve 18 for holding the cover on the bottle 2. ~7hen the cover ~ is on the bottle 2, an internal shoulder 20 ~Fig. 5) retains the body 5 in the inner position.
The device of Figs. 4 and 5 is similar to that of Figs. 1 to 3, and accordingly the same reference numerals have been used wherever possible in all figures to identify the same or similar elements. In the dispenser of Figs. 4 and 5, the bottom wall 21 is conical and is located at the bottom edge of rectangular inlet openings 11. The projections 15 of the device of Figs. 1 to 3 are replaced by an annular flange 22 extending outwardly from the bottom edge 23 of the body S.
The use of the device should be obvious. However, for the sake of completeness, such use will be described. When used on an oil container, the bottle 2 and cover 4 are received in the closed condition (Fig. 5). When the cover 4 is removed, the body 5 is open with respect to the interior of the bottle 2.
However, because the bottle 2 is in the upright position, no oil enters the body 5. With the body 5 still upright, the body 5 is moved upwardly manually from the open to the closed position (Fig. 2). In the closed position, the openings 11 are blocked by the neck 3 of the bottle 2. The bottle 2 can be inverted without loss of oil. The nozzle 7 is inserted into an engine oil inlet 25. When the container 2 is pressed against the top of the neck 3, the flange 1~ restricts inward ~2~38~
movement of the body 5, while the bottle 2 slides downwardly to the open position (Fig. 3). In the open position, oil 10 is discharged through the openings 11 and the body 5 into the oil inlet 25.
Referring again to Figs. 4 and 5, the use of a conical bottom wall 21 in the dispenser prevent~s the spilling of oil on an engine. The wall 21 ensures that any oil entering the dispenser during handling returns to the bottle 2. Thus, the body 5 is empty when tilted to the use position.
It will be appreciated that the flange 14 could be larger in diameter than the neck 3, in which case the body 5 could be held stationary while the bottle is moved upwardly from the open to the closed position. Thus, the bottle 2 could be re-used, i.e. if all of the liquid in the bottle can be closed and stored for future use of the remaining liquid. ~hile the dispensing device has been described for use with an engine oil container, the device can be used to dispense other liquids.
It will also be appreciated that by making the top portion 7 of the body 5 cylindrical, molding of the body 5 would be easier.
Claims (4)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A liquid dispensing device for use on a container of the type including a circular opening through which liquid can be poured, said device comprising a tubular body for slidable mounting in the opening, the diameter of said body being sub-stantially the same as the diameter of said opening whereby said body is slidable in said opening while providing a liquid seal between the body and the side of the opening; said body having a closed bottom end and an open top end; inlet openings in said body near the bottom end thereof for discharging liquid from the container through the body; annular stop means on said body above the longitudinal centre thereof for limiting move-ment of the body into the container; and projections means at the bottom end of said body for limiting movement of the body out of the container, whereby said body can be moved between a closed position in which said body is at the outermost position with respect to the container and said inlet openings are blocked by the side of the opening, and a closed position in which said body is at the innermost position with respect to said container and the inlet openings are open with respect to the interior of the container.
2. A dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein said body includes a cylindrical bottom portion for slidable mounting in said container opening with said annular stop means at the top end thereof; and a tapering nozzle above said stop means.
3. A dispensing device according to claim 2, wherein said projection means includes a plurality of small projections extending radially outwardly from the bottom end of said body.
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4. A dispensing device according to claim 2, wherein said projection means includes an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the bottom end of said body.
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| CA000429624A CA1211385A (en) | 1983-06-03 | 1983-06-03 | Dispensing device for liquids |
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| CA000429624A CA1211385A (en) | 1983-06-03 | 1983-06-03 | Dispensing device for liquids |
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| EP1724208A1 (en) * | 2005-05-18 | 2006-11-22 | Dentaco Dentalindustrie- und Marketing GmbH | Multi-chamber dispenser |
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| CN105722765A (en) * | 2013-06-28 | 2016-06-29 | 利奎-保克斯公司 | Slider valve assembly for aseptic packaging |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP1724208A1 (en) * | 2005-05-18 | 2006-11-22 | Dentaco Dentalindustrie- und Marketing GmbH | Multi-chamber dispenser |
| WO2006122659A1 (en) * | 2005-05-18 | 2006-11-23 | Dentaco Dentalindustrie Und -Marketing Gmbh | Multichamber dispensing system |
| US7874458B2 (en) | 2005-05-18 | 2011-01-25 | Dentaco Dentalindustrie Und - Marketing Gmbh | Multichamber dispensing system |
| CN105722765A (en) * | 2013-06-28 | 2016-06-29 | 利奎-保克斯公司 | Slider valve assembly for aseptic packaging |
| US9714124B2 (en) | 2013-06-28 | 2017-07-25 | Liqui-Box Corporation | Cap assembly for slider valve for aseptic packaging |
| CN105059698A (en) * | 2015-07-22 | 2015-11-18 | 李红彪 | Leakproof bottle nozzle assembly |
| CN111655376A (en) * | 2018-01-26 | 2020-09-11 | 阿普塔尔法国简易股份公司 | Fluid product dispenser |
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