Spout and spout-holding accessory for containers
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United States of America Patent
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May 12, 1987
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Apr 10, 1985
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Apr 10, 1985
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Abstract
This accessory is for releasable attachment to the top rim or bead of a container such as a metal or plastic can or similar container made out of combinations of materials. It comprises an attachment portion which supports two upstanding bracket members between which a spout is disposed. One end of the spout is arranged in an aperture in one of the bracket members and has a ridge formed thereon for enabling it to be snapped into the opening of the container when the cap or lid is removed. The end of the spout is releasably held in an aperture in the other bracket member until it is desired to use the accessory. Then, the other end of the spout is disengaged from its associated bracket member, and the first-mentioned end thereof is snapped into the container opening from which the cap or lid has been removed. Since, in one embodiment, the accessory is made of flexible plastic material, the parts of the accessory other than the spout may be arranged out-of-the-way to permit insertion of the first end of the spout into the opening of the container.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP A HAWAII CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST | Not Provided |
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Hoyt, Earl E | Franklin Lakes, NJ | 15 | 442 |
# of filed Patents : 15 Total Citations : 442 |
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