Smooth pour container

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9878834
SERIAL NO

14168776

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Embodiments provide an apparatus and method for dispensing a fluid, the apparatus including a container capable of retaining the fluid and having a top, bottom, front surface, and rear surface; a dip tube integrally formed with the rear surface of the container, the dip tube having a first end extending toward the top and a second end extending toward bottom; and a spout member mounted to the top of the container, the spout member including a pour spout adjacent the front surface for dispensing the retained fluid and an air vent adjacent the rear surface with a supply line in connection with the first end of the dip tube for directing air into the container.

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THE CLOROX COMPANY1221 BROADWAY OAKLAND CA 94612

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Azelton, Kerry D Pleasanton, US 28 153
DeMaso, Vincent N Pleasanton, US 7 146

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