Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Unitary, tamper-evident plug with smooth pouring spout
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Application No.: US16690719Application Date: 2019-11-21
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Publication No.: US11242179B2Publication Date: 2022-02-08
- Inventor: Dale W. Taylor , Anthony Angelozzi , Thomas P. Kasting
- Applicant: RIEKE LLC
- Applicant Address: US IN Auborn
- Assignee: RIEKE LLC
- Current Assignee: RIEKE LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Auborn
- Agency: McDonald Hopkins LLC
- Main IPC: B65D47/08
- IPC: B65D47/08 ; B65D50/04 ; B29L31/56 ; B65D51/20

Abstract:
A resealable, tamper-evident, low cost plug for an edible oil (or other foodstuffs) container is contemplated. The plug includes a single-piece, hinged construction with the base panel having a removable diaphragm revealing an opening that is sealed by structure provided on the hinged panel. Smooth pouring features may also be incorporated within and/or beneath the opening.
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