Closure with utensil retention mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8833584
APP PUB NO 20130001227A1
SERIAL NO

13539879

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The disclosed aspects relate to a dispensing closure that comprises a utensil retention mechanism. The utensil retention mechanism can comprise at least two outward extending tabs that can be located on a lid portion of the dispensing closure. The at least two outward extending tabs can be positioned on the lid portion such that a section of a utensil can be securely engaged and retained by the at least two outward extending tabs. The dispensing closure can comprise a stay open mechanism, in an aspect. In another aspect, the dispensing closure can comprise a sift-resistance feature. In a further aspect, the dispensing closure can comprise a flex-lock.

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  • WEATHERCHEM CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Groubert, Brian David Boardman, US 18 341

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