Closure with utensil retention mechanism

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A closure, comprising:
a utensil comprising a curved portion which defines an interior and an exterior of the utensil; and a body portion configured to operatively engage a container; and a lid portion operatively attached to the body portion and in movable engagement with the body portion, the lid portion comprises a utensil retention mechanism comprising:
a first projection;a second projection substantially parallel to the first projection, the first projection and the second projection are angled away from each other to match the curved portion of the utensil; anda third projection located at a position that is substantially parallel the first projection and the second projection and oriented in an opposite configuration than the first projection and the second projection, wherein the first projection, the second projection, and the third projection are configured to provide an interference fit with the utensil, wherein the first projection, the second projection, and the third projection each comprise at least one area that deforms when the utensil is engaged in the utensil retention mechanism;and wherein the first projection and the second projection engage the utensil on the exterior of the curved portion and the third projection engages the utensil on the interior of the curved portion.