Reclosable disposable container and closure

Abstract

A reclosable disposable container for small quantities of liquid or semi-liquid products such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, ointments, creams and the like. The container has a flexible body or reservoir for the contents and a spout which is opened by removing the end to create an opening. A foldable portion is provided to create a fold between the opening and the remaining contents. When this portion is folded the container is closed. A tab is provided on the foldable portion which cooperates with a slot in the container to maintain the fold and keep the container closed. The container is reopened by taking the tab out of the slot and unfolding the foldable portion. A container closure is also described and comprises a spout which is reclosable by folding and is maintained in a closed position by a tab which cooperates with a slot.

1 . A reclosable container for a small quantity of product comprising
 a flexible container body sealed at one end and having an openable spout at the other end,   a reservoir within the container body and in fluid communication with the spout,   the openable spout being reclosable by a fold portion which cooperates with a foldable portion, the fold portion being disposed along the spout,   the foldable portion having a tab which cooperates with a slot in the container to maintain the spout in a closed position.   
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1  further comprising a tear off tab for opening the spout. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1  further comprising a second tab which cooperates with a second slot in the container to maintain the spout in a closed position. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 2  further comprising a second tab which cooperates with a second slot in the container to maintain the spout in a closed position. 
   
   
       5 . A closure for a flexible disposable container, the closure comprising a spout having a proximal end in fluid communication with the container, a distal end openable by removal of an end portion thereof and being reclosable by a fold portion which cooperates with a foldable portion, the fold portion being disposed between the proximal end and the distal end, the closure having a tab which cooperates with a slot to maintain the spout in a closed position. 
   
   
       6 . The closure of  claim 5  further comprising a tear off tab for opening the spout. 
   
   
       7 . The closure of  claim 5  further comprising a second tab which cooperates with a second slot in the container to maintain the spout in a closed position. 
   
   
       8 . The closure of  claim 6  further comprising a second tab which cooperates with a second slot in the container to maintain the spout in a closed position.