E-Z BOP BOX TOP a re-closable box with a spout

Abstract

An improved, re-closable spout device for use on a boxtop of a carton. The unique device allows the consumer to open and close with ease. This new box configuration with an integral and re-closable spout relates to containers for various items, particularly items that require a pour feature and a re-closable seal feature. These containers are of various material make-ups and may be used for containing and distributing a plethora of items. The new E-Z BOP BOX TOP—a re-closable box with a spout attached to the inner bag generally relates to all types of containers where either directed pouring (with the spout) or a re-closable seal proves beneficial.

1 . A container device for storing and dispensing a content of the container comprising:
 a) an exterior container with features and a predetermined configuration;   b) a re-closable spout with features integral to the exterior container;   c) an inner bag with features; and   d) a means to secure the inner bag to the spout   whereby these containers, spouts and bags are of various material and configured to be used for containing and distributing a plethora of items.   
   
   
       2 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the exterior container is made of cardboard. 
   
   
       3 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the exterior container is made of fiberboard. 
   
   
       4 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the exterior container is made of composite material. 
   
   
       5 . The container device according to  claim 4  wherein the composite material for the exterior container is plastic. 
   
   
       6 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the inner bag is made of composite material. 
   
   
       7 . The container device according to  claim 6  wherein the composite material is plastic. 
   
   
       8 . The container device according to  claim 7  wherein the plastic is polyethylene. 
   
   
       9 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the inner bag is made of a plastic-like film material. 
   
   
       10 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the inner bag is a waxed paper. 
   
   
       11 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the spout has a tab feature to constrict over pivoting of the spout. 
   
   
       12 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the spout is made of composite material. 
   
   
       13 . The container device according to  claim 12  wherein the composite material is plastic. 
   
   
       14 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the spout is made of cardboard. 
   
   
       15 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the spout is made of fiberboard. 
   
   
       16 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the means to connect the bag to the containers is an adhesive. 
   
   
       17 . The container device according to  claim 1  wherein the means to connect the bag to the containers is by a heat seal process. 
   
   
       18 . A container device for storing and dispensing a content of the container comprising:
 a) an exterior cardboard container with features and a predetermined configuration;   b) a re-closable cardboard spout with features integral to the exterior container;   c) a waxed paper inner bag with flaps to permit a gluing of the inner bag to the spout; and   d) an adhesive means to secure the inner bag to the spout   whereby these containers, spouts and bags are of various configurations to be used for containing and distributing a plethora of items.   
   
   
       19 . A container device for storing and dispensing a content of the container comprising:
 a) a container with features and a predetermined configuration; and   b) a re-closable spout with features integral to the container;   whereby this container and spout are of various material and configured to be used for containing and distributing a plethora of items.