Hermetic sealing and adjustable valve control, flow regulating, self venting, closure apparatus

Abstract

An improved closure apparatus comprising generally of cylindrical members and varied pourable cylindrical spout apparatuses The apparatus comprises an inner sealer ring assembly with a permanent tamper evident seal which mates directly on the neck of a container, the apparatus further comprises an optional spout, funnel, top stopper plug or a multitude of novelty apparatus mechanisms The closure has, but not limited to having a two-piece configuration The pieces of the closure are affixed together to form a one-piece solid construction in its basic form The inner sealer ring assembly hermetically seals and reseals containers during primary use During primary use, the apparatus remains is attached to its mated container so there is reduced throw away and containment of residual liquids and other viscous and pourable materials, condiments and dry goods, preventing splashing and spillage The apparatus further comprises a valve control which performs as an adjustable flow control mechanism that enables atmosphere in, as product is dispensed, reducing gurgling, burping and spitting.

1 . An improved mainly cylindrical closure apparatus for containers, bottles, vessel and the like that hermetically seals use after use that remains attached during primary use with a permanent tamper evident seal comprising a multitude of configurations for use with but not limited to use with spirits, beer, wine, pop, sport drink, milk, juice, water, oil and other automotive additives, chemicals, household cleaners, medicines, condiments, cosmetics and personal hygiene containers that has uses as a drinking apparatus, measuring apparatus, funnel apparatus, pouring apparatus, toy apparatus, sports aid apparatus, emergency apparatus, collectible piece, advertising platform mechanism, hook apparatus and a multitude of other novelty apparatuses and mechanisms that work with containers, bottles, vessels and the like that contain products mixed with gas or that are packaged under pressure and other varied products in a viscous, liquid, dry, gaseous or gaseous mixed state of existence that comprises of a valve control mechanism and mated threaded base section that together control a products flow rate coming in and out of a container, vessel, bottle and like;
 the valve mechanism for flow control regulation having a mated housing features an inlet and outlet passage permanently affixed to the outlet passage of a threaded base section leading to either a married hollow funnel/spout mechanism or leading directly to the outside environment;   the valve mechanism for flow control regulation having a number of suspension legs bevelled on all sides and permanently affixed to an outer support ring and inner central disc system that is manufactured as a solitary piece which is then permanently mated to the threaded base section and together serve to form a hermetic seal when in the closed position;
 the valve mechanism for flow control regulation having a product deflection disc section that is angled or not both top and bottom that directs product past it whether incoming or outgoing and assists; 
   the valve mechanism for flow control regulation having a permanent industry standard tamper resistant safety sealing mechanism integrated to its underside which provides the hermetic re-sealing abilities the invention;   the valve mechanism for flow control regulation means non-movable after being welded in the manufacturing process to the main housing of the threaded base section so that both pieces act as a solitary unit and do not move independently of each other between an open & closed and in and out position;   the valve mechanism for flow control regulation moves in a synchronous motion with the threaded base section following in unison along the travel path of a mated containers threaded neck as the closure is turned in one direction and then the opposite direction to execute an open & close and in and out function;   the threaded base section housing a valve mechanism for flow control regulation having both an outlet passage and an inlet passage from the first compartment leading into the main valve control mechanism having its over all height adjustable to meet with varied shelving polices of global industry;   the threaded base section is internally threaded but not limited to that to enable semi-permanent attachment to a mated container;   the threaded base section features security mechanisms to prevent tampering and premature detachment of the mated threaded base section from the container that includes travel restrictor mechanisms for limiting the rotation of the closure to a pre-determined and maximum open and closed position until such a time that it can be forcibly removed to be kept by consumers then further act as a multitude of interchangeable, re-usable, recyclable, edible, disposable and collectable parts that perform as a drinking apparatus and or pouring spout and or funnel apparatus for filling and or refilling, hanging and playing with and is further able to act, but not limited to acting, as a venue that provides valuable space for sale, lease or rent;   the threaded base section features an inclined ramp surface that engages and guides outgoing and incoming product from the container through the closure and whose outside configuration of an angled surface provides a sure grip surface to aid consumers in pouring, drinking, carrying, hanging and handling of a closure and mated container;   the threaded base section features a back flow and leak resistant inner sealer lip section that forms a semi permanent seal on the top leading edge of its mated container in the open position preventing back flow or leakage to the outside environment by way of passing through the passage way located between the mated containers threads and the threads of the base section;   the threaded base section features but is not limited to featuring an optional lip and mouth support section to accommodate a multitude of funnel/spout or novelty configurations;   the threaded base section housing a main valve control mechanism performs its open & close function by holding its mated container firmly and then turning the featured apparatus one direction to open and the opposite direction to close;
 the threaded base section designed to make for ease of use requires little effort to open and close as its angular flanged outer surface acts as a leverage mechanism for young and old and those afflicted with physical disabilities and arthritic like medical maladies; 
 the threaded base section with an etched or roughened outer surface acts as a gripping mechanism and provides much leverage that enables consumers to lift and drink, pour from the container using only one hand; 
 the threaded base section with or without etched or roughened outer surface acts as a gripping mechanism to provides a simple ergonomical carrying and lifting mechanism; 
   the threaded base section enables maximum flow rate through its interior as the geometry of its inlet and outlet ports and those of the valve mechanism section are consistently larger than the circumference of the containers opening enabling a smoother flow of containers contents through the closure to the outside environment;   the threaded base section which permanently houses the valve mechanism for flow control regulation is engineered to support the upper and lower lips of consumers while simultaneously enabling the outside atmosphere to enter the container as product is dispensed which causes an equalization of atmospheric pressure on the inside and outside of a collapsible container, vessel, bottle and the like reducing bubbling, frothing gurgling, splashing and spitting of fluids.   
   
   
       2 . An improvement for a closure for containers as defined in  claim 1  wherein said closure comprises of a cylindrical shaped funnel or spout mechanism for the pouring and dispensing of contained products mated with a hermetically sealing top stopper plug to enable for the inverting of an opened container with out leakage or spillage for the said purpose of pouring a measured amount of product into a sealed chambered section, sealing it inside the chamber and then after re-inverting the container and removing the top stopper plug mechanism, then tilting the container to dispense and pour the product which reduces spills, burns and related maladies while simultaneously eliminating the need to engage an extraneous measuring, pouring or containment apparatus. 
   
   
       3 . An improvement for a closure for containers as defined in  claim 1  wherein said improvement comprises of a variety of add-on top mechanisms used to seal out dust, dirt and contaminants which include but are not limited to a hinge mechanism, a tether mechanism, a magnetic mechanism and a string mechanism designed to permanently attach a removable top cap sealer apparatus to the present invention.