Pouring and sealing attachment

Abstract

A pouring attachment ( 3 ) in the form of closure for a container ( 2 ), such as a paint can, comprising an annular ring or rim ( 4 ) and a lid ( 5 ) hinged to the rim ( 4 ) as at ( 9 ). The container with closure ( 1 ) includes a pouring spout ( 5 a ) which provides for easy dispensing of the contents of the container ( 2 ). The pouring attachment ( 3 ) includes interacting sealing means ( 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 ) to facilitate sealing and resealing of the container, including a spout cover ( 6 ) for the pouring spout ( 5 a ), and camming means 28 to enable the lid ( 5 ) to open to one of two open positions, including a first position which facilitates drainage of the container contents back into the can. The container with closure includes optional handle 12 and tamper-evident sealing means. Containers incorporating such pouring attachments are also disclosed.

1 . A container and lid combination comprising
 a) a container having a bottom and an upstanding wall having a rim at the open end said rim consisting of an internally rolled edge of the container wall   b) a closure element adapted to seat on the rim, said element having an internal flange that abuts and sealingly engages the internal edge of the rim   c) a lid pivotally attached to the closure element and having a dependent peripheral internal flange adapted to sealingly engage an internal edge of the closure element said lid being pivotable 180 degrees when fully opened and said peripheral flange ensuring that any liquid in the opened lid will be returned to the container when the lid is closed   d) a carry handle attached to the closure element said handle is pivotable between a carrying position and a stowed position   
     
     
         2 . A container and lid combination as claimed in  claim 1  in which the said dependent flange of the lid wipes past an internal sealing strip located on the flange of the closure element and extends past said sealing strip. 
     
     
         3 . A container and lid combination as claimed in  claim 2  in which said dependent flange of the lid is shaped to allow the lid to drain any contents back into the container. 
     
     
         4 . A container and lid combination as claimed in  claim 1  in which the closure element incorporates a pouring spout, adapted to guide the flow of the liquid contents of the container, extending outwardly from the internal edge of the closure element against which the lid sealingly engages. 
     
     
         5 . A container and lid combination as claimed in  claim 1  in which the flange of the closure element incorporates a peripheral bead on its outer face to seat below the container rim to retain the closure element on the container. 
     
     
         6 . A container and lid combination as claimed in  claim 1  in which the lid hinges from the closed position to one or more open positions using a camming surface associated with the hinge. 
     
     
         7 . A container and lid combination as claimed in  claim 1  in which the upstanding wall incorporates an outwardly facing circumferential corrugation below the rim. 
     
     
         8 . A container and lid combination as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the corrugation is spaced below the rim so that the closure element and lid can be accommodated on the rim and the corrugation projects outwardly further than the peripheral edge of the closure. 
     
     
         9 . A container and lid combination as claimed in  claim 1  in which the handle is integrally moulded with the closure element. 
     
     
         10 . A closure element for use in the container and lid combination defined in  claim 1  said closure element adapted to be mounted on an annular rim of a can and consisting of
 a) An annular ring having a can rim sealing flange adapted to abut and sealingly engage with an internal edge of a can rim and an internal edge portion arranged to define an opening   b) a lid attached to the closure element and having a dependent internal flange adapted to sealingly engage said internal edge of the closure element allowing sealing and re-sealing of said opening with said lid,   c) a carry handle attached to the closure element and is pivotable between a carrying position and a stowed position.   
     
     
         11 . A closure element as claimed in  claim 10  in which the annular ring has an annular wall spaced inwardly of said can rim sealing flange and the lid incorporates a dependent flange which wipes past an internal sealing strip located on the inner wall of said annular ring and extends past the sealing bead. 
     
     
         12 . A closure element as claimed in  claim 11  in which the dependent peripheral flange of the lid is shaped to allow the lid to drain any contents back into the container 
     
     
         13 . A closure element as claimed in  claim 10  in which the ring incorporates a pouring spout, adapted to guide the flow of the liquid contents of the container to which the closure element is attached, extending outwardly from the inner wall of the ring against which the lid sealingly abuts. 
     
     
         14 . A closure element as claimed in  claim 10  in which the lid hinges from the closed position to one or more open positions using a camming surface associated with the hinge.