Container

Abstract

Containers comprises a closure system comprising a fixed element and a movable closure element are disclosed. The containers may be constructed to be resealable and improve sanitary conditions of the dispensing portion and allow for easier opening with the ability to be reclosed, over a conventional container.

1 . A container comprising:
 a container body; and   a closure system comprising:
 a fixed element comprising a can end comprising a dispensing portion and a channel guide having a first end and a second end, the fixed element secured to an end of the container body; and 
 a movable closure element comprising:
 a top cover comprising a grip; 
 a sealing portion residing within the container body and comprising a channel constructed and arranged to accept the channel guide; and 
 a stem positioned within the channel and having a top end constructed and arranged to be mated with the top cover and a bottom end constructed and arranged to be mated with the sealing portion; 
 
 wherein at a first position the top cover covers the dispensing portion, the sealing portion is in contact with a bottom surface of the can end, and the stem is positioned at the first end of the channel guide; 
 at a second position the top cover covers the dispensing portion and is rotated relative to the first position, the sealing portion is spaced a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the can end, and the stem is positioned at the first end of the channel guide; and 
   at a third position the top cover exposes the dispensing portion, the sealing portion is spaced a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the can end, and the stem is positioned at the second end of the channel guide.   
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein at the second position the stem is rotated relative to the first position. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein at a fourth position the top cover exposes the dispensing portion and is rotated relative to the second position, the sealing portion is in contact with the bottom surface of the can end, and the stem is positioned at the second end of the channel guide. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 3 , wherein at a fifth position the top cover exposes at least a portion of the dispensing portion and is rotated relative to the second position, the sealing portion is spaced a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the can end, and the stem is positioned at a predetermined distance from the first end of the channel guide. 
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein at a sixth position the top cover exposes at least a portion of the dispensing portion and is rotated relative to the second position, the sealing portion is in contact with the bottom surface of the can end, and the stem is positioned at a predetermined distance from the first end of the channel guide. 
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the can end comprises a first component and a second component. 
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein the first component comprises the channel guide and a first section of the dispensing portion. 
   
   
       8 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein the second component comprises a second section of the dispensing portion. 
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the channel is constructed and arranged to move around an outer surface of the channel guide. 
   
   
       10 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the channel is constructed and arranged to secure itself to the channel guide at the predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the can end. 
   
   
       11 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the channel is constructed and arranged to secure itself to the stem at a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the can end. 
   
   
       12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom end of the stem has a threaded surface constructed and arranged to be mated within the channel. 
   
   
       13 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the fixed element comprises a rim constructed and arranged to be mated with the container body. 
   
   
       14 . The container of  claim 13 , wherein the rim is double rolled and crimped to a flange of the container body. 
   
   
       15 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the fixed element is made of a material that is the same as the movable closure element. 
   
   
       16 . The container of  claim 15 , wherein the material is aluminum. 
   
   
       17 . The container of  claim 15 , wherein the material is polymeric. 
   
   
       18 . A closure system for sealing a container constructed and arranged to be mated with a container body comprising:
 a fixed element comprising a can end comprising a dispensing portion and a channel guide having a first end and a second end, the fixed element constructed and arranged to be secured to an end of the container body; and   a movable closure element comprising:
 a top cover comprising a grip; 
 a sealing portion comprising a channel constructed and arranged to accept the channel guide; and 
 a stem residing within the channel and having a top end constructed and arranged to be mated with the top cover and a bottom end constructed and arranged to be mated with the sealing portion; 
   wherein as the top cover and stem are rotated the sealing portion moves vertically along the stem, and as the top cover and stem are moved in a horizontal direction the sealing portion moves in the horizontal direction.   
   
   
       19 . The device of  claim 18 , wherein as the top cover is rotated in a first direction the sealing portion moves vertically downward relative to the channel guide. 
   
   
       20 . The device of  claim 19 , wherein as the top cover is rotated in a second direction the sealing portion moves vertically upward relative to the channel guide. 
   
   
       21 . The device of  claim 19 , wherein as the top cover is moved in a horizontal direction from the first end of the channel guide to the second end of the channel guide the dispensing portion is exposed. 
   
   
       22 . A closure system for sealing a container constructed and arranged to be mated with a container body comprising:
 a fixed element comprising a can end comprising a dispensing portion and a channel guide having a first end and a second end, the fixed element constructed and arranged to be secured to an end of the container body; and   a movable closure element comprising:
 a top cover comprising a grip comprising a lever; and 
 a sealing portion comprising a channel constructed and arranged to accept the channel guide and a lever receiving portion constructed and arranged to accept the lever; 
 wherein as the lever of the top cover is lifted, the sealing portion moves in a vertical direction, and as the lever is moved in a horizontal direction the sealing portion moves in the horizontal direction. 
   
   
   
       23 . The device of  claim 22 , wherein as the lever is lifted, the sealing portion moves vertically downward relative to the can end. 
   
   
       24 . The device of  claim 23 , wherein as the top cover is moved in a horizontal direction from the first end of the channel guide to the second end of the channel guide the dispensing portion is exposed. 
   
   
       25 . A closure system for sealing a container constructed and arranged to be mated with a container body comprising:
 a fixed element comprising a can end comprising a dispensing portion and a channel guide having a first end and a second end, the fixed element constructed and arranged to be secured to an end of the container body; and   a movable closure element comprising:
 a top cover comprising a lever; and 
   a sealing portion comprising a lever receiving portion, the top cover and the sealing portion being operatively connected such that as the lever of the top cover is lifted, the sealing portion moves in a vertical direction, and as the top cover is moved in a horizontal direction the sealing portion moves in the horizontal direction.   
   
   
       26 . The device of  claim 25 , wherein the sealing portion moves vertically downward relative to the channel guide. 
   
   
       27 . The device of  claim 25 , wherein as the top cover is moved in a horizontal direction from the first end of the channel guide to the second end of the channel guide the dispensing portion is exposed. 
   
   
       28 . The device of  claim 25 , wherein at a first position the top cover covers the dispensing portion, the lever of the top cover is resting on the top cover, and the sealing portion is in contact with a bottom surface of the can end;
 at a second position the top cover covers the dispensing portion, the lever is lifted relative to the first position, and the sealing portion is spaced a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the can end; and   at a third position the top cover and the sealing portion expose the dispensing portion, and the sealing portion is spaced a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the can end.   
   
   
       29 . The container of  claim 28 , wherein at a fourth position the top cover and the sealing portion expose the dispensing portion, the lever is lowered to rest on the top cover, and the sealing portion is in contact with the bottom surface of the can end. 
   
   
       30 . The container of  claim 29 , wherein at a fifth position the top cover and the sealing portion expose at least a portion of the dispensing portion, the lever of the top cover is lifted relative to the fourth position, and the sealing portion is spaced a predetermined distance from the bottom surface of the can end. 
   
   
       31 . The container of  claim 30 , wherein at a sixth position the top cover and the sealing portion expose at least a portion of the dispensing portion, the lever is lowered to rest on the top cover, and the sealing portion is in contact with the bottom surface of the can end.