Container Closure with a Vent Capability

Abstract

A container closure manufactured or adapted to be appended to a container that permits the discriminatory disbursement of the container contents; the container closure consisting of at least one vent on, within, or part of the container closure that allows for air, liquid, gas, or some substance to pass from one side or section of the container closure to another, while providing the ability of the container closure to secure contents within an appended container.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 - 19 . (canceled) 
     
     
         20 . A container closure comprising:
 a body adapted to connect to a container over at least one aperture of a container, the body of the container closure being defined by a top surface adjacent to a sidewall, that aids in the containment of the contents of an appended container; and   at least one vent on the body of the container closure that is free from direct communication with the aperture of an appended container, wherein the at least one vent permits air, liquid, or some substance to move from one area of the container closure to another.   
     
     
         21 . The container closure of  claim 20 , wherein the container closure is at least partially constructed of a polyolefin. 
     
     
         22 . The container closure of  claim 20 , wherein the top wall and sidewall join at a curve. 
     
     
         23 . The container closure of  claim 20 , wherein the sidewall is of polygonal shape. 
     
     
         24 . The container closure of  claim 20 , wherein the at least one vent transverses both the top surface adjacent to a sidewall and a sidewall. 
     
     
         25 . The container closure of  claim 20 , wherein at least 1% of the total surface area of the closure body is porous allowing for liquid, air, or a substance to pass through the closure body. 
     
     
         26 . A closure for a container, the closure comprising of:
 a body adapted for connection with a container over at least one opening, the body consisting of a top wall or surface with at least one aperture that may communicate with the at least one opening of an appended container, a sidewall adjacent to the top wall or surface; and   a moveable appendage that may obstruct the at least one aperture, and expose the at least one aperture; and   at least one vent, wherein the vent permits movement of a matter from at least one side of the container closure, or section thereof, to another, and does not diminish the ability of the closure to secure a substance within an appended container.   
     
     
         27 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the closure is at least partially constructed of a polyolefin. 
     
     
         28 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the closure is free of any joint or hinge. 
     
     
         29 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the at least one vent exists on the top wall of the container closure body. 
     
     
         30 . The closure of  claim 26  wherein the at least one vent exists on the sidewall of the container closure body. 
     
     
         31 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the at least one vent exists on both the top wall and sidewall of the container closure. 
     
     
         32 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the at least one vent exists on an appendage and top wall. 
     
     
         33 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the at least one vent exists on the top wall, sidewall, and appendage. 
     
     
         34 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the at least one vent transverses the appendage, top wall, and sidewall at a terminal point of connection. 
     
     
         35 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the appendage is connected to the container closure through a flexural component. 
     
     
         36 . The closure of  claim 26 , wherein at least one percent (1%) of the surface area of the appendage is porous. 
     
     
         37 . The container closure of  claim 26 , wherein the appendage is a flip-top cap. 
     
     
         38 . A method of package, presentation, and use of a consumable product that permits ventilation of a container closure, the method comprising:
 a) the manufacture of a container closure with a vent capability;   b) the appending of a container closure with a vent capability to a container;   c) the presentation for sale or use of a product packaged with a container closure with a vent capability and an appended container;   d) the positioning of a container closure with a vent capability and appended container that enables liquid, air, gas, or some substance to move from at least one area of the container closure to another.