Closure for personal care product container

Abstract

A closure that may be used on a container such as a bottle that holds personal care products is disclosed.

1 . A closure for a container neck, wherein the closure comprises:
 a base portion;   a flip top portion, wherein the flip top portion is capable of providing access to the container when opened; and   a hinge portion that permits the opening and closing of the flip top portion;   wherein each side of the base portion is raised as compared to other points of contact with the flip top portion to provide side impact protection;   wherein a ledge is provided on the interior wall of the base portion at the point of contact with the flip top portion to provide side load protection; and   wherein each side of the base portion contains a pin that protects the hinge portion from impact loads;   wherein said closure protects against damage of said closure and said container during shipping.   
     
     
         2 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the closure is formed from a thermoplastic material. 
     
     
         3 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the container is formed from a thermoplastic material. 
     
     
         4 . The closure of  claim 1 , wherein the closure is snap-fitted onto the container neck.