A bottle cap and a packaging bottle are disclosed. The bottle cap includes a cap (1) with a layered structure. The cap (1) includes a first layer (2), a second layer (3) and a third layer (4). The first layer (2) is an outer layer, the third layer (4) is an inner layer, the second layer (3) is an intermediate layer located between the first layer (2) and the third layer (4), and the second layer (3) includes at least one low oxygen-permeable barrier layer.

A cutting method and apparatus for closures of the tethered type are disclosed, in which a spindle that carries a closure is moved to a cutting device with one or more horizontal blades and at least one vertical or oblique blade. During cutting, the spindle rotates and the closure rolls on the cutting device. The spindle, which is fed several times to the cutting device carrying each time a different closure, comprises a portion made of a softer material than the blades so that during cutting the blades penetrate the material of the closure and then sink into the softer portion of the spindle. Feeding the spindle that carries the closure to the cutting device is coordinated with rotation of the spindle so that the vertical or oblique blade, each time that the spindle is fed to the cutting device, always meets the same zone of the softer portion of the spindle.

The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing method for a plug for a container neck. In one implementation, a skirt of the plug is molded and provided with an attachment device adapted to removably attach to the container neck and with a permanent retention strip around the container neck. The retention strip is adapted to pass, by folding, from a molding configuration to an operating configuration. A peripheral break line is then cut out in the skirt, adapted so as to be broken during the first opening of the plug. In some implementations, the retention strip may be prefolded and thereby pass from a molding configuration to an intermediate prefolded configuration. The retention strip is then folded until it passes into an operating configuration. In some implementations, the folding of the retention strip may pass the retention strip from an intermediate prefolded configuration to an operating configuration.

Aspects of the present invention are directed to a child-proof cap that is easier to open for adults than traditional child-resistant closures, yet remains resistant to opening by children. The child-proof cap may be opened in a pull-and-flip motion with a single hand.

Embodiments of a tamper-evident closure are disclosed which prevent unauthorized access to a container and its contents, deterring adulteration or introduction of counterfeit product. In one embodiment the tamper-evident closure can be fitted to an associated container and closure, and includes a portion which is removed by fracture of the tamper-evident closure to gain access to the container closure. In another embodiment, an arrangement of wedge-like tongues permit fitment of the tamper-evident closure to associated container for temper-evidence. In another embodiment, the tamper-evident closure is joined by frangible bridges to the container closure to provide the desired tamper-evidence. In another embodiment, the tamper-evident closure is movable axially of the associated container closure to thereby provide evidence of removal.

A fuel filler system for use in a vehicle is provided. The system includes a fuel filler tube, a locking bracket coupled to an inner surface of the fuel filler tube, and a closure device coupleable within the tube end and including an outer wall and a radially movable tab extending from the outer wall. The tab engages the locking bracket after rotation of the closure device from a first rotational position to a second rotational position to prevent rotation of the closure device relative to the locking bracket. The closure device further includes a web flexibly connecting the tab to the outer wall and a region of weakness defined in the web, such that upon forcible rotation of the closure device from the second rotational position to the first rotational position, the region of weakness facilitates separation of the web from the outer wall.

A container closure and methods are disclosed for providing visible evidence of removal of the closure from a container after installation by a manufacturer. The closure includes tamper evidence bridges comprising small tabs of material that extend from a bottom-most edge of the closure to a tamper evidence ledge of the container. The bridges break when the closure is rotated relative to the tamper evidence ledge, thereby providing readily visible evidence that the closure has been removed after installation by the manufacturer. In some embodiments, a tamper evidence closure engages with threads of a finish of the container. Cam locks around the perimeter of the tamper evidence closure are permanently flared by cams on the finish during loosening of the closure. Outward flaring of the cam locks provides a visual indication that the tamper evidence closure has been loosened after installation by a manufacturer.

Provided are a container cap coupled to the mouth of a container in which contents are contained; and a container to which the container cap is coupled. The container cap includes: a main body part coupled to a container inlet of a container and having an opening formed on an upper side thereof; a cover part connected to the main body part by a hinge part and opening and closing an upper opening of the main body part by hinge rotation; a separation part connected to the cover part by a first connection part and connected to the main body part by a second connection part detachably; and a fixing part formed on the cover part so that the separation part is fixedly coupled thereto after the second connection part is separated by a user's manipulation so that the cover part can be separated from the main body part.

Provided are a container cap coupled to the mouth of a container in which contents are contained; and a container to which the container cap is coupled. The container cap includes: a main body part coupled to a container inlet of a container and having an opening formed on an upper side thereof; a cover part connected to the main body part by a hinge part and opening and closing an upper opening of the main body part by hinge rotation; a separation part connected to the cover part by a first connection part and connected to the main body part by a second connection part detachably; and a fixing part formed on the cover part so that the separation part is fixedly coupled thereto after the second connection part is separated by a user's manipulation so that the cover part can be separated from the main body part.

Described and illustrated is a pouring element for a composite package. The pouring element includes a main body with a hollow cylindrical spout and a flange arranged at an axial end of the spout; a hollow cylindrical cutting element, guided in a movable manner in the spout, with at least one cutting tooth for opening the composite package; and a reclosable screw cap, which, when the composite package is initially opened, serves to drive the cutting element; wherein the main body, the spout, the cutting element, and the screw cap are arranged concentrically about a vertical axis and wherein the outer hollow cylinder wall of the cutting element has a screw thread, which serves as a movable guide in the spout. In order to design and further develop known pouring elements such that the forces necessary to assemble the cutting element and main body can be decreased and that the force for assembly can be reduced to prevent possible damage to parts due to high forces, the inner hollow cylinder wall of the spout has at least one internal thread having a lower thread section and an upper thread section, the upper thread section of the internal thread has a radially reduced average thread height compared to the lower thread section, and the lower thread section spans half a turn of helix rotation of the at least one internal thread on the axial end of the spout where the flange is arranged.