B65D47/241

Spring-biased valve assembly

A valve assembly is configured to be coupled to a fluid container. The valve assembly includes a housing defining a fluid path extending between an inlet and an outlet, and a plunger sub-assembly secured within the fluid path. The plunger sub-assembly includes a retainer secured to the housing within the fluid path, a plunger, and a linear coil spring having a first end secured to the retainer and a second end secured to the plunger. The linear coil spring biases the plunger into the outlet in a closed position. The plunger sealingly closes the outlet in the closed position.

DOSING CAP AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME
20190047754 · 2019-02-14 · ·

A dosing cap for dispensing a measured dose of material includes a housing, a sealing member and a biasing member. The housing has an inlet end residing within a container and receives the material. An outlet end dispenses the material. A dosage region is interposed between the inlet end and outlet end. The sealing member is received within the housing. The sealing member includes a first seal proximate the inlet end to selectively open or close the inlet end and a second seal proximate the outlet end to selectively open or close the outlet end. When the biasing member is unbiased, the inlet end is open, the outlet orifice is closed and the dosage region is charged with material. When the biasing member is compressed, the sealing member is biased so that the inlet end is closed and the outlet orifice is open whereby the material is dispensed.

Sealing mechanism for beverage container
10064506 · 2018-09-04 · ·

An openable and closeable lid assembly is provided for a beverage container. The lid assembly comprises a lid housing, an actuator and a seal. The lid housing has an upper surface with a drink aperture and an actuator aperture extending therethrough. The actuator extends through the actuator aperture and is positionable in an open position, where liquid can pass through the drink aperture, and a closed position, where the drink aperture is closed. A seal is provided adjacent the actuator aperture. The seal seals against the actuator and the lid housing to prevent liquid from escaping out the actuator aperture.

SPRING-BIASED VALVE ASSEMBLY

A valve assembly is configured to be coupled to a fluid container. The valve assembly includes a housing defining a fluid path extending between an inlet and an outlet, and a plunger sub-assembly secured within the fluid path. The plunger sub-assembly includes a retainer secured to the housing within the fluid path, a plunger, and a linear coil spring having a first end secured to the retainer and a second end secured to the plunger. The linear coil spring biases the plunger into the outlet in a closed position. The plunger sealingly closes the outlet in the closed position.

SEALING MECHANISM FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER
20170099969 · 2017-04-13 · ·

An openable and closeable lid assembly is provided for a beverage container. The lid assembly comprises a lid housing, an actuator and a seal. The lid housing has an upper surface with a drink aperture and an actuator aperture extending therethrough. The actuator extends through the actuator aperture and is positionable in an open position, where liquid can pass through the drink aperture, and a closed position, where the drink aperture is closed. A seal is provided adjacent the actuator aperture. The seal seals against the actuator and the lid housing to prevent liquid from escaping out the actuator aperture.

MOTOR DRIVEN POUR SPOUT WITH SMART TIMING CONTROLLER
20250223088 · 2025-07-10 · ·

A pour spout for a bottle includes a valve system controlled by a motor to open or close a liquid channel to control timing and/or an amount of liquid dispensed. The pour spout can include a housing with an upper housing portion, a lower housing portion, and a liquid channel extending from the lower housing portion to the upper housing portion. The valve system can include a motor, a valve, and a gear train. The valve can be disposed within the lower housing portion and fluidically coupled to the liquid channel. The valve can be moved (e.g., rotated via the motor and gear train) to open or close the liquid channel. The pour spout can further include seals in the lower housing portion to establish a seal against the housing to prevent liquid leakage.