Resealable caps and tops for directional pour spout containers currently
available for liquid and semi-solid products are either a spout and cap
design, in which the tip is cut off to pour or squeeze out the container
contents, or a non-spout, hinged top-and-bottom design, which defines a
flat surface with an opening. These designs have many limitations. For
example, the closure portion of a conventional spout closure can become
detached, leading to production line delays, lost tips in transit,
product recall at the store level, loss of shelf life and potential
chocking hazards to children and pets. The non-spout hinged,
top-and-bottom design does not offer the directional dispensing
capabilities. This invention addresses the shortcomings of conventional
caps and tops by providing a one-piece directional pour spout container
cap in which the base has an upwardly directed spout and a hinged flip
top cap is attached to the spout. The flip top cap flips open and locks
in place to permit dispensing, and then can be closed to reseal the
container and preserve product integrity.