IP Library Granted Patent US 7,762,439
Granted Patent B2
US 7,762,439 · App. 11/960,263 · Granted Jul 27, 2010

Variable tip nozzle and cap assembly for dispensing pouch

Assignee: Decko Products, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 7,762,439
App. No.
11/960,263
Granted
Jul 27, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A variable tip nozzle and cap assembly is disclosed for a dispensing pouch which contains a confectionery, the assembly including threaded portions of different diameters which receive decorating tips for application of the confectionery as a decoration to cakes and cookies, for example.

Claims (19)

1. A nozzle for a confectionary container comprising:

a hollow unitary nozzle section having a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to be joined with the container, the second end having a first exterior threaded section and a second exterior threaded section, the first exterior threaded section having a different diameter from the second exterior threaded section, wherein the first end of the hollow unitary nozzle section has a radially outwardly extending collar including a plurality of spaced apart ribs adapted to cooperate with the container to form a substantially leak proof seal therebetween;

a threaded member removably received on at least one of the first exterior threaded section and the second exterior threaded section of the hollow unitary nozzle section, wherein the threaded member is a cap having an interior threaded portion; and

a safety ring releasably attached to the threaded member.

2. The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein the cap includes a hanger tab having an aperture formed therein.

3. The nozzle according to claim 2 , wherein the hanger tab is configured to suspend the nozzle during a storage thereof.

4. The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein the second end of the hollow unitary nozzle section includes an opening formed therein.

5. The nozzle according to claim 1 , wherein the first exterior threaded section and the second exterior threaded section have threads oriented in the same direction.

6. A nozzle for a confectionary container comprising:

a hollow unitary nozzle section having a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to be joined with the container, the second end having a first exterior threaded section and a second exterior threaded section, the first exterior threaded section having a different diameter from the second exterior threaded section, wherein the first end of the hollow unitary nozzle section has a radially outwardly extending collar including a plurality of spaced apart ribs adapted to cooperate with the container to form a substantially leak proof seal therebetween;

a threaded member removably received on at least one of the first exterior threaded section and the second exterior threaded section of the hollow unitary nozzle section, wherein the threaded member is a cap having an interior threaded portion; and

a hanger tab disposed on the cap and having an aperture formed therein.

7. A nozzle for a confectionary container comprising:

a hollow unitary nozzle section having a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to be joined with the container, the second end having a first exterior threaded section and a second exterior threaded section, the first exterior threaded section having a different diameter from the second exterior threaded section, wherein the first end of the hollow unitary nozzle section has a radially outwardly extending collar including a plurality of spaced apart ribs adapted to cooperate with the container to form a substantially leak proof seal therebetween;

a decorating tip having an interior threaded portion removably received on the first exterior threaded section of the hollow unitary nozzle section; and

a cap having an interior threaded portion removably received on the second exterior threaded section of the hollow unitary nozzle section.

8. The nozzle according to claim 7 , wherein the decorating tip includes an interior threaded collar having a central aperture, wherein the threaded collar cooperates with the one of the fist exterior threaded section and the second exterior threaded section to urge the decorating tip into sealing engagement with the second exterior threaded section of the hollow unitary nozzle section.

9. New The nozzle according to claim 7 , wherein the decorating tip is a hollow tip having a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to be received on the hollow unitary nozzle section, the second end of said tip having an opening formed therein.

10. New The nozzle according to claim 7 , wherein the decorating tip is configured to extrude a ribbon of confectionary.

Assignments (3)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 10, 2026
From: THE PURPLE MIXER, INC.; DECKO PRODUCTS LLC
To: BANC OF CALIFORNIA
Reel/Frame 075239/0063 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 16, 2026
From: DECKO PRODUCTS, INC.
To: DECKO PRODUCTS LLC
Reel/Frame 074385/0272 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 23, 2010
From: NIGGEMYER, F. WILLIAM; SIMONTON, ROBERT E.
To: DECKO PRODUCTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 024280/0725 →
Continuity (2)
Division 1088689600 · Jul 8, 2004
Related Publication 20080105715A1 · May 8, 2008