Container
A container ( 100 ) includes a body ( 110 ) defining an internal volume and a first opening ( 112 ) that provides a path of fluid communication between the internal volume and an exterior of the body. A nozzle piece ( 120 ) is positioned at least partially within the opening in the body. The nozzle piece defines a second opening ( 126 ) that is smaller than the first opening in the body. A cap piece ( 130 ) is integral with the body. The cap piece is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position via a hinge ( 132 ) that is positioned between the body and the cap piece. Fluid flow is permitted through the second opening in the nozzle piece when the cap piece is in the open position, and the cap piece prevents fluid flow through the second opening in the nozzle piece when the cap piece is in the closed position.
1. A container, comprising:
a body defining an internal volume and a first opening that provides a path of fluid communication between the internal volume and an exterior of the body;
a nozzle piece positioned at least partially within the first opening in the body, wherein the nozzle piece defines a second opening that is smaller than the first opening in the body, wherein the nozzle piece is coupled to the body via a first hinge; and
a cap piece that is integral with the body, wherein the cap piece is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position via a second hinge that is positioned between the nozzle piece and the cap piece, wherein fluid flow is permitted through the second opening in the nozzle piece when the cap piece is in the open position, and wherein the cap piece prevents fluid flow through the second opening in the nozzle piece when the cap piece is in the closed position;
wherein the nozzle piece is configured to pivot between the open position and the closed position with respect to the body, and the cap piece is configured to pivot between the open position and the closed position with respect to the nozzle piece; and
wherein the nozzle piece is configured to pivot in a first direction, wherein the cap piece is configured to pivot in a second direction, and herein the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.
2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle piece is coupled to the body via a threaded engagement, a friction fit, or a snap fit, optionally the nozzle piece is configured to be removed from the body to introduce a consumer product into the internal volume through the first opening in the body, and wherein the nozzle piece is not coupled to or integral with the cap piece.
3. The container of claim 2 , wherein the nozzle piece comprises:
a substantially planar outer surface; and
a first protrusion that extends from the substantially planar outer surface, wherein the second opening in the nozzle piece extends through the first protrusion, optionally the cap piece further comprises a second protrusion that extends from the cap piece and is configured to prevent fluid from flowing through the second opening in the nozzle piece when the cap piece is in the closed position.
4. The container of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle piece is configured to move together with the cap piece at least partially into the first opening in the body when the cap piece pivots from the open position to the closed position.
5. The container of claim 1 , wherein the second hinge breaks allowing the nozzle piece to remain positioned at least partially within the first opening in the body when the cap piece pivots from the closed position back to the open position.
6. The container of claim 1 , wherein the body, the nozzle piece, the first hinge, the cap piece, and the second hinge are one integral component.
7. The container of claim 3 , wherein the second protrusion comprises a recess, and wherein the protrusion of the nozzle piece is configured to be received in the recess of the second protrusion of the cap piece when the cap piece is in the closed position.