Closure Device For A Container

Abstract: ABSTRACT “CLOSURE DEVICE FOR A CONTAINER” A closure device for a container, the container having a neck including an annular flange along an outer surface of the neck, the closure device comprising: a cap body; a tamper evident (TE) band, the TE band defined such that, when assembled onto the container, the TE band is positioned below the annular flange for cooperation therewith; a first hinge and a second hinge defined on the cap body; a first leash and a second leash connecting the cap body to the TE band, the first leash interconnecting the first hinge and the TE band, and the second leash interconnecting the second hinge and the TE band; the first leash and the second leash originating from separate locations on the TE band; a tongue protruding from the cap body between the first hinge and the second hinge; when the cap body is actuated from a closed configuration relative to the neck to a fully open position: the first leash and the second leash are configured to be separated from the TE band during opening, but to remain connected thereto to retain the cap body to the TE band; an interaction of the tongue and the TE band is configured to retain the cap body in the fully open position.

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