Packaging Article

Abstract

A beverage container comprising a container body ( 10 ) with an opening ( 11 ) and closure means ( 12 ) to close the opening ( 11 ), the closure means comprising a first part ( 12 A) for closing the opening ( 11 ) and a second part ( 12 B) adapted to be connected to the first part ( 12 A) so that the first and second parts ( 12 A, 12 B) are rotatable relative to each other between a first position in which they are held together and a second position in which the second part ( 12 B) holds the first part ( 12 A) in a sealing relationship with the container body ( 10 ).

1 . A beverage container comprising a container body including an opening, and closure means to close the opening, the closure means comprising a first part for closing the opening and a second part which is adapted to be connected to the first part such that the first and second parts are rotatable relative to each other between at least a first position in which they are held together and a second position in which the second part holds the first part in a sealing relationship with the container body. 
   
   
       2 . A beverage container as claimed in  claim 1  in which the second part is releasably secureable to the first part by means of a threaded engagement. 
   
   
       3 . A beverage container as claimed in  claim 2  in which the threaded engagement is at a diameter greater than that of the container opening. 
   
   
       4 . A beverage container as claimed in  claim 2  in which the threaded engagement is at a diameter smaller than that of the container opening. 
   
   
       5 . A beverage container as claimed in any preceding claim in which the first part is in the form of a cap which fits about the exterior of the container opening. 
   
   
       6 . A beverage container as claimed in any of  claims 1 - 4  in which the first part is in the form of a cap which fits within the container opening. 
   
   
       7 . A beverage container as claimed in any preceding claim in which movement of the second part from the first position to the second position reduces or increases the diameter of at least a portion of the first part so as to secure the first part to the container. 
   
   
       8 . A beverage container as claimed in  claim 7  in which movement of the second part from the first position to the second position creates tension or compression in the first part so as to sealingly engage the first part with the container. 
   
   
       9 . A beverage container as claimed in any preceding claim in which the first and or second parts of the cap include means to block or restrict removal of the cap beyond an intermediate position (between fully secured and fully released) when the cap is under an axial pressure in a direction emerging from the container body. 
   
   
       10 . A beverage container as claimed in any preceding claim in which the cap and/or the container body are constructed and arranged to provide a vent for venting gas from the container body at least when the cap is in an intermediate position (between fully secured and fully released). 
   
   
       11 . A beverage container as claimed in any preceding claim in which the closure means includes tamper-evident means. 
   
   
       12 . A beverage container as claimed in  claim 11  in which the tamper-evident means includes means to prevent the second part from accidentally separating from the first part under the influence of pressurization within the container (e.g. due to a pressurized beverage held in the container). 
   
   
       13 . A beverage container as claimed in any preceding claim in which the container body has no thread or thread segment on its exterior so as to be comfortable to drink directly from. 
   
   
       14 . A beverage container comprising a container body including an opening, and closure means to close the opening, the closure means comprising at least two parts, a first part for sealing to the container body and a second part which is adapted to be connected to the first part such that the first and second parts are rotatable relative to each other between at least a first position in which the closure means seals said opening and a second position in which the closure means allows venting of the container whilst still being secured thereto. 
   
   
       15 . A beverage container as claimed in  claim 14  in which venting means are provided within the first part at a location at a diameter smaller than the diameter of the container opening. 
   
   
       16 . Closure means for use with a beverage container as claimed in any preceding claim.