Controlled pour spout device

Abstract

A controlled pour spout device may include a cover having an attaching component, a first side and at least one opening. A tube unit may pass through the opening of the cover. The tube unit may include a first end and a second end. The tube unit may include a main passageway, at least one aperture along the main passageway, and an air vent comprising a vent passageway. A spout, having a spout opening, may encircle the first end of the tube unit. The device may removably secure to a container to allow the controlled distribution of a liquid from the container, through the at least one aperture and spout opening of the device and into a receptacle.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A controlled pour spout device comprising:
 a cover having an attaching component, a first side and at least one opening;   a tube unit having a first end and a second end, wherein the tube unit passes through the opening of the cover, wherein the tube unit comprises a main passageway, at least one aperture along the main passageway, and an air vent comprising a vent passageway; and   a spout having a spout opening, wherein the spout encircles the first end of the tube unit.   
     
     
         2 . The controlled pour spout device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture comprises two apertures exposed along opposite sides of the main passageway. 
     
     
         3 . The controlled pour spout device of  claim 1 , wherein the attaching component of the cover is a plurality of female screw threads. 
     
     
         4 . The controlled pour spout device of  claim 1 , wherein the controlled pour spout device is made from one piece of plastic material. 
     
     
         5 . A method for controlling the complete evacuation of a liquid from a container, comprising:
 placing a liquid in the container having a top end;   securing a controlled pour spout device to the top end of the container, the controlled pour spout device defined by a cover having an attaching component, a first side and at least one opening; a tube unit having a first end and second end, wherein the tube unit passes through the opening of the cover, wherein the tube unit comprises a main passageway, at least one aperture along the main passageway, and an air vent comprising a vent passageway; and a spout having a spout opening, wherein the spout encircles the first end of the tube unit;   inverting the container and controlled pour spout device combination; and   directing the spout opening towards a receptacle.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the at least one aperture comprises two apertures exposed along opposite sides of the main passageway. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the attaching component of the cover is a plurality of female screw threads. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the container is a mason jar. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the controlled pour spout device is made from one piece of plastic material.