Patent attributes
A dispensing closure (15) for a container (20), such as a beverage container, is provided so as to selectively dispense a product (30) carried by the closure (15) into the container (20). The container has a neck portion with which the closure is engaged to close or seal the container (20). The closure (15) has a body (21) having an outer wall portion (22) to engage an outer surface of the container neck to releasably secure the closure to the container. The closure (15) is provided with a compartment (16) to contain the product (30) to be dispensed. The compartment (16) is formed by a cylindrical side wall (17), a top wall (18) and a frangible bottom wall (19). A cutting blade (31) is moveable relative to the side wall (17) and the bottom wall (19) to break open the frangible bottom wall (19) to selectively dispense the contents (30) into the container (20). The closure (15) has means restricting inadvertent relative movement of the cutting blade (31).
