Patent References 3109576 3892351 Method for forming patch top container end and closure member assembly Composite container including a peelable membrane closure member, and method Folded tab Tamper-proof closure for container Patent #: 4445620 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 07/207498 filed on 06/16/1988US Classes:220/359.2, Including gripping means for removing closure (e.g., pull tab)220/270, With gripping means (e.g., pull tab)220/359.4, Including heat sealed retaining means229/125.35Bonded to box rim or adjacent flangeExaminersPrimary: Marcus, StephenAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB65D 77/20 (20060101)B65D 77/10 (20060101) AbstractThis relates to a package wherein there is a container having bonded thereto for removal a peelable lid. The lid is provided with a pull tab extension to facilitate one pulling on the lid to effect removal of the lid from the associated container. The pull tab is releasably stored by folding the pull tab upon itself so as to overlie the lid and thereafter releasable bond the pull tab nose to the underlying lid to assure that the pull tab is retained during handling of the package in a position closely overlying the lid and out-of-the-way. When it desired to utilize the pull tab, the bond between the pull tab and the lid is released and the pull tab is moved upwardly and forwardly to a position where it may be readily gripped between ones thumb and adjacent finger to apply the necessary pull on the lid to effect the peeling thereof from the container. | |