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Method for forming patch top container end and closure member assembly

US3961566A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1974
Grant dateJun 8, 1976
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Expiry dateDec 9, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/80
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly of a patch top container end and a reusable circumferentially-flanged closure member is disclosed, together with a method for forming the container end and introducing the same within the closure member, characterized in that the container end includes a circumferential tab portion which is folded back through an angle of 180.degree. to a position between the body portion of the container end and the body portion of the closure member. The closure member is then mounted on the open end of a container with the closure member flange extending about the container, the container end being bonded to the extremity of the container end by a temperature or pressure responsive material.

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