Patent · US Expired

Opening and closing means for a container top

US4442950A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 1983
Grant dateApr 17, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 24, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D17/4014
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A top for initially closing a container, so as to seal same and preserve the contents thereof. The top includes a tab, selectively operable for forming an opening in the top, or for reclosing and resealing, or reopening, such opening. Such selective operation of the tab enables access to the contents of the container, or preservation of or access to the remaining contents of the container, as desired by the user.

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