Patent · US Expired

Closure liner with pull tab

US4863061A · kind A · utility

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15References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 1989
Grant dateSep 5, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 3, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2577/2041
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure for use in connection with a capped container includes a seal liner provided with a tab portion, and adapted to seal the mouth of the container, a cap liner adapted to be adhered to the tab portion of the seal liner and releasably retained within the cap so that upon opening of the container as by unscrewing the cap, the cap liner is released from the cap and provides an enlarged gripping surface to enable the consumer to more easily open the container.

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