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Flat top end closure for liquid containers

US4911306A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 1989
Grant dateMar 27, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/062
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed herein a flat top end closure for a liquid carrying container, which includes two oppositely disposed, overlapped outer closure panels, and two oppositely disposed, fold-in panels, one of which cooperates to form the flat top configuration when closed, but serves as a substantially longer pour spout when opened by virtue of incorporating the top portion of the front wall panel as a part thereof. First and second lift tabs are formed on the edges of one of the outer closure panels and the pour spout fold-in panel, respectively. Diagonal opening-assist score lines are formed on the outer closure panels and on a portion of the side wall panels adjacent the pour spout.

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