Patent · US Expired

Closure having easy-open promotion compartment

US5813563A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 1996
Grant dateSep 29, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D51/28
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A promotional closure includes an outer closure cap, and a removable inner promotion compartment for receiving an associated promotional element such as a coupon, game piece, currency, or the like. The promotion compartment has a generally cup-shaped configuration, including a circular bottom wall, and an upstanding generally cylindrical side wall. An annular flange extends generally outwardly from the side wall, and includes a detachable portion whereby the annular flange can act as a pull-ring or finger grip to facilitate opening or splitting of the side wall of the compartment. The annular flange is preferably connected to a hingedly detachable section of the side wall which can be pulled open by manipulation of the flange to facilitate access to the contents of the compartment.

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