Non-detach easy opening container unit
AssigneeThe Continental Group, Inc.
InventorLeonard A. Maliszewski
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Abstract
This relates to an easy opening container unit wherein a panel of a container is provided with a first line of weakness defining a first displaceable panel portion which, when displaced, defines a dispensing opening in the container. A second line of weakness extends from the first line of weakness and defines a second displaceable panel portion to which an opening tab is secured with the second displaceable panel portion functioning as a hinge element for the opening tab. the arrangement of the lines of weakness permits the use of a substantially rigid tab which permits a greater leverage advantage while at the same time minimizing tab failure.
Claims19
An easy opening container unit comprising a container panel, a first line of weakness in said container panel defining a first displaceable panel portion for forming a dispensing opening, a second line of weakness in said container panel adjacent said first line of weakness defining a second displaceable panel portion permanently joined to said container panel along a second hinge line for forming a hinge panel, and an opening tab fixedly secured to said second displaceable panel portion for hinging therewith relative to said container panel and having means for applying a displacing pressure on said first displaceable panel portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.