Abstract: A tamper-evident container system having a lid fitting over a container and a pull-tab attached to the lid along frangible lines. The pull-tab angles inwardly and upwardly from a peripheral rim of the lid and terminates below the topmost portion of the lid. The pull-tab joins to the adjacent walls of the lid rim along thin integrally formed webs which are easily severed upon displacement of the pull-tab to provide highly visible evidence of tampering. The webs extend from an inner section of the rim and across at least a portion of an upper bridge formed on the rim, further enhancing the visibility of any tampering. The pull-tab forms a small angle with a vertical inner wall of a recess of the lid and extends circumferentially around the inner wall without extending above the rim. A sealing ring formed on the lid below the pull-tab enables the container system to be resealed by the consumer after opening.

Abstract: An improved container closure and printed matter insert. The closure includes a central recess for receiving the insert with an inwardly projecting flange for retaining the insert therein. The closure includes an outer skirt, a top wall, and an angled side wall defining the outer boundary of the central recess. The inwardly projecting flange does not extend above the top horizontal surface of the top wall, thus helping to prevent binding in assembly line. The insert is defined by a central circular disk portion and a plurality of outwardly extending tabs. The tabs are formed with lines of weakness along the peripheral outline of the central disk portion, to enable them to flex upward above the plane of the disk. The lines of weakness may be score lines or perforations. When inserted into the recess of the closure, the tabs of the insert conform to the angled side wall and extend approximately from the central floor to the inwardly extending retaining flange.

Abstract: A guard flange extends about the sidewall of the container immediately below and outwardly beyond the skirt of the lid, with weakened portions of the guard flange providing a removable section thereof which may be broken away to unshield a portion of the lid's skirt and permit removal of the lid.