Abstract: A container and closure package that includes a container having a body with a finish surrounding a fill/dispensing opening, and a thread on the finish for removably securing a closure. A closure has a peripheral skirt with a thread for removably securing the closure to the container finish, and a base wall with a fill opening aligned with the fill/dispensing opening in the container when the closure is secured to the container. A cap is secured to the closure base wall closing the fill opening. In accordance with the preferred method for filling the package, the container and closure are provided to the packager as an assembled unit. The container is filled with product through the fill opening in the closure and the fill/dispensing opening in the container. The cap is then secured to the closure base wall over the fill opening to close and seal the package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoformed containers and processes of making thermoformed containers. The containers are cost effective, can be produced from post-consumer recycled material and, in many cases, can be classified as recyclable.

Abstract: An easy-opening closure member for a beverage or other container having a selectively openable tab defined in an end wall of the container with a predetermined separation or space formed therebetween. A hinge connects the end wall and the tab. A tape seals the undersurface of the end wall of the beverage container to the tab before opening. After opening the container by slight finger pressure, the tape adheres to the tab and separates from the end wall. A fingernail slot or other opening may be located on the tab.

Abstract: A blow molded, bi-axially oriented plastic canister or container has a generally cylindrical body, a bottom, and a tapering upper portion, which terminates at a wide mouth or opening surrounded by a radially outwardly directed annular flange having an inwardly facing corner. A generally disc-shaped closure insert having a circumferential rim and a dispensing outlet is placed across the opening such that the closure rim is generally fitted into the corner of the annular flange. Heat or some other form of energy is applied to the entirety of the annular flange, which in response shrinks to tightly conform to and engage the closure rim, forming a circumferential seal. The dispensing outlet may be provided with an outlet closure, such as a screw cap or the like. Also, a sealant may be disposed between the annular flange and the closure rim before the heat is applied in order to form an enhanced seal.