Abstract: A peelable seal having one or more layers for sealing containers by heat sealing may include a stiffening structure, a foil portion, and a sealant structure. The stiffening structure of the seal includes an outer periphery or overhanging portion which extends beyond the rim of a neck of a container thereby allowing the peelable seal to be loosened from the container by flicking the overhanging portion of the peelable seal with a portion of the hand and without the need to pinch the seal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2006
Date of Patent:
January 24, 2012
Assignees:
Rexam Closures and Containers Inc., Momar Industries, LLC
Inventors:
Randall G. Bush, William J. Shankland, Louis J. Marsella
Abstract: Heat-sealed, peelable lidding membrane for retort packaging. The membrane includes a plastic layer laminated to a foil layer with a first adhesive layer. A co-extruded layer is laminated to the foil layer with a second adhesive layer. The co-extruded layer is formed with a plastic body co-extruded with a heat-sealable sealing resin layer.
Abstract: A self peelable seal having one or more layers for sealing containers by heat induction, conduction, or other means and having a stiffening structure. A portion of the seal is axially retained within a closure thereby allowing the peelable seal to be loosened from the container neck by placing a lifting force on the seal with the closure upon removal of the closure from the container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 25, 2006
Date of Patent:
August 24, 2010
Assignees:
Rexam Closures and Containers Inc., Momar Industries LLC
Inventors:
Louis J. Marsella, Randall G. Bush, William J. Shankland