Abstract: The invention relates to a bunged vessel of thermoplastic synthetic material having bungs arranged in the head end area. At least one of the bungs is arranged laterally outwardly of the center of the head end with the interior wall surface thereof generally flush with the interior wall surface of the cylindrical part of the shell of the vessel.

Abstract: A plastic container-cover assembly comprises (a) a container body having a top opening; (b) a first shoulder provided at the outside of the container close to the edge of its opening; (c) a cover for said opening; (d) an outside flange provided on said cover and extending downwardly and then at a sharp angle outwards, the outwardly pointed portion of the flange in the closed position abutting the upper side of said first container shoulder; (e) a hinge provided in proximity to the outer edge of said outwardly pointed portion of said flange; (f) at least two rigid closure flaps linked by said hinge to said flange for swinging from an open to a closed position; (g) a first ledge formed on said flap and, in the closed position, extending inwards and abutting against the bottom side of said first container shoulder; (h) a second, when closed, inwardly extending ledge formed on said flap spaced from said first ledge; (i) a second shoulder formed on the outside of said container spaced from said first shoulder, and