Abstract: A metal cap that has an adhesive inner surface coating film and a masking layer. A coating film of a coating composition containing an adhesive component in a base resin and a masking agent is formed between the top plate portion inner surface of the metal cap shell and the olefin resin liner. The coating film has an adhesive portion adhesive to the olefin resin liner and a non-adhesive portion non-adhesive or weakly adhesive to the olefin resin liner. The adhesive portion is formed by positioning the adhesive component on the coating film surface. The non-adhesive portion has the masking layer of the masking agent at a side facing the metal cap shell, such that a sea-island structure is formed on the coating film surface corresponding to the masking layer, in which the adhesive component is a dispersion phase and the base resin is a continuous phase.

Abstract: A sheet product dispenser is provided that includes a housing and a packaging unit arranged in the housing. The packaging unit includes a roll of sheet products and a liquid-tight bag in which the roll is arranged. The liquid-tight bag includes a removal opening for removal of the sheet products, the removal opening being delimited by a dimensionally stable coupling ring made of a tough material. The dimensionally stable coupling ring is connected to an annular feeder encompassing a feeder opening, and the housing and the annular feeder are non-destructively and releasably connected to one another.

Abstract: An easily openable container lid includes a shell and liner. The shell includes a flat circular top wall, a skirt wall having an arcuate part extending arcuately radially outward and downward from the peripheral edge of the top wall in a longitudinal cross sectional view and a linear part extending vertically downward following the arcuate part, and a grip piece extending from the lower end of the skirt wall. The top wall, the skirt wall and at least a base part of the grip piece are integrally formed of a metal sheet, and a pair of scores each composed of first and second portions are formed on the shell. The first portions extend on the skirt wall upward from both sides of the grip piece, and the second portions extend arcuately between the upper end part of the skirt part and the peripheral edge part of the top wall.

Abstract: A cover (52) for protection of a neck (44) and a closure member (46) of a bottle (42), wherein the cover (52) comprises a sleeve (54); wherein the sleeve (54) comprises a stretchable paper material (12); wherein the sleeve (54) is configured to enclose the neck (44); and wherein the stretchability according to ISO 1924-3:2005 of the stretchable paper material (12) the sleeve (54) is at least 5% in the machine direction (MD) and at least 5% in the cross direction (CD). A bottle (42) comprising a cover (52), a method of forming a cover (52) for a bottle (42), and a method of attaching a cover (52) to a bottle (42), are also provided.

Abstract: An easy opening container is provided that includes a body with an opening, and a lid for the opening. The opening includes a neck having at least one screw thread and a sealing edge. The closing lid having an upper part and a peripheral skirt, the skirt including a free edge. The free edge has a plurality of inwardly extending lugs, the lugs being configured for being coupled with the screw thread when the lid is closed on the opening. The container further includes at least one element for easy opening, such as a strip, between the screw thread and the lugs, the element being configured for being removed before opening the lid in order to make the opening easier.

Abstract: A vessel cap is comprised of a body mounted at a vessel inlet through which a liquid material stored in a vessel is discharged outwardly and having a certain space therein. A pressing plate is disposed in the body to be movable in upper and lower directions. A cutter is formed at an edge of a lower surface of the pressing plate in a circumferential direction for penetrating a sealing member when the pressing plate is pressed and which cuts the sealing member when the body is rotated. A hooking member downwardly protrudes at the lower surface of the pressing plate for storing the sealing member cut by the cutter in the body. A connection portion is formed between an outer circumferential surface of the pressing plate and an inner circumferential surface of the body for guiding the pressing plate to be moved in upper and lower directions.

Abstract: A cap (23) for a container closure or closure plug comprises a cap top (24), attachment means (24) under the cap top and securingly engageable with a given container closure or closure plug; a frangible connection (30) between the cap top and the attachment means designed, in use, to be broken upon removal or attempted removal of the cap from said container closure or closure plug and a permanent connection (31) between the cap top and the attachment means which, upon breaking of the frangible connection, retains the cap top and the attachment means connected together.

Abstract: A removable cap assembly 100, 200, 300 includes a first portion 102, 302 defining a central axis 101 and configured to removably interface with a container opposite a mating surface 110 of the first portion; a second portion 122, 322, adjacent to the mating surface, and comprising lateral sidewalls 124 and a top surface 128; and a lower sealing member 142, 252 opposite the top surface that, with the lateral sidewalls 124 and the top surface, define a compartment 150 within the second portion. The removable cap assembly is arranged such that at least one component of the second portion is movable linearly with respect to the central axis so as to breach the internal compartment.

Abstract: A dispensing cap for storing one or more ingredients in the cap body until the time of use. The stored ingredients in the cap are dispensed manually into a primary container for mixing. The dispensing cap includes a push-pull, flow-through drinking spout with a fluid valve for opening and closing the fluid flow from the primary container. The dispensing cap body includes several elements all of which are formed in a single molded cap body. The storage chamber of the dispensing cap includes a foil seal that can be partially opened by an activating member manually connected to the drinking spout for dispensing the ingredients into the primary container. The cap body is threadably attached to a primary container threaded neck.

Abstract: A closure including: a reservoir (4) which in turn includes a rupturable bottom (40), the reservoir (4) being applicable to a mouth (60) of a container (6) destined to contain a first product; a cutter (5), positionable in front of the rupturable bottom (40). The closure (10) takes on at least a first and a second configuration; in the first configuration, the rupturable bottom (40) being intact and at least the reservoir (4) and the cutter (5) identifying, in combination, a first chamber (2) suitable for containing a second product; in the second configuration the rupturable bottom (40) being open such as to enable a mixing of the first and the second product. The closure (1) includes moisture absorbing apparatus (7) which in the first configuration of the capsule (1) is in contact with an inside of the first chamber (2).

Abstract: A pierceable cap 411 may be used for containing sample specimens during storage and transport. The pierceable cap 411 may prevent unwanted escape of sample specimen before transfer with a transfer device 43. The pierceable cap 411 may fit over a vessel 21. An access port in the pierceable cap 411 may allow passage of a tip 41 of a transfer device 43 through the pierceable cap 411. Single or multiple frangible layers 415,416 may be disposed across the access port. Single frangible layers 415,416 are configured to prevent venting upon initially being pierced by a transfer device 43 but to allow venting as the transfer device 43 is advanced through the frangible layer 415,416.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bottle cap for cutting a seal attached to a spout of a bottle to seal an opening of a bottle. A recess recessed to have a width corresponding to a thickness of the spout is formed at a portion of an outer surface of the bottle cap, and a cutter for cutting the seal attached to the spout while the recess is engaged with an end of the spout is integrally formed with the bottle cap to protrude from a bottom surface of the recess. Accordingly, a user can clearly remove a seal by an easy way without a separate tool, and an airtight sealing of a bottle is guaranteed after the seal is removed.

Abstract: A cap arranged to interact with a spout. The cap comprises a top section, a side wall section attached to the top section and a tamper element attached to the side wall section in a tearing interface. The tearing interface may be provided with a weakening line that is arranged to break when the cap is unscrewed such that the tamper element is separated from the side wall section. The cap further comprises at least one resilient cutting element arranged to the side wall. The at least one resilient cutting element is arranged to cut off a membrane of the spout when the cap is unscrewed. The cap is arranged such that the weakening line is arranged to break before the membrane of the spout is cut off when the cap is being unscrewed from the spout.

Abstract: A child-resistant cap, which includes an inner cap mounted at a vessel inlet of a vessel; an outer cap disposed at an outer circumferential surface of the inner cap so as to perform an idling with the inner cap; a rotation force transmitting portion formed between the inner cap and the outer cap for transmitting a rotation force of the outer cap to the inner cap; and a sealing member punching unit formed at the inner cap for forming a hole at the sealing member and thereby discharging contents stored in the vessel outwardly through the hole, is disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are a cap capable of being easily and reliably opened and unsealed not limited in design even if an inner cap with a small diameter is used for the cap, producing no refuse after the unsealing, and not unnecessarily large in size, and a container with the cap. When an over cap (3) is rotated in the opening direction, a pair of screw threads (10a, 10b) as opening means are advanced in the direction in which they are tightened together, and this cuts off a planned opening section (4) from the inner cap (2). Thus, the cap has a relatively simple structure and can be simply and reliably unsealed by small force. Also, the planned opening section (4) is integrated with the over cap (3) after unsealing the inner cap (2), so that no refuse is produced after the unsealing, eliminating the need to clear it away from a table.

Abstract: Caps for bottles with a box of powder material for preparation of beverages. The cap is applied to a basic box with a basic substance enclosed, as e.g. drinking water. The cap contains the other box with the other liquid or powder substance. The box is closed on the bottom-side with aluminum foil and a slant damper and on an upper side by a cover. The damper may be twisted around a hinge and have on an upper surface a one-arm vertical flexible lever arranged above the aluminum foil. The cover has on an internal plane bottom tangs, as well as a barrier, by which during winding up and winding off the cover acts on the lever. By winding off the cover a free end of the lever is elastically bent, creating in it a moment of force, which twists the damper and breaks through and removes the aluminum foil. Upon finishing mixing substances, the blend may be drank through the opening of the box.

Abstract: The invention closures that opens sealed containers and close such containers thereafter and method of using the same.

Abstract: A three piece ingredient dispensing cap attachable a primary container including but not limited to the threaded circular opening of a bottle, said dispensing cap being a storage container or receptacle for sealably containing a liquid and/or dry material and a dispenser for releasing the material when desired into the primary container. The top of the dispensing cap is depressed manually forcing than ingredient storage chamber with like prongs against the bottom of the cap body seal ripping a portion away, dispensing the material. The top includes an opening or nipple valve to allow drinking through the dispensing cap. The present invention allows the use of materials that would discolor, degrade or interact with other substances when added to the contents of the bottle, to remain stable and/or inactive until the time of use.

Abstract: A spout for an associated container for dispensing a substance into the container. The spout may include a cap, a capsule that can be filled and sealed with a sealing layer, and a nozzle that can be screwed onto the container and carries a piercing device protruding therein such that the sealing layer of the capsule is pierced by the piercing device upon the turning of the cap.

Abstract: Provided is a container 1 for inspection which stores and pours out contents therein, and the container is provided with a container main body 2 having a mouth portion 22 formed thereon, a cover portion 3 attached to the mouth portion 22 to seal the container main body 2, and an opening cap 4 attached to the cover portion 3. The cover portion 3 has a closing wall 34 for closing the mouth portion 22, and the opening cap 4 is provided with an pouring outlet 421, and a cutting portion 431 for cutting the closing wall 34. When the opening cap 4 is attached to the cover portion 3, the cutting section 431 cuts the closing wall 34 to enable pouring out the contents. Thus, in the provided container 1 for inspection, sealing properties of the container main body 2 are ensured by the cover portion 3, and the closing wall 34 of the cover portion 3 is cut by the opening cap 4 attached to the cover portion 3 without removing the cover portion 3, whereby the contents can be poured out.

Abstract: A threadless cap for closing a liquid bottle, the liquid bottle having a neck with an upper edge defining a discharge opening. The threadless cap comprises a lid for overlying the upper edge, the lid including a surface for facing the upper edge and a projection extending from the surface toward the upper edge. The threadless cap also comprises a skirt depending from the lid. The threadless cap further comprises a seal member on the surface for establishing a sealing engagement with the upper edge. The seal member includes an arcuate bead of resilient material located on the surface in a position to register with at least a portion of the upper edge. The projection engages and extends along the arcuate bead of resilient material. A blank for such a threadless cap and a method for manufacturing such a threadless cap are also provided.

Abstract: A closure for sealing a container, in particular a container that, prior to first use by a consumer, includes an opening or aperture covered by a seal, wherein the closure is equipped with a perforating member adapted to open or break the seal, thereby enabling the consumer to access the contents of the container.

Abstract: A closure for a container with a cap connecting to a neck of the container has at least one cutter edge placed around a central axis internal of the neck. The edge cuts through a closure film as axially displaced on a holding sleeve, which is held centrally by the cap with a flexible skirt. The holding sleeve contains a component for mixing with the contents of the container. A screw cap holds an initial non-puncturing position and, a stop position after additional screwing on, at which the film is punctured. The cap remains permanently on the neck of the container, and includes a pouring opening. In the stop position, the container contents flow toward the pouring opening. When the screw cap is back into its initial position, flow to the pouring opening is interrupted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic closing device comprising a bottom part, a closing cap, and a cutting ring which is mounted inside the neck of the bottom part so as to be helically movable. A driving cam (16) which is axially disposed in the closing cap acts upon the non-continuously circular cutting ring when the closing cap is unscrewed such that the cutting ring perforates and cuts through the receptacle in a helical cutting movement. The cutting ring forms a ventilating concavity (6) which cooperates with the driving cam (16). The non-circular cutting ring, the bottom side of which is provided with a sharp cutting edge extending at an obtuse angle relative to the bottom edge of said ring, performs a helical cutting movement similar to an advancing knife when the closing cap is unscrewed such that the receptacle wall is easily cut by applying a minimum amount of force because a new sharp point constantly attacks the packaging material, thus preventing shredding.

Abstract: Disclosed is an opening device for a foil closure can be fitted to a container body. The device comprises a spout (4) with a removable disc (10) attached to a pull-ring (12). The disc (10) is secured to the spout (4) by means of a frangible region (30). A foil (8) is sealed to a raised land (34) on a base of the disc (10). The pull ring is mounted to the disc (10) by means of legs so that it applies a force on a peninsula (50) of the disc, thereby reducing the length of the arc over which an initial pulling force is dissipated when the initial tear is being initiated reducing the force required to tear the foil (8) by up to 40%.

Abstract: A closure for sealing a container, in particular a container that, prior to first use by a consumer, includes an opening or aperture covered by a seal, wherein the closure is equipped with a perforating member adapted to open or break the seal, thereby enabling the consumer to access the contents of the container.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fitment assembly for a container. The fitment assembly includes a spout connected in fluid communication to the container, a cap sealing an end of the spout, the cap having a pierceable center, and a piercer for puncturing the cap at the pierceable center to permit fluid communication from the container through the spout and piercer. The present invention provides a seal between an annular skirt of the piercer and a circumferential wall of the cap so that when the piercer punctures the cap a seal is formed. The present invention also provides an additional means of securing the piercer to the cap utilizing the circumferential wall of the cap and the annular skirt of the piercer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure for a container having an adapter part which can be fastened to the container connecting piece forming the container opening and on the external thread of which a hood-shaped part is screwed which forms the upper removal opening, wherein a capsule which is filled with an active substance and the contents of which can be moved into the interior of the container lies on the upper edge of the container connecting piece, wherein the capsule can be cut open by blades which protrude on a blade ring which can be rotated by rotation of the hood-like part and can be moved downwards, wherein the blade ring can be moved downwards during a first rotational range of the hood-shaped part until the blades stab into the capsule, and wherein the blade ring can be rotated by the hood-shaped part during the subsequent second rotational range of the hood-shaped part, in particular without a further movement downwards.

Abstract: A container closure assembly that includes a base that is adapted to be connected to a container, a spout extending upwardly from the base, and a cap removably secured on the spout. The spout defines an interior and includes a nozzle, the interior of which is spanned by a membrane that includes at least one score line defined therein. The cap includes a ring depending from and frangibly connected thereto, and includes a puncturing mechanism depending downwardly from a top thereof. Rotation of the cap in a first direction breaks the frangible connection between the cap and ring and causes the puncturing mechanism to puncture the membrane. In a preferred embodiment, the membrane includes a pair of intersecting score lines that tear when the membrane is punctured. In another preferred embodiment, the container closure assembly includes a leash that connects the cap and ring and that has a thickness and a width.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure for a container containing a contents, particularly a bottle or the like made of plastic, glass or the like, with a cap, particularly made of plastic, for sealingly connecting to a neck of the container having an edge, with at least one cutter edge, which is placed around a central axis of the cap in the area of the internal width of the neck and which serves to cut through a closure film when the at least one cutter edge is axially displaced through the closure film. The cutter edge is placed on a holding sleeve, which is held in an essentially central manner by the cap by means of a flexible skirt and is to be displaced relative to the cap toward the closure film. The holding sleeve contains a component provided for mixing the contents of the container.

Abstract: In the case of a closure for a container having a content, in particular a bottle or the like made from plastic, glass or the like, with a cap, in particular made of plastic, for sealing connection to a neck of the container, which neck has an edge, with at least one knife edge, which is arranged around a central axis of the cap in the region of the clear width of the neck and is intended for severing a sealing foil, which is sealed onto the edge, during axial displacement of the at least one knife edge through the sealing foil, a screw cap which can be screwed onto and can be unscrewed from the cap is provided, during the screwing-on of which the at least one knife edge can be displaced in the direction of the sealing foil, wherein this screw cap has an initial screwing position, in which the sealing foil is still undamaged, and, after further screwing, an end-stop screwing position, in which the sealing foil is pierced by the at least one knife edge.

Abstract: A twist closure for a container has a screw cap, which includes an inner cylinder and a cutting edge extending from the inner cylinder, and a supply container rotatably arrangeable on the inner cylinder. The supply container includes a supply container bottom and a pocket extending from the supply container bottom for accommodation of the cutting edge.

Abstract: At least one cutting element on a closure having a spout and a screw cap, which can be screwed thereon and which has a tamper-evident band. The tamper-evident band is joined to a lower edge of an outer wall of the screw cap via specified rupture location bridges. The at least one cutting element outwardly projects through an intermediate space. When the screw cap is unscrewed for the first time, the at least one cutting element cuts through the specified rupture location bridges. A distance between the tamper-evident band upper edge and the lower edge of the screw cap is provided with a measure whereby enabling the distance to be surmounted only occurs once all specified rupture location bridges are cut through.

Abstract: A container and closure assembly, which includes a container and a container cap. The container cap is attached to the neck of the container through the use of an annual securing ring, which is incorporated into the cap and approximates the securing ring in the neck of the bottle and is press fit over the neck of the bottle. The opening of the container is covered with a section of cap that extends some distance into the neck of the container. The container is sealed at the surfaces where the inside of the container neck, the lip of the container neck and the outside of the container neck come in contact with the container cap. The contents of the bottle can be dispensed from the inverted position by rotating the container cap circumferentially with respect to the neck of the container.

Abstract: A closure for receptacles such as bottles which includes an annular sealing member which is internally reinforced by a cylindrical core. The cylindrical core includes a hectically or spirally shaped frangible structure along which the cylindrical core can be pulled, stripped, unwound or torn apart. The closures can be pressed into receptacles using conventional methods. To remove the closures, one pulls, strips or tears the cylindrical core apart. The remaining, unreinforced annular sealing member can be easily removed.

Abstract: A cut and pierce closure molded from a rigid plastic material for a container whose open mouth is normally sealed by a thin membrane applied to a rim of the container. The closure is removably applied to the container in a closing orientation by interengaging helical threads on the exterior of a neck of the container and an annular skirt of the closure. To dispense the contents of the container, the closure is removed and reapplied in an inverted orientation, a flange extension of the closure skirt surrounding the rim of the container and serving to center the closure in its inverted orientation on the container. A top panel of the closure is provided with a double-ended arcuate shoulder that engages the membrane when the closure is in its inverted orientation on the container to maintain tension in the portion of the membrane in engagement with the shoulder. The arcuate shoulder also serves, in combination with the flange extension, to trap the rim of the container therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention provides containers and container caps for salad dressings, ketchup, barbecue sauces and other dispensable contents, which have liners which indicate whether or not the containers have been tampered with, and which may be removed by the user without the use a knife or similar tool.

Abstract: A cut and pierce closure molded from a rigid plastic material for a container whose open mouth is normally sealed by a thin membrane applied to a rim of the container. The closure is removably applied to the container in a closing orientation by interengaging helical threads on the exterior of a neck of the container and an annular skirt of the closure. To dispense the contents of the container, the closure is removed and reapplied in an inverted orientation, a flange extension of the closure skirt surrounding the rim of the container and serving to center the closure in its inverted orientation on the container. A top panel of the closure is provided with a double-ended arcuate shoulder that engages the membrane when the closure is in its inverted orientation on the container to maintain tension in the portion of the membrane in engagement with the shoulder. The arcuate shoulder also serves, in combination with the flange extension, to trap the rim of the container therebetween.

Abstract: A closure of a double cartridge for a dispensing appliance comprises piercing members for piercing a membrane provided on the outlet openings of the cartridge, the piercing members including two stoppers which are tapered at their front sides. With the closure, it is possible when using the cartridge to pierce the membrane without searching for a suitable object and to reuse the cartridge without soiling.

Abstract: An opening arrangement for laminated container packages or cartons of the single-use disposable type includes an inner pouring spout, which is formed as a closed part continuous with the container package, and an outer, screw stopper-like sealing portion. Penetration devices are provided in the outer sealing portion, the penetration devices severing the inner pouring spout when the package is opened.

Abstract: A closure for a rigid or deformable container. The contents of the container are protected by a seal. The closure has a bottom part and a cap fixed thereon by a hinge. The lower part is closed by a cover face, through which only a pouring spout extends. A tear-off element is positioned on an underside of the cap in such a way that it extends through the pouring spout as far as the seal located below it. The tear-off element is in active contact with the seal, for example, it is bonded or glued to it. At the time of a first opening, the tear-off element pulls the seal upwards, which is simultaneously broken by a cutting element below the pouring spout. Such closures are structurally simple in their manufacture as well as in operation and can be attached to various types of containers.

Abstract: A bottle cap having a cutting means located inside the cap for selectively opening a sealed bottle is described. The cap can be rotated in either direction over the seal to cause the seal to be punctured and to cause a "C"-shaped cut in the seal. In the preferred embodiment, the center of the "C"-shaped cut portion of the seal is dragged away from the center of the mouth of the bottle, and a portion of the linear remains uncut as the cap is rotated to prevent the liner from dropping down into the bottle.

Abstract: Difficulties in removing a film-like seal (14) from the access opening (12) of a container (10) may be avoided in a container and cap construction including a container (10) whose access opening (12) has an edge (20) of circular shape and of a particular inside diameter, a cap (16) for the opening (12), snap-fit components (28, 30) or threads (140, 142) for removably holding the cap (16) on the container (10) to occlude the access opening (12), a membrane or foil-like seal (14) bonded to the container (10) about the access opening (12) to be free of the cap (16) and at least one cutting tooth (50, 104) carried by the cap (16) and displaced from a rotation point (54) on the cap (16) about which the cap (16) may be rotated relative to the access opening (12) a distance equal to or slightly more than one-half of the particular diameter.

Abstract: A cap and tube assembly device, including a tube for containing a product, a nozzle having one end mounted to one end of the tube and having a thin wall section puncturable to provide a discharge on the other end and a cap. The nozzle has a smaller axial cross section than the tube. The junction of the tube and the nozzle define an inclined surface of transition to permit flow without cavitation from the tube to the nozzle. The cap has an inside cross section sized to engage the nozzle and an outside cross section less than the inside cross section of the tube. The cap has an axially centered piercing point positioned in a first position spaced from the thin wall and movable to a second position to puncture the thin wall. The piercing point includes a chisel shaped edge for forming a hole in the thin wall without fragmenting the wall. Also provided are ribs positioned in the tube for preventing entry of the cap into the nozzle when a plurality of these assemblies are stacked one on another.

Abstract: An improved innerseal for sealing containers includes a body portion having an upper surface and structure connected to the upper surface for grasping by a user, whereby the body portion may be removed from a container quickly and efficiently. The body portion includes structure for preventing passage of fluid therethrough, and structure adapted for bonding the body portion against the upper rim of the container with a first bonding force. The bonding structure has a first bonding portion for sealing against the container rim and a second bonding portion which is adhered to the first bonding portion with a second bonding force which is less than the first bonding force. Consequently, a first part of the first bonding portion will delaminate from the second bonding portion over the container rim and remain adhered to the rim, while a second part of the first bonding portion will remain adhered to the second bonding portion, thereby exposing the opening in the container when the grasping structure is pulled.

Abstract: A water bottle sanitation shield covers the neck and shoulder regions of the bottle and effectively insulates the interior of the cooler tank from contaminants that may have accumulated on the bottle during transport and handling. The shield comprises film of non porous material that is secured around the mouth of the bottle by an annular retention cap. The film has a perforated region for placement over the mouth of the bottle and a pull cord attached to the perforated region. The film is sized so that, when the bottle is inverted and lowered onto the tank opening, the film extends beyond its edge, thereby effectively closing off the tank opening. To remove the perforated region, the bottle is tilted at its shoulder region, to provide free movement for the pull cord. Pulling the cord causes the perforated region of the film to tear away, thereby allowing the water within the bottle to pass through the mouth of the bottle and into the water cooler tank.

Abstract: A system for simultaneously rupturing and carrying away a breakable foil seal and packing from a medicine vial or other container which incorporates a string attached to the foil seal with one end exterior of the foil seal and the other attached to the packing. The exterior end serves as a pull tab or can be attached to another item which serves the same purpose. When pulled, the string first ruptures the foil seal, then carries it away along with the packing. The pull tab may be length of string, additional foil layers of the seal or the vial lid. The system is designed to facilitate access to the contents of the vial by individuals lacking dexterity due to age, illness or amputation.

Abstract: A bottle cap cover is disclosed. In a bottle with a rounded and threaded neck, a circumferential collar is placed around the neck. Extending upward perpendicularly from the collar is a plurality of frangible pins. An overcap, with a top and side wall, has a plurality of apertures in its top. When pins are sealed at one pin end in the overcap top's apertures and at the other pin end to the collar, twisting of the overcap breaks the pins to give evidence of tampering.

Abstract: A container and closure combination, in which the container has a neck with a membrane-closed passage through the neck and the closure is adapted (e.g. screw-threaded) for engagement on the neck and has a projecting stud for separating the membrane from the neck and removing it. The membrane has holding means defining a cavity to receive and engage the outside of the projecting stud and a weakened region surrounding the holding means so that on application of the closure to the container the projecting stud can engage in the cavity and can then press on the membrane to break it at the weakened region leaving the membrane attached to the closure.

Abstract: A container cap assembly for containers holding motor oil, anti-freeze or other liquids to be poured into receptacles, in the engine assembly. An air-tight seal is adhesively attached to close the opening of the container with a string attached to the top of the seal. After the container is tilted for pouring the other end of the string is pulled to allow the liquid to pour out of the container. Such other end may be attached to the screw cap of the container to facilitate pulling and breaking the seal.