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Internally delaminating tabbed innerseal for a container and method of applying
Assignee: WALRUS ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY CANADA ULC
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Filing: 1989-02-27
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Granted: 1991-04-02
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Expires: 2009-02-27
Abstract
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. A method for manufacturing containers so sealed is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Theresa A. McCarthy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; B65D51/00; B65D51/18; B65D51/20; B65D2251/00; B65D2251/0003; B65D2251/0006; B65D2251/0015; B65D2251/0068; B65D2251/0093; B65D2577/00; B65D2577/10; B65D2577/20; B65D2577/2041; B65D2577/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
An improved easy opening innerseal for use with a container of the type having an opening defined by an upper rim, comprising: a body portion having an upper surface and adapted for fitting over an upper rim of a container, said body portion including membrane means for preventing passage of fluid through said body portion; and means adapted for bonding said body portion against the upper rim of the container; said bonding means having a first bonding portion for bonding against the container rim with a first bonding force and a second bonding portion which is adhered to said first bonding portion with a second bonding force which is less than said first bonding force, said first bonding portion being fabricated of a material which has a rupture strength that is less than either of said second bonding force and said first bonding force; and means separate from said body portion and connected to said upper surface of said body portion for grasping by a user, so that said body portion may be removed from a container by pulling said upper grasping means, wherein a first part of said first bonding portion will delaminate from said second bonding portion over the container rim and remain adhered to the rim, while a second part of said first bonding portion will remain adhered to said second bonding portion, thereby exposing the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
An improved easy opening innerseal for use with a container of the type having an opening defined by an upper rim, comprising: a body portion having an upper surface and adapted for fitting over an upper rim of a container, said body portion including membrane means for preventing passage of fluid through said body portion; and means adapted for bonding said body portion against the upper rim of the container; said bonding means having a first bonding portion for bonding against the container rim with a first bonding force and a second bonding portion which is adhered to said first bonding portion with a second bonding force which is less than said first bonding force, said first bonding portion being fabricated of a material which has a rupture strength that is less than either of said second bonding force and said first bonding force; and means separate from said body portion and connected to said upper surface of said body portion for grasping by a user, so that said body portion may be removed from a container by pulling said upper grasping means, wherein a first part of said first bonding portion will delaminate from said second bonding portion over the container rim and remain adhered to the rim, while a second part of said first bonding portion will remain adhered to said second bonding portion, thereby exposing the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An innerseal according to claim 1, wherein said membrane means comprises a fluid impermeable membrane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An innerseal according to claim 2, wherein said membrane comprises a layer of aluminum foil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
An innerseal according to claim 2, wherein said membrane further comprises an adhesive layer bonded to said second bonding portion; and said first bonding portion comprises a first bonding strata and said second bonding portion comprises a second bonding strata.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An innerseal according to claim 4, wherein said first bonding strata has a lower melting temperature than said second bonding strata.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An innerseal according to claim 4, wherein said first bonding strata is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting essentially of polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene and EVA and laminates or blends thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An innerseal according to claim 2, wherein said first bonding portion comprises a layer of heat sealable film, and said second bonding portion comprises a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
An innerseal according to claim 7, wherein said layer of heat sealable material comprises a material selected from the group consisting essentially of polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene and EVA and laminates or blends thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
An innerseal according to claim 1, wherein said grasping means comprises a tab portion, and means for transmitting an opening force from said tab portion to said upper surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
An innerseal according to claim 9, wherein said tab portion and transmitting means are formed from a continuously extending force transmitting membrane.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
An innerseal according to claim 10, wherein said force transmitting membrane is bonded to said upper surface of said body portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
An innerseal according to claim 10, wherein said force transmitting membrane comprises a first layer formed from a material comprising paper.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
An innerseal according to claim 10, wherein said force transmitting membrane comprises a first layer formed from a material comprising paper, a second layer formed from a polymeric material and an adhesive layer for bonding said first layer to said second layer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
An innerseal according to claim 10, wherein said force transmitting membrane comprises a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive tape having an adhesive bottom surface adhered to said upper surface at a first portion thereof; and a layer of nonadhesive material adhered to a remaining portion of said adhesive bottom surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
225 words
A sealed container of the type which is provided with a safety innerseal, comprising: a container body having an upper rim; and an innerseal comprising a body portion for fitting over said upper rim, said body portion having an upper surface and including membrane means for preventing passage of fluid through said body portion, means adapted for bonding said body portion against said upper rim, said bonding means having a first bonding portion for bonding against said container rim with a first bonding force and a second bonding portion which is adhered to said first bonding portion with a second bonding force which is less than said first bonding force, said first bonding portion being fabricated of a material which has a rupture strength that is less than either of said second bonding force and said first bonding force; and means separate from said body portion and connected to said upper surface of said body portion for grasping by a user, so that said body portion may be removed from a container by pulling said upper grasping means, whereby a first part of said first bonding portion will delaminate from said second bonding portion over the container rim and remain adhered to the rim, while a second part of said first bonding portion will remain adhered to said second sealing portion, thereby exposing the opening.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
225 words
A sealed container of the type which is provided with a safety innerseal, comprising: a container body having an upper rim; and an innerseal comprising a body portion for fitting over said upper rim, said body portion having an upper surface and including membrane means for preventing passage of fluid through said body portion, means adapted for bonding said body portion against said upper rim, said bonding means having a first bonding portion for bonding against said container rim with a first bonding force and a second bonding portion which is adhered to said first bonding portion with a second bonding force which is less than said first bonding force, said first bonding portion being fabricated of a material which has a rupture strength that is less than either of said second bonding force and said first bonding force; and means separate from said body portion and connected to said upper surface of said body portion for grasping by a user, so that said body portion may be removed from a container by pulling said upper grasping means, whereby a first part of said first bonding portion will delaminate from said second bonding portion over the container rim and remain adhered to the rim, while a second part of said first bonding portion will remain adhered to said second sealing portion, thereby exposing the opening.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
An innerseal according to claim 15, wherein said membrane means comprises a fluid impermeable membrane.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
An innerseal according to claim 16, wherein said membrane comprises a layer of aluminum foil.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
An innerseal according to claim 16, wherein said membrane further comprises an adhesive layer bonded to said second bonding portion; and said first bonding portion comprises a first bonding strata and said second bonding portion comprises a second bonding strata.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
An innerseal according to claim 18, wherein said first bonding strata has a lower melting temperature than said second bonding strata.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
An innerseal according to claim 18, wherein said first bonding strata is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting essentially of polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene and EVA and laminates or blends thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
An innerseal according to claim 16, wherein said first bonding portion comprises a layer of heat sealable film, and said second bonding portion comprises a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
35 words
An innerseal according to claim 21, wherein said layer of heat sealable material is comprises of a material selected from the group consisting essentially of polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene and EVA and laminates or blends thereof.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
29 words
An innerseal according to claim 15, wherein said grasping means comprises a tab portion, and means for transmitting an opening force from said tab portion to said upper surface.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
22 words
An innerseal according to claim 23, wherein said tab portion and transmitting means are formed from a continuously extending force transmitting membrane.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
An innerseal according to claim 24, wherein said force transmitting membrane is bonded to said upper surface of said body portion.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
21 words
An innerseal according to claim 24, wherein said first transmitting membrane comprises a first layer formed from a material comprising paper.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
42 words
An innerseal according to claim 24, wherein said force transmitting membrane comprises a first layer formed from a material comprising paper, a second layer formed from a polymeric material and an adhesive layer for bonding said first layer to said second layer.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
50 words
An innerseal according to claim 24, wherein said force transmitting membrane comprises a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive tape having an adhesive bottom surface adhered to said upper surface at a first portion thereof; and a layer of non-adhesive material adhered to a remaining portion of said adhesive bottom surface.
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