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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 1997
Filed:
Aug. 31, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
Michael G Tokarski, Dublin, OH (US);
C Daniel Miller, Rockford, IL (US);
Arthur W Robichaud, West Worthington, OH (US);
Assignee:
Combibloc, Inc., Columbus, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
22912504 ; 220254 ; 220339 ; 22912514 ; 22912515 ;
Abstract
A package closure apparatus is disclosed which has a push-tab connected to a base via a landing which extends into a central opening in the closure and a spring face which extends from the push-tab to connect with the landing. The connection between the landing and spring face forms a first junction about which the hinge may act. The connection between the spring face and the push-tab forms a second junction about which the hinge may act.