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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2006
Randall G. Bush, Evansville, IN (US);
William J. Shankland, Evansville, IN (US);
Louis J. Marsella, Reno, NV (US);
Randall G. Bush, Evansville, IN (US);
William J. Shankland, Evansville, IN (US);
Louis J. Marsella, Reno, NV (US);
Rexam Closures and Containers Inc., Evansville, IN (US);
Momar Industries, LLC, Northbrook, IL (US);
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.