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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2009
Erika J. Raeth, Germantown, TN (US);
Kenneth Vilag, Lakeland, TN (US);
Thomas J. Wood, Lakeland, TN (US);
Erika J. Raeth, Germantown, TN (US);
Kenneth Vilag, Lakeland, TN (US);
Thomas J. Wood, Lakeland, TN (US);
Federal Express Corporation, Memphis, TN (US);
Abstract
An opening system for a container includes an end flap for extending over an opening of the container, and a sealing flap overlying the end flap. The end flap includes an open area and the sealing flap includes a perforation pattern. The perforation pattern includes a first perforation line including a central section extending over the open area, and a second perforation line extending from the first perforation line to one edge of the sealing flap. The first perforation line is configured to tear at a lower force than the second perforation line.