초록 ▼

A container (e.g., drawn and ironed) with modified end constructions is disclosed. In one embodiment, the end piece which is seamed onto the sidewall of the container body includes a push-down tab for opening the container. This tab includes at least one engagement section which is offset in relatio

A container (e.g., drawn and ironed) with modified end constructions is disclosed. In one embodiment, the end piece which is seamed onto the sidewall of the container body includes a push-down tab for opening the container. This tab includes at least one engagement section which is offset in relation to the center of the push-down tab and which is for interfacing with the consumer\s finger (e.g., thumb) in a manner which facilitates a more effective opening of the push-down tab. The engagement section curves upwardly progressing toward the perimeter of the tab and therefore may be characterized as a generally ramped surface. In one embodiment, two such engagement sections are utilized and ramp upwardly in generally opposite directions. The integral end of the container body also includes a multi-stage center panel or dome for allowing stacking of filled containers.

대표청구항 ▼

An endpiece separately attachable to a container body, said endpiece comprising a first surface which interfaces with an interior of said container body when said endpiece is attached to said container body and a second surface opposite said first surface and thereby defining an exterior surface of

An endpiece separately attachable to a container body, said endpiece comprising a first surface which interfaces with an interior of said container body when said endpiece is attached to said container body and a second surface opposite said first surface and thereby defining an exterior surface of said endpiece, said second surface of said endpiece comprising: an openable push-down tab interconnected with at least a portion of a remainder of said endpiece at a first hinged connection and comprising first and second raised engagement sections which are each separate structures from said first hinged connection and which each, prior to an opening of said push-down tab, generally extend upwardly progressing toward a perimeter of said tab relative to an interior reference point associated with said tab, said first and second engagement sections being disposed on said tab to be simultaneously engaged by a user to assist in an opening of said push-down tab by the user, said push-down tab further comprising a first section disposed between and separating said first and second engagement sections, wherein prior to an opening of said push-down tab and any separation of said push-down tab from said remainder of said endpiece; i) said first and second engagement sections extend upwardly and away relative to said interior reference point in generally opposite directions; ii) an uppermost portion of said second engagement section is disposed at a lower elevation than an uppermost portion of said first engagement section in that it is disposed more in a direction of said first surface than said uppermost portion of said first engagement section; and iii) said uppermost portion of said first engagement section is disposed closer to said first hinged connection than said uppermost portion of said second engagement section.