Various embodiments of a sealing member disposed between a container body and an endpiece attached thereto are disclosed, as well as a method for disposing a sealing member between an endpiece and a container body. In one embodiment, a sealing member is disposed within a space between a container bo
Various embodiments of a sealing member disposed between a container body and an endpiece attached thereto are disclosed, as well as a method for disposing a sealing member between an endpiece and a container body. In one embodiment, a sealing member is disposed within a space between a container body flange and a corresponding portion of the sidewall of the container body, is disposed between a space between an endpiece flange and a corresponding portion of an endpiece wall, and is further disposed between the endpiece flange and container body flange. As such, the sealing member has a generally S-shaped configuration in cross-section. At least one and preferably two scores are incorporated on the sealing member to facilitate at least a partial removal of the endpiece from the container body so as to be able to access the contents of the container. In another embodiment, a sealing member is removed from between the endpiece and container body, and at least one mechanical purchase exists between the endpiece and container body to provide a "reclosability" feature.
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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for attaching an endpiece to a container body having a first open end and a container body central axis, comprising the steps of:forming a first hooked portion on a free end of said container body defining said first open end;forming a second hooked portion on a
[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for attaching an endpiece to a container body having a first open end and a container body central axis, comprising the steps of:forming a first hooked portion on a free end of said container body defining said first open end;forming a second hooked portion on a free end of said endpiece;positioning a sealing member relative to each of said endpiece and said container body so as to be disposed in each of said first and second hooked portions;disposing a portion of said endpiece within said first open end; andmoving said second hooked portion toward said first hooked portion and toward said container body central axis after said disposing step and after said sealing member is disposed in each of said first and second hooked portions. [11.] A container, comprising:a container body comprising a sidewall disposed about a central, longitudinal reference axis and a container body flange interconnected with an upper portion of said sidewall, said container body flange being disposed on a first open end of said container body and wherein said container body flange includes at least engagement portions that are in contiguous contact with at least parts of said sidewall upper portion;an endpiece closing said first open end of said container body and comprising an endpiece flange having at least contacting portions which are resiliently biased toward said container body flange; anda sealing member comprising a first portion disposed between said container body flange and said endpiece flange, said sealing member further comprising a handle which extends away from said first portion of said sealing member to be accessible on an exterior of said container, wherein at least part of said first portion of said sealing member is pulled out from between said container body flange and said endpiece flange to allow said endpiece to be moved away from said container body to gain access to an interior of said container, and wherein when said endpiece is reattached to said container body said contacting portions of said endpiece flange contiguously contact said engagement portions of said container body flange to provide a mechanical purchase between said contacting portions of said endpiece flange and said engagement portions of said container body flange. A container, as claimed in claim 11, wherein:substantially all portions of said container body flange flushly engage said upper portion of said sidewall of said container body. A container, as claimed in claim 11, wherein:said container body flange is disposed radially outwardly of said upper portion of said sidewall of said container body. A container, as claimed in claim 11, wherein:said endpiece flange includes a free end and in which said contacting portions of said endpiece flange are adjacent to said free end of said endpiece flange. A container, as claimed in claim 11, wherein:said endpiece further comprises a central panel, wherein said central panel is generally domed such that an upper surface of said central panel which defines an exterior surface of said container is generally convexly-shaped. A container, as claimed in claim 11, wherein:said endpiece further comprises a first endpiece wall and a second endpiece wall, wherein said first endpiece wall is disposed radially inwardly of said upper portion of said sidewall in engagement therewith and said second endpiece wall is disposed radially outwardly of said first endpiece wall and said endpiece flange, and wherein said endpiece flange is disposed radially outwardly of said container body flange. A container, as claimed in claim 16, wherein:a surface of said endpiece flange which projects toward said container body flange is generally convexly-shaped. A container, as claimed in claim 11, wherein:said first portion of said sealing member comprises first and second ends. A container, as claimed in claim 18, wherein:said first and second ends are disposed in substantial abutting relation.
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Heyn William M. (New Canaan CT), Can and closure therefor.
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