Patent ID: 6126317
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A container in which a slit-like opening is formed by tearing for gaining access to an interior of the container, comprising a sidewall having:a primary weakened line extending a length between opposed linear ends thereof, tearing along the primary weakened line forming the slit-like opening in the sidewall; andtwo secondary weakened lines formed in said sidewall, each said secondary weakened line extending linearly in spaced, parallel relation to and in close proximity with a respective said linear end of said primary weakened line and including only a portion thereof extending in overlapping relation to said linear end of said primary weekend line, said portion of each said secondary weakened line having a length substantially less than said length between said ends of said primary weakened line, said secondary weakened lines inhibiting propagation of the tearing beyond said linear ends of said primary weakened line for maintenance of the slit-like opening.