Patent ID: 7607551
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A tint plug for paint containers of the type comprising a container and a closure to be attached to the container, wherein the tint plug comprises the integral and unitary plastic combination of: a deformable annular rim structure adapted to sealingly fit within the edge of an aperture in the closure; a recessed deck formed interiorly of the rim structure and integral therewith and having an area defined essentially by the inner diameter of the rim structure; a recessed well formed integrally within the deck and being more deformable than the deck, said well being offset from the center of the deck so as to be immediately adjacent the rim structure and having an area which is substantially less than the area of the deck; a pull ring of a diameter which allows the ring to fit within the area of the well but which is too large to fit within the well, the ring having stem which projects into and is integrally attached to the well immediately adjacent the rim structure such that when force is applied to the tint plug by way of the ring, the well and the rim structure immediately adjacent the well deform and lose seal with the edge of the closure aperture.