Patent ID: 6766917
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A screw closure for a container with an integrally formed hanger thereon, said closure comprising:a circular upper surface forming the top of said closure with a peripheral edge and a depending skirt portion extending downwardly from said peripheral edge; said skirt portion including internal threads and sealing surface and an outer gripping surface with a tamper evidence band at the lowermost end thereof and a weakened fracture line therebetween; said circular upper surface having a recessed groove integrally formed in said upper surface; and hanger means comprising a hook portion having a base portion attached to said circular upper surface followed by an outwardly arcuately extending portion, which after reaching its apex, reverses its direction downwardly and inwardly and terminating after a limited distance to complete the hook leaving an open area extending from the terminating end to said base portion for ready attachment to a supporting member and received in said recessed groove when not in use and release means for releasing said hanger means thus allowing said hanger means to spring upward into its operative position whereby said hanger means is used to suspend the container to which it is attached thus providing a convenient hanger for said container when not in use.