Patent ID: 8877111
Filing Date: 2014-11-04
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A method for producing a lid for a container comprising an edge region for sealing and permanent connection to a container body comprising a body wall and a bottom, the method comprising: forming a substantially flat central panel of the lid, the central panel comprising an intermediate region and a free opening for at least one of filling and removing contents of the container, the free opening defined by an opening edge, wherein the intermediate region is positioned between the edge region of the lid and the opening edge of the free opening; forming at least one guide element projecting from the central panel in a protruding relationship to at least one of an exterior surface and an interior surface of the central panel, the at least one guide element adapted to receive a sealing closure element, the at least one guide element positioned in the intermediate region of the central panel; wherein in the production of the lid a plastic material layer is applied at the opening edge of the free opening with the at least one guide element shaped on the plastic material layer or shaped from the plastic material layer by a pressure shaping operation, wherein the at least one guide element is integrally formed in the shape of a pillar, pin, or post on a U-shaped profile portion of the plastic material layer, the U-shaped profile portion at least partially embracing the opening edge of the free opening from the inside, and wherein the plastic material layer is applied to at least one of the exterior surface and the interior surface of the central panel.