Patent ID: 6179147
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A molded closure for a package, the closure adapted for mounting to a surface of the package, comprising:a flange having substantially planar upper and lower surfaces and defining a thickness, the flange defining a plane;a spout extending from the upper surface of the flange, the spout having an inner periphery defining a dispensing opening therethrough; anda removable membrane having a central portion and a circumferential edge region, the membrane being formed in the spout so as to extend to the inner periphery of the spout at the edge region to define a spout seal, the edge region having a first thickness and a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness, the first and second thickness each extending circumferentially about at least one portion of the edge region adjacent one another, the membrane being fully removable from the spout at the circumferential edge region.