Patent ID: 6267243
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A canister for containing a particulate-type product, the canister comprising:a side wall defining at least a portion of an internal storage region for containing a particulate-type product and having an upper opening and a lower opening, wherein the side wall includes:a first paper-based layer including:a main body portion including an inner surface and an outer surface,a premium including an inner surface and an outer surface,wherein the body portion and the premium are integrally formed such that the premium is selectively detachable from the body portion, a weakened region being located between the premium and the body portion,a second layer,an adhesive bonding the inner surface of the body portion to a surface of the second layer, wherein the adhesive does not prevent detachment of the premiumn from the body portion and further wherein the inner surface of the premium is spaced from said surface of the second layer, said space not including said adhesive;a top closure connected to the side wall so as to encompass the top opening; anda bottom closure connected to the side wall so as to encompass the bottom opening;wherein the second layer maintains structural integrity of the canister upon detachment of the premium.