Patent ID: 7464830
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: B21D,B65D

Abstract:
1. A closure assembly for a container, said container including a container end panel defining a closure assembly-receiving opening, said closure assembly comprising: an annular flange constructed and arranged with a threaded plug opening and an inner surface located axially above and radially outwardly of said threaded plug opening, said annular flange further including an annular sidewall defining a plurality of drain holes, said annular flange including an upper flange lip that is adjacent an axial end of said annular sidewall, said annular sidewall having two sections that are axially adjacent with one section being radially offset from the other section, said upper flange lip having an outer periphery that is radially outwardly of said annular sidewall; a closure plug having a threaded outer portion and being constructed and arranged to be received by said threaded plug opening, said threaded closure plug further including a radial lip and a gasket-receiving portion that is axially between said threaded outer portion and said radial lip; and an annular gasket positioned around and in contact against said gasket-receiving portion.