Patent ID: 6207100
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: B29C,B29L,B65D

Abstract:
A method of forming a lid having a predetermined configuration including a closure surface, a circumferential rim extending about a periphery of said closure surface, said rim including an outer side wall, an inner side wall and a transition wall interconnecting said outer side wall and said inner side wall; said method comprisingproviding a substantially planar blank from which the lid is to be formed;providing at least one forming die having a surface configuration conforming to a predetermined configuration of the lid;positioning the blank relative to the forming die;conforming the blank to the configuration of the die;forming at least three cut outs in the rim of said lid; andforming a drink through opening in at least a portion of said closure surface;wherein at least a portion of an associated container is visible through said cut outs when the lid is positioned on the associated container.