Patent ID: 8596477
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A composite closure cap for a container comprising: a plastic shell including a generally inwardly extending annular top flange and a radially outer, downwardly depending skirt extending from said flange, said inwardly extending flange defining a central opening in said shell; an end panel held within said shell, said end panel including a top surface and a bottom surface, said end panel comprising (a) a central portion covering said central opening, (b) a generally upwardly extending portion extending from said central portion and (c) terminating in a radially, outer peripheral portion, said generally upwardly extending portion having a lower end adjacent to said central portion and an upper end adjacent to said radially outer peripheral portion, wherein the bottom surface of said end panel of said generally upwardly extending portion and of said radially outer peripheral portion provides a liner receiving surface; wherein said bottom surface of said outer peripheral portion is substantially perpendicular to said skirt; a liner molded onto said liner receiving surface, said liner having a finish contacting outer surface, wherein said finish contacting outer surface has a generally toroidal-like surface profile prior to contact with a container finish, wherein said liner has a thickness that is increased where said liner is in contact with said lower end of said generally upwardly extending portion of said end panel relative to where said liner is in contact with said upwardly extending portion between said upper and lower ends thereof.