CPC B65D 51/20 (2013.01) [B65D 2251/009 (2013.01); B65D 2251/0093 (2013.01); B65D 2577/205 (2013.01)] | 25 Claims |
15. A tabbed sealing member for sealing to a rim surrounding a container opening, the tabbed sealing member having an upper surface area, the tabbed sealing member comprising: a lower laminate portion including a sealant layer for sealing to the rim of the container and a support layer above the sealant layer; an upper laminate portion; a release layer; and a bonding layer partially bonding the upper laminate portion to the lower laminate portion to form a gripping tab, the gripping tab configured for removing the sealing member from the container opening; wherein the gripping tab is formed having a first free portion with an area less than 50% of the upper surface area, a second temporarily bonded portion that releases or ruptures prior to the tabbed seal being removed from the container, and a third permanently bonded portion that does not release or rupture prior to seal removal, the second temporarily bonded portion defined by at least a portion of the release layer; and wherein the second temporarily bonded portion extends continuously between the first free portion and the third permanently bonded portion the first free portion; and the second temporarily bonded portion having an area greater than 50% of the upper surface area, whereby a user can grasp the first free portion and the second temporarily bonded portion to remove the tabbed sealing member from the container.
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