CA2716356A1 - Resealing overcap for a container - Google Patents
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Abstract
An overcap (28) is provided for fitting over a top end (14) of a container of the type having a top end closure (18) including an inner rim (24) defining an opening for access to the inside of the container. The overcap includes a body portion having an outer peripheral flange for attachment to the top end closure. The overcap further includes a downwardly depending flange (42) adapted to engage the inner rim of the top end closure with a friction fit. The downwardly depending flange includes a vent (48) that is active during engagement of the flange with the inner rim, prior to forming the friction fit between the flange and the rim.
Description
RESEALING OVE C, FOR A CONTAINER
Field of the Invention OO1. The present invention relates to an overcap for scaling the top end of a container.
Background Of The Invention [t10021 Easy-open containers have been used for a variety of products, powdered materials, such as food products, cleaning products, etc. Easy-open contanes are often constructed of a composite cylindrical body portion having end closures for closing and sealing the container. In some examples, the top end closure comprises an end ring, fixed to the container body, and an inside circular peripheral rim in the form of an inwardly directed flange, which may include a downwardly curved bead. The inner rim defines a central opening of desired size for access to the interior of the container. A
removable membrane patch covers the central opening and may be attached to the inwardly extending flange, To open the container, the membrane patch is detached from the container, providing access to the product therein, [00031 Easy-open containers often in ide overcaps, fitting over the container top end portion and op end closure. The overcap serves many functions including, but not limited to, protecting the top of the container f'rorn damage before and after removal of the membrane keeping unwanted items from getting into the container, keeping the product within the container from spilling out, helping to improve stackingg, of the container, and increasing the life of the product after opening.
100041 In addition, when moisture or oxygen sensitive products are packaged in the container, there is a need for sealing the container, after removal of the membrane, to prevent undesirable exposure. of the contents of the container.
10005] A resealing overcap for a container is shown in commonly assigned US
6,220,471 to Lowry , which is herein incorporated by reference. A generally circular overcap is fit over the top end of a cylindrical container and top end closure. The overcap includes a resealing ring projecting downwardly from the body of the overcap. The resealing ring may be moved into engagement with the inner rim of the top end of the container to seal the contents of the container.
Summary Of The invention [00061 The present invention relates to an overcap for a container of the type having a container body defined by a side wall, and opposing top and bottom end portions. A top end closure is attached to the top end portion of the container body for closing the container and retaining product therein. The top end closure includes a peripheral outer rim secured to the container sidewall, an inwardly positioned flange and an inner rim defining an access opening into the interior of the container. The resealing overcap includes a body portion releaseably fitting over the periphery of the top end closure. The overcap further includes a sealing portion for releasably engaging the inner rim of the access opening. The sealing portion includes a downwardly depending flange having a peripheral dimension approximately equal to the dimension of the inner rim and an engagement bead for engaging the inner rim with a friction fit. in addition, one or à ore vents are formed on the engagement bead. The vents are active during eng of ement of the head with the inner rim, prior to forming the fiction ft with the inner rim.
Brief Description Of The Drawings 100071 For purposes of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the accornpanying drawings a form which is presently preferred; it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements shown and instrumentalities shown.
[0008] Fig. I is a perspective view of art easy-open container having the overcap of the present invention shown in an exploded position.
[00091 fig. 2 is a cross sectional view of the top portion of the container of Fi ;-. x with the overcap of the present invention thereon.
[00101 Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view of the top portion of the container and overcap of t: le present invention with the overcap in sealed position.
100111 Fig. 4 is a perspective view with a partial cross section with the overcap being moved fiom a first position towards the sealed position.
[0012[ Fig, 5 is a bottom plan view of the overcap of the present invention.
Detailed Description Of Drawings [0013 Referring now to the drawings, where like numerals identify like elements, there is shown in Fig, I a container, generally indicated by the numeral 10. The container 10 is adapted to be filled with a product (not shown), such as powdered or granulated food products, cleaning products, etc. The container 10 may be of any desired configuration and may be constructed of any desired material including composites, plastic, metal, etc. It is preferred that the container be constructed of composite materials, including paper layers, of the type which are understood by those within the art. It is also preferred that the container have a generally cylindrical shape, although other shapes and profiles are contemplated.
100141 As illustrated, the container 10 comprises a generally cylindrical container body 12 defining top and bottom opposite end portions 14, 16. The container 10 includes top end closure l8 attached to the top end portion 14. A bottom end closure may also be included on the bottom end portion 16 of the container 10. The top end closure 18 is used to close arid seal the container 10 with product therein. The top end closure 18 is contemplated to attached to the container body 12 in any known manner. The bottom end closure may be integrally formed with the container 1.0 or attached to the bottom end portion 16 of the container body 12, [00151 As more particularly shown in pigs. 2- the top end closure 18 comprises an end ring 20 secured to the container body top end portion 14. A circular flange 22 extends inwardly from the end ring 20. As illustrated, the flange 22 defines an inner rid 24 in the form of a downwardly and inwardly curved inner rim 24. The central opening 25 is sized to allow access to the interior of the container 10. The top end closure 18 further includes an easy-open membrane patch 26 (ig . 1) of sufficient size to cover the central opening 25. The patch 26 is attached to the flange 22, preferably by an. adhesive. The bond is preferably sufficient to resist the internal forces created within the container, wwhile.
being relatively weak so as to allow for removal of the patch 26 from the top end closure 18 of the container 1Ã0.
The bond or attachment between the patch 26 and the flange 22 may be formed by any suitable means, including heat scaling, adhesive, etc. preferably, the bond is formed by providing the patch 26 and/or the flange 22 with a polypropylene heat seal layer.
[0016] A resealing overcap 28 is provided over the top end portion 14 and releasably engages the top end closure 18. The overcap 28 comprises a circular body portion 32 and an annul, r outer flange 30 that is attached to and extending downwardly from the outer periphery of the body 32. A snap fit or friction fit is provided between the end ring '210 and outer flange 30 of the overcap 28.
[0417; T 'he outer flange 30 of the overcap 28 projects downwardly from the body 32 and has an internal dimension adapted to engage the end ring 20 of the top end closure 18 with a friction fit. A snap ridge 40 projects inwardly from the internal surface of the flange 30 and fits underneath the ring 20 when the overcap 28 is positioned on the top end closure 18. The ridge 40 is positioned on the flange 30, such that the end ring 20 fits between the ridge 40 and the body 32 of the overcap 28. The overcap 28 is flexible, allowing the outer flange 34 to move away from the end ring 20 and the ridge 40 to clear the top end closure 18 when it is desired to remove the over cap 28 from the container 10.
[00181 The overcap 28 further includes a generally planar central portion 34 connected to the body portion 32 by a flexing section 25. The flexing section 35 permits the central portion 34 to move downwardly relative to the outer flange 30 so that it may engage the inner rim 24 of the top end closure 18. The flexing section 35 includes an angled flange 42 that depends generally downwardly from a central portion 34. An engagement bead or ridge 44 is formed at the end of the flange 42 and projects radially outward of the flange 42. The peripheral dimension of the flange 42 is contemplated to be approximately equal to the dimension of the inner rim 24 that defines the central opening 25. The engagement bead 44 extends radially outwardly from the flange 42 and is sized to engage the inner rim 24 with a friction fit, when the central portion 34 is moved toward the opening 25.
[4019 In Fig. 2, the alignment of the bead 44 and the flange 42 with respect to the inner rim 24 and the central opening 25 is shown prior to the secondary sealing of the central.
opening 25, The overcap 28 is positioned on the top end closure with the ridge 40 engaging the underside of the end ring 20. As illustrated in Fig. 4, a downward force is applied to the central portion 34 to move the flange 42 toward the central opening 25, such that the engagement bead 44 contacts the inner rim 24 above the central opening, as illustrated in Fig.
3. The friction fit of the bead 44 with the inner rim 24 creates a secondary seal of the container 10. The friction fit is released upon removal of the overcap 28 from the top end closure 1.8.
[00201 The flexing section 35 of the overeap 2.8 is formed by a series of angled rings 36, 37, 38, which connect the angled flange 42 and central portion 34 with the outer flange 30 of the overcap 28. The joints between the rings 36, 37, 38 may have a reduced wall thickness, so as to .!form a .iving hinge. The radially innermost flange 38 extends from the engagement bead 44 upwardly to a rounded curve that connects to the central ring 37. As illustrated in.
Fig. 2, the central ring 37 includes a thinned area 46 at its connection with the radially outermost ring 36. The alternating angle of the rings 36. 37, 38 and the thinned joints assist in the movement of the central portion 34 relative to the outer periphery of the body 32 and the outer flange 30. As illustrated in Fig. 3, once the bead 44 engages the underside of the inside rim 24, the flexible rings 36, 37, 38 assume a different angle as compared to their normal rest position, illustrated in Fig. 2.
1002:11 As the central portion 34 of the overcap 28 is moved toward the access opening 25, there is an increase in pressure within the reservoir portion of the container 1Ã3. This is due to the movement of the overcap body downwardly and the sealing engagement of the bead 44 with the inner rim 24. As illustrated in Fig. 5, a plurality of vents 48 is provided on the flange 42 and the bead 44. The vents 48 start on the underside of the flange 42 and.
extend to the underside of the bead 44. The vents 48 are cox templated to engage the flange 22 of the top end closure 18 upon initial contact of the bead 44 with, the inner rim 24, as illustrated in Fig. 4, During the downward movement of te central portion 34 and flange 42, and the pressure increase within the container 10, air attempts to move outwardly through the central opening 25. The internal pressure increase within the container reservoir tends to resist the engagement of the bead 44 with the rim 24 as well as muffles the sound of the friction fit between the bead 44 and the rises 24. By providing vents 48, the air more readily moves around the bead. 44 and the rim 24 and results in a more audible "snap,, sound, as the bead is moved through the central opening 25. Thus, the user is provided with an audible indication of a sealing engagement.
~W0221 The vents 48 serve to increase the sound of enggement of the overcap 28 with the inner rim and to reduce the force needed to engage the bead 44 with the inner rim 24 of the top end closure 18. The vents 48 may be in the form of slits or grooves and are preferably formed on the lower end of the head 44. The material adjacent the vents 48 engages the inner rim 24. The vents 48 preferably start on the inside surface of the flange 42 and extend around to the underside of the bead 44. aPreferal ly, the vents 48 do not extend around the bead 44 past the transition between its bottom surface and upper surface. As shown in Fig, 3, the vents 48 do not engage the inner rim 24 when the relatively upper or top surface of the bead 44 is sealed within the opening 25. Looking at the left side of the cross section of the central portion 34 and angled flange 42, the vents 48 preferably start around the 3 o'clock position on the inside surface of the bead 44 and extend around to the bottom edge or 6 o'clock position. The vents 48 may extend past the 6 o'clock portion, but preferably do not extend beyond the 9 o'clock position on the left or radially outward edge of the bead 44. Again looking at pig. 3, on the right side of the cross section, the vents 48 preferably start at the 9 o'clock position, extend around the bottom or 6 o'clock position and continue upwardly toward the 3 o'clock position. The vents will non ally fall within this range, although variations are possible without falling outside the scope of the contemplated invention,.
100231 The number of vents may vary as desired, depending on the level of engagement between the central portion of the overcap and the inner rim of the top end closure. In addition, the vents are contemplated to have significant depth so as to create a bridge upon engagement between the bead and the inner rim. When the central portion of the overcap engages the rim of the central opening, air in the container at least partially escapes through the vents allowing the central portion to freely move through the central opening. The air movement allows the bead on the overcap to quickly enter the central opening and to create a "snap" or similar audible sound upon engagement with the rim.
100241 In the drawings and specification, there has been set forth a preferred embodiment of this invention and, although specific terms are employed, these terms are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation, The scope of the invention. is set Fords in the following claims.
Field of the Invention OO1. The present invention relates to an overcap for scaling the top end of a container.
Background Of The Invention [t10021 Easy-open containers have been used for a variety of products, powdered materials, such as food products, cleaning products, etc. Easy-open contanes are often constructed of a composite cylindrical body portion having end closures for closing and sealing the container. In some examples, the top end closure comprises an end ring, fixed to the container body, and an inside circular peripheral rim in the form of an inwardly directed flange, which may include a downwardly curved bead. The inner rim defines a central opening of desired size for access to the interior of the container. A
removable membrane patch covers the central opening and may be attached to the inwardly extending flange, To open the container, the membrane patch is detached from the container, providing access to the product therein, [00031 Easy-open containers often in ide overcaps, fitting over the container top end portion and op end closure. The overcap serves many functions including, but not limited to, protecting the top of the container f'rorn damage before and after removal of the membrane keeping unwanted items from getting into the container, keeping the product within the container from spilling out, helping to improve stackingg, of the container, and increasing the life of the product after opening.
100041 In addition, when moisture or oxygen sensitive products are packaged in the container, there is a need for sealing the container, after removal of the membrane, to prevent undesirable exposure. of the contents of the container.
10005] A resealing overcap for a container is shown in commonly assigned US
6,220,471 to Lowry , which is herein incorporated by reference. A generally circular overcap is fit over the top end of a cylindrical container and top end closure. The overcap includes a resealing ring projecting downwardly from the body of the overcap. The resealing ring may be moved into engagement with the inner rim of the top end of the container to seal the contents of the container.
Summary Of The invention [00061 The present invention relates to an overcap for a container of the type having a container body defined by a side wall, and opposing top and bottom end portions. A top end closure is attached to the top end portion of the container body for closing the container and retaining product therein. The top end closure includes a peripheral outer rim secured to the container sidewall, an inwardly positioned flange and an inner rim defining an access opening into the interior of the container. The resealing overcap includes a body portion releaseably fitting over the periphery of the top end closure. The overcap further includes a sealing portion for releasably engaging the inner rim of the access opening. The sealing portion includes a downwardly depending flange having a peripheral dimension approximately equal to the dimension of the inner rim and an engagement bead for engaging the inner rim with a friction fit. in addition, one or à ore vents are formed on the engagement bead. The vents are active during eng of ement of the head with the inner rim, prior to forming the fiction ft with the inner rim.
Brief Description Of The Drawings 100071 For purposes of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the accornpanying drawings a form which is presently preferred; it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements shown and instrumentalities shown.
[0008] Fig. I is a perspective view of art easy-open container having the overcap of the present invention shown in an exploded position.
[00091 fig. 2 is a cross sectional view of the top portion of the container of Fi ;-. x with the overcap of the present invention thereon.
[00101 Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view of the top portion of the container and overcap of t: le present invention with the overcap in sealed position.
100111 Fig. 4 is a perspective view with a partial cross section with the overcap being moved fiom a first position towards the sealed position.
[0012[ Fig, 5 is a bottom plan view of the overcap of the present invention.
Detailed Description Of Drawings [0013 Referring now to the drawings, where like numerals identify like elements, there is shown in Fig, I a container, generally indicated by the numeral 10. The container 10 is adapted to be filled with a product (not shown), such as powdered or granulated food products, cleaning products, etc. The container 10 may be of any desired configuration and may be constructed of any desired material including composites, plastic, metal, etc. It is preferred that the container be constructed of composite materials, including paper layers, of the type which are understood by those within the art. It is also preferred that the container have a generally cylindrical shape, although other shapes and profiles are contemplated.
100141 As illustrated, the container 10 comprises a generally cylindrical container body 12 defining top and bottom opposite end portions 14, 16. The container 10 includes top end closure l8 attached to the top end portion 14. A bottom end closure may also be included on the bottom end portion 16 of the container 10. The top end closure 18 is used to close arid seal the container 10 with product therein. The top end closure 18 is contemplated to attached to the container body 12 in any known manner. The bottom end closure may be integrally formed with the container 1.0 or attached to the bottom end portion 16 of the container body 12, [00151 As more particularly shown in pigs. 2- the top end closure 18 comprises an end ring 20 secured to the container body top end portion 14. A circular flange 22 extends inwardly from the end ring 20. As illustrated, the flange 22 defines an inner rid 24 in the form of a downwardly and inwardly curved inner rim 24. The central opening 25 is sized to allow access to the interior of the container 10. The top end closure 18 further includes an easy-open membrane patch 26 (ig . 1) of sufficient size to cover the central opening 25. The patch 26 is attached to the flange 22, preferably by an. adhesive. The bond is preferably sufficient to resist the internal forces created within the container, wwhile.
being relatively weak so as to allow for removal of the patch 26 from the top end closure 18 of the container 1Ã0.
The bond or attachment between the patch 26 and the flange 22 may be formed by any suitable means, including heat scaling, adhesive, etc. preferably, the bond is formed by providing the patch 26 and/or the flange 22 with a polypropylene heat seal layer.
[0016] A resealing overcap 28 is provided over the top end portion 14 and releasably engages the top end closure 18. The overcap 28 comprises a circular body portion 32 and an annul, r outer flange 30 that is attached to and extending downwardly from the outer periphery of the body 32. A snap fit or friction fit is provided between the end ring '210 and outer flange 30 of the overcap 28.
[0417; T 'he outer flange 30 of the overcap 28 projects downwardly from the body 32 and has an internal dimension adapted to engage the end ring 20 of the top end closure 18 with a friction fit. A snap ridge 40 projects inwardly from the internal surface of the flange 30 and fits underneath the ring 20 when the overcap 28 is positioned on the top end closure 18. The ridge 40 is positioned on the flange 30, such that the end ring 20 fits between the ridge 40 and the body 32 of the overcap 28. The overcap 28 is flexible, allowing the outer flange 34 to move away from the end ring 20 and the ridge 40 to clear the top end closure 18 when it is desired to remove the over cap 28 from the container 10.
[00181 The overcap 28 further includes a generally planar central portion 34 connected to the body portion 32 by a flexing section 25. The flexing section 35 permits the central portion 34 to move downwardly relative to the outer flange 30 so that it may engage the inner rim 24 of the top end closure 18. The flexing section 35 includes an angled flange 42 that depends generally downwardly from a central portion 34. An engagement bead or ridge 44 is formed at the end of the flange 42 and projects radially outward of the flange 42. The peripheral dimension of the flange 42 is contemplated to be approximately equal to the dimension of the inner rim 24 that defines the central opening 25. The engagement bead 44 extends radially outwardly from the flange 42 and is sized to engage the inner rim 24 with a friction fit, when the central portion 34 is moved toward the opening 25.
[4019 In Fig. 2, the alignment of the bead 44 and the flange 42 with respect to the inner rim 24 and the central opening 25 is shown prior to the secondary sealing of the central.
opening 25, The overcap 28 is positioned on the top end closure with the ridge 40 engaging the underside of the end ring 20. As illustrated in Fig. 4, a downward force is applied to the central portion 34 to move the flange 42 toward the central opening 25, such that the engagement bead 44 contacts the inner rim 24 above the central opening, as illustrated in Fig.
3. The friction fit of the bead 44 with the inner rim 24 creates a secondary seal of the container 10. The friction fit is released upon removal of the overcap 28 from the top end closure 1.8.
[00201 The flexing section 35 of the overeap 2.8 is formed by a series of angled rings 36, 37, 38, which connect the angled flange 42 and central portion 34 with the outer flange 30 of the overcap 28. The joints between the rings 36, 37, 38 may have a reduced wall thickness, so as to .!form a .iving hinge. The radially innermost flange 38 extends from the engagement bead 44 upwardly to a rounded curve that connects to the central ring 37. As illustrated in.
Fig. 2, the central ring 37 includes a thinned area 46 at its connection with the radially outermost ring 36. The alternating angle of the rings 36. 37, 38 and the thinned joints assist in the movement of the central portion 34 relative to the outer periphery of the body 32 and the outer flange 30. As illustrated in Fig. 3, once the bead 44 engages the underside of the inside rim 24, the flexible rings 36, 37, 38 assume a different angle as compared to their normal rest position, illustrated in Fig. 2.
1002:11 As the central portion 34 of the overcap 28 is moved toward the access opening 25, there is an increase in pressure within the reservoir portion of the container 1Ã3. This is due to the movement of the overcap body downwardly and the sealing engagement of the bead 44 with the inner rim 24. As illustrated in Fig. 5, a plurality of vents 48 is provided on the flange 42 and the bead 44. The vents 48 start on the underside of the flange 42 and.
extend to the underside of the bead 44. The vents 48 are cox templated to engage the flange 22 of the top end closure 18 upon initial contact of the bead 44 with, the inner rim 24, as illustrated in Fig. 4, During the downward movement of te central portion 34 and flange 42, and the pressure increase within the container 10, air attempts to move outwardly through the central opening 25. The internal pressure increase within the container reservoir tends to resist the engagement of the bead 44 with the rim 24 as well as muffles the sound of the friction fit between the bead 44 and the rises 24. By providing vents 48, the air more readily moves around the bead. 44 and the rim 24 and results in a more audible "snap,, sound, as the bead is moved through the central opening 25. Thus, the user is provided with an audible indication of a sealing engagement.
~W0221 The vents 48 serve to increase the sound of enggement of the overcap 28 with the inner rim and to reduce the force needed to engage the bead 44 with the inner rim 24 of the top end closure 18. The vents 48 may be in the form of slits or grooves and are preferably formed on the lower end of the head 44. The material adjacent the vents 48 engages the inner rim 24. The vents 48 preferably start on the inside surface of the flange 42 and extend around to the underside of the bead 44. aPreferal ly, the vents 48 do not extend around the bead 44 past the transition between its bottom surface and upper surface. As shown in Fig, 3, the vents 48 do not engage the inner rim 24 when the relatively upper or top surface of the bead 44 is sealed within the opening 25. Looking at the left side of the cross section of the central portion 34 and angled flange 42, the vents 48 preferably start around the 3 o'clock position on the inside surface of the bead 44 and extend around to the bottom edge or 6 o'clock position. The vents 48 may extend past the 6 o'clock portion, but preferably do not extend beyond the 9 o'clock position on the left or radially outward edge of the bead 44. Again looking at pig. 3, on the right side of the cross section, the vents 48 preferably start at the 9 o'clock position, extend around the bottom or 6 o'clock position and continue upwardly toward the 3 o'clock position. The vents will non ally fall within this range, although variations are possible without falling outside the scope of the contemplated invention,.
100231 The number of vents may vary as desired, depending on the level of engagement between the central portion of the overcap and the inner rim of the top end closure. In addition, the vents are contemplated to have significant depth so as to create a bridge upon engagement between the bead and the inner rim. When the central portion of the overcap engages the rim of the central opening, air in the container at least partially escapes through the vents allowing the central portion to freely move through the central opening. The air movement allows the bead on the overcap to quickly enter the central opening and to create a "snap" or similar audible sound upon engagement with the rim.
100241 In the drawings and specification, there has been set forth a preferred embodiment of this invention and, although specific terms are employed, these terms are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation, The scope of the invention. is set Fords in the following claims.
Claims (10)
1. In a container, comprising a container body defined by a side wall, a top and portion and a bottom end portion opposite the top end portion a top end closure is attached to the top end portion for closing and sealing the container with product therein, the top end closure including an end ring having an peripheral outer rim secured to said container body top end portion and an inner rim, defining an access opening into the interior of the container, a resealing overcap comprising:
a body portion constructed for releaseably fitting over the peripheral outer rim of the end ring closure;
a sealing portion for covering the access opening in the container, the sealing portion having a downwardly depending flange, the flange having a peripheral dimension approximately equal to the dimension of the inner rim, of the access opening, an engagement bead on the depending flange for engaging the inner rim with a friction fit, and a vent formed on the engagement bead, the vent being active during engagement of the bead with the inner rim prior to forming the friction fit between the bead and the inner rim.
a body portion constructed for releaseably fitting over the peripheral outer rim of the end ring closure;
a sealing portion for covering the access opening in the container, the sealing portion having a downwardly depending flange, the flange having a peripheral dimension approximately equal to the dimension of the inner rim, of the access opening, an engagement bead on the depending flange for engaging the inner rim with a friction fit, and a vent formed on the engagement bead, the vent being active during engagement of the bead with the inner rim prior to forming the friction fit between the bead and the inner rim.
2. In a container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the overcap further comprises a plurality of vents.
3. In a container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the overcap further comprises a flexible ring connecting the body portion to the sealing portion the flexible ring providing a resilient movement of the scaling portion during downward engagement of the engagement bead with the inner rim.
4. In a container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the resealing overcap is formed from an injection molded plastic.
5. In a container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the resealing overcap further comprises an engagement ridge form ed on an inside surface of the body portion for releasably engaging outer rim of the top end closure.
6. An overcap for a container having a top end portion forming an outer rim and all inner rim the inner rim defining a central opening into the interior of the container, the overcap comprising:
a flexible body portion for releaseably fitting over the outer rim of the container and for covering the central opening into the container;
a downwardly extending flange having a peripheral dimension approximately equal to the dimension of the central opening;
an engagement bead on the flange for engaging the rim of the central opening with a friction fit; and a vent formed on the depending flange adjacent the engagement bead, the vent active during engagement of the depending flange with the rim of the central opening prior to the frictional engagement of the bead with the rim of the opening.
a flexible body portion for releaseably fitting over the outer rim of the container and for covering the central opening into the container;
a downwardly extending flange having a peripheral dimension approximately equal to the dimension of the central opening;
an engagement bead on the flange for engaging the rim of the central opening with a friction fit; and a vent formed on the depending flange adjacent the engagement bead, the vent active during engagement of the depending flange with the rim of the central opening prior to the frictional engagement of the bead with the rim of the opening.
7. An overcap as set forth in claim 6, wherein the overcap further comprises a plurality of vents.
8. An over cap as set forth in claim 6, further comprising a flexible ring for resiliently engaging the body portion to the outer rim of the container.
9. An overcap as set forth in claim 8, further comprising an engagement ridge positioned on the flexible ring for engaging the outer rim of the container.
10. An overcap as set forth in claim 6, wherein the body portion, the flange and the engagement bead are integrally formed of an injection molded plastic.
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