CA2838248A1 - A removable lid - Google Patents
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Abstract
A removable lid (1) for use with a food-storage container (10), the lid (1) having a user-actuable vacuum-release button (12) and comprising at a first level A, a raised surface (20) for contact with a user's finger, at a second level B, lower than the first level A, a curved score line (5) adjacent to said raised surface (20), and at a third level C, being intermediate between said first and second levels, resptively A and B, a surface (22) adjacent to said curved score line (5) on the other side from said raised surface (20).
Description
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A REMOVABLE LID
The present Invention relates to a removable lid of the type that may be applied to and removed from a foodstuff container by a twisting action, and where the container is 5 packed such that a negative pressure exists within the container with respect to the external pressure. More particularly, this invention relates to a removable lid that is easier to remove from the container.
Twist-off removable lids are often used with containers in order to provide a hermetic 10 seal for holding foodstuffs such as cooking sauces, preserves and the like. Typically such lids are formed of a metallic body, usually steel, with a circular top surface and skirt portion. Threads or lugs are incorporated into the inside of lid to compliment a corresponding helical thread on the outside of the top of the container to be closed.
During production the container may be "vacuum sealed" so improve the seal between 15 the lid and the body. The lid may then be removed by a consumer by twisting the lid to unscrew it from the container. A flexible "vacuum button" may be formed in the lid to provide an indication that the vacuum is present.
Conventional twist-off removable lids have a reputation for being difficult to open for 20 consumers. The reason for this is that in order to'remove the lid, the consumer must apply significant grip and torque to overcome the frictional force between the lid and the container which is accentuated by the axial load provided by the vacuum inside the container. This can prove troublesome for some people, particularly those who are elderly, young or suffer from a physical disability or impairment such as arthritis.
In an attempt to address this, consumers have come up with a large number of methods to more easily remove twist-off lids, including tapping the corner of the lid against a hard surface, striking the corner of the lid with a knife or running hot water over the lid before twisting. These methods are not always successful and can be 30 dangerous if the container is made of glass. In addition to these methods, numerous utensils have been manufactured with the specific intention of aiding in opening twist-off lids. However, most of these utensils work by simply increasing the consumer's grip on the lid, and do not reduce the amount of torque required to overcome the frictional force.
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A REMOVABLE LID
The present Invention relates to a removable lid of the type that may be applied to and removed from a foodstuff container by a twisting action, and where the container is 5 packed such that a negative pressure exists within the container with respect to the external pressure. More particularly, this invention relates to a removable lid that is easier to remove from the container.
Twist-off removable lids are often used with containers in order to provide a hermetic 10 seal for holding foodstuffs such as cooking sauces, preserves and the like. Typically such lids are formed of a metallic body, usually steel, with a circular top surface and skirt portion. Threads or lugs are incorporated into the inside of lid to compliment a corresponding helical thread on the outside of the top of the container to be closed.
During production the container may be "vacuum sealed" so improve the seal between 15 the lid and the body. The lid may then be removed by a consumer by twisting the lid to unscrew it from the container. A flexible "vacuum button" may be formed in the lid to provide an indication that the vacuum is present.
Conventional twist-off removable lids have a reputation for being difficult to open for 20 consumers. The reason for this is that in order to'remove the lid, the consumer must apply significant grip and torque to overcome the frictional force between the lid and the container which is accentuated by the axial load provided by the vacuum inside the container. This can prove troublesome for some people, particularly those who are elderly, young or suffer from a physical disability or impairment such as arthritis.
In an attempt to address this, consumers have come up with a large number of methods to more easily remove twist-off lids, including tapping the corner of the lid against a hard surface, striking the corner of the lid with a knife or running hot water over the lid before twisting. These methods are not always successful and can be 30 dangerous if the container is made of glass. In addition to these methods, numerous utensils have been manufactured with the specific intention of aiding in opening twist-off lids. However, most of these utensils work by simply increasing the consumer's grip on the lid, and do not reduce the amount of torque required to overcome the frictional force.
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US3410436 describes a closure cap that is provided with a vent means. The vent means can be opened at a weakened portion by finger pressure. However, this creates a sharp edge on which users may cut themselves. Furthermore, it has been found that, when making closure caps in accordance with this document, it is not 5 possible to achieve a deep enough score at the weakened portion to allow it to be broken by finger pressure alone. Any attempt to mechanically score to the required depth causes the material to rupture spontaneously.
WO 2010/151165 discloses a vacuum tight single part closure, which comprises a 10 conical centre part with a line of weak resistance scored around its perimeter on an arc of 90 ¨ 270 degrees. The purpose of the score line is so that when the central cone is depressed, the score line will be broken, breaking the seal on the container and equalising the pressure allowing the closure to be removed. The figures show the housing for the rubber gasket being raised compared to the level of the score fine.
It is an object of the present invention to overcome or at least mitigate the difficulties experienced by the consumer when removing lids from food-storage containers as described above. This object is achieved by providing an improved removable lid that enables consumers to first release the vacuum within the container before attempting 20 to remove the lid.
According to a first embodiment of the present invention there is provided a removable lid for use with a food-storage container, the lid having a user-actuable vacuum-release button comprising: at a first level, a raised surface for contact with a user's finger; at a 25 second level, lower than the first level, a curved score line adjacent to said raised surface; and at a third level, being intermediate between said first and second levels, a surface adjacent to said curved score line on the other side from said raised surface, The surface at the third level is positioned to prevent the user's finger from coming into contact with the curved score line during actuation of the button.
A range of curved profiles have been tested and it was found that one curved generally around the finger actuation point gives the lowest opening force for a given score residual and is therefore the easiest to open closure with minimal chance of accidental opening.
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5 The curved score line may be such that the user-actuable vacuum-release button can be actuated to fracture along the score line by finger pressure. The length of curved score line may be less than 2cm.
The lid may further comprise a centrally located pop-up button to indicate whether or 10 not a vacuum is present, and said curved score line is located radially outward of the button.
The surface of the lid proximate to the curved score line may be decorated and contain an embossed pattern, which may comprise ridges formed in the material of the lid.
15 Also, the surface of the lid within the curved score line may be raised to form a button. -The force required to actuate the vacuum-release button may be between 10N and 40N, and it may be 20N. Too small a force may lead to accidental opening in transit or capping and too great a force will make the button difficult to open.
The lid may further comprise one or more formations or lugs for engaging screw threads on the food-storage container.
The curved score line may be formed by laser scoring, or by mechanical scoring, and 25 the depth of the curved score line may extend between 50% and 100%
through the thickness of the lid.
The thickness of the lid may be substantially 0.16mm, and the curved score line may cut the thickness to,substantially 0.02mm.
The material of the lid at the point of the score line may be reduced to a depth of less than 50 microns, and it may be reduced to a depth of around 20 microns The depth of the curved score line may extend 100% through the thickness of the lid.
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The removable lid may be substantially metal, for example it may be substantially steel.
According to a second embodiment of the invention there is provided a product comprising a food-storage container and a removable lid as described in any of the previous statements.
The interior of the container may be at a negative pressure with respect to the atmosphere such that the removable lid is removably sealed to the food-storage container by a pressure differential.
According to a further embodiment of the present invention there is provided a removable lid for use with a food-storage container, the lid having a user-actuable vacuum-release button provided by a curved score line.
For a better understanding of the present invention and in order to show how the same may be carried into effect reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a removable lid;
Figure 2 shows an enlarged cross-sectional detail of the score line in the removable lid of Figure 1;
Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the removable lid of Figure 1 attached to a container;
Figure 4 shows a perspective view of another removable lid;
Figure 5 shows an enlarged cross-sectional detail of the removable lid of Figure 4;
3D Figures 6a and 6b show a perspective view of a further removable lid from above and below respectively;
Figure 7 shows an enlarged cross-sectional detail of the user-actuated vacuum-release button of the removable lid of Figures 6a and b; and Figures 8a and 8b show enlarged cross-sectional details of the user-actuated vacuum-release button of Figure 7 before and after a force is applied;
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Figure 9 shows an enlarged cross section of a user-actuable vacuum release button according to an embodiment of the invention..
As discussed above, conventional removable lids can be difficult to remove from 5 foodstuff containers due to the need to overcome the frictional force between the lid and container which is accentuated by the vacuum inside the container.
A removable lid will now be described with reference to the figures that can overcome this difficulty by allowing the consumer to first easily release the vacuum within the 10 container before attempting to twist off the lid. This is facilitated by providing a weakened score line on the top surface of the lid. The score line is generally curved, e.g. arcuate, in shape to match the shape of a finger tip, and can take the form of an arc segment. Figure 1 shows a perspective view from above of a removable lid 1 comprising a top surface 2 that is circular in shape, and a "skirt" 3 that extends down 15 from the edges of the top surface 2. The top surface 2 and the skirt 3 together form an interior recess underneath the lid, and the inside walls of the skirt 3 comprise a helical thread that engages with a corresponding helical thread on a container.
Alternatively, instead of a full helical thread being formed into the lid, there may be a number of formations or lugs that engage with helical threads on the container.
The lid 2 is intended to be used with vacuum-sealed foodstuff containers, for example glass mason jars used to contain cooking sauces, preserves or similar. The lid will typically be made of steel. During the production process in which the foodstuff is introduced into the jar, the lid hermetically seals the jar with a negative pressure 25 ("vacuum") inside to strengthen the seal and possibly aid in the preservation of the food. The top surface 2 comprises a "pop-up" button 4 formed as part of the top surface. If there is a vacuum inside the jar then the pop-up button 4 remains depressed. If there is no longer a vacuum in the jar, then the pop-up button will be released and the consumer can press it down to feel and hear a "click" or "pop" which 30 acts as an indication to the consumer that the jar has been opened.
Figure 1 also shows a curved score 5 on the top surface 2 of the lid. This score provides a weakened line in the steel of the lid that can be broken when a force is applied to it. The score is made in the top surface during manufacture of the lid, and is 35 made off-centre such that it doesn't overlap with the pop-up button 4.
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WO 2010/151165 discloses a vacuum tight single part closure, which comprises a 10 conical centre part with a line of weak resistance scored around its perimeter on an arc of 90 ¨ 270 degrees. The purpose of the score line is so that when the central cone is depressed, the score line will be broken, breaking the seal on the container and equalising the pressure allowing the closure to be removed. The figures show the housing for the rubber gasket being raised compared to the level of the score fine.
It is an object of the present invention to overcome or at least mitigate the difficulties experienced by the consumer when removing lids from food-storage containers as described above. This object is achieved by providing an improved removable lid that enables consumers to first release the vacuum within the container before attempting 20 to remove the lid.
According to a first embodiment of the present invention there is provided a removable lid for use with a food-storage container, the lid having a user-actuable vacuum-release button comprising: at a first level, a raised surface for contact with a user's finger; at a 25 second level, lower than the first level, a curved score line adjacent to said raised surface; and at a third level, being intermediate between said first and second levels, a surface adjacent to said curved score line on the other side from said raised surface, The surface at the third level is positioned to prevent the user's finger from coming into contact with the curved score line during actuation of the button.
A range of curved profiles have been tested and it was found that one curved generally around the finger actuation point gives the lowest opening force for a given score residual and is therefore the easiest to open closure with minimal chance of accidental opening.
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SHEET2013 15:16:06 Received at the EPO on Apr 10, 2013 15:24:40. Page 10 of 31 10/04/2013 14:11 Marks & Clerk ¨> +498923994465 Page 11 of 31 m&CPX210160W0 Embodiments of the present invention provide an easy-to-use, integrated solution that, when in use, allows consumers to more easily remove lids from containers, without the need for separate utensils or for carrying out potentially unsafe methods.
5 The curved score line may be such that the user-actuable vacuum-release button can be actuated to fracture along the score line by finger pressure. The length of curved score line may be less than 2cm.
The lid may further comprise a centrally located pop-up button to indicate whether or 10 not a vacuum is present, and said curved score line is located radially outward of the button.
The surface of the lid proximate to the curved score line may be decorated and contain an embossed pattern, which may comprise ridges formed in the material of the lid.
15 Also, the surface of the lid within the curved score line may be raised to form a button. -The force required to actuate the vacuum-release button may be between 10N and 40N, and it may be 20N. Too small a force may lead to accidental opening in transit or capping and too great a force will make the button difficult to open.
The lid may further comprise one or more formations or lugs for engaging screw threads on the food-storage container.
The curved score line may be formed by laser scoring, or by mechanical scoring, and 25 the depth of the curved score line may extend between 50% and 100%
through the thickness of the lid.
The thickness of the lid may be substantially 0.16mm, and the curved score line may cut the thickness to,substantially 0.02mm.
The material of the lid at the point of the score line may be reduced to a depth of less than 50 microns, and it may be reduced to a depth of around 20 microns The depth of the curved score line may extend 100% through the thickness of the lid.
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The removable lid may be substantially metal, for example it may be substantially steel.
According to a second embodiment of the invention there is provided a product comprising a food-storage container and a removable lid as described in any of the previous statements.
The interior of the container may be at a negative pressure with respect to the atmosphere such that the removable lid is removably sealed to the food-storage container by a pressure differential.
According to a further embodiment of the present invention there is provided a removable lid for use with a food-storage container, the lid having a user-actuable vacuum-release button provided by a curved score line.
For a better understanding of the present invention and in order to show how the same may be carried into effect reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a removable lid;
Figure 2 shows an enlarged cross-sectional detail of the score line in the removable lid of Figure 1;
Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the removable lid of Figure 1 attached to a container;
Figure 4 shows a perspective view of another removable lid;
Figure 5 shows an enlarged cross-sectional detail of the removable lid of Figure 4;
3D Figures 6a and 6b show a perspective view of a further removable lid from above and below respectively;
Figure 7 shows an enlarged cross-sectional detail of the user-actuated vacuum-release button of the removable lid of Figures 6a and b; and Figures 8a and 8b show enlarged cross-sectional details of the user-actuated vacuum-release button of Figure 7 before and after a force is applied;
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Figure 9 shows an enlarged cross section of a user-actuable vacuum release button according to an embodiment of the invention..
As discussed above, conventional removable lids can be difficult to remove from 5 foodstuff containers due to the need to overcome the frictional force between the lid and container which is accentuated by the vacuum inside the container.
A removable lid will now be described with reference to the figures that can overcome this difficulty by allowing the consumer to first easily release the vacuum within the 10 container before attempting to twist off the lid. This is facilitated by providing a weakened score line on the top surface of the lid. The score line is generally curved, e.g. arcuate, in shape to match the shape of a finger tip, and can take the form of an arc segment. Figure 1 shows a perspective view from above of a removable lid 1 comprising a top surface 2 that is circular in shape, and a "skirt" 3 that extends down 15 from the edges of the top surface 2. The top surface 2 and the skirt 3 together form an interior recess underneath the lid, and the inside walls of the skirt 3 comprise a helical thread that engages with a corresponding helical thread on a container.
Alternatively, instead of a full helical thread being formed into the lid, there may be a number of formations or lugs that engage with helical threads on the container.
The lid 2 is intended to be used with vacuum-sealed foodstuff containers, for example glass mason jars used to contain cooking sauces, preserves or similar. The lid will typically be made of steel. During the production process in which the foodstuff is introduced into the jar, the lid hermetically seals the jar with a negative pressure 25 ("vacuum") inside to strengthen the seal and possibly aid in the preservation of the food. The top surface 2 comprises a "pop-up" button 4 formed as part of the top surface. If there is a vacuum inside the jar then the pop-up button 4 remains depressed. If there is no longer a vacuum in the jar, then the pop-up button will be released and the consumer can press it down to feel and hear a "click" or "pop" which 30 acts as an indication to the consumer that the jar has been opened.
Figure 1 also shows a curved score 5 on the top surface 2 of the lid. This score provides a weakened line in the steel of the lid that can be broken when a force is applied to it. The score is made in the top surface during manufacture of the lid, and is 35 made off-centre such that it doesn't overlap with the pop-up button 4.
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pressing the pop-up button 4 will not fracture the curved score line 5. There are numerous ways in which the score can be formed, examples of which are laser = scoring, machining, or mechanical scoring (e.g. using a press and anvil).
By fracturing the top surface of the lid at the curved score line, air is allowed to enter the jar through 5 the newly made opening, therefore releasing the vacuum inside.
Also shown formed on the top surface in Figure 1 is an embossment pattern that comprises ridges formed into the top surface of the lid. This embossment pattern acts as an indicator to the consumer where best to place a finger in order to apply pressure 10 to the score line and fracture it.
Figure 2 shows an enlarged section of the top surface 2 containing the score line 5 in cross-section, taken perpendicular to the score line. Typically the thickness of the steel, as indicated by the distance a, is around 0.16mm. At the score line 5, the 15 thickness of the steel, indicated by the distance 13, will be reduced to about 0.02mm.
However, a can be a thickness in the range 0.10 to 0.3mm, and 13 can be between 0.005 and 0.1mm.
Figure 3 shows the lid 1 as shown in Figure 1 attached to a jar 10. Arrows A
to C
20 indicate the events that take place when a consumer first opens the jar.
Initially the jar is unopened, therefore the vacuum within is intact and the pop-up button 4 has not been released. The consumer first applies a force A to the area indicated by the embossed pattern 6 in the top surface 2. This causes the top surface to fracture at the score line 5, and air enters the jar through the resulting opening. As a result, the 25 vacuum within the jar is released, and the pop-up button 4 is released as indicated by arrow B. The release of the pop-up button 4 is often accompanied by a "pop" or "click"
type sound which acts as an audible indication to the consumer that the vacuum has been released, Now the consumer can proceed with twisting off the lid 1 from the top of the jar 10 in the normal fashion, as indicated by arrow C. As there is no longer a 30 vacuum seal to overcome at the twisting off stage, the force required is significantly reduced.
An alternative removable lid is shown in Figure 4. Instead of the embossed pattern of the removable lid of figure 1, a raised button 12 is provided adjacent to the score line 5, 35 and the shape of the button compliments the shape of the score line, i.e. the score line 31486697-4-jlerwill Duration: 10.04.2013 15:11:24 - 10.04.2013 15:24:40. This page 14 of AMENDED
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Figure 5 shows a cross section of the lid of Figure 4 along the dotted line D.
The score line can, in a further alternative, reduce the thickness of the lid down to Omm, i.e. the score line breaks through the lid. Figures 6a and 6b show the top and underneath respectively of such a lid. From the top, the lid looks the same as the previous removable lids. There is a generally arcuate score line 5, with a raised button 12 formed in the top surface 2, along with a pop-up button 4. Underneath, however, there is an area of compound 14 underneath the button and score line. This compound 14 seals the lid, maintaining the vacuum and protecting the cut edge provided by the score line 5. Figure 7 shows a cross section through the score line 5 and raised button - 12, and includes the compound 14 on the underside of the top surface. This compound can be made from a plastic, foil patch, hot melt or rubber-type material.
Figures 8a and 8b show how the seal provided by the compound 14 is peeled away from the top surface when a force F is applied to the top of the raised button, and an opening 15 is created through which air can enter the container to release the vacuum.
The resulting opening that is formed in the top surface when the score line is fractured may be sharp and so, to avoid consumers injuring themselves, there is provided a removable lid wherein the area of the top surface that contains the score line is slightly lower compared to the rest of the top surface. An example of this is shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9 shows a section of the lid in cross-section at the point of the user-actuable button. A higher lever surface 20 is provided at a first level A. This higher level surface acts as an indicator for the user, showing where to apply finger pressure. The score line 5 is provided in a lower level surface 21 that is adjacent to the higher level surface 20 at a second level B that is lower than level A. An intermediate level surface 22 is provided at a third level C that is between levels A and B. The intermediate level surface 22 is adjacent to the lower level surface 21, on the other side from the higher level surface 20. During actuation of the button, the user applies pressure to the higher level surface 20 causing the lid to fracture along the score line 5. The position of the score line within the lower level 21, between the higher and intermediate level surfaces 20 and 22, prevents the user from coming into contact with the sharp edges of the fractured score line.
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10 It has been found, through testing, that score lines with a groove with a depth of less than 50 microns are successful in being openable by finger pressure. This level of scoring is not easily achievable by conventional scoring methods. Therefore, the preferred method of creating the score line is to machine the material by laser to a depth of less than 50 microns, and preferably to 20 microns. Of course, other methods 15 of creating the score line can be used.
It will be appreciated by the person of skill in the art that various modifications may be made to the above described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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By fracturing the top surface of the lid at the curved score line, air is allowed to enter the jar through 5 the newly made opening, therefore releasing the vacuum inside.
Also shown formed on the top surface in Figure 1 is an embossment pattern that comprises ridges formed into the top surface of the lid. This embossment pattern acts as an indicator to the consumer where best to place a finger in order to apply pressure 10 to the score line and fracture it.
Figure 2 shows an enlarged section of the top surface 2 containing the score line 5 in cross-section, taken perpendicular to the score line. Typically the thickness of the steel, as indicated by the distance a, is around 0.16mm. At the score line 5, the 15 thickness of the steel, indicated by the distance 13, will be reduced to about 0.02mm.
However, a can be a thickness in the range 0.10 to 0.3mm, and 13 can be between 0.005 and 0.1mm.
Figure 3 shows the lid 1 as shown in Figure 1 attached to a jar 10. Arrows A
to C
20 indicate the events that take place when a consumer first opens the jar.
Initially the jar is unopened, therefore the vacuum within is intact and the pop-up button 4 has not been released. The consumer first applies a force A to the area indicated by the embossed pattern 6 in the top surface 2. This causes the top surface to fracture at the score line 5, and air enters the jar through the resulting opening. As a result, the 25 vacuum within the jar is released, and the pop-up button 4 is released as indicated by arrow B. The release of the pop-up button 4 is often accompanied by a "pop" or "click"
type sound which acts as an audible indication to the consumer that the vacuum has been released, Now the consumer can proceed with twisting off the lid 1 from the top of the jar 10 in the normal fashion, as indicated by arrow C. As there is no longer a 30 vacuum seal to overcome at the twisting off stage, the force required is significantly reduced.
An alternative removable lid is shown in Figure 4. Instead of the embossed pattern of the removable lid of figure 1, a raised button 12 is provided adjacent to the score line 5, 35 and the shape of the button compliments the shape of the score line, i.e. the score line 31486697-4-jlerwill Duration: 10.04.2013 15:11:24 - 10.04.2013 15:24:40. This page 14 of AMENDED
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Figure 5 shows a cross section of the lid of Figure 4 along the dotted line D.
The score line can, in a further alternative, reduce the thickness of the lid down to Omm, i.e. the score line breaks through the lid. Figures 6a and 6b show the top and underneath respectively of such a lid. From the top, the lid looks the same as the previous removable lids. There is a generally arcuate score line 5, with a raised button 12 formed in the top surface 2, along with a pop-up button 4. Underneath, however, there is an area of compound 14 underneath the button and score line. This compound 14 seals the lid, maintaining the vacuum and protecting the cut edge provided by the score line 5. Figure 7 shows a cross section through the score line 5 and raised button - 12, and includes the compound 14 on the underside of the top surface. This compound can be made from a plastic, foil patch, hot melt or rubber-type material.
Figures 8a and 8b show how the seal provided by the compound 14 is peeled away from the top surface when a force F is applied to the top of the raised button, and an opening 15 is created through which air can enter the container to release the vacuum.
The resulting opening that is formed in the top surface when the score line is fractured may be sharp and so, to avoid consumers injuring themselves, there is provided a removable lid wherein the area of the top surface that contains the score line is slightly lower compared to the rest of the top surface. An example of this is shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9 shows a section of the lid in cross-section at the point of the user-actuable button. A higher lever surface 20 is provided at a first level A. This higher level surface acts as an indicator for the user, showing where to apply finger pressure. The score line 5 is provided in a lower level surface 21 that is adjacent to the higher level surface 20 at a second level B that is lower than level A. An intermediate level surface 22 is provided at a third level C that is between levels A and B. The intermediate level surface 22 is adjacent to the lower level surface 21, on the other side from the higher level surface 20. During actuation of the button, the user applies pressure to the higher level surface 20 causing the lid to fracture along the score line 5. The position of the score line within the lower level 21, between the higher and intermediate level surfaces 20 and 22, prevents the user from coming into contact with the sharp edges of the fractured score line.
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10 It has been found, through testing, that score lines with a groove with a depth of less than 50 microns are successful in being openable by finger pressure. This level of scoring is not easily achievable by conventional scoring methods. Therefore, the preferred method of creating the score line is to machine the material by laser to a depth of less than 50 microns, and preferably to 20 microns. Of course, other methods 15 of creating the score line can be used.
It will be appreciated by the person of skill in the art that various modifications may be made to the above described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.
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Claims (13)
1. A removable lid for use with a food-storage container, the lid having a user-actuable vacuum-release button comprising:
at a first level, a raised surface for contact with a user's finger;
at a second level, lower than the first level, a curved score line adjacent to said raised surface; and at a third level, being intermediate between said first and second levels, a surface adjacent to said curved score line on the other side from said raised surface.
at a first level, a raised surface for contact with a user's finger;
at a second level, lower than the first level, a curved score line adjacent to said raised surface; and at a third level, being intermediate between said first and second levels, a surface adjacent to said curved score line on the other side from said raised surface.
2. A removable lid as claimed in claim 1, wherein the curved score line is such that the user-actuable vacuum-release button can be actuated to fracture along the score line by finger pressure.
3. A removable lid as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid further comprises a centrally located pop-up button to indicate whether or not a vacuum is present, and said curved score line is located radially outward of the button.
4. A removable lid as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the surface of the lid within the curved score line is raised to form a button.
5. A removable lid as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the force required to actuate the vacuum-release button is between 10N and 40N.
6. A removable lid as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid further comprises one or more formations or lugs for engaging screw threads on the food-storage container.
7. A removable lid as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the curved score line is formed by laser scoring.
8. A removable lid as claimed in claim 7, wherein the material of the lid at the point of the score line is reduced to a depth of less than 50 microns.
9. A removable lid as claimed in claim 8, wherein the material of the lid at the point of the score line is reduced to a depth of around 20 microns.
10. A removable lid as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein a sealing compound is provided on the underside of the removable lid underneath the user-actuable vacuum-release button.
11. A removable lid as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lid is formed from steel.
12. A product comprising a food-storage container and a removable lid as described in any one of the preceding claims attached to the container.
13. A product as claimed in claim 12, wherein the interior of the container is at a negative pressure with respect to the atmosphere such that the removable lid is removably sealed to the food-storage container by a pressure differential.
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