GB2426970A - Reclosable container such as a drink can - Google Patents

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GB2426970A
GB2426970A GB0511917A GB0511917A GB2426970A GB 2426970 A GB2426970 A GB 2426970A GB 0511917 A GB0511917 A GB 0511917A GB 0511917 A GB0511917 A GB 0511917A GB 2426970 A GB2426970 A GB 2426970A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B65D17/4014—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab and provided with attached means for reclosing or resealing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/32—Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a reclosable container particularly to reclosable cans that are suitable for storing drinks or any other liquids such as soft drinks, cordials, juices and soups. The invention provides a sealing means 1 comprising a movable sealing portion movably connected to the top wall, movable by sliding between two extreme positions in a plane parallel to the top wall; the first position being a sealed position and the second position being an unsealed position. The movable portion 1 may have ridges 2 for gripping and ribs or protrusions 3, 4 and 5, which can engage grooved runners or recesses 8,9,10. The top wall of the container is provided with a score line, the movable portion 1 may be moved in a plane perpindicular to the top wall to displace the region defined by the score line.

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RECLOSABLE CONTAINER
The present invention relates to a reclosable container particularly to reclosable cans that are suitable for storing drinks or any other liquids such as soft drinks, cordials, juices & soups.
Non-reclosable cans having so-called ring pulls that are suitable for storing beverages prior to consumption are well known and particularly are well known to a person skilled in this art. However, these cans suffer from the disadvantage that once they are opened they cannot be reclosed when saving the contents for later. This leaves at least three consumer needs unfulfilled: 1. spillages The consumer cannot stop spills from a can. For example, motorists particularly are at risk from spilling drinks from an open can in their cars while driving.
2. loss of fizz from carbonated drinks If the drink is carbonated, the loss of carbonation means that it is not desirable to leave a can partially full after opening.
3. contamination Consumers are aware of the importance to store food in a contamination free environment. For example, half full cans of soup are often kept in the fridge covered with foil or cellophane. A reclosable can would remove the need to use foil or cellophane to cover such cans.
In order to overcome the afore-mentioned problems and address consumer needs there is a need for a reclosable can.
Cans that are provided with lids are known. For example, US 4,609,123 discloses a beverage can provided with a reclosable lid. The lid comprises a top disk and a bottom disk both attached to the sidewalls of the can. An aperture is provided in the bottom disk and the top disk is provided with structure in the form of a depression or stopper to close the aperture. Further, US 5,085,339 discloses a reclosable closure for a container. The preferred closure includes an end panel and a ring shaped frame member, which are fused together. Means are provided on the frame member for contacting an edge of the end panel, or an integral tab thereon, for restraining the end panel in a position for closing the container.
One general approach known for addressing this need is as follows: once the can has been opened, the "ring pull" section (that is commonly found on all drinks cans today and remains attached to the can after opening) is swivelled 180 degrees so that one end of the ring pull lies above the opening of the can. This end is made to match the size and shape of the opening of the can so that, by pushing it into the can opening the can is resealed. Various embodiments for the closure apparatus, based on this general approach are known in the art.
US 4,887,712 discloses a beverage container that can be selectively reclosed and reopened, A reclosable structure contained on an opening ring pull or separate from the opening ring pull removably engages the opening in the top wall of the container thereby reclosing the container. The ring pull and the reclosable structure lie in the same plane; parallel to the top wall of the container.
DE 4335709 discloses a reclosable can where the ring pull can be pivoted and inserted into the opening in the top wall of the can. The ring pull is wedge shaped with one edge of the wedge lying parallel with the top wall of the can.
WO 00/01587 discloses a can closure comprising a plate capable of rotating on the horizontal plane and oscillating on the vertical plane. The plate comprises a closure area for temporarily closing the opening in the top wall of a can.
US 6,059,137 discloses a reclosable ring-pull opener for a can. The ringpull has a grippy ring. A separate closure, not integral with the ringpull, underlies the ring. The closure can be rotated to overlie the opening in the top of the can and moved downwards to releasably seal the can.
US 4,463,866 discloses an opening and recapping device incorporated in the top of conventional aluminium top container constructed with an opening tab pivotally mounted to a pivot rivet centrally located on the container top.
GB 2,305,657 discloses a closure attached to the centre of the top of the can by a rivet. The closure is tab shaped and is riveted to a raised portion E in the centre of the can top, so that it can rock on a transverse axis.
Wa 94/24006 discloses a tearable lid for the opening of reclosable metal cans comprises a displaceable ring to open the can by tearing, and having a pivoted anchoring joint to rotate at least through an arc of 1800, said ring having a blind stamped plane to be used as a plug or capsule for closing the can.
All of the above suffer from disadvantages, including that once reclosed; the can is not easy to reopen. FR 2826940 discloses a reclosable container where the ring pull for opening the container is integral with the structure for closing the container. The structure for closing the container is provided with a tab (reference numeral 9) to ease reopening the container. However, this arrangement is not entirely satisfactory.
More recently, a design for a screw cap for a can (similar to those found on plastic bottles) has been suggested. Three examples are: (i)The "Cap Can" from Dayton Systems Group, which has a threaded dome with a removable lug cap.
(ii)The "Bottle Can" from Daiwa Can Company, which is a can provided with a bottle screw cap (iii)The "Aluminium Bottle" developed by Alcoa Rigid Packaging Division that is simply a bottle made from aluminium Another recently proposed solution to the problem of providing a reclosable can is a simple plastic cap that can be bought separately and used multiple times. For example the Hyge-CapR consists of a PVC or PET cap which when fitted to the top of cans keeps the lid clean and offers protection after the can has been opened.
Never the less, there still remains a need for a preferably improved reclosable can. The present invention aims to at least partially address this need and to provide a new reclosable container.
Therefore, in a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a reclosable container having a top wall having a score line defining a motile region of the top wall, the motile region being displaceable to an open position whereat the motile region is displaced from the top wall so as to create an opening in the top wall; the can further having; (i) opening means; and (ii) sealing means comprising a movable sealing portion movably connected to the top wall, movable by sliding between two extreme positions in a plane parallel to the top wall; the first position being a sealed position and the second position being an unsealed position; when in the sealed position the movable portion seals the opening or motile region from the atmosphere.
The sealing means may further comprise a non-movable portion mounted on the top wall around or partially around the motile region/opening, the non-movable portion defining an aperture. The non-movable portion and the aperture completely overlying the motile region/opening.
The movable portion being movably connected to the non- movable portion. When in the sealed position the movable portion seals the aperture.
It will be understood that when in the sealed position the movable portion and the non-movable portion completely cover the motile region/opening. When in the unsealed position, the aperture is not sealed to allow for the contents of the container to be removed when the motile region is displaced to the open position.
The non-movable portion may comprise a non-movable housing to guide or control the sliding movement of the movable sealing portion.
The movable sealing portion may have two parallel edges.
The two parallel edges may be capable of sliding into the housing to the sealed position.
In a second aspect of the present invention there is provided an opening means for a reclosable can. The opening means according to the second aspect of the present invention is as described anywhere herein in relation to the first aspect of the present invention.
The reclosable can according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a simple and easy to use mechanism for opening the can and resealing the can when the motile region is displaced to the open position. This is achieved by the movable sealing portion creating a seal over the motile region/opening when the movable sealing portion is in the sealed position.
When the movable portion is in the sealed position, the combined movable portion and non-movable portion of the opening means completely overlies the opening in the top wall of the can and thereby seals the can. In this regard, the non-movable portion and the movable portion combined have a surface area in the plane parallel to the top wall that is greater than or equal to the surface area of the motile region.
Referring to the shape of the movable portion, this may be considered with reference to the two planes in which it is movable: the plane substantially parallel to the top of the can and the plane substantially perpendicular to the top of the can.
The opening means may itself be substantially flat in the plane substantially parallel to the top of the can or may be bent or curved. Preferably, the opening means is substantially flat in the plane substantially parallel to the top of the can.
The motile region is defined as the region of material in the top wall of the can that can be displaced from the top wall of the can. The motile region may be mostly circular or ellipse in shape. The diameter of the circle or ellipse may be approximately 15mm. (This measurement and all subsequent measurements are measurements that may be suitable for a standard 330m1 can) The movable sealing portion may be substantially flat in the plane parallel to the top wall of the can. The movable sealing portion may have two parallel edges. The two parallel edges defining the length of the sealing portion and may be approximately 20mm. The distance of separation between the two parallel edges in the plane parallel to the top wall defining the width of the sealing portion and may be approximately 15mm. The remaining two edges of the sealing portion may be straight or curved. The curved edge that is the front edge when the sealing portion is slid from the unsealed position to the sealed position defining the leading edge. The curved edge that is at the opposite end of the movable portion to the leading edge defining the non- leading edge. Preferably the movable sealing portion will be of similar width to the diameter of the motile region in the top wall of the can. The dimension of the movable portion in the plane perpendicular to the top wall defining its depth and may be approximately 1mm.
The non-movable portion may be of any shape but must be around or partially around the motile region/opening.
The outer edge of the non-movable portion may be of similar shape to the motile region and hence may be substantially a circle or ellipse. The diameter of the outer edge must be greater than that of the motile region/opening. The non-movable portion also defines an aperture. The aperture may be substantially a circle or ellipse and defining an inner edge of the non-movable portion. The diameter of the aperture/inner edge may be similar to the diameter of the motile region/opening. The dimension of the non-movable portion in the plane perpendicular to the top wall defining its depth and may be approximately 2mm. The non-movable portion may incorporate an auxiliary section that aids the movement of the movable portion in the plane perpendicular to the top wall.
The movable portion may also be capable of engaging the motile region and moving the motile region to the open position. In other words the movable sealing portion may comprise the opening means. Typically, the movement is in the plane perpendicular to the top of the can. The movable portion may be movable in the plane perpendicular to the top wall to displace the motile region when the movable portion is in any position at or between the two extreme positions. For example the movable portion may be movable in the plane perpendicular to the top wall to displace the motile region when in: 1. the unsealed position; 2. the sealed position; and/or 3. any position in between the unsealed and sealed positions.
Preferably the movable portion is movable in the plane perpendicular to the top wall when in the unsealed position. The position of the movable portion when lying substantially flat in the plane parallel to the top wall of the can defining a down position. The position of the movable portion after being moved in the plane perpendicular to the top wall defining the up position.
The movable portion may be such that one end of the movable portion is capable of engaging the motile region and exerting a downward force on the motile region when an upward force is applied manually to the opposite end of the movable portion.
The non-movable portion and/or movable portion may have a housing or recess or grooved runners that guide or control the motion of: (i) the movable portion in the plane substantially parallel to the top of the can; and/or (ii) the movable portion in the plane substantially perpendicular to the top wall.
This housing or recess or grooved runner allows for an overlap of the movable portion with the non-movable portion and hence a more effective seal between the two.
One skilled in this art will be able to optimise the amount of overlap and the shape and dimensions of the housing or recess or grooved runners in order to provide a directed motion for sliding the movable portion and forming an effective seal between the non-movable portion and the movable portion. The dimensions of the top wall of the can limit the size of the opening means and thus also the housing or recess or grooved runners. It may be preferable for the opening means and/or sealing means to cover the whole of the top of the can. However, the opening means and/or sealing means may cover no more than the motile region. Care should be taken to minimise the obstruction to the consumer when drinking directly from the can.
The nature of the movable portion is not important provided that it is capable of sliding between the two extreme positions. In the sealed position, the movable portion fills the aperture within the non-movable portion to seal the aperture. When the motile region is in the open position, this will cover the opening and reseal the can.
Optionally, the non-movable portion and/or the movable portion is provided with one or more nibs to secure temporarily the movable portion in the sealed position.
The movable portion and/or non-movable portion may have one or more nibs or projections protruding from one or more of its faces. The nib(s) or projection(s) may engage a substantially similar shaped recess in the other portion to guide or lock temporarily the movable portion into the sealed position. The nib(s) or projection(s) may be positioned anywhere on either the movable or non- movable portions. Preferably, the movable portion has a nib or projection positioned at its leading edge and nibs positioned on the sides of the movable region at the non- leading edge to temporarily lock the movable portion into the sealed position.
The movable portion may have one or more grippy ridges on one of its surfaces to aid the user to grip the movable portion with a finger.
In one embodiment it is desirable for the movable portion and/or the nonmovable portion to carry a layer of a sealing material. This may improve the seal that is formed when the movable portion seals the aperture in the non-movable portion.
In another embodiment it may be desirable for the movable portion and/or the non-movable portion not to be of uniform depth. In this embodiment, one can envisage a wedge shaped movable portion and/or non-movable portion.
For example when sliding the movable portion to the unsealed position a wedge shaped non-movable portion will direct the non-leading edge of the movable portion away from the top wall of the can, thereby facilitating the user to open the container by creating a larger space for the users finger between the non-leading edge and the top wall of the can.
In another embodiment it may be desirable for the opening means to be separate from the sealing means. In this embodiment the motile region may be displaced by an alternative means such as a conventional ring pull, where the non-movable and movable portion is positioned so that after can is opened, the movable portion may slide into the non-movable portion to seal the can. It may also be preferable for the alternative opening means not to be positioned in the centre of the top wall of the can.
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For ease of manufacture, it is preferred that the opening means is made from a single type of material. However, the present invention is not so limited. In fact, in some embodiments it may be preferable for the opening means to be made from more than one different material. In particular, it may be preferable for the movable portion or the non- movable portion to be made from a different material as discussed below.
Recycling is very important to many consumers and to the environment. Since the opening means at the top of the can is used to reseal the can, the material used in its construction may be in part or totally nonmetallic. In particular, the opening means may be made in part or totally from plastic. Therefore, when the opening means is not made completely from metal it can be advantageous for the opening means to be constructed from other recyclable materials. This enables the can per se to be recycled.
Preferably the means of attachment of the non-movable portion to the can top is simple. For example the non- movable portion may be attached to the top of the can using an adhesive. It may also be preferable for the top wall of the can to be shaped to enable a more comfortable fit with the non-movable portion. Preferably the non- movable portion has a continuous smooth surface to reduce the likelihood of liquids or other such contents of the container from spilling out of the can and into any part of the opening means and/or sealing means.
In another embodiment, the non-movable portion may not be of separate construction to the top wall of the can but may be incorporated into the design of top wall of the can.
With reference to the movement of the movable region in the plane perpendicular to the top wall of the can, several suitable hinge mechanisms are known in the art.
For example, the hinge means may comprise of tabs protruding out from the sides of the movable portion lying substantially parallel to the top wall positioned near to the leading edge end of the movable portion.
Alternatively, the hinge means may comprise a bar or a part or parts thereof, which is integral to the movable portion of the opening means. This bar or tabs may be the same as those used to facilitate sliding the movable portion in the plane parallel to the top wall of the can.
The nature of the hinge is not important provided that it is capable of moving the movable portion in the plane perpendicular to the top of the can and can hinge far enough to enable the motile region to be displaced from the top wall of the can.
The present invention now will be described in more detail with reference to the attached figures in which: Figure 1 shows a top view of the movable portion according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
The grippy ridges (2) and the nibs or protrusions (3) (4) and (5) are shown. The leading edge (13) and the non- leading edge (14) are also shown.
Figure 2 shows a top view of the non-movable portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The auxiliary section (7) is shown.
Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the movable portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the non-movable portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The recesses (8) (9) (10) and (11) are shown.
Figure 5 shows a side view of the movable portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 shows a side view of the non-movable portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 shows a side view of the opening means in the sealed position according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The arrow shows the direction of the movable portion sliding in the plane parallel to the top wall.
Figure 8 shows a side view of the opening means and the movable portion in the up position. The arrow shows the direction of movement of the movable portion in the plane perpendicular to the top wall of the can according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 shows a top view of the opening means attached to the top of a can with the movable portion in the sealed position, covering the motile region on the can top (in the closed position) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 shows a top view of the opening means with the movable portion in the unsealed and down positions according to the first embodiment of the present invention. From this unsealed position the movable portion is capable of overlying the motile region and exerting a downward force on the motile region when an upward force is applied manually, in the plane perpendicular to the can top, on the non-leading edge of the movable portion.
Figure 11 shows the mechanism for opening and sealing a can using the opening means according to the first embodiment of the present invention: (A) The movable portion in the sealed position and the motile region in the can top in the closed position.
(B) The movable portion being moved so that the movable portion slides from the sealed position to the unsealed position.
(C) The movable portion being in the unsealed and down positions and the movable portion exerting a downward force on the motile region when an upward force is applied manually, in the plane perpendicular to the top of the can, on the non- leading edge of the movable portion.
(D) The movable portion moving to the up position displacing the motile region from the top wall of the can, creating an opening in the top wall of the can.
(E) The movable portion being returned to the unsealed and down positions by applying a downward force manually, in the plane perpendicular to the top of the can, on the non-leading edge of the movable portion.
(F) The movable portion being moved so that the movable portion returns to the sealed position. Hence, resealing the container.
Figure 12 shows a top view of the opening means with the movable portion in the unsealed position according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 shows a top view of the opening means with the movable portion in the sealed position according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 shows a top view of the opening means with the movable portion in the unsealed position according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 shows a top view of the opening means with the movable portion in the sealed position according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
pning the can With reference to Figure 11, with the motile region of the can in the closed position and the opening means in the sealed position, the finger of the user is placed on the non-leading edge (14) of the movable portion (1) . By applying manually a force on the non-leading edge (14) in the plane parallel to the top of the can, the opening means slides to the unsealed position.
The finger of the user in then placed between non-leading edge (14) of the movable portion (1) and the top wall (11) of the container beneath the non-leading edge (14) of the movable portion (1) . By applying manually a force upwards on the non-leading edge (14) in the plane perpendicular to the top of the can, the leading edge of the movable portion (1) will exert a downward force on the motile region (12) . This downward force will displace the motile region (12) to the open position where it is pressed inside the container.
To return the opening means to its unsealed and down positions, the user applies a force on the non-leading edge (14), downwards in the plane perpendicular to the top of the can.
Sealing the can Once the opening means has returned to its unsealed and down positions, the can can be sealed. By exerting a force on the movable portion (1) in the plane parallel to the top wall towards the leading edge (13), the movable portion slides forwards in the plane parallel to the top of the can so that the movable portion (1) seals the aperture in the non-movable portion (6) . The opening means is now is in the sealed position.
Unsealing the can With the motile region (12) of the can in the open position, and the movable portion (1) in the sealed position, the finger of the user is placed on the non- leading edge (14) of the movable portion (1) . By applying manually a force on the non-leading edge (14) in the plane parallel to the top of the can, for example by pulling, the opening means slides backwards to the unsealed position.

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  1. CLAIMS: 1. A reclosable container having a top wall having a score line
    defining a motile region of the top wall, the motile region being displaceable to an open position whereat the motile region is displaced from the top wall so as to create an opening in the top wall; the can further having; (i) opening means; and (ii) sealing means comprising a movable sealing portion movably connected to the top wall, movable by sliding between two extreme positions in a plane parallel to the top wall; the first position being a sealed position and the second position being an unsealed position; when in the sealed position the movable portion seals the opening or motile region from the atmosphere.
    2. A reclosable container according to claim 1 wherein the sealing means further comprises a non-movable portion mounted on the top wall around or partially around the motile region/opening; the non-movable portion defining an aperture; the non-movable portion and the aperture completely overlying the motile region/opening; the movable portion movably connected to the non-movable portion; when in the sealed position the movable portion seals the aperture.
    3. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the movable portion is movable in the plane perpendicular to the top wall of the can to displace the motile region to the open position.
    4. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the movable portion is movable in the plane perpendicular to the top wall of the can when in the unsealed position.
    5. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the movable portion is movable in the plane perpendicular to the top wall of the can when in the sealed position.
    7. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the non-movable portion may partially overly the motile region/opening in the top wall.
    8. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the movable portion and/or the non-movable portion has a housing or recess or grooved runners to direct the movement of the movable portion.
    9. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the movable portion and/or the non-movable portion has one or more projections or nibs.
    10. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-movable portion is incorporated into the top wall of the can.
    11. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-movable portion and/or the movable portion has a layer of a sealing material on its outer surface.
    12. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the non-movable portion and/or the movable portion is not of uniform depth.
    13. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the top wall of the container is shaped to enable a good fit with the non-movable portion.
    14. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the sealing means is bent or curved.
    15. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the sealing means is made from a single material.
    16. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the sealing means is not made from metal.
    17. A reclosable container according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the sealing means is made from more than one different material.
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