US2311333A - Container - Google Patents

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Feb. 16, 1943. 1s. FREm-l 2,311,333

CONTAINER Filed May 13, 1940 2 sheets-smet 1 Feb. 16, 1943.

J. S. FRENCH CONTAINER Filed May 13, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Feb. A16, 1943 UNITED STATES 4PA'rENT OFFICE CONTAINER Joseph S. French, Glendale, Calif. Application May 13,194, semi Nd. 3a4,szo

`(o1. 22e-rz) 12 Claims.

tainers formed of waxed paper, cardboard, etc.

Containers of this kind are usually provided at their upper ends with a removable cap or a pouring opening having a hinged or removable closure. When milk is packaged in such containers there is usually a stratum or body of cream above the milk occupying the upper part of the container. The walls of the container are opaque and while the cream may be poured out through the opening in the top of the container the cream layer cannot be seen and it is diiilcult to pour oi the cream without also pouring B a quantity of the milk which, of course, dilutes the cream. It has been proposed to employ lateral spouts on the containers for pouring on the creams but the spouts that have been suggested for this use are costly, requiring the addition of parts to the container structure and complicating the general container construction. Further, the proposed lateral spout devices cannot be tightly resealed following their use 'with the result that the milk or product may leak out or become contaminated.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container of milk, and the like, having a novel lateral spout means or pouring means for facilitating the pouring of the cream or upper stratum of the product which means is inexpensively ernbodied in the container and requires no additional elements or parts in the container construction.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container of the character mentioned in which the lateral spout means is initially fully sealed so that it cannot leak or allow the entrance of air into the container.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container of the character mentioned in which `the spout means may be opened and utilized in such a manner that it automatically recloses and maintains a seal to prevent the leakage and contamination of the product following such use.

Another object of this invention is to provide a milk container of the character referred to embodying a spout means that effectively pours or directs the cream or contents and that may be employed to effectively direct a forced or positive discharge of the fluid when the container' is squeezed or compressed to thus discharge the fluid.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container of the character mentioned having a lateral discharge means or spout means that may be utilized to provide for the free rapid discharge of the contents.

Another object of the invention is to provide a container of the character referred to in which the material of the seam in the container wall forms the discharge means for the contents and the pouring spout, no additional material being required.

Another object of the invention is to provide a container of the character referred to in which the spout part forms a closurewhich fully closes and seals the discharge opening when moved to the retracted or closed position.

A further object of this invention is to provide a container construction of the character referred to having a lateral discharge means or spout means that does not project from the container or necessitate bulges or enlargements on the container and does not in any way change the shape or form of the container.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a lateral discharge means or spout means for milk containers and the like that may be embodied in the container without modifying or complicating the basic container construction.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of typical preferred forms and applications of the inventionr throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a container embodying the features of the invention showing the spout means and the closure means in their normal unopened states. Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. l showing`the spout flap of the lateral pouring means extended for use. Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary external elevation of the spout means or pouring means of the invention. Fig. 4 is a fragmentaryhorizontal detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 5.6 on Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a fragmentary vertical detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 5--5 on Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 5 showing the pouring flap extended for use and showing the discharge opening in the inner part. Fig. '7 is a fragmentary external elevation of the discharge portion of the lateral pouring means showing one form of pouring opening that may be formed therein. Fig. 8 is a fragmentary perspective view of`a container embodying another form of the invention. Fig. 9 is a view similar to Fig. 8 showing the spout flap extended. Fig. 101s an enlarged fragmentary horizontal detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line Ill-l0 on Fig. 9. Fig. 11 is a fragmentary vertical detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line II-II on Fig. 10. Fig. 12 is a view similar to Fig. 11 showing the spout flap ready for closing. Fig. 13 is a View similar to Fig. 11 showing the spout ilap in the closed position and Fig. 14 is a fragmentary horizontal detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line I4-I4 on Fig. 13.

The features of the invention may be embodied in containers of different types, constructions and uses. In the drawings I have shown the invention in connection with a papier container of the class now widely used to package milk, etc., it being understood that the invention is not to-be construed as limited or restricted to this particular application, but is to be taken as including any features or modifications that may fall within the scope of the claims.

The container illustrated in the drawings ccmprises a body IIJ formed of paper, cardboard or similar material. waxed orotherwise treated to be impervious to and unaffected by the intended contents. The body I is an upright structure, square or rectangular in horizontal cross section,

it being apparent that the container body may be of any other shape. The body I0 may be formed of a piece or sheet of paper, cardboard, or other fibrous material shaped to define the liquid containing space or chamber of the required capacity. The sheet of material from which the body I0 is formed has its edges joined or connected at a vertical or longitudinal seam S which is usually spaced substantially midway between the margins of a side of the rectangular container.

The seam S is in the nature of a lap joint comprising an inner ply, layer or lap II and anouter vlap I2. In accordance with the usual practice the inner and outer laps II and I2 of the seam S have extensive engagement and are adhesively connected or sealedone with the other to provide a tight, string joint. A bottom head or end I3 is seamed to the lower end of the body Iiiand a similar head I4 is seamedto the upper end of the body. The heads or ends I3 and I4 are usually formed of the same material as the body I0. A pouring opening is formed in a corner portion of the head I4 and is closed by a cover or closure I5. 'Ihe closure I5 is secured to the head I4 by a clip I6, or the like, and is depressed to closely t and seal in the pouring opening. The closure I5 is initially rmly and dependably sealed in the opening. The outer end of the closure I5 has a tip I1 which may be raised by a knife, iingernail, or the like to facilitate the raising or opening of the closure. The container construction thus far described is conventional and forms no part of the invention, except insofar as it is combined with features of the invention.

The invention provides a spout ap 2IJ on the outer seam lap I2 and a perforatable zone 2| under the ap 2U for the discharge of the contents.

It is a feature of the invention that the pouring flap 20 is a continuous integral portion or part of the outer lap I2. The ap 20 initially lies substantially flat and iiush with` the outer seam lap I2 being in the same plane as` the lap and is adapted to be drawn or moved downwardly and outwardly to form an eflicient pouring spout. The flap 20 is defined by a line 22 of scoring, weakening, or cutting and a fold line or bend line 23. The lines 22 and 23 forming or dening the pouring iiap 20 may be provided in the outer lap I2 at or adjacent the cream line, that is at the i line or plane where the cream and milk meet,

where the container is intended to hold milk or the like.

In other cases the lines 22 and 23- for 75 Y sealed or closed with wax or other material.

the pouring flap may be provided in the upper part of the seam lap I2. The line 22 may be a cut, a weakened line, such as a line of perforations, a. scoring line, or any other line that will allow the nap 20 to be moved outwardly relative to the lap I2 without subjecting the adjacent parts of the lap to undue force or strain. In the construction illustrated in the drawings the line 22 is a full cut or continuous score line, it being understood that the line 22 may be made up of spaced perforations. slots, or openings. The line 22 extends laterally inward from the edge 24 of the outer lap I2 and then extends downwardly in substantially parallel relation to the edge 24. Inl

practice the line 22 may extend laterally inward, then curve downwardly and inwardly and then extend straight down. The lower end of the line 22 joins the bend line 23.

The line 23 is a generally transverse or horizontal line extending inwardly from the edge 24 to the lower end of the line 22. The bend line 23 may be a simple line of scoring or indentation although it may be a line of perforations or thelike The bend line 23 is such that the material formingthe flap 20 readily gives or bends in a given manner or along a given line when the ap is projected or extended. In accordance with the invention the line 23 is shaped or formed to assist in channeling or shaping the pouring flap 20. The bend line 23 extends laterally inward and slightly downward from the edge 24 and then continues inwardly and slightly upward to join the lower end of the parting line 22. This formation of the bend line 23 is best illustrated in Fig. 3 where it will be seen that the line 23 comprises two substantially equal downwardly and inwardly convergent parts. The flap 20 defined by the lines 22 and 23 and the lap edge 24 may be sealed, cemented, or adhesively joined with the inner lap I I when the container is formed so that it lies in the same plane as the outer lap I2 and forms an unbroken continuation of the outer lap.

It is preferred to form the pouring ap 20 so that it may be readily shaped to provide a trough or channel for pouring the cream or contents. Three spaced longitudinal lines 2B` of scoring are formed in the flap 20. The lines 26 preferably extend parallel with the edge 24 and are continuous throughout the length of the flap 20. The lines 26 may be simple indented lines or lines of scoring and are pref,- erably formed to constitute narrow elongate depressions or grooves in the inner side of the iiap 2G. The intermediate line 26 joins the bend line 23 at the juncture of its convergent portionsand the side lines 26 are substantially equally spaced from said intermediate line. The downward and'inward convergence of the bend line 23'causes or tends to cause the flap 20 to bend along the' intermediate line 2S when the ap 20 is extended and in any oase assists in bending or channeling the flap 20 along the intermediate line 26. As best illustrated in Fig. 2 of the drawings the ap 20 is transversely bent or grooved so that its upper side forms an effective trough or pouring channel. Fig. 4 of the drawings illustrates the manner in which the nap 20 may be initially slightly channeled or grooved at the lines 26 it being understood that this initial formation of the flap 20 is not essential. 'Y

The perforatable'zone 2 I is that portion of the inner seamlap IIA initially 'covered by the pouring ap 20. The zone 2| is exposed when the flap 20 is moved or swung downwardly and outwardly and is readily cut or perforated by a knife or other implement to provide for the discharge or pouring of the containers contents. The zone 2| is preferably formed or marked to facilitate its cutting or perforation by a knife or the like. A vertical line 21 of scoring may be provided in the zone 2| to indicate the point where the zone may be perforated or cut and to assist in orienting or locating the cutting implement. The line 21 may be in the nature of an external depression and may extend upwardly from the lower end of the zone 2| in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the ap 20 or the intermediate trough line 2B. It is to be understood that the zone 2| is initially fully closed and imperforate. Further, it will be observed from Figs. l, 2 and 3 of the drawings that the zone 2| forms only a portion of the inner lap and is spaced a considerable distance from the edge 28 of the inner lap. The lines 22 and 23 may be said to define the perforatable zone 2| and these lines are spaced from or remote from the edge 28 of the inner lap leaving a substantial zone or area 29 of the inner lap which is secured, cemented, or sealed with the outer lap |2. With this relationship oi' parts the pouring means or spout means of the invention does not interrupt the seam S and does not, to any appreciable extent, weaken the seam S either before or after the flap 20 is extended.

VIt will be apparent how the lines or elements constituting the spout means of the invention may be readily provided in the container before or during its fabrication without complicating the manufacture and without materially increasing the cost. In use it may be assumed that the container body holds a quantity of milk with a body or stratum of cream above the milk. If it is desired to obtain or remove the cream the ap 20 is engaged and swung or bent down- Wardly and outwardly.` The side edge 24 of the flap 20 is exposed and a knife edge, flngernail, or the like may be engaged under the ap of this edge to readily bend the ap down. The line 22 of cutting or weakening allows the flap 20 to be readily extended without disturbing the adjacent parts of the seam S. As the flap 20 is bent out or extended the convergent bend line 23 causes or tends to cause the iiap to bend or groove along the lines 26. If desired the operator or user may assist this action by applying transverse pressure to the flap so that it more readily bends along the lines 2B.

When the flap 20 has been extended to a position such as illustrated in Fig. 2 a knife or similar implement is thrust through the portion 2|. It is preferred to enter the knife along the line 21 to provide a centrally disposed discharge opening. This opening operation may be performed before the closure I5 is opened and may be performed in such a manner that the knife makes a narrow cut or incision in the portion 2|. Upon withdrawal of the knife the material of which the container is formed tends to return to its original condition and seals off the incision. Accordingly, there is little, if any, discharge from the knife cut so long as atmospheric pressure is excluded from the container body IU. It is possible, however, to forcibly eject the contents or cream by applying pressure to the walls of the container body I0. Pressure thus applied to the container body forcibly ejectsv the cream through the knife cut at the line 21 The cream thus discharged may be directed to a pitcher or other vessel such as a cup.: 'I'he cream may be ejected in this manner `as required without disturbing the closure I6 and after use the container remains substantially sealed. The forcible ejection of the cream as just described is accomplished without any substantial tilting of the container and in any case results in the removal of undiluted cream until, of course, the cream is exhausted.

If it is desired to immediately obtain the entire body of cream the pouring flap 20 is extended as above described and a knife or similar implement is thrust through the portion 2| at the line 21 and `is worked or turned about its longitudinal axis and in opposite directions to provide or form an opening such as illustrated in Fig. '1. The upper stratum of the contents or the cream may be readily and quickly poured from this opening 30, the spout iiap 20 assisting in the direction of the discharging contents. The closure I5 is preferably, though not necessarily, opened for the pouring operation vthrough the opening 30. Following the removal of the cream, the closure l5 if previously opened may be closed and, if desired, the iiap 20 may be returned to its closed position to prevent contamination of the remaining contents. The

opening 30 may thereafter be employed as the the bend line 4|.

and a stream of cream issues from the container.

pouring opening and the opening in the head |4 may serve to admit atmospheric pressure to the interior of the container to facilitate the discharge through the opening 30.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 8 to 14,-inclusive, the container body i0 may be the same as in the above described embodiment of the invention and the same reference numerals are applied to the several parts of the container. The form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 8 to i4, inclusive, includes a spout ap or pouring ap 20 similar generally to the flap 20 but formed to enter and close the pouring opening when retracted after use.

The pouring flap 20 is an integral part of the seam lap |2 and initially lies flush with the lap |2. 'I'he flap 20*i may be located as desired along the seam S, for example, it may be provided adjacent the top of the container or may be provided at the cream line as illustrated. The pouring flap or spout iiap 20e is formed or defined by a line 40 of tearing or cutting and a bend line 4|. The line 4|! is preferably, though not necessarily, a full cut through the seam lap |2. The out line 40 extends laterally inward from the edge 24 then curves downwardly and inwardly then extends straight down and then extends substantially horizontally toward the edge 2d. The horizontal lower portion 42 of the cut line 40 terminates at a point spaced some distanceA from the edge 24 having its `end substantially midway between the side edges of the iiap 20. The bend line 4| is substantially horizontal and is aligned with the portion '62 of the cut line. The bend line 6| is such that the fiap 2|)a may be readily swung down to a position such as illustrated in Figs. 9 to 11, inclusive, to form an effective pouring spout.

The flap 2l) is preferably provided with a' central longitudinal line 4 of bending. The bend line 44 may extend between the upper and lower ends of the flap 2|)EL and is substantially centrally located to have its lower end at the point of joinder of the cut line portion 42 and The bend line 4d is such that the flap 20e may be readily made V-shaped or trough shaped by merely applying pressure to its opposite edges and is such that the inner half A of the iiap may be bent at right angles to the outer half B of the flap to form a closure for the discharge opening.

As in the above described form ofthe invention the opening or downward projection of the'fiap 2lia exposes'a portion 2|* of the inner seam lap il. This portion 2|* is, of course, an integral part of the lap Il of the seam S and as in the above described form of the invention may be an initially closed but readily penetrable part. If desired, a pre-formed vertical cut may beM provided in the portion 2i to form a pouring opening 45. In other cases, the portion 2ia may be formed with a mark or line where it is to be periorated or cut by a knife, or the like, to provide the pouring opening 45. In any case, the opening 45 is made to be in the same vertical plane as the bend line 44 or to be immediately adjacent that plane. Where the pouring opening 45 is preformed it may be sealed or closed with wax, or the like, and, of course, the flap 20a' may initially be sealed in place with wax, or the like, to close the opening.

In using or employing the container illustrated in Figs. 8 to 14, inclusive, of the drawings, the

container may be delivered to the user with the top closure I5 and the flap 2l) in the closed positions illustrated in Fig. 8. When it is desired to employ the lateral pouring means either for the purpose of drawing off the cream or for the discharge of the entire contents of the container the ilap 28B is rst projected or swung down to a position such as shown in Figs. 9, l and l1. The projected iiap 2lia may be made slightly trough-shaped by merely pressing on its edges to cause it to bend at the line 44. The pouring opening 45 is then formed or, ii already formed, is opened by a knife or other implement to permit free pouring. The cream or contents of the container may be readily poured from the opening 45 and the flap 2lia serves as an effective pouring spout. As in the above described form of the invention, the top closure I5 may be left closed in which case the sides of the container body may be'compressed or pressed against to repeatedly employed as a pouring spout and asl a closure for the pouring opening 45.

Having described only typical preferred forms and applications of my invention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific details herein set forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variations or modiilcations that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the 'scope o the following claims.

Having described my invention; I claim:

l. A container formed of fibrous material or the like comprising a container body having a seam in its side including an innerlap and an outer lap, means adhesively securing the laps together, a cut in the outer lap along which the lap may be parted, the cut extending laterally from an edge of the outer lap and then downwardly to define a pouring ap that may be projected from the sideof the body, a line of scoring in the outer lap extending laterally from said edge to the rst named line, the line of scoring having two downwardly convergent portions tending to cause the pouring ilap to assume a channel shape when projected, and a longitudinal line of scoring in the pouring flap facilitating such shaping of the pouring ap. y

. 2. In a` container construction, a container wall having a lapped seam comprising an inner lap, and an outer lap engaging over the inner lap, the inner lap having a pouring opening, the outer lap having a line of severance along which the outer lap may be parted, said line extending inwardly from the longitudinal edge of the outer lapy then downwardly and then outwardly toward said edge to dene a spout flap that may be swung open to expose the pouring opening, the longitudinal edge of the outer lap forming the outer edge of the spout flap, the flap being adapted to be bent longitudinally to have a part which enters and closes said opening when the iiap is returned to its original position against the inner cause the forcible ejection of the contents from the opening 45.

II it is desired to reseal the container or to close the opening the inner portion A of the flap 2lia is bent upwardly or inwardly to occupy a vertical plane and to be at substantially right angles to the outer portion B. Fig. l2 shows the portion A of the flap 20a in this position. This brings the portion A into alignment with the opening 45. The flap 2D is then swung upwardly and inwardly causing the portion A to enter the opening 45. The flap portion A is operably to occupy and completely close the opening 45 and the flap 2li"- may be brought to the position illustrated in Figs. 13 and 14 where its portion B again lies in the same plane as the seam lap I2. The flap portion A is frictionally engaged or held by the walls of the opening 45 and the engagement of the portion A in the opening 45 dependably holds the flap 2lia in the closed position.

When it is again desired to employ the pouring means the flap portion B is engaged and swung downwardly and outwardly to withdraw the portion A from the opening 45. With the flap 2lin extended the portion-,A may be moved into a position where the flap again forms an effective pouring spout. The flap 2lia may be lap.

3. In a container construction, a container wall having a lapped seam comprising an inner lap, and an outer lap engaging over the inner lap, the inner lap having a pouring opening, a out in the outer lap along which the outer lap may be parted, said cut extending inwardly from the longitudinal edge of the outer lap, then downwardly and then outwardly toward said edge to deiine a. spout flap that may be swung open to uncover the pouring opening, and a longitudinal scored line in the spout flap along which the iiap may be bent to have a part which enters and closes the pouring opening when the flap is returned to its original position. 4. In a container construction, a container wall having a lapped seam comprising an inner lap, and an outer lap engaging over the inner lap, the inner lap having an elongate pouring opening, a cut line in the outer lap, said line extending inwardly from the longitudinal edge of the outer lap1 then downwardly and then outwardly toward said longitudinal edge, a scored bend line in the outer lap continuing outwardly from the end of the cut line to said longitudinal edge7 said cut and bend lines defining a spout flap that may be swung open to expose the pouring opening, and a scored bend line in the ilap along which the ilap may be bent to have a part which enters and closes the pouring opening when the flap is closed.

5. A container formed of fibrous material comprising a container body including a side wall having an inner ply and a lap over said ply, the

verging portions whereby the spout ap is chanlap terminating in a vertical edge extending between the upper and lower ends of the container, and a score line in said lap extending inwardly from said edge of the lap and then continuing downwardly to denne the upper edge and one side edge of a spout nap, said edge of the lap deilning the other side edge of the spout flap, the lower end of the spout nap integrally joining said. lap, the lap being partable along said line so that the spout flap may be bent out from its l0 lower end along a line generally normal to said edge for use as a spout and to expose a zone of said ply for perforation.

6. A container formed of iibrous material or the like comprising a container body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and an outer lap, the outer lap terminating in a vertical edge which extends between the upper and lower ends of the container, and a line of severance in the outer lap along which the outer lap may be parted, the line of severance extending inwardly from the edge of the outer lap to define the upper end of a spout iiap and then continuing downwardly to denne one side edge of the spout ap, the opposite side of the spout flap being defined by said edge of the outer lap, the lower end of the spout nap being integrally joined with the outer lap, the spout flap being adapted to be swung out by swinging it downwardly on a line of hinging at its lower end which is generally normal to said edge of the outer lap to expose a zone of the inner lap for perforation. 7. A container formed of flbrous material or the like comprising a container body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and an outer lap, the outer lap terminating in an edge which extends between the upper and lower ends of the container, a line of severance in the outer lap extending inwardly from said edge of the outer lap along whichthe material of the outer 40 lap is conditioned for ready bending, and a line. ci' severance in the outer lap along which the outer lap may be parted, the last named line extending laterally inward from said edge of the outer lap to define the upper end of a spout flap and then continuing downwardly to the bend line to define one side edge o! the spout flap, the other side edge of the spout flap being dened by said edge of the outer lap, the spout flap being adapted to be swung outwardly from along the first named line to expose an area of the inner lap for perforation.

8. A container formed of brous material or the like'comprising a. container body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and an outer lap, the outer lap terminating in an edge which extends between the upper and lower ends of the container, a scored line in the outer lap extending inwardly from said edge of the outer lap along which the material of the outer lap is conditioned for ready bending, and a severance line in the outer lap along which the outer lap maybe parted, the last named line extending laterally inward from said edge of the outer lap to denne the. upper end of a spout flap and then 55 continuing downwardly to the scored line to define one side edge of the spout flap, the other side edge of the spent flap being defined by said edge of the outer lap, the spout flap being adapted to be swung outwardly from along the scored line to expose an area of the inner lap for perforation, said scored line having downwardly conneled when it is swung outwardly.

9. A container formed of fibrous materieller the like comprising a container body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and an outer lap, the outer lap terminating in an edge which extends between the upper and lower ends of the container, means adhesively securing the laps together, a cut in the outer lap along which the lap may be parted, the cut extending later-y ally from said edge of the outer lap to define the upper end of a spout nap and then continuing downwardly to denne one side edge of a pouring flap, said edge of the outer lap defining the other side edge of the pouring flap, the pouring flap being adapted to be projected from-.the side ot the body by downward and outward swinging,-

the projected pouring nap exposing a portion of the inner lap that may be perforated for the discharge of the contents, and a longitudinal line of scoring in the pouring flap whereby the nap' may be made ,channel shaped.

l0. A container formed of iibrous material or the like comprising a container body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and an outer lap, means adhesively securing the laps together, a line ofseverance in the outer lap along which the lap may be parted, the line extending laterallyi'rom an edge of the outer lap and then downwardly, a scored bend line in the outer lap extending laterally from said edge to the lower end of the rst named line, said lines defining a pouring nap that may be projected from the side of the body when the outer nap is parted along said first named line and bent along the second named line, the projected pouring flap exposing a portion of the inner ylap that may be perforated for the discharge of the contents, and a scored line in said portion of the inner lap where the same is to be perforated.

11. A container formed of brous material or the like comprising a container body having a seam in its side including an inner lap and an outer lap, means adhesively securing the laps together, a cut line in the outer lap along which the lap may be parted, the line extending laterally from an edge of the outer lap and then downwardly, a scored bend line in the outer lap extending inwardly from said edge to the lower end of the first named line, said lines deiining a pouring flap that may be projected from the side of the body when the outer nap is parted along said rst named line and then bent along said bend line, the projected pouring flap exposing a portionrof the inner lap that may be peridrated for the discharge of the contents, the pouring tlap being integral with the outer lap and initially held down by said means.'

l2. In a container' construction, a container wall having a lapped seam comprising an inner lap, andan outer lap engaging over the inner lap, the outer lap having an edge extending from between the upper and lower ends of the con-V tainer wall, the inner lap having a discharge zone provided with a pouring opening, a cut line of parting in the outer lap extending laterally inward from said edge of the outer Ilap and then downward, and a scored bend line in the outerv lap extending laterally inward from said edge to join the lower end of the cut line parting, said lines defining a pouring flap that maybe swung open to expose said zone and that may be swung closed to close said opening, the said zone and 'unan-,being formed of the same material as the 4 '"seam'laps and being integralg ,with the seam laps.

. A y Jos'nrrrs. FRENCH.

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