Container with an edge-wrapping closure and a method for sealing a container using an edge-wrapping closure
A method for sealing a container using an edge-wrapping closure, wherein the method further includes providing a container body including: an open end having a rim defined by a bead extending outwardly from a body wall; a cavity; and a closed end; receiving a lid; aligning and placing the lid flush against the rim of the open end of the container body; and sealing the lid over the rim of the open end of the container body by folding the lid over and around the bead of the rim wherein the lid extends along an outer surface of the bead.
1 . A method for sealing a container using an edge-wrapping closure, wherein the method further comprises:
providing a container body comprising:
an open end having a rim defined by a bead extending outwardly from a body wall, wherein the body wall comprises one or more detents configured to engage a sealed lid;
a cavity; and
a closed end;
receiving a lid;
aligning and placing the lid flush against the rim of the open end of the container body; and
sealing the lid over the rim of the open end of the container body by folding the lid over and around the bead of the rim wherein the lid extends along an outer surface of the bead, wherein the bead of the rim comprises a polymeric coating.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the bead is fully enclosed by lid material when the lid is sealed over the rim, wherein a folded portion of the lid extends past the bead and contacts a sidewall of the container body.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the lid partially covers the bead up to at least a midpoint of a height of the bead.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a multi-layer structure comprising a metallic barrier layer disposed flat across the open end, and wherein the lid further comprises polymeric support layer folded around the bead.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein sealing the lid over the rim of the open end of the container body further comprises applying heat at a fold line, wherein applying heat at the fold line conforms the lid to the body wall of the container body.
6 . The method of claim 5 , wherein aligning and placing the lid further comprises pre-creasing the fold line to align with the bead during sealing.
7 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the lid comprises an adhesive layer positioned along the fold line.
8 . The method of claim 5 , wherein applying the heat at the fold line comprises applying the heat using one or more of: convection heat sealing, induction sealing, and ultrasonic welding.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein sealing the lid further comprises applying pressure using one or more of a: forming tool, roller, and crimping die.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the lid further comprises a pull tab formed by leaving a section of a folded margin unsealed against the bead.
11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the pull tab is recessed against a wall of the container body when the lid is sealed over the rim of the open end of the container body.
12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises an adhesive layer positioned along a fold line.
13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises de-nesting one or more lids.
14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises an aluminum foil material and polymeric coatings.
15 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises:
an interior surface having a polymeric coating; and
an exterior surface having a printable surface.
16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the container body comprises a recycled material.
17 . A container body with an edge-wrapping closure comprising:
a container body comprising:
an open end having a rim defined by a bead extending outwardly from a body wall, wherein the body wall comprises one or more detents configured to engage a sealed lid;
a cavity; and
a closed end; and
a lid aligned and placed flush against the rim of the open end of the container body, wherein the lid is folded over and around the bead of the rim wherein the lid extends along an outer surface of the bead, wherein the bead of the rim comprises a polymeric coating.
18 . The container body of claim 17 , wherein the container body further comprises a pull-tab.
19 . The container body of claim 17 , wherein the lid partially covers the bead up to at least a midpoint of a height of the bead.
20 . The container body of claim 17 , wherein the lid comprises an adhesive layer positioned along a fold line.