Lid for a can and method for orientating such a Lid
A lid ( 2 ) for a can ( 1 ) has a general shape defining a main plane ( 9 ) and a depression ( 10 ) arranged in the lid. The bottom wall of the depression is tilted relative to the main plane of the lid, and to a method for orientating lids.
1. A lid for a can,
comprising:
a wall having a main plane with a center, and an inclined depression tilted relative to the main plane of the lid, the depression including a deepest part;
a score line defining a tear-out portion;
and a pull tab arranged on the tear-out portion, having a ring-shaped free end, the free end including a center portion;
wherein,
the free end of the pull tab ends before the center of the wall; and
the depression extends beyond the center of the wall; and
the pull tab extends at least partially over the depression such that the deepest part of the depression is beneath the center of the ring-shaped portion of the pull tab,
so that when a plurality of lids are arranged in a stack, each pull tab would register with the depression of the lid above or below it, resulting in a stack of vertical and parallel lids in which the pull tabs face in alternating opposite directions.
2. The lid according to claim 1 , wherein the lid is substantially circular.