Silgan Containers Corp.: New lid for jars, cans

DotTop™ from Silgan Containers (Woodland Hills, CA) provides consumers with opening convenience and resealability on metal cans and glass jars. Top open, consumer peels back a small plastic dimple in the center of the lid.

Silgan Containers Corp.

Mar 31, 2001

The vacuum that holds the lid in place is released, and consumer is able to lift lid off the container. Can be used for a variety of products that are hot-filled, closed with mechanical vacuum, or retorted with overriding pressure.

Silgan Containers Corp.

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Silgan Containers Corp.: New lid for jars, cans

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