JPH0755707B2 - Reclosable lid assembly for containers - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a container having a reclosable lid device. More particularly, it relates to a sterile container suitable for packaging liquids.

Aseptic packaging is a technique by which a product that has been sterilized as a product is placed in a container that has been sterilized as a product to make a container that is stable when placed on a shelf for food (and sometimes pharmaceutical products). This technology provides an alternative to retort sterilization and frozen or refrigerated distribution of foods, which is not met by wider packaging material choices, improved product quality and the use of other technologies. It offers the advantage of the ability to produce bulky packaging of seeds.

In the last few years, it has become widespread to package used and other non-carbonated beverages in sterile containers, especially in paperboard containers. Generally, these containers hold a single dose, eg, 227 gr (8 ounces), and access to and consumption of the contents is accomplished by a straw.
Although single-dose containers have been successful in the market, the construction of lid systems for those containers makes it undesirable to employ them for multiple-dose containers. Multi-dose containers are required to be reclosable to prevent degrading the contents due to atmospheric oxygen. In the case of fruit diuses, oxygen, like most foods, is a major cause of degrading aroma, color and nutritional quality.
Oxygen penetrates into the packaging during the shelf life of the product.

Adults don't like containers that drink the contents through a straw in one dose. Adults prefer to pour the contents of the container into a cup or glass cup for further consumption. The small size of the opening for inserting the straw also hinders pouring.

Finally, piercing the container with a straw often causes the contents to be splashed outward on an object or person near the consumer.

The prior art describes several types of reclosable containers. For example, U.S. Pat.Nos. 2,336,706 and 3,10
See 4,793, 3,133,689, 3,568,910. However, none of these containers are particularly well suited for use as sterile containers for liquids in particular.

U.S. Pat.No. 3,616,114, container parts and the like,
For example, to connect a corrugated box, paper bag, etc. in a peelable manner,
A reusable, composite structure, adhesive sealing tape is described. The tape is cut to a suitable width and length and comprises at least two tape sections or laminates, ie a reinforcing tape section which is partially coplanar with the main tape section.

The inner end of the reinforced part is tightly attached to the central part of the main part. The latter has a first area adapted to be attached to one side of the first container part while the second
Region of the first container part is adapted to be attached to the second container part to be detachably connected to said first container part, including its free end, and the reinforcing part is provided on the opposite side of the first container part. It can be at least partially attached. The fold formed from the inner end of the reinforcing portion will, when it is attached to its container portion, constitute a hinge for said first region of the main portion. This tape appears to be suitable as a reclosable lid for liquid-filled containers, but the problem of the substance in the use reacting with the pressure sensitive adhesive or the liquid opening into the ply of the paperboard container. Does not handle the problem of leaching through the cut edges of the.

U.S. Pat.No. 4,372,460 discloses a container end having an opening therein,
An outer tape comprising a backing and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer located around the opening and a protective tape having a barrier layer which provides a barrier to essence oil contained in the beverage and a thermoplastic adhesive layer which resists the oil. An easily opening lid device including a protective tape with a thermosetting adhesive layer on the bottom surface of the container edge around the opening and with a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a thermosetting adhesive layer. The outer tape in the area of the opening is glued tightly to the outer tape. However, this lid does not address the issue of reclosability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a reclosable lid assembly for a container comprising an inner wall, an outer wall and at least one panel having an opening in the panel, comprising: (a) a backing and a feel. An outer tape having a pressure-adhesive layer, which completely covers the opening, and (b) a protective tape comprising a barrier layer and an adhesive layer firmly adhered to the barrier layer, the panel comprising the adhesive layer. Is firmly adhered to the inner wall portion and to the entire circumference of the opening, and is in the area of the opening by the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the outer tape and the adhesive layer of the protective tape. A protective tape firmly adhered to the outer tape, and (c) a backing, a layer of release coating material on one major surface of the backing, and an adhesive layer on the other major surface of the backing. A targeting tape comprising the panel A layer of release coating material adjacent to the outer tape and positioned between the outer tape and the outer wall of the panel, Tape which has a length such that it can be easily removed from the target tape and resealed to the target tape, the backing of the target tape extending beyond the panel to which the target tape is attached. And a reclosable lid assembly for a container.

The lid assembly of the present invention combines the desirable properties of resistance to essence oil, easy opening, reclosability and impermeability of oxygen.

The lid assembly of the present invention is particularly suitable for natural beverages and artificial beverages containing essence oils such as d-limonene, and could also be used for products packaged in sterile containers. .

With reference to the detailed accompanying drawings, a typical carton blank is generally designated by the numeral 10 in FIG. The blank 10 is preferably made from a semi-flexible board material, such as paperboard, such as that used in making disposable carton boxes. A typical blank comprises, from the outer layer to the inner layer, a layer of polyethylene, a layer containing four plies of paperboard, a layer of aluminum foil, and a layer of "Surlyn". "Surlyn" is a hydrocarbon matrix embedded with polymethacrylate granules linked by relatively short polyethylene chains and sodium ions. The inner layer forms a surface that contacts the contents of the container. The outer layer forms a surface that contacts the surrounding atmosphere. This type of blank is used in the Combibloc aseptic packaging system, which consists of preformed blanks manufactured by the Pie, Kee, L company of Deyutsseldorf, West Germany. The packaging system is described in more detail in a packaging technology journal, March / April 1983, Dieter Richter, "Combibrock: Aseptic System Using Preformed Paper Box Blanks". Has been adopted as a reference material. Aseptic packaging that can be assembled with this blank is well known in the art. Such a packaging container is shown in FIGS.
It is represented by numeral 12 in the figure. Typically, sterile packaging is assembled on automated machines. The lid assembly described below is not limited to the container formed from the blank of FIG. 1, but may be of any size and how long as long as the portion of the packaging container to which the lid is attached is flat. It can also be used in various aseptic packaging containers.

The protective tape 20 comprises an adhesive layer 28, preferably a barrier layer 22, which is tightly adhered to the inner wall 24 of the container 12 near the injection hole 26 by a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The target tape 30 is an adhesive layer
36, outer wall portion of container 12 by pressure sensitive adhesive if appropriate
Includes a backing 32 glued to 34. Adhesive layer 36
The surface of the lining 32 facing the
8, for example there is a layer of adhesive backing, which is adhesive. It has a backing 42 on the outer tape 40 and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer 44 by which the outer tape 40 can be releasably adhered to the release layer 38 of the target tape 30. Target tape 30 if preferred
The smaller portion 46 of the tape is bent upward at one end and is glued tightly to one end of the outer tape 40. The advantage of this preferred construction is that the outer tape 40 does not flare the outer wall portion 34 of the container 12. The targeting tape 30 has an opening 48 therein which coincides with the injection hole 26. Protective tape 20
The barrier 22 of the outer tape 40 is in the area of the pouring hole 26 by means of the adhesive layer 44 of the outer tape 40 and the adhesive layer 28 of the protective tape 20.
Bonded with Nishitsukari. Membrane adhered to outer tape 40
Also shown is the grip 50 of the outer tape 40, which includes 51 laces, to prevent that portion of the outer tape 40 from adhering to the target tape 40. Further, the grip 50 of the outer tape 40 can be embossed (not shown) in a manner that facilitates gripping the outer tape 40.

To open the lid assembly shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the consumer simply grasps the grip 50 of the outer tape 40 with his finger and pulls the grip 50 away from the container 12. Outer tape
When 40 is removed from the part of the protective tape 20 in the area of the pouring hole 26, the barrier layer 22 is removed with it.
To reclose the container 12 for later use, the outer tape 40 is simply rebonded to the target tape 30.

It is also preferred that the container 12 includes a vent hole 52 in addition to the pour hole to facilitate the injection of the liquid contents of the container 12. Like the pour hole 26, the adhesive layer 44 of the outer tape 40 and the adhesive layer 28 of the protective tape 20 must be tightly adhered to each other in the area of the vent holes 52, and the target tape 30 is There must be an opening 54 that matches the vent hole 52.

The spout hole 26 can be of any shape and size as long as it allows a level of adhesion between the outer tape 40 and the protective tape 20 that retains aseptic protection. The shape and size of the vent holes 52 must also comply with this requirement. Suitable pouring holes 26
Has an area of about 100 mm ² to about 200 mm ² . The shapes shown in the drawings have been found to be suitable.

The purpose of the outer tape 46 is to provide a means for sealing the contents of the container 12 from atmospheric oxygen. Outer tape
40 can include a variety of materials known in the art for tape backing, adhesives, primers, and the like. A particularly suitable material for the outer tape which can be used as a container lid is US Pat. No. 3,389,827 (Abere).
Other) and No. 3,990,603 (Brochma
n)), adopted as reference material in this application and discussed in the following description.

Outer tape 40 backing 42 is preferably 30 mils thick (750
There is even a micrometer) and it must be able to be pulled on itself without tearing. In practice, the backing 42 should have a uniform thickness across its width and along its length. For convenience of removing the adhesive layer 44 from the targeting tape 30, the backing 42 is 0.9k
It should not break or stretch more than 25% under the pulling force of g.

Typical materials which have been found to be suitable as backing members are strong plastic membranes which have been stretched and heat set in a manner well known in the art to provide the required toughness and heat resistance properties. including. Suitable membranes include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polytetramethylene terephthalate, polytetramethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, 6-6, nylon (e.g. E. I. Deupon de Nemor). (Trade name "Ditel ST801HS" available from Japan), physical blend of polytetramethylene terephthalate / polyethylene, physical blend of polytetramethylene terephthalate / polyethylene terephthalate, polytetramethylene terephthalate / Phenoxy physical compound, glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate / polyethylene composite and acrylonitrile / butadiene copoly A film derived from the graft copolymer containing acrylonitrile / Mechiru-methacrylate copolymer in the main chain grafted (e.g., those obtained under the trade designation "Baretsukusu" from Vuisutoron Inc.). A particularly suitable membrane is a 2 mil (50 micrometer) biaxially oriented membrane of polyethylene terephthalate, which is also described in US Pat. No. 3,720,732 (Sevenech), which is incorporated by reference into this application. Includes polycarbonate slip agents of the type described. Other representative materials are thin metal foils (eg, aluminum, steel, etc.) as well as metal foil and membrane composites.

A preferred pressure sensitive adhesive for layer 44 is an adhesive containing a block copolymer as described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,389,827. Suitable block copolymers are generally ABA.
Where each A is a thermoplastic polymer block having a transformation temperature above room temperature and having an average molecular weight between about 5,000 and about 125,000, and B is about 15,0.
It is a polymer block of conjugated dienes having an average molecular weight between 00 and about 250,000.

One particularly suitable pressure sensitive adhesive of this type is 100 parts by weight of "Kraton 1101" (one butadiene polymer block of 70,000 molecular weight and two styrene polymer blocks of 15,000 molecular weight). This is a block copolymer of styrene and butadiene, which is available from Ciel Chemical Co., Ltd. as a product.
e) 75 parts by weight of A-135 "(Alpha Pinene resin, available under the trade name of Hercules Roose Chemicals) and" Ethyl Antioxidant 330 "(1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4). , 6-Tris [3,5-degraded-butyl-4-hydroxylbenzyl] benzine, commercially available from Ethyl Inc.).

Other suitable pressure sensitive adhesives include those including the acrylic copolymers described in the aforementioned US Pat. No. 3,389,827. A particularly suitable adhesive of this type comprises an isooctyl acrylate (90) / acrylic acid (10) copolymer cross-linked by the addition of benzol peroxide in an amount of about 0.01 to 0.5% by weight of acrylic copolymer. .

Tapes which are convenient as outer tapes suitably have the shear properties described in US Pat. No. 3,389,827.

The backing 42 can be pigmented by vapor coating the tape backing with a thin layer of metal (eg, aluminum, silver, copper, etc.) or by coloring the backing as it is extruded. It can be made translucent by coating. Steam coating may be desirable. Because it's a lining
This is because it has a function of improving the impermeability of 42 (for example, to air and moisture). The lid assembly is preferably as opaque to atmospheric oxygen as the rest of the container 12. The oxygen impermeable nature of the lid assembly is ASTM in order to achieve the desired performance when the lid is utilized in a sterile packaging.
It is sufficient to have 0.7 to 1.0 cc per 645 cm ² (100 square inches) as measured by D3985 (1984). Representative aseptic packaging has a 645 cm ² (100 square inches) oxygen-impermeable per approximately 0.025 cc. Aluminum vapor coated backing 42 has been found to be useful in allowing the lid to meet oxygen permeability requirements. In the case of steam coating, top
In order to protect the coating from any wear that the latter may give the undesirable appearance of protrusions,
It is often desirable to do so. One particularly convenient material for top coating is also "Vitel P", discussed above as being a suitable primer.
It is E222 ".

The purpose of the protective tape 20 is to prevent transfer of the contents of the container 12 into the ply of paperboard forming the container body and discoloring the paperboard.

The barrier layer 22 of the protective tape 20 provides a barrier to the essence oil contained in certain juse or beverage products. While acting as a barrier, the barrier 22 must also have the property of allowing it to be torn and removed in the area of the pour hole 26 when the outer tape 40 is pulled to expose the pour hole 26. I have to. Therefore, the tear strength of the barrier layer 22 should not exceed the adhesive force between the outer tape 40 and the protective tape 20. Further, the tear strength of the barrier 22 should not exceed the adhesive force between the barrier layer 22 and the adhesive layer 28 of the protective tape 20. Barrier 22 may be, for example, 0.1-2 mils (2.5-50 micrometers) thick. Thickness about 0.25 to 1
A mil (6.4-25 micrometer) barrier layer is preferred when practicing the present invention.

Suitable materials for the barrier layer 22 of the protective tape 20 are vinylidene chloride and vinyl chloride plastics and vinylidene chloride and vinyl chloride copolymers (eg, a film available from Dow Chemical Company under the tradename "Saranrap") and vinylidene chlorand. A film containing an acrylontolyl copolymer (eg, resin available from Dow Chemical Company under the tradename "Saran F-310"). A suitable barrier layer 22 is made from an aqueous dispersion of Latex (eg, the dispersion available from Dow Chemical Company under the trade designation "Saran Latex XD-30373").

Other suitable materials for barrier 22 include thin metal foils (eg, foils containing aluminum or tin) or metal foil and membrane composites.

A suitable adhesive for the adhesive layer 28 of the protective tape 20 must be resistant to the oil contained in the packaged product (eg, essence oil). Generally about 0.5 to 3
A mil (12.7 to 76 micrometer) thick adhesive coating is suitable for practicing the present invention.

A suitable adhesive between the adhesive layers 28 of the protective tape 20 can be selected from among the pressure sensitive adhesives that are suitable for the adhesive layer 44 of the outer tape 40.

When the pressure sensitive adhesive is applied to the untouched barrier layer 22, the adhesive can be simply extrusion coated or solution cast onto the layer. When an aqueous dispersion such as the "Saran Latex XD-30373" described above is used to create the barrier 22, first pressure sensitive adhesive is 1 mil or 2 mils (25 or 50 micrometers). Extruded onto a carrier cloth, such as an untreated biaxially oriented polypropylene film, and then the resulting adhesive layer is coated with a latex dispersion on a Mayer bar or rotary gravure coating machine.
The carrier cloth acts as a carrier substrate during tape manufacturing and also as a removable liner.

A suitable protective tape is the above-mentioned "Saran Latex XD-3037".
0.5 mil (12.5 micrometer) barrier layer made from 3 "and 100 parts by weight of" Kraton 1101 "copolymer," Picolite A "
Includes a pressure sensitive adhesive layer made from the above composition containing 76 parts by weight of -135 "resin and 0.8 parts by weight of" ethyl antioxidant 330 ".

While pressure sensitive adhesives are suitable for the layers of protective tape 20, thermoplastic adhesives can also be used.

The purpose of the targeting tape 30 is to provide a surface to which the reclosable portion of the outer tape 40 is releasably adhered. In the preferred embodiment, the target tape 30 also contains an outer tape.
It works as if it were fixed to 12.

Targeting tape 30 includes a backing 32, one major surface of which has a layer of adhesive, preferably pressure sensitive adhesive 36, and the other major surface that is releasably adhered to outer tape 40. It has a layer 38 which can be. The backing will preferably have a thickness of up to about 3 mils (76 micrometers), and most preferably about 1 to 2 mils (25,4-50 micrometers). The backing 32 of the targeting tape 30 can be selected from the same materials that are suitable as the backing 42 for the outer tape 30. Suitable materials for the backing 32 for the targeting tape 30 are polypropylene and polyester.

One end of the backing of the target tape 30 preferably extends beyond the container top panel 13 to which the target tape 30 is attached to form the extension 30 (see FIG. 6). Such an extension 33 prevents the liquid being poured from the container 12 from slowly flowing down the sides of the container. The length of the extension 33 of the backing 32 can vary, the optimum length depending on the height of the container and the shape of the pouring hole 26. For a typical container, for example, about 23 cm (9 inches) high and about 1.8 k
For a container having a capacity of 64 g (64 oz), the extension can be in the range of about 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) to about 6.4 mm (1/4 inch). The material forming the backing 32 of the targeting tape 30 must be sufficiently rigid so that its extension 33 has sufficient force to resist the force of the liquid as it is being poured from the container. Ah Pour hole edges having a shape similar to the shape of the pour hole edges contemplated for use herein are described, for example, in U.S. Pat.Nos. 4,113,103 and 4,126,263, which are incorporated herein by reference. ing.

A suitable adhesive for the adhesive layer 36 of the targeting tape 30 is preferably a pressure sensitive adhesive. Suitable pressure sensitive adhesives for adhesive layer 36 are the same as those suitable as pressure sensitive adhesives for outer tape 40. An example of a suitable pressure sensitive adhesive for the adhesive 36 of the targeting tape 30 is a conventional block copolymer system similar to that described in US Pat. No. 3,239,478. Other types of adhesives, such as thermoplastic adhesives, can be used for the adhesive layer 36.

Suitable peelable coating materials for layer 38 include conventional low-adhesion back-gluing compounds, hereinafter referred to as LABs. Representative examples of conventional low adhesion back sizing compounds suitable for use in the present invention are described in detail in U.S. Pat.Nos. 2,607,711, 2,532,011 and 3,318,852, all of which are incorporated by reference. Used in this application.

U.S. Pat.No. 2,607,711 discloses a LAB formed from a copolymer of ester of a grade in which the higher alkyl group and the higher alkyl group have a length of at least 12 atoms, and a LAB formed from acrylic acid and methacrylic acid. LABs formed from acids are described. Acrylic acid or methacrylic acid can be partially replaced by another copolymerizable ethylene monomer, such as acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile.

U.S. Pat.No. 3,318,852 contains free carboxylic acid groups as functional groups forming a conjugated system between about 10% and about 90% of the polymerized constitutional units of the copolymer, and of other functional groups forming a conjugated system. All can be hydrolyzed to free carboxylic acid groups and where 20-90% of the monomer units are derived from monomers unsaturated with ethylene containing fluoroalkyl groups of at least 6 carbon atoms. Describes a LAB formed from a copolymer derived from an ethylene unsaturated monomer containing a functional group that forms a conjugated system with the ethylene bond of. The solubility of the copolymer is also increased by the use of a third copolymer which is unsaturated with ethylene and contains a functional group capable of forming a conjugated system with its unsaturated bond and hydrolyzing it to a carboxyl group. be able to. Each of the monomers contributes to the overall nature of the copolymer.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,532,011 describes a LAB containing a carbamate polymer having a carbamate side chain that ends in an alkyl group of at least 5 carbon atoms in length and preferably at least 14 carbon atoms. . These can be made by reacting polyvinyl alcohol with a suitable isocyanate having a terminal alkyl group. One example is polyvinyl N-octadecine carbonate, made by reacting polyvinyl alcohol with octadecyl isocyanate, which has 18 carbon atoms in the nitrogen-bonded side chain alkyl group. These LABs are most suitable for the present invention.

Target tape 30 will preferably have a thickness of up to about 5 mils (128 micrometers), and most preferably about 3 mils to about 4 mils (about 76 to about 102 micrometers).

The protective tape 20, the targeting tape 30, and the outer tape 40 and all of the components of these three tapes must be non-toxic. Currently, the above tape components must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

The lid assembly shown in Figures 4 and 5 allows shelf life of the container contents up to about one year without the need for refrigeration.

The lid assembly of the present invention offers several advantages over prior art reclosable systems. First, it provides a liquid container that can be closed again. Secondly, the protective tape eliminates the possibility of liquid penetrating the plies of paperboard material, thus ensuring retention of the aesthetic quality of the container. Third, the outer tape / target tape reclosable composite reduces oxygen permeation of the container, thus allowing freshness of the contents for up to a year. Fourth, the lid assembly reduces the chance of randomly spattering the contents when the container is opened, as compared to lids of the type that pierce through holes.

The elements of the lid assembly can be applied to the blank by hand, but are preferably applied with conventional tape applying equipment well known to those skilled in the art. The preferred method of application is as follows: (1) Target tape 30 is applied to the outer layer of blank 10 in place. The end 46 of the target tape is bent upward and covered by a liner (not shown).

(2) Pour hole 26 is formed through blank 10 and target tape 30, preferably by conventional punching equipment.
If a vent 52 is used, it is also formed at this time.

(3) Protective tape 20 is applied to the inner layer of blank 10 along pour hole 26 (and vent hole 52, if present).

(4) The overlying liner is removed from the target tape 30 and the appropriate end of the outer tape 40 is then attached to the target tape 30.

(5) The lid assembly consists of the adhesive 44 on the outer tape 40 and the pouring hole 26.
Protective tape in the area of (and vent holes 52, if any)
A vacuum is applied to bring the 20 adhesive layers 28 closer together.

(6) The adhesive layer 28 of the protective tape 20 in the area of the adhesive layer of the outer tape 40 and the pouring hole 26 (and the vent hole 52, if any) is between the outer tape 40 and the protective tape 20. It is preferably heat bonded at 176 ° C. for 0.3 to 0.5 seconds to provide a hermetic seal.

Steps 5 and 6 are highly preferred as they provide a strong bond between the outer tape 40 and the protective tape 20. Alternative methods of providing the effects of steps 5 and 6 can be used instead of applying vacuum and heat bonding.

Various changes and modifications of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention, and the invention is not limited to the illustrative examples described herein. Should be understood.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 is a plan view of a blank suitable for making aseptic packaging with a lid of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a parallelogram base prismatic container which is not yet fully assembled, and FIG. 3 is a fully assembled product. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the parallelogram bottom prismatic container, Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4-4 of Fig. 3, Fig. 5 is a sectional view similar to Fig. 4 after the container starts to open,
And FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 4 showing the extension of the targeting tape. In the figure, 10 ... Blank (paper), 12 ... Container, 20 ... Protective tape, 22 ... Barrier layer, 26 ... Pouring hole, 30 ... Target tape, 34 ... Outer wall part, 38 ... … Peeling coating material, 40 …… Outer tape, 50 …… Grip part, 52 …… Ventilation hole.

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A reclosable lid assembly for a container comprising an inner wall, an outer wall and at least one panel having an opening in the panel, comprising: (a) a backing and a pressure sensitive adhesive. An outer tape having a layer to completely cover the opening, (b) a protective tape comprising a barrier layer and an adhesive layer firmly adhered to the barrier layer, the inner layer of the panel being provided by the adhesive layer. The outer side in a region of the opening by the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the outer tape and the adhesive layer of the protective tape, which are firmly adhered to the side wall and around the entire circumference of the opening. A protective tape firmly adhered to the tape, and (c) a targeting tape comprising a backing, a layer of release coating material on one major surface of the backing, and an adhesive layer on the other major surface of the backing. And the opening of the panel Is located between the outer tape and the outer wall of the panel with the layer of release coating material adjacent to the outer tape, the outer tape being A targeting tape that is easily removable from and resealable to the targeting tape and has a length such that the backing of the targeting tape extends beyond the panel to which the targeting tape is attached. A reclosable lid assembly for a container comprising: 2. The reclosable lid assembly of claim 1, wherein the targeting tape includes a folded edge whereby a portion of the adhesive layer of the targeting tape is exposed. A reclosable lid assembly for the container, wherein the reclosable lid assembly is attached to the adhesive layer of the outer tape and is removable from the opening while the outer tape remains firmly attached to the container. 3. The reclosable lid assembly of claim 1, wherein the container further comprises a vent opening and the targeting tape has an opening corresponding to the vent opening. A reclosable lid assembly for a featured container. 4. A reclosable lid assembly according to claim 1, wherein the outer tape backing has a metallic coating. . 5. A reclosable lid assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the layer of release coating material on the target tape comprises a low adhesion back sizing compound. Reclosable lid assembly. 6. A reclosable lid assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the adhesive layer of the targeting tape comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive. Assembly. 7. A reclosable lid assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the adhesive layer of the protective tape comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive. Assembly. 8. A method of applying a reclosable seal to a container blank, comprising applying a targeting tape to a first side of the container blank, the targeting tape comprising an adhesive layer attached to the container, Forming a at least one hole through the target tape and the container blank having a backing attached to the adhesive layer and a layer of release coating material attached to the backing opposite the adhesive layer And a step of attaching an outer tape to the target tape,
The outer tape has a backing and a layer of adhesive in contact with the layer of release coating material of the target tape, and is arranged to cover a hole in the container to support the target tape and the outer tape. Applying a protective tape to the container blank on the side opposite to the barb side, the protective tape having a barrier layer and a layer of adhesive adhered to the barrier layer and the container blank, the protective tape comprising Attaching a reclosable seal to a container blank, which is arranged to cover the hole and wherein the layer of adhesive of the protective tape is further adhered to the outer tape through the hole. How to do. 9. The method of claim 8 wherein the target tape is folded to partially remove the layer of adhesive on the target tape prior to applying the outer tape to the target tape. A method of applying a reclosable seal to a container blank, comprising exposing the adhesive layer of the outer tape for attachment to the layer. 10. A reclosable seal according to claim 8 wherein a vent hole adjacent the pour hole is formed through the target tape and the container blank. How to stick to a container blank.