| abstract |
An improved means for attaching a metal end closure to a container body having an upstanding straight marginal edge portion wherein the end closure is provided with a peripheral channel defined by inner and outer depending straight wall portions, the inner depending straight wall portion merging with the central panel of the end closure, and said channel including said inner and outer depending straight wall portions being bonded to the upstanding straight marginal edge portion of said container body by means of a suitable thermoplastic adhesive. |