ATBECHDEDKESFRGBGRITLILUNLSEMCPTIESILTLVFIROMKCYALTR............................JDIM350 (Ver 2.1 Jan 2001) 1990980/0 1620000/01122185EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATIONA320031105EP01101704.32001012520010125EnEnEn000184020000126GB20031105200345200108082001327 7B 65D 51/00 A 7A 61J 1/00 BdeVerschlusskappe für BehälterenCap for containerfrCapuchon pour récipient1Amersham Health AS03995790NIDN 10520-EPNycoveien 1-2, PO Box 4220, Nydalen0401 OsloNOBrowne Monteagle, MartinNycomed Imaging AS, Postboks 4220Nydalen, 0401 OsloNOCanning, Lewis R.et al00093182Amersham plc Amersham PlaceLittle Chalfont, Bucks. HP7 9NAGBATBECHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGRIEITLILUMCNLPTSETRALLTLVMKROSI20031105200345

A package (10) comprises a container (20), a closure member (40) removably inserted into the mouth of the container, and a cap (50). The cap has a cover member (52) which overlies the closure and has a region (66) which is removable to expose the upper surface of the closure to allow piercing thereof by a needle or the like. The removable region is provided with a pull-ring (68) protected from accidental operation by a protective portion (60) projecting upwardly from the edge of the cover member (52). The protective portion is formed separately from the rest of the cap and is attached thereto.