Non-contaminating milk or food container seal and seal removal system

Abstract

A non-contaminating milk or food container seal and seal removal system includes a channel or pouring spout to be connected to a food container. The channel or pouring spout has an inner surface to be contacted by contents of the container. A closure may be provided for the channel or pouring spout. A seal prevents human contact with the inner surface of the channel or pouring spout and has a tab permitting manual removal of the seal.

1 . A non-contaminating milk or food container seal and seal removal system, comprising: 
 a channel or pouring spout to be connected to a food container, said channel or pouring spout having an inner surface to be contacted by contents of the container; and    a seal preventing human contact with said inner surface of said channel or pouring spout, said seal having a tab permitting manual removal of said seal.    
   
   
       2 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 1 , which further comprises a closure for said channel or pouring spout.  
   
   
       3 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 1 , wherein said inner surface of said channel or pouring spout has a top edge, and said seal has an outer periphery attached to said top edge.  
   
   
       4 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 1 , wherein said tab is an extraction ring attached to said seal.  
   
   
       5 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 1 , wherein said seal is cup-shaped.  
   
   
       6 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 1 , wherein said seal completely covers and completely prevents contact with said inner surface before removal of said seal.  
   
   
       7 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 3 , wherein said outer periphery of said seal is fused to or cast with said top edge of said channel or pouring spout at a line of weakness.  
   
   
       8 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 2 , wherein said closure is a cap.  
   
   
       9 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 8 , wherein said cap is to be screwed onto said channel or pouring spout.  
   
   
       10 . The container seal and seal removal system according to  claim 1 , wherein said seal is formed of flexible plastic.