Beverage can opener
US4257287A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 1979 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B7/403
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An opener apparatus for beverage cans having an opener tab provided on the top wall includes an elongated tool having a hook portion at the forward end and a handle portion at the rearward end. The hook portion extends forwardly from the handle portion a and then downwardly and rearwardly to define a channel adapted to receive the opener tab for lifting the tab and opening the can in response to lifting movement of the tool when a force is applied to the handle portion. A leg member may be extended downwardly from the tool and positioned for simultaneously depressing the scored section of the can top wall into the can and providing a fulcrum for lifting movement of the hook portion in response to downward movement of the handle portion.
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