Patent · US Expired

Container end member

US5011037A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 30, 1989
Grant dateApr 30, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 30, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2517/0094
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container end member is provided and has a first severable tab portion which is defined by a score line groove and has an integral hinge portion for permanently securing it to the container end member and a force applying tab portion permanently pivotally mounted on the container end member and used to apply a force on the first severable tab portion to form a pour opening in the container end member and a second severable tab portion having an integral hinge portion for permanently securing it to the container end member and having a raised surface projecting outwardly from the container end member so that a force may be applied thereto to sever the second severable tab portion and form a vent opening in the container end member.

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