Patent · US Expired

Method of retaining a token in a ring pull or lever

US5191695A · kind A · utility

14Cited by
7References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 1991
Grant dateMar 9, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53422
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A can end (1) having an openable portion (14) defined by a score line (13), has a ring pull defining an aperture in which is retained a token (16) which may be removed as proof of purchase to qualify the purchaser for a prize or other premium offer. The token (16) is preferably made from a plastics material which is retained by clinching of peripheral material of the ring pull, and may be marked with indicia.

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