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US5359766A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1992
Grant dateNov 1, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2012

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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