Method of manufacturing an easily-opened can lid, and easily-opened can lid

US5913651A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Rasselstein Hoesch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Werner Erfgen · Melsbach, DE
• Reiner Sauer · Neuwied, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 20, 1997
• Grant date: Jun 22, 1999
• Expiry date: May 20, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D17/4011
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an easy-opened lid from sheet metal is disclosed, wherein an opening is stamped in the lid and the stamped out portion is utilized in manufacturing the lid, thus reducing loss of lid material.