Sanitary beverage can lid
US5934497A · kind A · utility
16Cited by
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8Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/906
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flat end beverage can lid comprises a soda can lid wherein the inner platform is connected with the rim groove. The intent is to facilitate cleaning of the groove and nearby opening hole. The pull tab is located on the inner platform so that it can be readily cleaned by finger. The inner platform extends to the can edge and can be lower than or equal to the rim groove. With this design, it is also possible to use the existing crimping head on the filling line which represents a large cost savings for the filler.
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