Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body
US6561004B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2517/0062
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate portion extending radially outward from the annular countersink, a step portion extending radially upward and outward from the arcuate portion, a first transitional portion extending radially outward from the step portion, a second transitional portion extending radially outward and upward from the first transitional portion, and a peripheral curl portion extending outwardly from the second transitional portion.
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