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Reclosable metal beverage can

US7261216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 2004
Grant dateAug 28, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D47/122
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thin wall metal beverage can is described having a converging shoulder portion merging into a neck portion, the top edge of which is folded to form a flange providing an annular abutment and with a threaded sleeve sliding into the neck portion, the sleeve having an annular rib or catch which snaps over the flange abutment holding the sleeve and can neck portion against relative axial movement.

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