Opening device
US7918359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2517/5091
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An opening device of plastics material, which is suitable for closing and re-closing of a metal can end, for example. The opening device has two distinct parts: a base plate and a tab, which are joined together by an integral rivet. The opening device is used to close an aperture in the metal panel of a can end by fitting the base plate to the underside of the panel and connecting this to the tab on the top of the panel. A sliding action by pulling or retaining the tab actuates movement of the base plate for opening and reclosing of the closure panel.
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