Double-opening can lid

US8783496B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV S.A. · BE

Inventors

• Christopher G. Neiner · Chesterfield, US
• Ancil Louis Lackey · Oklahoma City, US
• Robert Joseph Will · Maria Stein, US
• Richard Lynn Wise · Yukon, US
• Jason Davidson · Loomis, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 29, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 22, 2014
• Expiry date: Aug 29, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2517/0091
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved beverage container of the type having a lid, a pour panel defined in the lid by a pour score and a vent panel defined in the lid by a vent score. A tab pivotally is mounted to the lid, wherein lifting the tab about a pivot in a lifting direction fractures the pour score and opens the pour panel. A secondary tab is carried by the tab, and is released into contact with the vent panel by lifting the tab to fracture the pour score, wherein pressing the tab in a direction generally opposite the lifting direction causes the secondary tab to fracture the vent score and open the vent panel. At least one anti-rotation member is disposed between the tab and the lid to prevent the tab from rotating about the rivet.