Rotating tab
US8893913B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2517/0092
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotating tab is provided. The tab includes a body having a first end and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end, a nose portion located at or about the first end of the tab, a lift portion located at or about the second end of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a rivet hole. A rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to fasten the rivet receiving portion of the tab to a can end. The body of the tab is structured to be rotated about the rivet to align a portion of the tab with a secondary scoreline in the can end. A portion of the tab is structured to be depressed to sever the secondary scoreline to vent the can end.
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