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Can comprising a maxi-dispense opening and a vent opening

US9181006B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV S.A. · BE

Inventors

Christopher G. Neiner · Chesterfield, US
Frank Hellwig · Wunstorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2012
Grant date	Nov 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 21, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2517/0094
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A can for containing a liquid has a top end. The top end has a dispense area defined on the top end by a first score line and a vent area defined on the top end by a second score line separate from the first score line. The top end has a first rivet located between the vent and dispense areas for coupling to the top end. The top end has a pull tab suitable for puncturing the dispense areas to open a dispense aperture. The top end has a device for opening the vent aperture. The dispense area has a dimension along the diameter of the top end passing by the first rivet greater or equal to the radius of the top end.

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