Receptacles – Closures – With closure opening arrangements for means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-03
2006-01-03
Ricci, John A. (Department: 3712)
Receptacles
Closures
With closure opening arrangements for means
C220S270000, C220S661000, C220S906000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06981608
ABSTRACT:
A beverage can with a bottom end, a top end, and a side wall extending therebetween. A first weakening score is formed in the top end, and a second weakening score is formed near the bottom end of the can. The beverage can has a first tab selectively displaceable between an initial position wherein the first tab is generally parallel to the can a displaced position wherein the first end pierces the can by causing the first weakening score to fail, thereby forming a first opening. A second tab with features similar to the first tab is positioned near the second weakening score. Specifically, the second tab is selectively displaceable between an initial position wherein the second tab is generally parallel to the can, and a displaced position wherein the first end pierces the can by causing the second weakening score to fail, thereby forming a second opening. Beverage may exit the can from either the first or second opening.
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Herron, II David E
Ricci John A.
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