Can opener

Details Can opener Can opener

1976-07-22

1979-01-30

Smith, Gary L.

Cutlery

Can opener

Including punch

30407, B67B 724

Patent

active

041364481

ABSTRACT:
A sealable edged aperture is produced in a can top by a generally triangular shaped cutting element which severs a flap-like portion from the can top. The cutting element also includes a wedging structure for folding a portion of the severed flap into abutting relationship with the underside of the can top to provide a discrete seal edge on the aperture. The cutting element is carried on a lever arm which is pivotally attached to a manually grippable element positioned adjacent the can sidewall. A bridging element is also provided at the pivot point to support the opener in the can.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2046879 (1936-07-01), Leppke
patent: 2285783 (1942-06-01), Reenstierna
patent: 2321485 (1943-06-01), Harvey
patent: 2648900 (1953-08-01), Anderson
patent: 2825966 (1958-03-01), Beecher
patent: 3676896 (1972-07-01), Maleck

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