Receptacles – Closures – With closure opening arrangements for means
Patent
1995-09-01
1997-10-28
Shoap, Allan N.
Receptacles
Closures
With closure opening arrangements for means
220266, 220281, 220906, B65D 1732, B65D 4132
Patent
active
056809522
ABSTRACT:
A container (e.g., drawn and ironed) with modified end constructions is disclosed. In one embodiment, the end piece which is seamed onto the sidewall of the container body includes a push-down tab for opening the container. This tab includes at least one engagement section which is offset in relation to the center of the push-down tab and which is for interfacing with the consumer's finger (e.g., thumb) in a manner which facilitates a more effective opening of the push-down tab. The engagement section curves upwardly progressing toward the perimeter of the tab and therefore may be characterized as a generally ramped surface. In one embodiment, two such engagement sections are utilized and ramp upwardly in generally opposite directions. The integral end of the container body also includes a multi-stage center panel or dome for allowing stacking of filled containers.
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Ball Corporation
Kopsidas Niki M.
Shoap Allan N.
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