Laser etched pull tab container opening devices and methods of m

Details Laser etched pull tab container opening devices and methods of m Laser etched pull tab container opening devices and methods of m

1998-04-17

2000-08-22

Newhouse, Nathan J.

Receptacles

Closures

With closure opening arrangements for means

220906, 413 12, 413 25, B65D 1734

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061058068

ABSTRACT:
A container opening device, container lid, or can top with a decorated feature, or in the case of an opening device, a symbolically shaped pull tab for attachment to a container to perform the dual functions of opening the container and decorating the container for equity, identification or promotional purposes. The pull tab may open the container by acting as a lever which presses against a tear strip in the container top defined by a tear line to separate the tear strip from the container top and open the container. The pull tab may perform a decorative and promotional function by having a decoration or a symbolic shape that is to be recognized as a picture, trademark, icon, character, or other symbolic item or logo. The decoration can be made by applying color, printing, embossing, laser removal of a coating and labels to the pull tab, lid or container. The pull tab or decoration can take the shape and design of corporate logos, trademarks, icons, etc. In an alternative embodiment, the pull tab may have a weakened portion so that a piece of the pull tab may be removable from the container as a token or memento.

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