Receptacles – Closures – Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
Closures
Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
C220S254900, C220S259100, C220S269000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07918359
ABSTRACT:
An opening device of plastics material, which is suitable for closing and re-closing of a metal can end, for example. The opening device has two distinct parts: a base plate and a tab, which are joined together by an integral rivet. The opening device is used to close an aperture in the metal panel of a can end by fitting the base plate to the underside of the panel and connecting this to the tab on the top of the panel. A sliding action by pulling or retaining the tab actuates movement of the base plate for opening and reclosing of the closure panel.
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LeFeuvre Mark James
Paris Alexandre
Ramsey Christopher Paul
Crown Packaging Technology Inc.
Eloshway Niki M
Stashick Anthony
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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