Receptacles – Closures – Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-14
2010-06-15
Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
Closures
Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
C220S719000, C220S906000, C220S789000, C220S269000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07735673
ABSTRACT:
A device is disclosed for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener. The device comprises a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener thereby securing the device to the tab opener. The device further comprises a plug portion attached to the mount piece and configured to engage and at least partially close an opening in the can.
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Barker Christopher R.
Huffman Todd
Lipker Brian T.
Smalley James N
Stashick Anthony
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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