US3186582A
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Pivoted pull handle for easy opening scored ham can end
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-30
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1981-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henchert John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/401; B65D17/4011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A CAN END ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CAN END HAVING A PERIPHERAL WEAKENING LINE ADJACENT THE PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF DEFINING A REMOVABLE PORTION WHICH CONSTITUTES A MAJOR PART OF THE CAN END, SAID WEAKENING LINE HAVING A TEAR STARTING PORTION, A PULL HANDLE SECURED TO SAID REMOVABLE PORTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT SAID TEAR STARTING PORTION, SAID REMOVABLE PORTION HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH AND SAID PULL HANDLE HAVING A RESILIENT PLUG PORTION PASSING THROUGH SAID CAN END OPENING IN SEALED RELATION OF SAID CAN END AND FORMING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID PULL HANDLE AND SAID CAN END REMOVABLE PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A CAN END ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CAN END HAVING A PERIPHERAL WEAKENING LINE ADJACENT THE PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF DEFINING A REMOVABLE PORTION WHICH CONSTITUTES A MAJOR PART OF THE CAN END, SAID WEAKENING LINE HAVING A TEAR STARTING PORTION, A PULL HANDLE SECURED TO SAID REMOVABLE PORTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT SAID TEAR STARTING PORTION, SAID REMOVABLE PORTION HAVING AN OPENING THERETHROUGH AND SAID PULL HANDLE HAVING A RESILIENT PLUG PORTION PASSING THROUGH SAID CAN END OPENING IN SEALED RELATION OF SAID CAN END AND FORMING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID PULL HANDLE AND SAID CAN END REMOVABLE PORTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |