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Thin metal foil membrane can closure having an easy-open scoreline
Assignee: MAX SANDHERR AG
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Filing: 1977-01-18
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Granted: 1978-05-09
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Expires: 1997-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A pull-tab can closure of a thin metal foil membrane less than 0.15 mm. thick is provided with a peripheral scoreline for easy opening. The provision of a peripheral scoreline in a thin metal foil membrane is made possible by providing a flexible portion of the membrane parallel to and inside the radius of the scoreline. The flexible portion may be in the form of an inclined area relative to the scoreline or in the form of one or more concentric groove-like convex areas inside the radius of the scoreline. A method of making the closure and stamping means having a beveled score-forming edge are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Schellenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:08
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D51/00; B21D51/16; B21D51/38; B21D51/383; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/28; B65D17/404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A can closure comprising a thin metal foil membrane extending across and sealing the can opening in a plane parallel to the can end, said membrane having a thickness of between about .050 and 0.10 mm. and having a pull-off tab thereon; means in said membrane defining a desired separating line, said means including a groove-like constriction of diminished thickness, said membrane including an area extending generally parallel to said constriction and inclined relative to the plane of said membrane, the diameter of said inclined area being smaller than the diameter of said constriction; and a removable protective lid extending across said can opening outwardly of said thin metal foil membrane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A can closure comprising a thin metal foil membrane extending across and sealing the can opening in a plane parallel to the can end, said membrane having a thickness of between about .050 and 0.10 mm. and having a pull-off tab thereon; means in said membrane defining a desired separating line, said means including a groove-like constriction of diminished thickness, said membrane including an area extending generally parallel to said constriction and inclined relative to the plane of said membrane, the diameter of said inclined area being smaller than the diameter of said constriction; and a removable protective lid extending across said can opening outwardly of said thin metal foil membrane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A closure according to claim 1 wherein the peripheral portion of said membrane remaining on the can body after separating said membrane along said line is formed as an edge protection portion for the edge of the open end of said can.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A closure according to claim 2 wherein said edge protection portion includes a cylindrical portion affixed to the inner surface of the can and wherein said constriction lies radially inwardly of said cylindrical portion defining a narrow inwardly extending membrane shoulder to remain after separation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A closure according to claim 1 wherein said inclined area is part of at least one groove-like convex area in said membrane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A closure according to claim 1 wherein said pull-off tab on said membrane extends radially inwardly from a location adjacent to and closely spaced from said constriction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A closure according to claim 5 wherein one end of said tab is firmly attached to said membrane at said location adjacent said constriction, and wherein said constriction is curvilinear adjacent said location.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A closure according to claim 5 wherein said tab is integral with said membrane and is formed therein by stamping a cut in said membrane, said closure further comprising a foil member adhered to the membrane to cover and seal said cut.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A closure according to claim 1 wherein said groove-like constriction is beveled.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
99 words
A closure according to claim 1 wherein said tab is integral with said membrane, said tab being preformed by stamping a weakening line in said membrane corresponding to the outline of said tab, wherein the edges defining said tab extend radially inwardly from a location adjacent to and closely spaced from a curvilinear portion of said constriction, said pull tab being fixed to the membrane over its entire width between said edges at said point adjacent said constriction, and said closure further comprising a foil member adhered to the membrane to fully lap said tab portion of the membrane.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-08 | 1985-11-07 | 1986-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-08 | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |