US4133228A
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Pull tab opener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-01
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-07-01
Abstract
Abstract An elongated shaft-like member has spaced opposite first and second ends with a groove formed in the area of the first end thereof extending transversely to the member. The groove accommodates the ring-like part of the pull tab of a can. A resilient strip of material has spaced opposite first and second ends and is affixed at its first end to the shaft-like member at a point between the groove and the second end member. The strip extends parallel to the member, over the groove, and abuts at its second end the member at a point between the groove and the first end of the member for retaining the tab in the groove.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence E. DePooter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:44
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/16; B67B7/40; B67B7/403; B67B7/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A pull tab opening tool for removing a pull tab from a can, said pull tab having an enclosed ring-like part, said pull tab opening tool comprising an elongated shaft-like member having spaced opposite first and second ends, with a groove formed therein in the area of the first end thereof extending transversely to the member, said groove accommodating the ring-like part of a pull tab; a substantially resilient strip of material having spaced opposite first and second ends, said strip of material being affixed at its first end to the shaft-like member at a point between the groove and the second end of said member, extending substantially parallel to said member and over said groove and abutting at its second end said member at a point between said groove and the first end of the said member for retaining the tab in the groove; and a cap removing device extending from the second end of the member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A pull tab opening tool for removing a pull tab from a can, said pull tab having an enclosed ring-like part, said pull tab opening tool comprising an elongated shaft-like member having spaced opposite first and second ends, with a groove formed therein in the area of the first end thereof extending transversely to the member, said groove accommodating the ring-like part of a pull tab; a substantially resilient strip of material having spaced opposite first and second ends, said strip of material being affixed at its first end to the shaft-like member at a point between the groove and the second end of said member, extending substantially parallel to said member and over said groove and abutting at its second end said member at a point between said groove and the first end of the said member for retaining the tab in the groove; and a cap removing device extending from the second end of the member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-01-08 | 1982-07-10 | 1983-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-08 | 1986-07-10 | 1987-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-08 | 1990-07-10 | 1991-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |