US4241626A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Opener device for sealed cans
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1979-01-04
•
Granted: 1980-12-30
•
Expires: 1999-01-04
Abstract
Abstract The invention is an improved opener device for opening sealed cans of the type using a pull-tab to initiate the opening. The device consists of rod-like tool having a handle on one end and a series of notches on the opposite end. One of the notches near the end hooks into the pull-tab and the other notches are on the opposite side and serve as a holding means on the rim of the can be opened and concurrently as a fulcrum point for the lever action to lift the pull-tab and thereby opening the can.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick M. Hall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:35
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/40; B67B7/403
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An opening device for pull-tab sealed containers, comprising: a rod-like member, said rod-like member having a plurality of spaced grooved notches thereon, the first one of said plurality of spaced grooved notches being on one side of and near the end of said rod-like member to insert into said pull tab, and the balance of said plurality of spaced grooved notches being located on said rod-like member 180° around and spaced apart from first said grooved notch, said balance of said plurality of grooved notches being spaced apart from each other along said rod-like member to individually rest upon edge of said pull-tab container; and a handle means, said handle means being attached to said rod-like member on the end opposite to the end having said grooved notches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An opening device for pull-tab sealed containers, comprising: a rod-like member, said rod-like member having a plurality of spaced grooved notches thereon, the first one of said plurality of spaced grooved notches being on one side of and near the end of said rod-like member to insert into said pull tab, and the balance of said plurality of spaced grooved notches being located on said rod-like member 180° around and spaced apart from first said grooved notch, said balance of said plurality of grooved notches being spaced apart from each other along said rod-like member to individually rest upon edge of said pull-tab container; and a handle means, said handle means being attached to said rod-like member on the end opposite to the end having said grooved notches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The opening device recited in claim 1 and additionally, the end of said rod-like member having said plurality of grooved notches being split in a "V" shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The opening device recited in claim 1 and additionally, the end of said rod-like member having said plurality of grooved notches being split in a "U" shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The opening device recited in claim 1, wherein said handle means is monolithic and integral with said rod-like member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The opening device recited in claim 1, wherein said handle means is wood.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The opening device recited in claim 1, wherein said handle means is plastics.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The opening device recited in claim 1, wherein said handle means is a rubber-like material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1570342A
Cited
US3656375A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |