US2008173646A1PendingUtilityA1

Pull-tab for pull-top can

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Assignee: WANG YU-MINGPriority: Jan 23, 2007Filed: Aug 10, 2007Published: Jul 24, 2008
Est. expiryJan 23, 2027(~0.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Yu Wang
B65D 17/4012B65D 17/4011B65D 2517/0013
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Abstract

This invention is an improvement of pull-tab for pull-top cans used for beverages, beer and food for a long period of storage. The pull-tab's terminal area will let the finger enter the tab to open the can. The tab will be improved from planed shape touch on lid to an inclined angle facing upward. The up angle area may be planed or bending curved up allowing finger to enter the space supplied. Then the operator can quickly lift the pull-tab to open the can.

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1 . This invention is an improvement of pull-tab of the pull-top mechanism to open the pull-top can, which consists of a metallic can body and a pull-top mechanism at the caulked lid with the cut-open portion on the top of the can body. The pull-tab which is the main part of the pull-top mechanism connected to the cut-open portion with the pin. The terminal angle may be planed and the terminal area will be big enough to allow finger to enter the space supplied to facilitate the opening of the can by pulling the tab. 
   
   
       2 . As stated in  claim 1 , the pull-tab's terminal angle may also be bending curved up and the terminal area will be big enough to allow finger to enter the space supplied. The shape of the tab also helps enhancing the strength of the tab and improves the overall appearance of the can.

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