Patent ID: 9359108
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: B65D

Claim Text:
1. A can having an easy opening panel, comprising: a tab connected via a rivet structure to the panel, wherein the tab comprises a tab rear part for gripping and actuation, and a tab front part for opening the can upon tab actuation such that tilting of the tab results in opening of the can along a score line formed in the panel, wherein the panel comprises, at least beneath the tab front part, a deformable, compressed panel structure deformable upon an increase in can internal pressure, wherein the deformable, compressed panel structure is located beneath the tab front part, wherein the deformable, compressed panel structure includes a compressed structure that compensates for stress elongation upon increased can internal pressure, wherein the deformation of the deformable, compressed panel structure by stress elongation of the deformable, compressed panel structure beneath the tab front part forms or increases a finger access gap between the tab rear part and the panel, and does not result in an interference of an opening of the can by a consumer actuating the tab, wherein the deformable, compressed panel structure has the form of a bead partly circumventing or encircling the rivet structure, and wherein the stress elongation of the deformable, compressed panel is caused by increased can internal pressure.