Patent ID: 6138856
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
An end closure for a pressurized can, comprising:an end wall of sheet material having an outer perimeter and a center portion;wherein said center portion includes a substantially planar upper surface, an opening panel at least partially circumscribed by a scoreline in said center portion, and a generally rounded recess in said center portion, said recess being positioned in diametric opposition to said opening panel;a tab coupled to said center portion of said end wall, said tab being coupled to said center portion at a medial portion of the tab such that said tab defines a longitudinally rigid lever, said tab having a bulbous first end positioned proximate and extending over said opening panel and a second end positioned proximate and extending over said recess in generally parallel spaced relationship above a face of said end wall; andsaid recess having a lowermost portion extending below said outer perimeter of said end wall whereby a finger of a user is inserted in said recess for facilitating lifting of said second end of said tab, said bulbous end of said tab bearing against said opening panel when said second end is lifted, wherein breakage of the scoreline is initiated by sufficient lifting of the second end whereby said opening panel is urged away from said planar surface to provide an opening in the can.