Patent ID: 7147122
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: B21D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An easy open end for a container, comprising: an end panel having a score defined therein defining a removable end panel portion; a first double fold defined adjacent to and positioned radially inward from said score, said first double fold having an first upper surface that is adjacent to said score and defining beneath said score a first outwardly projecting extending cut protection bead; a second double fold defined adjacent to and positioned radially outward from said score, said second double fold having an second upper surface that is adjacent to said score and defining beneath said score a second inwardly projecting cut protection bead; said first and second upper surfaces being elastically deformed in an area near said score so as to define a concave depression about said score; and a pull-tab affixed to said end panel.