Patent ID: 6945137
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: B67B

Abstract:
1. A can opener for a pull top-type can, the opener comprising: a body comprising a forward surface, a rear surface, and a bottom surface, at least said bottom surface being curved to define a generally U-shaped heel; a tab engaging lip having a flat surface extending rearwardly from an upper, forward end of said heel; said lip flat surface forming an acute intersection with said heel and having a length less then the diameter of a ring of a pull-top can opening tab; a starting notch at an end of said flat surface opposite said intersection between said flat surface and said heel, said starting notch having a forward surface and a bottom surface; said lip flat surface and said notch bottom surface intersecting with said notch forward surface at opposite ends of said notch forward surface; said starting notch forward surface defining an angle with said lip flat surface to form an abrupt transition between said flat surface and said notch; and a finishing notch at said front surface; said finishing notch being spaced above said starting notch.