Patent ID: 7152753
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A device for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener, an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the device comprises: a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener, thereby securing the device to the tab opener; and a plug portion attached to the mount piece and configured to engage and at least partially close the opening in the can, wherein the plug portion has an overall size and shape such that it extends beyond the tab opener when the device is secured to the tab opener, and wherein the mount piece remains outside the can when the plug portion is engaged to the opening; wherein the plug portion comprises a plurality of flanges; wherein at least one flange is configured to engage the inner surface of the can and at least one flange is configured to engage the outer surface of the can; and wherein the at least one flange configured to engage the outer surface of the can includes an indentation configured to accommodate a rivet on the can when the plug portion is engaged to the opening in the can.