Patent ID: 9139343
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A can for containing a liquid comprising a top end, said top end comprising: (a) a dispense area defined on said top end by a first score line, (b) a pull tab coupled to the top end by a first rivet, said pull tab being suitable for puncturing the dispense area to open a dispense aperture upon lifting an actuating end of said pull tab away from the top end, (c) a vent area defined on said top end by a second score line, and (d) a secondary lever coupled to the top end by a second rivet, said secondary lever comprising a puncturing end suitable for puncturing the vent area to open a vent aperture upon lifting an opposite, actuating end of said secondary lever away from the top end, wherein the secondary lever and pull tab are interlocked such that the lifting of the actuating end of the pull tab triggers the lifting of the actuating end of the secondary lever thus yielding the opening of both dispensing and vent apertures in a single move.