Patent ID: 8240498
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A can end combination comprising a metal can end and resealable closure coupled to the can end, the can end comprising a peripheral wall and a center panel, the center panel including an upper surface, an opposing lower surface, and an aperture formed therethrough; the closure comprising: at least one of the can end aperture and the closure base plate forming a pour opening; the closure configured to have (i) a fully closed position in which the base plate, middle plate and top plate are in mutual contact, the plug is located in the pour opening to obstruct the pour opening, and the at least one prong of the top plate is located in the recess of the base plate, (ii) a intermediate position in which at least the top plate is in an oblique position relative to horizontal, (iii) a fully open position in which the plug is spaced apart from the pour opening and the prong is spaced apart from the recess, and (iv) a reclosed position that is enabled after initial opening and in which the plug is located in the pour opening to obstruct the pour opening, and the at least one prong is located in the recess; whereby the top plate pivots between the fully open position and the reclosed position and the prong forms a lever as the plate pivots between the fully open position and the reclosed position to thereby enhance the closing process of the closure.