Patent ID: 6286703
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A resealable drink can comprising:an end plate for closing one end of a container, the end plate having an inner surface facing an interior of the container and an outer surface facing outwardly, the end plate having at least one aperture formed therein;a closure plate mounted on the end plate for pivot movement with respect to the end plate, the closure plate being mounted on the end plate at a location adjacent to the aperture;a handle connected to the closure plate such that movement of the handle pivots the closure plate with respect to the end plate; andan elastomeric seal extending between a perimeter portion of the closure plate and the inner surface of the end plate, the elastomeric seal being frangible such that pivot movement of the closure plate with respect to the end plate rends the elastomeric seal into two portions with each of the portions having a fracture face with a shape substantially complementary to a shape of a fracture face on the other of the portions, wherein the fracture face of one of the portions located on the closure plate is interlockable with the fracture face of one of the portions located on the end plate for forming a seal between the portions on the end plate and the closure plate.