Patent ID: 8870012
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pop-top lid, the pop-top comprised of: a lid comprising a partially detachable portion defined in the lid by a semi-circular score line and having a corresponding peripheral edge; a puncturing means connected to the lid and adjacent to the partially detachable portion wherein the puncturing means comprises at least one protrusion in the lid; and an opening means comprising a tab having a top and bottom side and a peripheral edge wherein the tab is pivotally mounted to the lid at a fixed pivot point adjacent to the partially detachable portion, the tab being comprised of a lifting means wherein the lifting means has a cross-section that is c-shaped to form a lifting ridge along the periphery of the tab; wherein engagement between the lifting means and the protrusion of the puncturing means fractures the score line and opens the partially detachable portion of the lid when rotating the tab about the pivot point in an opening direction.