Patent ID: 8833585
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A can end combination, comprising: a metal can end, the can end including a peripheral wall and a center panel, the center panel including an upper surface, an opposing lower surface, and an edge formed into a curl that defines an aperture through the center panel; and a resealable closure coupled to the can end, the closure including a base plate and a top plate assembly coupled to the base plate, the base plate including a base member and an elastomeric portion having a substantially L-shaped cross-section, the base member being comprised of a thermoplastic material and the elastomeric portion being comprised of an elastomeric material, wherein the elastomeric material is relatively softer than the thermoplastic material, the closure including (i) a sealed position in which the base plate contacts the center panel about the aperture such that the elastomeric portion is at least partially compressed and the curl forms a bore seal, the bore seal disposed within a bore formed by the curl, and a face seal with the elastomeric portion, (ii) an intermediate position in which the base plate is proximate the aperture but the closure is devoid of the bore seal, and the face seal, and (iii) a fully open position in which the aperture is exposed to enable pouring liquid through the aperture.