Patent ID: 8215513

Claim:
A self-closing resealable can end for a beverage container comprising: a top panel with an integrated gate contained as part of a folded seam with a weakened line that forms a closed perimeter surrounding the integrated gate; the integrated gate adapted to separate along the weakened line with the application of downward pressure to form: A) an opening along the entirety of the closed perimeter and; B) a separated gate distinct from the top panel; the integrated gate connected to a first portion of a resilient member with another portion of the resilient member connected to the top panel beyond the closed perimeter such that a separated gate is indirectly connected to the top panel through the resilient member; and the resilient member adapted to: C) yield to downward pressure to allow the separated gate to move away from the top panel; and D) after the cessation of downward pressure, place the separated gate in sufficient proximity to the opening formed in the top panel such that gas pressure formed above a surface of a carbonated beverage placed within a beverage container using the self-closing resealable can end will press the separated gate into contact with the top panel with sufficient force to bend the separated gate for an enhanced seal.