Abstract

The invention relates to a reclosable (beverage) can end comprising a, preferably metal, can end with a tearable groove and a first and second fixation element, in which at the first fixation element, a pull tab has been attached, the pull tab has an operating end that can be lifted away manually from the can end and has an operative end situated opposed to the operating end and positioned in the area of the tearable groove for, when lifting the operative end, exerting a force onto the can end and opening the tearable groove thereby providing a pouring or beverage aperture and a torn out can end part, characterized in that the second fixation element at the top of the can end can receive the operating end of the pull tab and receives a spring element from the bottom of the can end, in which the can end is reclosable by repositioning the torn out can end part in said aperture by means of the spring element and take up of the pull tab end by means of the second fixation element.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 17/40 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness extending circumferentially of the container mouth

Abstract

A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, the can end comprising a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top from the can end to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; a shut-off valve (6), configured to close the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; an elastic resilient element (10) for operating the shut-off valve (6); fixing means (50) for attaching the pull tab to the can end; holding means (21) for holding the shut-off valve (6) in an opened position for the drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6); and wherein the holding means (21) is configured to release the shut-off valve (6), when in the opened position, by exertion of a force by a user of the can, in a direction of the interior of the can, on the fixing means (50), so as to close the drinking or pouring aperture. Further, a can including such a can end and a method for opening such a can are described, as well as a method for producing such a can.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 17/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions

Abstract

A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, optionally for carbonated drinks, the can end including a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top from the can end along a pre-defined groove (9), to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; and a shut-off valve (6), configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6); and wherein the pre-defined groove (9) includes a stop (21-24) for arresting, in a pre-defined location (25) of the pre-defined groove, propagation of a tear along the pre-defined groove during the removal. Further, a can including such a can end and a method for opening such a can are described, as well as a method for producing such a can.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 17/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions

Abstract

A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, the can end including a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top from the can end along a pre-defined groove (9), to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; and a shut-off valve (6), configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6); and wherein the pre-defined groove (9) includes a stop (21,24) for arresting, in a pre-defined location (25) of the pre-defined groove, propagation of a tear along the pre-defined groove during the removal, wherein the stop includes an abrupt change of direction (21) or an endpoint (24) of the pre-defined groove. The can may be configured for containing a carbonated drink. Further, a can including such a can end and a method for opening such a can are described, as well as a method for producing such a can.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 17/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions

Abstract

An intermediate element (80) for a metal beverage can, for carbonated drinks, wherein the intermediate element (80) comprises a shut-off valve and is to be attached to the can end (2) of the can shielding the can end from the interior of the can.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 17/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions

Abstract

A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, optionally for carbonated drinks, the can end including a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top along a pre-defined groove (9), to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; an elastic resilient element (10) attached to the can end; and a resiliently operated shut-off valve (6) that is part of or is connected to the elastic resilient element (10) and that is configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6) and wherein the elastic resilient element (10) has holding means (32) for holding the shut-off valve (6) in an opened position upon moving the cap top (3). Further, a can including such a can end, and a method for opening and reclosing such a can are described, as well as a method for producing such a can.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 17/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness having non-detachable members or portions
• B65D 17/50 - Non-integral frangible members applied to, or inserted in, preformed openings, e.g. tearable strips or plastic plugs

Abstract

A metal beverage can for a food product is described, especially for a carbonated drink, including a body (1, 101) and a can end (2, 102). The can end includes: - a cap top (3, 103), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4, 104) configured to remove the cap top along a pre-defined groove (9, 109), to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture, the cap top including a raised lip-contact portion (7, 107) on its upper surface; - a resiliency operated shut-off valve (6,106) configured to open the drinking or pouring aperture under pressure during drinking or pouring and to seal off the drinking or pouring opening after drinking or pouring. The cap top is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6, 106), and the shut-off valve includes a relief valve (8,108), openable by interaction with the cap top (3, 103) and configured to release gas pressure from inside the can, upon the first contact pressure, e.g. exerted by the drinker's lips.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 17/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness having non-detachable members or portions

Abstract

A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, optionally for carbonated drinks, the can end including a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top along a pre-defined groove (9), to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; an elastic resilient element (10) attached to the can end; and a resiliently operated shut-off valve (6) that is part of or is connected to the elastic resilient element (10) and that is configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6). Further, a can including such a can end, and a method for opening and reclosing such a can are described, as well as a method for producing such a can.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 17/32 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness having non-detachable members or portions