Invention Grant
- Patent Title: End closure with a ring pull actuated secondary vent
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Application No.: US14198174Application Date: 2014-03-05
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Publication No.: US09694935B2Publication Date: 2017-07-04
- Inventor: Anthony J. Scott
- Applicant: Ball Corporation
- Applicant Address: US CO Broomfield
- Assignee: Ball Corporation
- Current Assignee: Ball Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US CO Broomfield
- Agency: Sheridan Ross P.C.
- Main IPC: B65D17/00
- IPC: B65D17/00 ; B21D51/38

Abstract:
The present invention relates to a container end closure that generally comprises a pour opening and a secondary vent opening which improves venting during emptying of contents from the container. In particular, the present invention relates to an end closure for a container having scores defining a secondary vent opening which may optionally be opened. The secondary vent opening has a significantly larger area then vents of prior art designs and thereby improves pour rate and smoothness of pour. After the pour opening is opened using a pull tab interconnected to the end closure, a consumer may selectively open the secondary vent opening by pulling back on the tab.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140263334A1 END CLOSURE WITH A RING PULL ACTUATED SECONDARY VENT Public/Granted day:2014-09-18
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