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EP 0433502 A1 19910626 - An improved ease-opened can.

Title (en)

An improved ease-opened can.

Title (de)

Leicht zu öffnende Dose.

Title (fr)

Boîte à ouverture facile.

Publication

EP 0433502 A1 19910626 (EN)

Application

EP 89313361 A 19891220

Priority

EP 89313361 A 19891220

Abstract (en)

This invention relates to an improved ease-opened can, which includes a cover (2) with a pulled ring (3) thereon, a mounted seal (22) at the bottom surface, and a V-shaped end (21) for connecting with the upper surface (1) of the can, while the cover can be opened easily and reclosed the opening of the can, and the seal can effectively seal the container for reserving the drink in the can if it is not used up.

IPC 1-7

B65D 17/50

IPC 8 full level

B65D 17/50 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

B65D 17/506 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (search report)

[A] WO 7901094 A1 19791213 - WATERBURY N
[A] CH 171307 A 19340831 - HOFFMANN GEB [CH]
[A] US 4127212 A 19781128 - WATERBURY NELSON J

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE ES FR GB GR IT LI LU NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0433502 A1 19910626

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 89313361 A 19891220