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CA2301655A1 - Decorative and symbolically shaped pull tab container opening devices and methods of making the same - Google Patents

Decorative and symbolically shaped pull tab container opening devices and methods of making the same Download PDF

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CA2301655A1
CA2301655A1 CA002301655A CA2301655A CA2301655A1 CA 2301655 A1 CA2301655 A1 CA 2301655A1 CA 002301655 A CA002301655 A CA 002301655A CA 2301655 A CA2301655 A CA 2301655A CA 2301655 A1 CA2301655 A1 CA 2301655A1
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Joseph W. Stasiuk
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—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
    • B65D17/401—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 provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—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 provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41M—PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
    • B41M5/00—Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
    • B41M5/24—Ablative recording, e.g. by burning marks; Spark recording
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/001—Action for opening container
    • B65D2517/0014—Action for opening container pivot tab and push-down tear panel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0052—Prizes, tokens, badges or other information carrying devices
    • B65D2517/0053—Prizes, tokens, badges or other information carrying devices forming part of, or connected to, the tab

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Containers Opened By Tearing Frangible Portions (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Cartons (AREA)
  • Devices For Opening Bottles Or Cans (AREA)
  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
  • Packages (AREA)

Abstract

A container opening device, container lid (20), or can top with a decorated feature, or in the case of an opening device, a symbolically shaped pull tab (40) for attachment to a container to perform the dual functions of opening the container and decorating the container for equity, identification or promotional purposes. The pull tab (40) may open the container by acting as a lever which presses against a tear strip (30) in the container top (20) defined by a tear line (31) to separate the tear strip from the container top (20) and open the container (10).
The pull tab (40) may perform a decorative and promotional function by having a decoration or a symbolic shape that is to be recognized as a picture, trademark, icon, character, or other symbolic item or logo. The decoration can be enhanced further by applying color, printing, embossing and labels to the pull tab (40), lid (20) or container (10). The pull tab (40) or decoration can take the shape and design of corporate logos, trademarks, icons, etc. In an alternative embodiment, the pull tab (40") may have a weakened portion (44) so that a piece of the pull tab may be removable from the container as a token or memento.
CA002301655A 1997-08-26 1998-08-26 Decorative and symbolically shaped pull tab container opening devices and methods of making the same Expired - Lifetime CA2301655C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (5)

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US91751697A 1997-08-26 1997-08-26
US08/917,516 1997-08-26
US09/061,227 1998-04-17
US09/061,227 US6105806A (en) 1997-08-26 1998-04-17 Laser etched pull tab container opening devices and methods of making the same
PCT/CA1998/000818 WO1999009853A2 (en) 1997-08-26 1998-08-26 Decorative and symbolically shaped pull tab container opening devices and methods of making the same

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CA2301655A1 true CA2301655A1 (en) 1999-03-04
CA2301655C CA2301655C (en) 2009-04-07

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JP (1) JP2001513475A (en)
CN (1) CN1091724C (en)
AU (1) AU733461B2 (en)
BG (1) BG104269A (en)
BR (1) BR9814453A (en)
CA (1) CA2301655C (en)
CZ (1) CZ300642B6 (en)
EA (1) EA002228B1 (en)
EE (1) EE200000107A (en)
HR (1) HRP20000106A2 (en)
HU (1) HUP0003456A3 (en)
ID (1) ID24570A (en)
IL (1) IL134707A0 (en)
NO (1) NO20000967L (en)
NZ (1) NZ503030A (en)
PL (1) PL194535B1 (en)
SK (1) SK287100B6 (en)
TR (1) TR200001219T2 (en)
WO (1) WO1999009853A2 (en)

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CN1091724C (en) 2002-10-02
WO1999009853A3 (en) 1999-05-27
EE200000107A (en) 2000-12-15
SK287100B6 (en) 2009-12-07
WO1999009853A2 (en) 1999-03-04
CN1277587A (en) 2000-12-20
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AU733461B2 (en) 2001-05-17
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BR9814453A (en) 2000-10-03
HRP20000106A2 (en) 2001-10-31
EP1006831A2 (en) 2000-06-14
HUP0003456A2 (en) 2001-02-28
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EA002228B1 (en) 2002-02-28
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PL194535B1 (en) 2007-06-29
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