Vented container end closure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9714115
APP PUB NO 20160031613A1
SERIAL NO

14812549

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A metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a dispensing opening and a vent opening. The vent opening improves pourability through the dispensing opening and provides an alternative option for consuming the contents of the container. The end closure may include features to ease opening of the vent opening, such as stiffeners and/or vent form features.

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BALL CORPORATION9200 WEST 108TH CIRCLE WESTMINSTER CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chasteen, Howard C New Port Richey, US 39 711
Jacober, Mark A Arvada, US 48 1030

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