Can end, double action tab therefor, tooling assembly, and associated method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9776235
APP PUB NO 20150196948A1
SERIAL NO

14645926

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A tab is provided for a can end. The can end includes an end panel and a scoreline defining a tear panel in the end panel for providing an opening in the can end. The tab includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion located at or about the first end, a lift portion located at or about the second end, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a rivet hole. A first rivet extends outwardly from the end panel and fastens the rivet receiving portion of the tab to the can end. A second rivet extends outwardly from the end panel to cooperate with a portion of the body proximate the lift portion.

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STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY LLCCENTENNIAL COLORADO 80112

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Butcher, Gregory H Columbus, US 47 287
Carstens, Aaron E Centerville, US 34 263
McClung, James A Canton, US 65 1215
Stammen, Dennis C Brookville, US 18 174

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