Container end closure with an integral fluid channel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9815591
APP PUB NO 20160052668A1
SERIAL NO

14831067

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An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided that comprises a novel center panel for collecting and distributing fluids and solids into a pour opening of the end closure. The fluids and solids may be juice and fruit or vegetable pieces. The end closure may further comprise a novel pull tab for assisting in the collection and distribution of the fluids and solids into the pour opening of the end closure. In one embodiment, the center panel comprises a catch basin and a luge for collecting and directing fluids and solids into the pour opening.

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BALL CORPORATION9200 WEST 108TH CIRCLE WESTMINSTER CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gatewood, Erik E Arvada, US 17 953
Jacober, Mark A Arvada, US 48 1030

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