Ecology can end with pressure equalization port

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9884701
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14312296

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An ecology stay-on tab beverage can end has a first curvilinear segment of frangible score severable to form a vent region and a pressure equalization port. A second curvilinear segment of frangible score has opposing terminal ends separated by a hinge segment of the center panel. The second curvilinear segment of frangible score is severable to form a pour opening. A lifting of a lift end of a tab actuates an opening sequence in which the first curvilinear segment of frangible score is severed causing the vent region and the pressure equalization port to form before the pour opening is completely formed.

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REXAM BEVERAGE CAN COMPANY8770 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60631

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Forrest, Randall G Park Ridge, US 40 878
Gogola, Michael R Itasca, US 36 509

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