Alcoa Inc.

Michael J Anthony

Harry R Zonker

Eileen M Kenzevich

Andrew F Clarke

Richard R Mathabel

Mark S Abel

Eileen M Smith

George P Kurzdorfer

A packaging unit () for containing, for example cigarettes () has a body made of curved metal () and curved metal back () surfaces connected by metal sides (), and a metal bottom (), preferably having a central raised exterior part or bottom () surrounded by a ridge (), with a lid () having a straight hinge () across the top, where the unit is capable of hermetic sealing.

Curved back reclosable metal packaging unit

An improved can end, and method for making a can end, for pressurized beverage containers with a stay on tab. The tab incorporates a raised region with a hole. The raised region is positioned to receive the vapor vented from the can upon initial lifting of the tab. The raised region and hole are sized and shaped to discharge the vapor from the region, through the hole, and into the surrounding environment, appearing as a mist or cloud. Among other configurations, the raised region can be shaped as the top half of a bubble or a crescent, and the opening can be circular or elongated.

Easy-open misting container

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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Michael J Anthony