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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2025
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2023
Gilbert P. Stengel, Jr., Burlington, KY (US);
Tracey Martinez, Waynesville, OH (US);
Gilbert P. Stengel, Jr., Burlington, KY (US);
Tracey Martinez, Waynesville, OH (US);
Abstract
A pop top lid for cylindrical fluid containers is disclosed. The lid includes an end shell with a scored line defining a tear panel, a stay-on tab assembly, and a rivet for attaching the assembly to the shell. The stay-on tab assembly features a pocketed tang with a central portion containing a pivot hole for the rivet. The assembly includes a top cover and bottom plate, spaced apart by a gap on the leading edge. An aperture point is connected to the pocketed tang and can be rotated. A shearing edge is attached to the central portion and extends radially behind the aperture point. In an embodiment, the bottom plate is embossed to facilitate sliding of the shearing edge under the end shell wall when the pocketed tang is rotated, achieving a resealing clamp action by securely placing the embossed shape into the tear panel opening.