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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2011
Randall G. Forrest, Park Ridge, IL (US);
Randall G. Forrest, Park Ridge, IL (US);
Rexam Beverage Can Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A can end for a beverage container has a circumferential curl positioned about a longitudinal axis, a wall extending downwardly from the curl, a strengthening member joined to the wall, and a center panel joined to the strengthening member and extending radially inwardly relative to longitudinal axis. A rivet is located at a center position of the center panel. A frangible score has terminal ends located on a common side of the rivet. The terminal ends are separated by a non-frangible hinge segment. A displaceable tear panel is defined by the frangible score and the non-frangible hinge segment. A non-detachable tab has a nose and a lift end. The nose overlies a portion of the displaceable tear panel. A deboss groove is located on the public side of the center panel and extends downwardly in a direction towards the product side. The deboss groove is located adjacent the score line.