Resealable can closure system

A closure system for sealing and resealing a container, comprising:

• a fixed element constructed and arranged to be secured to the container, the fixed element comprising a can end comprising a first aperture and a protruding shaft spaced laterally apart from the first aperture;
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• a movable closure element comprising:
• a top cover comprising a lever portion and slider portion, the lever portion and slider portion constructed and arranged to be mated together, the lever portion comprising a plug dimensioned to fit into an opening in the protruding shaft such that in a first position, the plug is disposed within the opening in the protruding shaft and the top cover is disposed over the first aperture;
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• a sealing portion comprising a stem connected to the lever portion, the sealing portion disposed below the fixed element and constructed and arranged such that, at the first position, a top surface of the sealing portion is in contact with a bottom surface of the fixed element.

A closure system for sealing and resealing a container, comprising:

• a fixed element comprising a can end comprising a first aperture, a second aperture spaced laterally apart from the first aperture, and a plate coupled to a bottom of the can end, the plate comprising a protruding shaft dimensioned to pass through the second aperture of the can end;
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• a movable closure element comprising:
• a top cover disposed over the first aperture and comprising a lever portion, a slider portion, and a plug, the lever portion and slider portion constructed and arranged to be engaged with the protruding shaft of the plate to permit lateral movement of the top cover along the slider portion, the plug constructed and arranged to act as a valve when removed from an opening in the protruding shaft;
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• a sealing portion comprising a stem connected to the lever portion, the stem constructed and arranged such that, as the lever portion is lifted and the plug is removed from the opening of the protruding shaft of the plate, the sealing portion moves in a downward direction away from the fixed element, permitting the top cover to be laterally moved along the slider portion to expose at least a portion of the first aperture.

A method of manufacturing a resealable container, comprising:

• providing a container body;
• providing a closure system connectable to the container body, the closure system comprising:
• a fixed element comprising a can end comprising a first aperture, a second aperture spaced laterally apart from the first aperture, and a plate coupled to a bottom of the can end, the plate comprising an aperture aligned with the first aperture of the can end and a protruding shaft dimensioned to pass through the second aperture of the can end, the fixed element constructed and arranged to be secured to the container;
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• a movable closure element comprising:
• a top cover comprising a lever portion, a slider portion, and a plug, the lever portion and slider portion constructed and arranged to be engaged at least partially with the first aperture of the fixed element and the protruding shaft of the plate to permit lateral movement of the top cover along at least a portion of the first aperture when the lever portion is engaged, the top cover covering the first aperture of the fixed element and the plug fitting in an opening in the protruding shaft of the plate in a first position, and
• a sealing portion comprising a stem connected to the lever portion, the stem constructed and arranged such that, as the lever portion is lifted and the plug is removed from the opening of the protruding shaft of the plate, the sealing portion moves in a downward direction away from the fixed element to a predetermined distance from a bottom surface of the fixed element, and as the top cover is moved laterally from the first aperture of the fixed element to the second aperture of the fixed element, the sealing portion is moved laterally at the predetermined distance with the top cover and the first aperture of the fixed element is exposed;
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• attaching the closure system to the container body, thereby manufacturing the resealable container.

A method of providing a closure system attachable to a container, comprising:

• providing a fixed element comprising a can end comprising a first aperture, a second aperture spaced laterally apart from the first aperture, and a plate coupled to a bottom of the can end, the plate comprising an aperture aligned with the first aperture of the can end and a protruding shaft dimensioned to pass through the second aperture of the can end, the fixed element constructed and arranged to be secured to the container;
• providing a movable closure element comprising:
• a top cover comprising a lever portion, a slider portion, and a plug, the lever portion and slider portion constructed and arranged to be engaged at least partially with the first aperture of the fixed element and the protruding shaft of the plate to permit lateral movement of the top cover along at least a portion of the first aperture when the lever portion is engaged, the top cover covering the first aperture of the fixed element and the plug fitting in an opening in the protruding shaft of the plate in a first position, and
• a sealing portion comprising a stem connected to the lever portion, the stem constructed and arranged such that, as the lever portion is lifted and the plug is removed from the opening of the protruding shaft of the plate, the sealing portion moves in a downward direction away from the fixed element to a predetermined distance from a bottom surface of the fixed element, and as the top cover is moved laterally from the first aperture of the fixed element to the second aperture of the fixed element, the sealing portion is moved laterally at the predetermined distance with the top cover and the first aperture of the fixed element is exposed.