System and method for a resealable can end

Abstract

A resealable beverage can end that allows users to reseal a can after opening, addressing issues like carbonation loss and spillage from traditional non-resealable cans. The can end includes a depressed panel, a mouth panel formed within the depressed panel by a score, a tab attached to the depressed panel by a rivet, and at least one locking bead formed in the depressed panel. The score enables the mouth panel to be broken away from the depressed panel to define a mouth within the depressed panel. The tab may pivot about the rivet to apply force to the mouth panel and open the mouth. The tab may further rotate about the rivet to at least partially cover the mouth. The at least one locking bead may interface with the at least one outer bead to reseal the mouth after the mouth panel has been broken away from the depressed panel.

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