Fingernailess tab for ring-pull can openers
OwnerFrank J. Lockwoodinventor
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Abstract
A novel tab for ring-pull type openers of cans containing beverages, etc., which facilitates the grasping of the ring-pull prior to bending and opening the can; an adhesive on the underside of this tab to enable the tab to be attached to the side of the can for proper disposal after the ring-pull is removed in the opening process.
Claims5
A ring-pull opener for a can containing beverages and the like comprising a cover having a tear portion and a ring attached to said tear portion, a flexible upstanding tab attached to said ring at a point on said ring diametrically opposed to said tear portion and at an acute angle to said cover to permit said tab to be easily grasped to elevate said ring, whereby said ring may be grasped to open said can, said tab having an adhesive on the one side thereof, said adhesive permitting said ring and tear portion upon removal from said can to be adhesively secured to any desired portion of said can to maintain the ring tear portion and can together for ease of disposal.
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