Vented metallic container end closure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9233784
APP PUB NO 20130118133A1
SERIAL NO

13667928

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A metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a dispensing opening and a vent opening. The vent opening improves pourability through the dispensing opening and provides an alternative option for consuming the contents of the container. The end closure may include features to ease opening of the vent opening, such as stiffeners and/or vent form features. Additionally, the end closure may include various safety features, such as a safety fold. In some configurations, the container end closure does not include a pull tab for opening.

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BALL CORPORATION9200 WEST 108TH CIRCLE WESTMINSTER CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chasteen, Howard C Westminster, US 39 711
Jacober, Mark A Arvada, US 48 1030

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