Clarence Depooter

US Patent:

41332288, Jan 9, 1979

Filed:

Jul 1, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/812236

Inventors:

Clarence E. DePooter - Andalusia IL

International Classification:

B67B 744

US Classification:

81 31R

Abstract:

An elongated shaft-like member has spaced opposite first and second ends with a groove formed in the area of the first end thereof extending transversely to the member. The groove accommodates the ring-like part of the pull tab of a can. A resilient strip of material has spaced opposite first and second ends and is affixed at its first end to the shaft-like member at a point between the groove and the second end member. The strip extends parallel to the member, over the groove, and abuts at its second end the member at a point between the groove and the first end of the member for retaining the tab in the groove.