Jason E Davidson

US Patent:

20130264344, Oct 10, 2013

Filed:

Aug 29, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/598318

Inventors:

Christopher G. Neiner - Newtown PA, US
Ancil Louis Lackey - Oklahoma City OK, US
Robert Joseph Will - Maria Stein OH, US
Richard Lynn Wise - Yukon OK, US
Jason Davidson - Sidney OH, US

Assignee:

Anheuser-Busch InBev, SA - Brussels

International Classification:

B65D 51/16

US Classification:

220269, 220271, 53492

Abstract:

An improved beverage container of the type having a lid, a pour panel defined in the lid by a pour score and a vent panel defined in the lid by a vent score. A tab pivotally is mounted to the lid, wherein lifting the tab about a pivot in a lifting direction fractures the pour score and opens the pour panel. A secondary tab is carried by the tab, and is released into contact with the vent panel by lifting the tab to fracture the pour score, wherein pressing the tab in a direction generally opposite the lifting direction causes the secondary tab to fracture the vent score and open the vent panel. At least one anti-rotation member is disposed between the tab and the lid to prevent the tab from rotating about the rivet.