Willard L Tracy

US Patent:

56618638, Sep 2, 1997

Filed:

Jan 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/585947

Inventors:

Willard L. Tracy - Sioux Falls SD
Andrew Mouw - Sibley IA

International Classification:

B67B 700

US Classification:

7156

Abstract:

A tool for opening cans having crimped overlying lids--specifically lids having perforated edges crimped over the open top of the can. The tool includes an edge adapted to cut open the perforated edges and a vane offset from the handle of the tool is adapted to raise the crimped edges to release the edges from the top of the can.