Albert Karl Hadener

US Patent:

56950853, Dec 9, 1997

Filed:

Oct 11, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/728968

Inventors:

Albert K. Hadener - Boca Raton FL

International Classification:

B65D 1734

US Classification:

220269

Abstract:

A beverage can with an opener is disclosed. The beverage can has a closed bottom end and an open top end and a side wall therebetween. A circular top is positioned over the top end and sealingly secured thereto. A first pouring opening in the top is located adjacent to the periphery thereof. A second vent opening in the top is located adjacent to the periphery thereof. A cylindrical fulcrum is secured to the top in the center thereof. A tab is received at its center on the intermediate central support of the fulcrum. The tab has a lower surface spaced above the top thereby forming a space therebetween. Pivoting one end of the tab will contact the enlarged pouring opening to open it and pivoting the other end of the tab will contact the small vent opening to open it.