Patents by Inventor Anil U. Patel

Anil U. Patel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Non-detachable easy open flap and tab assembly
    Patent number: 3949898
    Abstract: A container end panel having a non-detachable flap portion partially severable from the panel to provide an opening. The flap portion is recessed below the remainder of the panel and is broken away by a fitment which fits into the recess. The fitment is adapted to be pushed inwardly and after rupturing the score between the panel and the flap functions to swing the flap inwardly about a hinge formed by the unscored metal connecting the flap to the panel. The fitment is pressed into the opening and snaps within the opening and provides a guard shielding the users finger from the raw edges at the tear edge about the opening. The invention is also directed to a formation of the inner edge of the ring to facilitate rupturing the score and thereafter swinging the panel inwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Assignee: Continental Can Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil U. Patel, James V. DePhillips, Harry A. Peyser
  • Non-detachable easy open flap and tab assembly
    Patent number: 3938693
    Abstract: A container end panel having a non-detachable flap portion partially severable from the panel to provide an opening. The flap portion is recessed below the remainder of the panel and is broken away by a fitment which fits into the recess. The fitment is adapted to be pushed inwardly and after rupturing the score between the panel and the flap functions to swing the flap inwardly about a hinge formed by the unscored metal connecting the flap to the panel. The fitment is pressed into the opening and snaps within the opening and provides a guard shielding the users finger from the raw edges at the tear edge about the opening. The invention is also directed to a formation of the inner edge of the ring to facilitate rupturing the score and thereafter swinging the panel inwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1976
    Assignee: Continental Can Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil U. Patel, James V. DePhillips, Harry A. Peyser