Abstract: A can end (10) having an end panel (12), an openable non-removable panel (15) defined by a score line (14) in the end panel (12) and a non-removable tab (13) attached to the end for acting on the openable panel (15) to cause it to pivot out of the plane of the end panel (12) to provide an opening, the opening being generally oblate with its minor axis passing through the tab characterized in that the ratio of the dimension of the opening on its major axis to the dimension of the opening on its minor axis is greater than 1.7 and the opening area is greater than 350 mm2.

Abstract: A can end (10) having an end panel (12), an openable non-removable panel (15) defined by a score line (14) in the end panel (12) and a non-removable tab (13) attached to the end for acting on the openable panel (15) to cause it to pivot out of the plane of the end panel (12) to provide an opening, the opening being generally oblate with its minor axis passing through the tab characterised in that the ratio of the dimension of the opening on its major axis to the dimension of the opening on its minor axis is greater than 1.7 and the opening area is greater than 350 mm2.

Abstract: An end for a can, such as a can containing a beverage or other consumer product, includes a tab with a tab surface containing a promotional image formed therein. The promotional image may be a logo or other symbol. The promotional image is formed as a combination of a void stamped in the tab surface and laser etching of the tab surface, such as by burning off a colored finish applied to the tab surface in a predetermined pattern. The combination of the void and the laser etching results in a distinctive container end. The end may also include a colored panel which cooperates with the colored tab stock to result in a distinctive appearance to the container end.