Abstract: A device for opening and re-sealing a flip-tab beverage can lid includes a pull handle connected with a base portion. The base portion is tapered and further comprises an upper and lower base portion. The pull handle facilitates the opening of the lid and the base portion is configured to cover and optionally seal the lid opening. A sleeve portion is contained within the base portion and is configured to receive the flip-tab of a beverage can lid. The beverage can lid is opened by lifting the pull handle away from lid surface to cause a tab lip of the flip-tab to rotate towards the lid surface and act as a lever to punch out a swinging seal in the lid surface that is defined by a scored area. The pull handle further facilitates rotation of the base portion about the lid surface and into a covering position that covers the lid opening and keeps the can contents free from outside contaminants.

Abstract: A connector for underwater use comprises a male part carried by a pod and a female part carried by a sub-sea platform, associated for instance with a well head. The female part comprises a bearing member and a water-tight bush which can be moved between a retracted position and an extended position for protecting connecting elements. A plunger comprising lateral connecting elements is similarly movable between two positions in the male part and is protected against sea water when retracted.