Double opening beverage can lid system

摘要

The embodiments disclosed describe a double opening beverage can lid system. The system includes a can lid having a pour panel associated with a pour opening and a vent panel associated with a vent opening. A tab is attached to the can lid. The tab includes a primary tab portion configured to open the pour opening, and a secondary tab portion configured to open the vent opening. A rivet hole facilitates attachment of the primary tab portion and the secondary tab portion to the can lid. A shelf is bent about 180° around a rear edge of the primary tab portion. The shelf blocks at least a portion of the secondary tab portion from contacting the vent panel.

主权项

1. A tab for a double opening beverage can lid system, comprising:
a primary tab portion configured to open a primary opening of a can lid, the primary tab portion having an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter; a secondary tab portion disposed at least partially within the inner perimeter and being configured to open a secondary opening of the can lid; a rivet hole for attaching the primary tab portion and the secondary tab portion to the can lid and being disposed opposite a rear edge of the primary tab portion; and a shelf extending from and bent around the rear edge of the primary tab portion, the shelf blocking at least part of the secondary tab portion from contacting the can lid.