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To provide a can-lid with pop-out-spout, a folded, plastic spout is secured on the underside of a metal can-lid, which is conventionally roll-seamed onto the can-body. This is achieved either by gluing, or by plastic-coating the underside of the lid and heat-sealing the spout to the lid, or by incor

To provide a can-lid with pop-out-spout, a folded, plastic spout is secured on the underside of a metal can-lid, which is conventionally roll-seamed onto the can-body. This is achieved either by gluing, or by plastic-coating the underside of the lid and heat-sealing the spout to the lid, or by incorporating the tips of the spout's flange in the roll-seamed joint of the can-lid, or other appropriate means. When the can is opened, the spout is released and either unfolds automatically due to the beverage's pressure (in case of carbonated beverages), or can be pulled out by the user. The spout is provided wither with a screw-closure, or with a twist-off, flick-open closure. In one version, the spout is completely covered by the can-lid, which is provided by an opening feature which enables an opening large enough for the spout to pass out. In a further version, the can-lid has a pre-cut aperture, behind which the closure on the spout is locked until the user opens by twisting the closure to free it from aperture. Pilfer-evidence is provided by the can-lid itself, where this has no pre-cut aperture, or by making the handles of the closure pilfer-evident when bent out, or by applying a label across the pre-cut aperture.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A can end assembly comprising:a can body having an open end and a closed end;a can-lid secured to the can body over the open end, said can-lid having a central severable portion and a peripheral portion secured to the can body;a foldable spout secured to the underside of

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A can end assembly comprising:a can body having an open end and a closed end;a can-lid secured to the can body over the open end, said can-lid having a central severable portion and a peripheral portion secured to the can body;a foldable spout secured to the underside of the peripheral portion of the can lid, and movable between a first position recessed within said can body and a second position extending from said can body solely in response to release of pressure in the can when the central severable portion is severed from the can-lid;a pull-tab connected to the central portion of the can-lid; anda removable cap provided on the spout, the cap being removable from and resealable on the spout.