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B65D 2517/504

Details of preformed openings

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Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins > Non-integral frangible members applied to, or inserted in, a preformed opening > Details of preformed openings

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  • B65D 2517/5056 the edge of the preformed opening having a covering element or coating, e.g. to prevent cutting or for sealing purposes
  • B65D 2517/5059 provided with a plurality of openings
  • B65D 2517/5062 the edge of the preformed opening being provided with incisions or notches for facilitating removal
  • B65D 2517/5064 the punched-out part of the preformed opening is re-inserted in the preformed opening and forming part of the tear panel
  • B65D 2517/5067 provided with a "tongue"
  • B65D 2517/507 Unusual details

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B65, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 3,369
  2. KRONES DE 3,304
  3. TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE CH 2,227
  4. CANON JP 2,051
  5. AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY NO 1,731
  6. GPI (GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL) US 1,707
  7. CANON 1,693
  8. G.D IT 1,678
  9. MURATA MACHINERY JP 1,664
  10. DAIFUKU COMPANY JP 1,654