CA2512458A1 - Method for providing marking on the pull tab of a can end - Google Patents
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Abstract
A can tab with logo having a grab portion and fixed portion, pivotably attached to a can closure of a can characterised in that said can tab having a stamped out logo formed therein for promotional and decoration purposes. The can tab with logo can be affixed to said can closure adjacent the push open tear strip or pull open tear strip; or affixed adjacent the outer end of said can closure having the tear strip which is defined by the entire circumferential of said closure.
Description
Received 22 February 2005 WO~ 2004/062828 Method for Providing Marking on the Pull Tab of a Can End Field of Invention The present invention relates to a method for can-making, particularly the top end of the can.
Specifically, it relates to a method for providing the can end's pull tab with a marking, such as a logo pierced thereon, for promotional and decoration purposes, proof of purchase, product genuineness and the like, on cans, including beverage can ends.
1 o Background of the Invention The conventional system for using can products, such as food and beverages cans, to provide a message, advertise or decorate on can end's pull tab is by printing, embossing or etching picture or logo on the can end's pull tab. The process to provide the logo on the can end's pull tab may be carried out by any conventional technology including, but not limit to, inks, paints, sills screens, adhesives or,glues. Later, laser technology is used to produce the marking on the can end's pull tab.
In this specification, the term "marking" encompasses any form of mark provided on the pull 2 0 tab, including a logo, alphanumeral, symbol, waving, topographic profile, and cut-outs through the tab. Among the earliest marking on either the pull ring tab or the end are "Lift ring. to open", "Dispose of p~ope~ly", "Do hot litter" and other short messages. Since then, more creative markings in the form of colourful logo or decorative mark have been used for attractive, promotional and/or co-branding purposes, proof of purchase, genuine product 2 5 identification, anti-tampering, etc.
In prior art US6082030, a moulded plastic cover is used as identification system. This identification system is costly as the prior art needs additional plastic material to be slipped into the pull tab.
In prior art US6105806, a, laser device is used to burn or etch the anodised or coated aluminium tab. A plurality of coatings of aluminium material must be used to produce a colour logo or decorative item on the can end's pull tab. The material, the process and the device to produce the logo or decorative item are costly.
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
Received 22 February In prior art W00228730, a sticker-adhering device is engaged to stick the logo-or decorative item-bearing sticker onto the pull tab. The quality of the logo does not last long due to the nature of stickers.
The present invention seeks to overcome the limitations of the previous systems. One of the objects of this invention is to reduce the cost of putting a logo or words on the pull tab. The cost of stamping a pre-formed logo on a pull tab is much cheaper compare to a laser equipment.
Another object of this invention is the duration of time required to put a logo on the pull tab.
For example, if a stamping process may be employed, the time required to stamp the logo on pull tab is very fast. The process will directly reduce the labour time or cost and this will increase throughput.
Still another object of the invention is to give a more lasting logo compare to some prior arts.
Summary of the Invention To achieve the aforesaid obj ects, it is provided in the general embodiment of the invention, a 2 0 method for providing markings on a pull tab of a cay end comprising piercing a logo on said pull tab to provide a logo thereon.
Preferably that the logo includes any one combination of a sign, alpha-numeral, symbol, .waving and topographic profile on the pull tab and may be provided in the form of apertures, 2 5 pierced out portions, perforations, punch-outs, stamped out portions and cut-outs on said pull tab forming said logo.
In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of the pull tabs may be formed on a metallic strip prior to the piercing thereon to provide the marking on each said pull tab. A
plurality of the 3 0 marking may also be pierced in suitably spaced apart distances on a metallic strip prior to forming pull tabs around each marking. Alternatively, the plurality of pull tabs and the corresponding marking thereunto on a metallic strip may be formed in a single press.
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
Received 22 February 2005 In another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for fabricating an easy-open can end with a pull tab provided with marking comprising the steps o~
- forming said pull tab;
- ~ piercing said marling on said pull tab; and - affixing said marked pull tab onto said can end, including riveting said tab onto said can end.
In a preferred embodiment, the step of affixing the marked pull tab includes removing the pull~tab formed from a plurality of such pull tabs pre-formed on a metallic strip prior to 1 o affixing said marked pull tab onto said can end by riveting means.
Preferably, the method further comprises a step of folding in the edges of the pull tab to form an all-round lip.
In yet another preferred embodiment, the method further comprises the step of providing a score line outlining an aperture on the can end and affixing said pull tab at a point on the end which facilitate tearing of said score line at that point upon the lifting of the pull tab which enables a user to continue tearing along said score line to complete the opening of the aperture. An alternative to the aperture is one thate is defined by the score line covering substantially the entire circumference of the end of the can.
2 0 In another alternative embodiment, the fabrication of a can end with a pull tab may be' implemented in a single continuous process.
Brief Description of the Drawings 2 5 Figure 1 shows a top plan view of a can with the end provided with a logo pierced on the end tab according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a top plan view of a can with another embodiment of the end provided with a logo pierced on the end tab.
Figure 3 shows a block diagram of the method for producing the pull tab of the present invention.
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
wo 2004/062828 Received 22 February 2005 Figure 4 shows a block diagram of an alternative method for producing the pull tab of the ' present invention.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments The method of providing a marking on pull tab of a can end according to the present invention may be best understood with reference to the drawings and the accompanying detailed description.
Figure 1 shows a can end (1) of a can with the result of a logo pierced on a pull tab (10). The can end (1) comprises of a pull tab (10) rigidly attached to the can end (1), by a rivet (14) or any conventional means, and a tear strip (13) outlined by a score line (18) which can be pushed to tear open by force. The pull tab (10) includes a grip portion (12) and a fixed portion (11). The pull tab (10) is rigidly attached to can end (1) by the rivet (14) and a slit (15) is provided adjacent the fixed portion (11) of the pull tab (10) to act as a lever with the rivet (14). The pull tab (10) pivots at rivet (14) when the grip portion (12) is lifted up and the resultant leverage with the fulcrum around the rivet applies downward force by the fixed portion (11) of the pull tab (10) to open the tear strip (13). The tear strip (13) is designed in such a way that a portion of the tear strip (13) will be torn opened and the remainder of the 2 0 score line (18) intact with the can end (1). Only when the tear strip (13) is pushed open completely to expose the opeiung or aperture, can the consumer consume the content of the can. The pull tab (10) is preferably made of metallic material that is easily processed, . e.g.
aluminium, aluminium alloys, steel or zinc or any other suitable material. The formation of the pull tab (10) can be done in a conversion press. The material allows the machine to easily 2 5 pierce the desired logo on pull tab (10). Various of logos such as characters, icons, trademarks, etc can be stamped on the pull tab (10) for promotional purposes.
A logo (16) is pierced on the pull tab (10) instead of forming a gripping aperture in the tab (10).
Figure 2 shows a second embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the pull tab (10) 3 o is similar to the first embodiment in construction and affixed to the can end (21) by rivet (24) with the tear strip (23) includes substantially the entire inner circumference of the can end (21),of a can as defined by a score line (28) which can be torn to open the can end (21) of the can by pulling the pull tab (10).
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
wo 20041062828 Received 22 February 2005 The process of the invention may be implemented by an apparatus in order for producing the pull tab (10) with, for example, a conversion press having piercing system to form the desired logo on the pull tab (10) as shown in a block diagram of Figure 3. In a first method of producing the pull tab (10) with pierced logo, a metallic strip is fed into the forming section 5 (S31) to form the predetermined shape of tabs along the metallic strip without the marking of logo on the grip portion (12) it. The formed tab strip is then fed into a piercing section (S32) to pierce the desired logo by a tooling means on the grab portion of each predetermined shape of tabs on the formed tab strip. The pierced tab strip after exiting the piercing section (S32) is then fed into the riveting section (S33) where pull tabs are removed from the pierced tab strip (S34) and riveted onto the can end (21) of the can. A person skilled in the art may add a folding section (S35) to fold in the sharp edges of the pull tab to provide an all-round lip to enhance the profile of the tab. The location of this folding section S35) is interchangeable between the sections as previously mentioned.
Figure 4 shows an alternative method for producing the pull tab (10) using a conversion press having a piercing system to form logos on the pull tab (10). Iii this second method, the piercing section (S41) is located before the forming section process (S42).
The desired logos axe pierced from the metallic strip in a predetermined distance between eaeh pierced logo along said metallic strip (S41) prior to entering into the forming section (S42). The pierced 2 0 logo will give a more lasting logo on the pull tab (lb). After forming the predetermined shape of tabs, the pull tab is then rigidly mounted to the can end by riveting.
A painted metallic strip in desired colour may be used with the present invention if coloured pull tab with pierced logo are required. Similarly, the metallic strip with coated colours may 2 5 also be used with the present invention.
It is ~to be understood that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms and is not limited to the sole embodiment described above. However modification and equivalents of the disclosed concepts such as those which readily occur to one skilled in the 3 o axt are intended to be included within the scope of the claims which are appended thereto.
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
Specifically, it relates to a method for providing the can end's pull tab with a marking, such as a logo pierced thereon, for promotional and decoration purposes, proof of purchase, product genuineness and the like, on cans, including beverage can ends.
1 o Background of the Invention The conventional system for using can products, such as food and beverages cans, to provide a message, advertise or decorate on can end's pull tab is by printing, embossing or etching picture or logo on the can end's pull tab. The process to provide the logo on the can end's pull tab may be carried out by any conventional technology including, but not limit to, inks, paints, sills screens, adhesives or,glues. Later, laser technology is used to produce the marking on the can end's pull tab.
In this specification, the term "marking" encompasses any form of mark provided on the pull 2 0 tab, including a logo, alphanumeral, symbol, waving, topographic profile, and cut-outs through the tab. Among the earliest marking on either the pull ring tab or the end are "Lift ring. to open", "Dispose of p~ope~ly", "Do hot litter" and other short messages. Since then, more creative markings in the form of colourful logo or decorative mark have been used for attractive, promotional and/or co-branding purposes, proof of purchase, genuine product 2 5 identification, anti-tampering, etc.
In prior art US6082030, a moulded plastic cover is used as identification system. This identification system is costly as the prior art needs additional plastic material to be slipped into the pull tab.
In prior art US6105806, a, laser device is used to burn or etch the anodised or coated aluminium tab. A plurality of coatings of aluminium material must be used to produce a colour logo or decorative item on the can end's pull tab. The material, the process and the device to produce the logo or decorative item are costly.
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
Received 22 February In prior art W00228730, a sticker-adhering device is engaged to stick the logo-or decorative item-bearing sticker onto the pull tab. The quality of the logo does not last long due to the nature of stickers.
The present invention seeks to overcome the limitations of the previous systems. One of the objects of this invention is to reduce the cost of putting a logo or words on the pull tab. The cost of stamping a pre-formed logo on a pull tab is much cheaper compare to a laser equipment.
Another object of this invention is the duration of time required to put a logo on the pull tab.
For example, if a stamping process may be employed, the time required to stamp the logo on pull tab is very fast. The process will directly reduce the labour time or cost and this will increase throughput.
Still another object of the invention is to give a more lasting logo compare to some prior arts.
Summary of the Invention To achieve the aforesaid obj ects, it is provided in the general embodiment of the invention, a 2 0 method for providing markings on a pull tab of a cay end comprising piercing a logo on said pull tab to provide a logo thereon.
Preferably that the logo includes any one combination of a sign, alpha-numeral, symbol, .waving and topographic profile on the pull tab and may be provided in the form of apertures, 2 5 pierced out portions, perforations, punch-outs, stamped out portions and cut-outs on said pull tab forming said logo.
In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of the pull tabs may be formed on a metallic strip prior to the piercing thereon to provide the marking on each said pull tab. A
plurality of the 3 0 marking may also be pierced in suitably spaced apart distances on a metallic strip prior to forming pull tabs around each marking. Alternatively, the plurality of pull tabs and the corresponding marking thereunto on a metallic strip may be formed in a single press.
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
Received 22 February 2005 In another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for fabricating an easy-open can end with a pull tab provided with marking comprising the steps o~
- forming said pull tab;
- ~ piercing said marling on said pull tab; and - affixing said marked pull tab onto said can end, including riveting said tab onto said can end.
In a preferred embodiment, the step of affixing the marked pull tab includes removing the pull~tab formed from a plurality of such pull tabs pre-formed on a metallic strip prior to 1 o affixing said marked pull tab onto said can end by riveting means.
Preferably, the method further comprises a step of folding in the edges of the pull tab to form an all-round lip.
In yet another preferred embodiment, the method further comprises the step of providing a score line outlining an aperture on the can end and affixing said pull tab at a point on the end which facilitate tearing of said score line at that point upon the lifting of the pull tab which enables a user to continue tearing along said score line to complete the opening of the aperture. An alternative to the aperture is one thate is defined by the score line covering substantially the entire circumference of the end of the can.
2 0 In another alternative embodiment, the fabrication of a can end with a pull tab may be' implemented in a single continuous process.
Brief Description of the Drawings 2 5 Figure 1 shows a top plan view of a can with the end provided with a logo pierced on the end tab according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a top plan view of a can with another embodiment of the end provided with a logo pierced on the end tab.
Figure 3 shows a block diagram of the method for producing the pull tab of the present invention.
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
wo 2004/062828 Received 22 February 2005 Figure 4 shows a block diagram of an alternative method for producing the pull tab of the ' present invention.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments The method of providing a marking on pull tab of a can end according to the present invention may be best understood with reference to the drawings and the accompanying detailed description.
Figure 1 shows a can end (1) of a can with the result of a logo pierced on a pull tab (10). The can end (1) comprises of a pull tab (10) rigidly attached to the can end (1), by a rivet (14) or any conventional means, and a tear strip (13) outlined by a score line (18) which can be pushed to tear open by force. The pull tab (10) includes a grip portion (12) and a fixed portion (11). The pull tab (10) is rigidly attached to can end (1) by the rivet (14) and a slit (15) is provided adjacent the fixed portion (11) of the pull tab (10) to act as a lever with the rivet (14). The pull tab (10) pivots at rivet (14) when the grip portion (12) is lifted up and the resultant leverage with the fulcrum around the rivet applies downward force by the fixed portion (11) of the pull tab (10) to open the tear strip (13). The tear strip (13) is designed in such a way that a portion of the tear strip (13) will be torn opened and the remainder of the 2 0 score line (18) intact with the can end (1). Only when the tear strip (13) is pushed open completely to expose the opeiung or aperture, can the consumer consume the content of the can. The pull tab (10) is preferably made of metallic material that is easily processed, . e.g.
aluminium, aluminium alloys, steel or zinc or any other suitable material. The formation of the pull tab (10) can be done in a conversion press. The material allows the machine to easily 2 5 pierce the desired logo on pull tab (10). Various of logos such as characters, icons, trademarks, etc can be stamped on the pull tab (10) for promotional purposes.
A logo (16) is pierced on the pull tab (10) instead of forming a gripping aperture in the tab (10).
Figure 2 shows a second embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the pull tab (10) 3 o is similar to the first embodiment in construction and affixed to the can end (21) by rivet (24) with the tear strip (23) includes substantially the entire inner circumference of the can end (21),of a can as defined by a score line (28) which can be torn to open the can end (21) of the can by pulling the pull tab (10).
Amended Sheet IPEA/AU
wo 20041062828 Received 22 February 2005 The process of the invention may be implemented by an apparatus in order for producing the pull tab (10) with, for example, a conversion press having piercing system to form the desired logo on the pull tab (10) as shown in a block diagram of Figure 3. In a first method of producing the pull tab (10) with pierced logo, a metallic strip is fed into the forming section 5 (S31) to form the predetermined shape of tabs along the metallic strip without the marking of logo on the grip portion (12) it. The formed tab strip is then fed into a piercing section (S32) to pierce the desired logo by a tooling means on the grab portion of each predetermined shape of tabs on the formed tab strip. The pierced tab strip after exiting the piercing section (S32) is then fed into the riveting section (S33) where pull tabs are removed from the pierced tab strip (S34) and riveted onto the can end (21) of the can. A person skilled in the art may add a folding section (S35) to fold in the sharp edges of the pull tab to provide an all-round lip to enhance the profile of the tab. The location of this folding section S35) is interchangeable between the sections as previously mentioned.
Figure 4 shows an alternative method for producing the pull tab (10) using a conversion press having a piercing system to form logos on the pull tab (10). Iii this second method, the piercing section (S41) is located before the forming section process (S42).
The desired logos axe pierced from the metallic strip in a predetermined distance between eaeh pierced logo along said metallic strip (S41) prior to entering into the forming section (S42). The pierced 2 0 logo will give a more lasting logo on the pull tab (lb). After forming the predetermined shape of tabs, the pull tab is then rigidly mounted to the can end by riveting.
A painted metallic strip in desired colour may be used with the present invention if coloured pull tab with pierced logo are required. Similarly, the metallic strip with coated colours may 2 5 also be used with the present invention.
It is ~to be understood that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms and is not limited to the sole embodiment described above. However modification and equivalents of the disclosed concepts such as those which readily occur to one skilled in the 3 o axt are intended to be included within the scope of the claims which are appended thereto.
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Claims (17)
1. A method for providing markings on a pull tab of a can end comprising the step of piercing a logo on said pull tab of said can end by a tooling means to form said logo thereon whereby said logo is the pierced out portions of said pull tab.
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said logo includes anyone combination of a sign, alpha-numeral, symbol, waving and topographic profile on the pull tab.
3. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein said logo includes apertures, pierced out portions, perforations, punch-outs, stamped out portions and cut-outs on said pull tab forming said logo.
4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pull tab is a metallic pull tab.
5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of the pull tabs are formed on a metallic strip prior to said piercing thereon to provide the marking on each said pull tab.
6. The method as claimed in claims 1 and 5, wherein said forming of a plurality of pull tabs and said corresponding marking thereunto on said metallic strip is provided in a single press.
7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said steps further comprising:
folding in the edges of said pull tab to form an all-round lip; and affixing said marked pull tab onto a can end.
folding in the edges of said pull tab to form an all-round lip; and affixing said marked pull tab onto a can end.
8. The method claimed in claim 7, wherein said step of affixing said marked pull tab includes removing said pull tab formed from a plurality of such pull tabs pre-formed on a metallic strip prior to affixing said marked pull tab onto said can end by riveting means.
9. The method as claimed in claim 8, wherein said step further comprising the step of providing a score line outlining an aperture on said can end and affixing said pull tab at a point on said end which facilitate tearing of said score line at said point upon the lifting of the pull tab which enables a user to continue tearing along said score line to complete the opening of the aperture.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein said aperture as defined by the score line covers substantially the entire circumference of the can end.
11. A pull tab comprising a pierced logo thereon.
12. A can end fabricated with a pull tab formed by the method as claimed in claim 1.
13. A can comprising a pull tab as claimed in claim 11.
14. A can comprising a can end as claimed in claim 12.
15. An apparatus for implementing a method as claimed in claim 1, comprising:
a forming section for forming the shape of the pull tabs;
a piercing section for piercing the logo on the formed tab strip; and a riveting section for affixing pull tabs after said pull tabs are removed from the pierced tab strip onto the can end of the can.
a forming section for forming the shape of the pull tabs;
a piercing section for piercing the logo on the formed tab strip; and a riveting section for affixing pull tabs after said pull tabs are removed from the pierced tab strip onto the can end of the can.
16. The apparatus for implementing the method as claimed in claim 15, wherein said apparatus further comprising a folding section to fold in the sharp edges of the pull tab to provide an all-round lip to enhance the profile of the tab.
17. The apparatus for implementing the method as claimed in claim 16, wherein the location of said folding section is interchangeable between said other sections.
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| MYPI20030121A MY147847A (en) | 2003-01-15 | 2003-01-15 | Can end logo stabbing system |
| PCT/SG2003/000281 WO2004062828A1 (en) | 2003-01-15 | 2003-12-06 | Method for providing marking on the pull tab of a can end |
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