(under subclass 400) Device combined with means to cover an opening in the container made by the cutting element wherein the device is completely disassociated from the can when it is desired to remove contents therefrom.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
220, Receptacles,
267, and 277+, for metal can opening or arrangements made up as a part of or secured to the container during manufacture, and particularly subclass 278 for a cutting or puncturing tool which serves as a closure for the opening so cut or punctured, and which remains associated with the container while the same is being emptied of its contents.
