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US 12,715,664 · App. 18/251,177 · Granted Aug 25, 2026

Patterned can end modular dispensing systems with enhanced recyclability

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Patent No.
US 12,715,664
App. No.
18/251,177
Granted
Aug 25, 2026
Kind
B2
Priority Claims (3)
AU 202116648 · Oct 28, 2021 · national
EM 008741391-0001 · Oct 29, 2021 · regional
EM 008741391-0002 · Oct 29, 2021 · regional
Continuity (6)
Provisional Application 63202205 · Jun 1, 2021
Provisional Application 63202206 · Jun 1, 2021
Provisional Application 63202207 · Jun 1, 2021
Provisional Application 63202215 · Jun 1, 2021
Provisional Application 63107603 · Oct 30, 2020
Related Publication 20240025603A1 · Jan 25, 2024
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