FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an easy-open container end showing my new
design;
FIG. 2 is a side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 4 is a section through the easy-open can end of FIG. 1 along lines
4--4 thereof.
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