Remember Ermal Fraze at Your Superbowl Party

Posted by Douglas Sorocco, February 4, 2005 at 3:43 am
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Even if you've never heard of Ermal Fraze before, there is no doubt you've encountered his work.

Ermal Fraze was an Indiana farm boy, and a Schlitz drinker.  He was also an inventor. According to DRT Manufacturing, "In 1949, Ermal (Ernie) Fraze founded Dayton Reliable Tool & Mfg. Co. (now DRT Mfg. Co.) as an independent designer and manufacturer of tool and die components and other manufactured products."

His revolutionary contribution was awarded US Patent 3,349,949 in 1967 for what we commonly call the "pop-top can."

For more information on Ermal Fraze and his wonderful invention, check out the article: After tepid reception, inventor made millions on self-opening can by Frank Greve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Submitted by Jim (not verified) on Tue, 02/22/2005 - 10:48.

How much money does this guy make a year and what is he worth? Ermal Fraze. and by any chance do you know what kind of money he gets everytime a can sells?

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