Ermal Cleon Fraze By Emailycat Mar 29, 1888 alcoa was started Period: Mar 29, 1888 to Mar 29, 2012 time line Mar 29, 1913 fraze was born Mar 29, 1949 Reliable Tool and Manufacturing Co. Mar 29, 1959 His idea for a built in tool/ tab was born. Mar 29, 1962 Pittsburg Brewing Co. first to use Fraze design. Mar 29, 1963 Schlitz Brewing Co. 'Pop Tab' beer can. Oct 31, 1963 Patent/ sold to Alcoa. Mar 29, 1965 75% of USA used Fraze design. Mar 29, 1967 Patent under his own rights Mar 29, 1970 Eco. Friendly design invented. 'Pop Tab' Mar 29, 1980 Fraze company renamed to DRT Mfg. Co. Mar 29, 1989 Fraze died. Apr 16, 2006 pull tab charity founded