AU2003100432B4 - Convert-a-can an attacable drinking cup for a can of beverage - Google Patents

Convert-a-can an attacable drinking cup for a can of beverage Download PDF

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AU2003100432B4
AU2003100432B4 AU2003100432A AU2003100432A AU2003100432B4 AU 2003100432 B4 AU2003100432 B4 AU 2003100432B4 AU 2003100432 A AU2003100432 A AU 2003100432A AU 2003100432 A AU2003100432 A AU 2003100432A AU 2003100432 B4 AU2003100432 B4 AU 2003100432B4
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Anthony Sydney Francis Claridge
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/48—Separable nozzles or spouts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4011—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening completely by means of a tearing tab
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/16—Water-bottles; Mess-tins; Cups
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0049—Straws, spouts, funnels, or other devices facilitating pouring or emptying
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0056—Unusual elements

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Description

AUSTRALIA
Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION INNOVATION PATENT
CONVERT-A-CAN
The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me.
CONVERT-A-CAN
An alternative method of drinking beverages IE: Beer, Mixed Drinks and Soft Drinks from a can.
The current method of drinking the contents of a beverage can is either to pour into another vessel, use a straw or drink directly from the can by placing your mouth over the edge and open hole on the top of the can, the latter is not a pleasant way to drink from a can but is socially acceptable.
The Convert-a-can has been designed to provide a pleasant and convenient way of drinking from a beverage can with an inexpensive, disposable or reusable plastic cup, that can be attached to the top of a beverage can in a matter of one or two seconds once the ring pull on the can has been opened, converting the can to a perfect medium to drink from.
It would be used at BBQ'S, large gatherings, parties, conventions, child and family gatherings, home use and anywhere that drinking from a beverage can would be made a more pleasurable experience particularly when juggling food while standing.
The Convert-a-can would be pushed on to the rim of the can by hand which in turn would provide a fixed and secure method of drinking due to the design of the Convert-a-can's lower rim.
The Convert-a-can would be manufactured from clear food grade plastic and/or acrylic as a disposable unit or from food grade clear or solid colour plastic or acrylic as a reusable product.
The invention may be better understood with reference to the illustrations of embodiments of the invention.
2 Figure 1 is an elevation of the Convert-a-can showing a separation between it and a beverage can.
Figure 2 is an elevation of the Convert-a-can showing it in the fixed position on a beverage can.
Figure 3 is showing the bottom edge of the Convert-a-can with a flanged gripping ring or collar on the interior of the bottom edge for ensuring a tight water proof seal.
Figure 4 is showing a cutaway of the interior of the Convert-a-can.
The attachable cup as shown is cylindrical with the bottom open so that it fits the design of the can with the gripping ring or collar on the interior bottom edge providing a tight seal.

Claims (4)

1. A beverage container accessory which includes a hollow, frusto-conically shaped body member having a wall of uniformn height to define a first opening and an opposed second opening; and a sealing member arranged on an inner surface of the wall proximate the first opening to seat about an upper rim of the beverage container.
2. The accessory of claim I in which the first opening is shaped and dimensioned to fit snugly around the upper rim of the container with the sealing member bearing on the rim.
3. The accessory of claim I or claim 2 in which the second opening is larger than the first opening.
4. The accessory of any one of the preceding claims in which the first opening and the second opening are circular and are concentrically arranged. The accessory of any one of the preceding claims in which the sealing member comprises a radially inwardly extending collar having a length sufficient to overlie the upper rim of the container.
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PCT/AU2004/000576 WO2004108544A1 (en) 2003-06-05 2004-05-11 Frusto-conical drinking accessory for a beverage can

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CA3122860A1 (en) * 2018-12-14 2020-06-18 2568859 Ontario Inc. Portable drinking accessory and case and kit containing same

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US2075721A (en) * 1935-07-18 1937-03-30 William B Hommel Can drinking rim
US3185341A (en) * 1962-05-14 1965-05-25 Richard T Barbour Attachment for drinking canned beverages
US4054205A (en) * 1976-06-22 1977-10-18 Blow Jr James H Combination product container and attachment for beverage cans
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Free format text: IN VOL 17, NO 24, PAGE(S) 8202 UNDER THE HEADING INNOVATION PATENTS FILED - NAME INDEX UNDER THE NAME CLARIDGE, A.S.F., APPLICATION NO. 2003100432, UNDER INID (54) CORRECT THE TITLE TO READ CONVERT-A-CAN AN ATTACHABLE DRINKING CUP FOR A CAN OF BEVERAGE.