EP0600647A1 - Mündung für Getränkedosen - Google Patents

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EP0600647A1
EP0600647A1 EP93309239A EP93309239A EP0600647A1 EP 0600647 A1 EP0600647 A1 EP 0600647A1 EP 93309239 A EP93309239 A EP 93309239A EP 93309239 A EP93309239 A EP 93309239A EP 0600647 A1 EP0600647 A1 EP 0600647A1
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mouthpiece
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fitment
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Gilberto De Castro Couto
Luiz Colnago Neto
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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
    • B65D25/50—Separable nozzles or spouts arranged to be plugged in two alternate positions
    • 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

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  • the present invention refers to a mouthpice for drinking liquid containing cans, such as beer cans and cans containing soft drinks, as well as to the combination of a can with a mouthpiece.
  • Cans of soft drinks, beer or the like are well known in which a top panel of a generally cylindrical can is provided with a tear-away opening for dispensing the drink contained therein. It is also well known that consumers often drink directly from such cans with contact between the mouth of the consumer and the peripheral edge of the can body. Apart from the fact that this can result in the taste of the metal of the can being transmitted to the liquid being imbibed, there is an obvious disadvantage related to hygiene.
  • a mouthpiece adapted for fitment to drinking liquid containing cans in the form of a single molded part of plastic material, comprises a bottom panel having an under side and an upper side and formed with a through opening for the passage of liquid, circumferential fitment means associated with an outer periphery of the under side of the panel for cooperation with the circumference of a dispensing end of a drinking liquid containing can with said panel covering said dispensing end, and a mouthpiece formation upstanding from the upper side of the panel.
  • the fitment means are preferably pressure fitment means so that the mouthpiece may be easily forced over the free end of a can. They may comprise an annular groove surrounding the outer periphery of the under side of the panel.
  • the mouthpiece may include second circumferential fitment means positioned between the outer periphery of the upper side of the panel and the lower inner periphery of the mouthpiece formation, for cooperation in an inverted configuration with the circumference of a dispensing end of a drinking liquid containing can.
  • a drinking liquid containing can combined with a mouthpiece comprises a can having a side wall and an end panel provided with a removable portion, such removable portion being removable to define a liquid dispensing orifice, and a single plastic molded mouthpiece comprising a bottom panel having an under side and an upper side and formed with a through opening for the passage of liquid, circumferential fitment means associated with an outer periphery of the under side of the bottom panel for cooperation with the side wall of the can adjacent the end panel in a configuration in which the bottom panel covers the end panel and the opening is in register with the liquid dispensing orifice, and a mouthpiece formation upstanding from the upper side of the bottom panel.
  • a mouthpiece for a beer can or the like comprises a single generally molded part 1 of transparent plastic, formed with a transverse bottom panel 2 adjacent its lower end. Panel 2 is formed with a through opening 3 positioned in the panel so as to coincide with a liquid dispensing orifice 4 in the end panel 5 of a can 6 during use (see Figures 3 and 4).
  • part 1 is formed with annular pressure fitment means in the form of an annular groove 8 so dimensioned as to receive in pressure fitting relationship an annular bead 9' around the top edge of the side wall 9 of the can, joining the side wall to end panel 5.
  • annular pressure fitment means in the form of an annular groove 8 so dimensioned as to receive in pressure fitting relationship an annular bead 9' around the top edge of the side wall 9 of the can, joining the side wall to end panel 5.
  • the bottom panel 2 of mouthpiece part 1 will be oriented in such a manner that it is superimposed on end panel 5 of the can with opening 3, as already mentioned, in register with the liquid dispensing orifice 4.
  • part 1 continues upwardly to define a mouthpiece formation 11 the uppermost point of which corresponds to the circumferential region of bottom panel 2 nearest to opening 3.
  • the mouthpiece should be pressure fitted to can 6 after the liquid dispensing orifice 4 has been exposed by removing the standard tear-away part of end panel 5 of the can. In this configuration the mouthpiece is securely fitted to the can and the contents may be drunk from the mouthpiece.
  • FIGs 5 and 6 show a second preferred embodiment of the mouthpiece of the present invention in which, in addition to the features found in the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 4, there are second pressure fitment means.
  • Such means are in the form of an annular groove 12 formed around the upper side 10 of bottom panel 2 whereby the mouthpiece may be stored in an inverted position on can 6 with bead 9' pressure fitted in groove 12.
  • both end panel 5 of can 6 and the upper liquid contacting (in use) side 10 of panel 2 of the mouthpiece are mutually protected from dust and dirt during handling and stocking.
  • the mouthpiece is removed and reapplied in the use configuration of Figure 4, not only may the contents be consumed directly using the mouthpiece formation 11 for contact with the mouth of the consumer but also the liquid does not enter into contact with the outer metal surfaces of the can. This eliminates the transfer of any metallic taste to the liquid as well as any problem related to hygiene.
  • the opening 3 in panel 2 is also not essential for the opening 3 in panel 2 to be of identical size and shape to the liquid dispensing orifice in the can. However, if it is smaller there could be a greater tendency for the liquid to penetrate between panel 2 and the end panel 5 of the can. On the other hand, if it is bigger, there will automatically be a certain contact between the liquid and the top of the can.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Containers Opened By Tearing Frangible Portions (AREA)
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EP93309239A 1992-11-30 1993-11-19 Mündung für Getränkedosen Withdrawn EP0600647A1 (de)

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BR9204862 1992-11-30
BR9204862A BR9204862A (pt) 1992-11-30 1992-11-30 Embocadura amoldavel em enlatados-liquidos para ingestao

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Cited By (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2729644A1 (fr) * 1995-01-19 1996-07-26 Margolis Philippe Henri Accessoire en forme de gobelet pour boite de boisson jetable
US5838383A (en) * 1994-08-31 1998-11-17 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Multimedia television receiver and method of booting the same
WO2001030662A1 (en) * 1999-10-27 2001-05-03 Legue Gerardus Drinking attachment suitable for placement on top of a beverage or beer can
WO2002046052A1 (en) * 1977-10-18 2002-06-13 Gilberto De Castro Couto Snap-on spout for beverage cans with structurerized base
WO2005019056A1 (fr) * 2003-08-20 2005-03-03 Jury Viktorovich Raisky Recipient d'emballage pour boissons
WO2009135454A1 (de) * 2008-05-08 2009-11-12 4Pack Gmbh Getränkedose

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US4054205A (en) * 1976-06-22 1977-10-18 Blow Jr James H Combination product container and attachment for beverage cans
EP0193250A1 (de) * 1985-03-01 1986-09-03 van der Meulen, Leendert Aufsatz zum Befestigen auf einer Getränkedose
EP0360679A1 (de) * 1988-09-19 1990-03-28 Michael Wolman Trinkhilfe

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4054205A (en) * 1976-06-22 1977-10-18 Blow Jr James H Combination product container and attachment for beverage cans
EP0193250A1 (de) * 1985-03-01 1986-09-03 van der Meulen, Leendert Aufsatz zum Befestigen auf einer Getränkedose
EP0360679A1 (de) * 1988-09-19 1990-03-28 Michael Wolman Trinkhilfe

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2002046052A1 (en) * 1977-10-18 2002-06-13 Gilberto De Castro Couto Snap-on spout for beverage cans with structurerized base
US5838383A (en) * 1994-08-31 1998-11-17 Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba Multimedia television receiver and method of booting the same
FR2729644A1 (fr) * 1995-01-19 1996-07-26 Margolis Philippe Henri Accessoire en forme de gobelet pour boite de boisson jetable
WO2001030662A1 (en) * 1999-10-27 2001-05-03 Legue Gerardus Drinking attachment suitable for placement on top of a beverage or beer can
WO2005019056A1 (fr) * 2003-08-20 2005-03-03 Jury Viktorovich Raisky Recipient d'emballage pour boissons
WO2009135454A1 (de) * 2008-05-08 2009-11-12 4Pack Gmbh Getränkedose

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