EP1557370B1 - Protective device for drinks cans - Google Patents
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- EP1557370B1 EP1557370B1 EP03755575A EP03755575A EP1557370B1 EP 1557370 B1 EP1557370 B1 EP 1557370B1 EP 03755575 A EP03755575 A EP 03755575A EP 03755575 A EP03755575 A EP 03755575A EP 1557370 B1 EP1557370 B1 EP 1557370B1
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- protective device
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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
- B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
- B65D51/18—Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
- B65D51/20—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
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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
- B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
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- B65D2517/0098—Means for preventing dust contacting pouring opening, e.g. a cover over the tear panel
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- the present invention relates to a protective device for drink cans according to the preamble of claim 1.
- cans of the above type are exposed, while stored, to various agents such as dust, dirt, and other materials, which may contaminate the outer surface of those cans, just at the region that remains in contact with a person's lips when the liquid contained is consumed, as is common practice, by sucking directly from the can.
- agents such as dust, dirt, and other materials, which may contaminate the outer surface of those cans, just at the region that remains in contact with a person's lips when the liquid contained is consumed, as is common practice, by sucking directly from the can.
- a cylindrical lid of the above type has many disadvantages: it must be applied to the outside of the can top rim, so that it may be easily released, and therefore its protective feature may get lost, and in addition it has to be made from a material such as plastic whereby its cost has to be taken into consideration.
- the device which will be now described allows overcoming the above mentioned disadvantages. It consists of a discoidal member which is applied to the top of a can for soft drinks or the like, and is temporarily retained thereto, covering said portion and thus preventing dust and other materials from being formed thereon.
- the protective member When the user is going to drink from the can the protective member is first detached, this operation being carried out with hardly any effort, leaving the can top and the closure member thereof accessible; these will be clean precisely due to the insulating function of the protective device.
- the protective device of this patent consists of a thin body 1 which is preferably circular in shape (even though it could also take other forms), made from an easily deformable material, such as, for example, cardboard, plastic or metal.
- the body 1 has, on its periphery, a number of radial notches 2 which are advantageously angular in shape, with their vertexes facing the center of the piece.
- the body 1 has curvilinear cuts 3, concentric with the edges of the body itself and at a distance from them similar to the length of the radial notches 2.
- the can 4 is of the known type having at the top of its cylindrical body a frustoconical portion 5 and a concentric rim 6.
- the described protective device is positioned on a drink can as follows:
- the disk 1 is positioned overlapping and centred on the rim 6 (whereby it will protect the central portion of the upper base of the body 4), and thus the peripheral areas 7 defined by the cuts 3 project from the rim itself. Subsequently, a slight force is applied to said areas 7 resulting in their downward flexion which is facilitated by the radial notches 2.
- the cuts 3 are positioned with their lower sides located below the rim 6, resulting in that the disk 1 remains attached to the body 4 of the can.
- the described device When the contents of the can is going to be consumed, the described device is easily detached by applying a slight force in the direction of lifting the flanges formed by the peripheral areas 7.
- the device itself may form an excellent advertising carrier, since logos and inscriptions regarding the product contained therein or other products and services may be included on one or both of its two faces.
- the number of notches 2 and cuts 3 may be varied in accordance with the size of the disk 1 and the can 4.
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- Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
- Packages (AREA)
- Tea And Coffee (AREA)
- Containers Having Bodies Formed In One Piece (AREA)
- Rigid Containers With Two Or More Constituent Elements (AREA)
- Anti-Oxidant Or Stabilizer Compositions (AREA)
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages (AREA)
- Medicines Containing Antibodies Or Antigens For Use As Internal Diagnostic Agents (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- The present invention relates to a protective device for drink cans according to the preamble of claim 1.
- As stated in the title, there is provided an element applicable to a can of the type used for containing soft drinks and the like, for protecting it against external agents.
- As is known, cans of the above type are exposed, while stored, to various agents such as dust, dirt, and other materials, which may contaminate the outer surface of those cans, just at the region that remains in contact with a person's lips when the liquid contained is consumed, as is common practice, by sucking directly from the can.
- Until recently, apart from a simple lid in the form of a cylindrical disk of a very short height relative to its diameter, and
Spanish Utility Model U9991209 - A cylindrical lid of the above type has many disadvantages: it must be applied to the outside of the can top rim, so that it may be easily released, and therefore its protective feature may get lost, and in addition it has to be made from a material such as plastic whereby its cost has to be taken into consideration.
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WO 95/28328 A - The device which will be now described allows overcoming the above mentioned disadvantages. It consists of a discoidal member which is applied to the top of a can for soft drinks or the like, and is temporarily retained thereto, covering said portion and thus preventing dust and other materials from being formed thereon.
- When the user is going to drink from the can the protective member is first detached, this operation being carried out with hardly any effort, leaving the can top and the closure member thereof accessible; these will be clean precisely due to the insulating function of the protective device.
- For ease of disclosure, the present description is accompanied by drawings in which one case of embodiment of a protective device for drink cans is shown by way of an illustrative and non-limitative example according to the principles of the claims.
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- Fig. 1 is a top plan and side elevational view of the new protective device for drink cans.
- Fig.2 shows, in an enlarged, fragmentary view, the position of the protective device on a can of the above mentioned type.
- The elements indicated by the reference numerals in the drawings correspond to the parts referenced hereinbelow.
- The protective device of this patent consists of a thin body 1 which is preferably circular in shape (even though it could also take other forms), made from an easily deformable material, such as, for example, cardboard, plastic or metal.
- The body 1 has, on its periphery, a number of radial notches 2 which are advantageously angular in shape, with their vertexes facing the center of the piece.
- Likewise, the body 1 has curvilinear cuts 3, concentric with the edges of the body itself and at a distance from them similar to the length of the radial notches 2.
- The can 4 is of the known type having at the top of its cylindrical body a frustoconical portion 5 and a concentric rim 6.
- The described protective device is positioned on a drink can as follows:
- The disk 1 is positioned overlapping and centred on the rim 6 (whereby it will protect the central portion of the upper base of the body 4), and thus the peripheral areas 7 defined by the cuts 3 project from the rim itself. Subsequently, a slight force is applied to said areas 7 resulting in their downward flexion which is facilitated by the radial notches 2. The cuts 3 are positioned with their lower sides located below the rim 6, resulting in that the disk 1 remains attached to the body 4 of the can.
- The frustoconical portion 5, which will also be in contact with the user's lips, is protected by the protruding areas 7 and it is sheltered from dust and other materials.
- When the contents of the can is going to be consumed, the described device is easily detached by applying a slight force in the direction of lifting the flanges formed by the peripheral areas 7.
- Furthermore, the device itself may form an excellent advertising carrier, since logos and inscriptions regarding the product contained therein or other products and services may be included on one or both of its two faces.
- The number of notches 2 and cuts 3 may be varied in accordance with the size of the disk 1 and the can 4.
Claims (1)
- Protective device for drink cans, of the type intended to be placed on the upper base of a can, consisting in a thin body (1) having advantageously a discoidal shape and made from an easily deformable material, characterized in that it is provided on its periphery with a number of radial notches (2) which are substantially angular in shape and a number of curvilinear cuts (3), concentric with the edges of the disk (1) and arranged between the notches (2), defining peripheral areas (7) which can be arranged by flexion below the upper rim (6) formed on the upper portion (5) of the cylindrical body (4) of a can.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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ES200202445U | 2002-09-27 | ||
ES200202445U ES1053018Y (en) | 2002-09-27 | 2002-09-27 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR DRINK BOATS. |
PCT/ES2003/000481 WO2004028916A1 (en) | 2002-09-27 | 2003-09-24 | Protective device for drinks cans |
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EP1557370A1 EP1557370A1 (en) | 2005-07-27 |
EP1557370B1 true EP1557370B1 (en) | 2008-01-09 |
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EP03755575A Expired - Lifetime EP1557370B1 (en) | 2002-09-27 | 2003-09-24 | Protective device for drinks cans |
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EP (1) | EP1557370B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2006500294A (en) |
CN (1) | CN100467356C (en) |
AT (1) | ATE383314T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2003273419A1 (en) |
BR (1) | BR8303323U (en) |
CA (1) | CA2500105A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE60318606D1 (en) |
ES (1) | ES1053018Y (en) |
MA (1) | MA27470A1 (en) |
MX (1) | MXPA05003221A (en) |
RU (1) | RU2296089C2 (en) |
TN (1) | TNSN05086A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2004028916A1 (en) |
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AU2006307793A1 (en) * | 2005-10-24 | 2007-05-03 | Benjamin Dawidowicz | Can for beverages comprising a protective lid |
BR112013000813A2 (en) * | 2010-07-14 | 2016-05-24 | Crown Packaging Technology Inc | lid for one container, and outer multi-pack |
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US4927048A (en) * | 1986-04-14 | 1990-05-22 | Howard Roy T | Beverage can having a sanitary cover |
US4708257A (en) * | 1986-10-20 | 1987-11-24 | Deline Douglas N | Protective seal for a can |
WO1995028328A1 (en) * | 1994-04-13 | 1995-10-26 | Young Chul Jung | Beverage can with sanitary top cover |
ES1032734Y (en) * | 1995-12-14 | 1996-12-01 | Castineiras Herminio Fernandez | BEVERAGE CAN WITH HYGIENIC-PROTECTIVE LID. |
ES1036784Y (en) * | 1997-04-17 | 1998-12-16 | Hernandez Galindo Juan Carlos | HYGIENIC SEAL. |
ES1044980Y (en) * | 1999-12-09 | 2001-06-01 | Balle Comas Oriol De | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR DRINK BOATS |
IT1320924B1 (en) * | 2000-03-16 | 2003-12-10 | Massimo Brazzale | LIP PROTECTION DEVICE FOR CANS CONTAINING DRINKS. |
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- 2003-09-24 DE DE60318606T patent/DE60318606D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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- 2003-09-24 CN CN03823223.5A patent/CN100467356C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2003-09-24 CA CA002500105A patent/CA2500105A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-09-24 WO PCT/ES2003/000481 patent/WO2004028916A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 2003-09-24 AT AT03755575T patent/ATE383314T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2003-09-24 JP JP2004539082A patent/JP2006500294A/en active Pending
- 2003-09-24 AU AU2003273419A patent/AU2003273419A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-09-24 EP EP03755575A patent/EP1557370B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2003-09-24 BR BR8303323-8U patent/BR8303323U/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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CN100467356C (en) | 2009-03-11 |
ATE383314T1 (en) | 2008-01-15 |
JP2006500294A (en) | 2006-01-05 |
ES1053018Y (en) | 2003-06-16 |
MXPA05003221A (en) | 2005-10-18 |
DE60318606D1 (en) | 2008-02-21 |
WO2004028916A1 (en) | 2004-04-08 |
ES1053018U (en) | 2003-03-01 |
EP1557370A1 (en) | 2005-07-27 |
BR8303323U (en) | 2004-12-14 |
CN1684877A (en) | 2005-10-19 |
CA2500105A1 (en) | 2004-04-08 |
RU2296089C2 (en) | 2007-03-27 |
RU2005108347A (en) | 2006-03-20 |
TNSN05086A1 (en) | 2007-05-14 |
MA27470A1 (en) | 2005-08-01 |
AU2003273419A1 (en) | 2004-04-19 |
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