ES1221456U - Single use case for canned drinks (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Mono use case for canned drinks designed to be the user who places it on the canned beverage, once opened, just before drinking it, characterized by its configuration in a single hygienic and disposable body, in semi-rigid plastic material or similar, with a configuration as a top lid and side skirt for its tight fitting easy and effortless, around the lid with its opening hole and the side surface of the body of the can in the vicinity of its lid. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Monouso case for canned drinks OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The main object of the present invention is to provide a single-use utensil that once placed on a canned beverage, allows the user to drink directly from it, in a hygienic manner.

This invention is applicable in the sector dedicated to the manufacture of plastic containers and other materials for the hygienic consumption of packaged foods and beverages.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

By way of introduction, it is known to all, as the state of the art does not provide an accessory or utensil that makes possible a hygienic consumption of canned drinks, without altering the original state of the can and its natural process to drink its contents that, in turn, avoid contact between the mouth of the person preparing to drink and the outer surface of the can exposed to dirt.

Focusing on the problem, it is the outer lid of the can that comes into contact with the mouth or with the liquid on its way to the mouth, where the problem is based on the fact that the outer shell of the can as a whole is exposed to air pollution, especially based on logistics from its manufacture until it reaches the end user in which different transportations or successive storage are produced, impossible to control in all cases. Specifically, in many cases, as a result of blows in the stacking processes, accidental opening of some of the cans that form a stacking package or "pack" occurs, which makes it the contents of the can itself It spreads under pressure, accentuating the contamination of these wet surfaces in their contact with the environment.

However, it is very common for people to drink directly from the cans, thus avoiding that the liquid is not heated by introducing it into a glass that is not so cold, so that it does not lose part of its pressure in the transfer or, simply, because no

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We have a glass on hand, we are on the road, or we prefer to avoid using the typical little canita that forces us to suck, in an uncomfortable or unnatural way.

Specifically, the most common, fast and not sure is to clean by hand, a handkerchief, or a napkin, the area of the lid of the can that comes into contact with the mouth as a previous step to drink from it or make use of the usual straws or canitas, altering the conditions of the drink itself, especially in the case of alcoholic beverages.

Attending to the inventions present in the state of the art aimed at avoiding having to perform that previous cleaning, make use of the straws, or assume the risk that our mouth or the liquid that we have to drink, is in contact with an area dirty, we find accessories such as, pitorros, plugs, nozzles or simply caps, of which there is a great variety, being of special interest those mentioned below, identified by their publication number and title respectively;

V US005871118, in Spanish "Ergonomic and reusable lid for beverage containers" or EP2449145T3 "Insulating lid resistant to splashing and spillage", present the problem regarding the objective that concerns us not specifically designed for canned drinks, but for glasses and cups. On the other hand, they do not respect the original state of the can to drink directly from it and even from the hygienic point of view it has the disadvantage that the liquid, before being ingested by the consumer can get dirty, in the existing path between It comes out of the can and emerges through the hole object of the invention.

V 4,679,702 in Spanish "Accessory for hygienic drinking directly from beverages contained in metal containers" of July 14, 1987, have the same function as the previous ones, with the sole consideration that it is also extended to canned beverages.

V ES1181641U, "Disposable hygienic protector for beverage cans" and US00D383978S, in Spanish "Sanitary reusable sealing for soda cans" or W02006 / 098611 A1 "Hygienic can lid" the three focused on protecting the top of the can possible contaminants, making use of a thermo shrink plastic that is incorporated at the end of the manufacturing process, in order to make it

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Withdrawal by the consumer as a previous step to its consumption. They are inventions oriented to their application at the manufacturing level, unlike the proposal object of the present invention. In addition, they also do not fully resolve the possible contamination of the user who is willing to drink directly from the can.

V ES1073249, "Pouring can for soda cans", a can lid is provided, as an accessory to not drink directly from the can without taking into account its original format, in which the anchor that makes its configuration is not appreciated in the form of a descending neck that is introduced into the hole of the can, its absolute tightness not being sufficiently clear in order to guarantee the hygiene of the liquid from the moment it leaves the can until it enters the mouth.

V WO 02/49930 A1, "Hygienic opening for beverage cans" another solution is provided so that it can be incorporated into the can in the same manufacturing process until a single piece of can with a folding spout is configured, so it would also be focused on Canned beverage manufacturers.

V ES1210065U, "Accessory for beverage cans" provides a nozzle-shaped accessory to insert into the opening of the can and not have to drink directly from it, providing the advantage of a better disposition of the body to drink directly from the can However, the invention object of the present document incorporates several delimitations in which the anchorage to the vertices of the can lid is produced, optimizing its sealing without altering the relative position of the consumer and the can when drinking.

V W0 2010/040866, "Cap for beverage cans" or US 2011/0266294 in Spanish "Disposable lid for beverages", caps without drinking hole are provided, designed only and exclusively as a hygienic medium during the interval between its manufacture and the arrival to the final consumer or so that, once opened by the latter, with its use possible spills can be avoided.

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Then by way of conclusion, the "Mono use case for canned drinks" provides a simple design accessory adapted to the can formats present in the market, and intended for the final consumer that has to incorporate it into the can once opened, making possible a hygienic consumption of canned drinks, without the need to alter the logistics process until it reaches the consumer, nor the way in which the user drinks directly from it.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

By way of explanation of the invention, the "mono use case for canned drinks" designed to be placed by the user himself on the canned beverage, once opened, just before drinking it. The object of the present invention is in a hygienic and disposable utensil, equipped with a configuration oriented to ensure that both the lid and the lateral surface of the can body do not come into contact with the mouth, nor with the liquid itself on its way to the mouth.

For this, a body made of semi-rigid plastic material or similar is formed, with a configuration as a top cover and side skirt as if it were the upper mold of both the lid with its opening hole, and of the lateral surface of the body of the can in the vicinity of its lid, conceived to be able to insert it easily and effortlessly, once the user opens the can using his generalized opening system type "stay on tab" and ensuring the tight seal around three boundaries With the perimeter that forms the exit hole of the liquid, with the upper perimeter flange of the can in the form of a circle and, finally, with the circular groove existing between them.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, an set of drawings is accompanied as an integral part of said description. With an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- External perspective view of “Mono case for canned drinks”. Figure 2.- Interior perspective view of “Mono case for canned drinks”.

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Figure 3.- Plan view of "Mono use case for canned drinks" before mounting on a previously opened can.

Figure 4.- Plan view of "Mono use case for canned drinks" once assembled.

In the mentioned figures the following constituent elements can be highlighted;

1. Perimetral re-growth of the exit hole of the liquid.

2. External circular groove.

3. Interior perimeter regrowth

4. Cavity to contain the ring.

EXAMPLE OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

By way of preferred embodiment, the "Monouso case for canned drinks" can be carried out in semi-rigid plastic for sale in packages of 50 units for use in standard cans of soda or beer of 330 ml capacity, according to such geometry and as seen in figures 1-2 with cover made of opaque material, while the side skirts can be made of transparent plastic so as not to alter the exterior image of the container.

Thus, as can be seen in Figures 1-2, a preferred embodiment has been conceived as an additional cover of the can according to a cover provided with skirts, where said cover houses the orifice conceived for the exit of the liquid and includes its lower perimeter regrowth around the aforementioned hole (1), outer circular groove (2) designed to make contact with the upper perimeter flange of the can lid, inner perimeter regrowth (3) designed for sealing with the circular groove of said cover. Finally, its geometry also incorporates in its lower surface a cavity (4) to contain the ring of the can in its final position once opened.

The utensil described has adequate measures so that it can be carried out by fitting it tightly in the can, manually and once the opening of the can is completed, as can be seen in Figures 3-4, matching both the perimeter flange and the exit hole of both elements until the sound of the lace is heard as a "click", ensuring through the waterproof closure to the outside and

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sealed inwards, the possibility that the mouth or the liquid to be introduced into it will come into contact with the area of the can exposed to dust or dirt.

It is not considered necessary, to make this description more extensive so that any expert in the field understands the scope of the invention and the advantages that derive from it in its different applications, shapes, dimensions, designs or even the incorporation of a hygienic sealed orifice system by means of a portion of self-adhesive hygienic plastic, will be susceptible to variation as long as this does not imply an alteration in the essentiality of the invention. The terms in which the report has been described must be understood in a broad and non-limiting sense.

Claims (2)

5 10 fifteen 1. Mono use case for canned drinks designed for the user to place it on the canned beverage, once opened, just before drinking it, characterized by its configuration in a single hygienic and disposable body, in semi-rigid plastic material or similar, with a configuration as a top cover and side skirt for easy and effortless tight fitting, around the lid with its opening hole and the lateral surface of the can body in the vicinity of its lid. 2. Cover mono use for canned drinks according to revindication 1, characterized by the geometry of the bottom surface of its lid to ensure the tight seal between both bodies based on the following particularities; A. Perimetric re-growth around the referred exit hole of the liquid. B. Groove circulates outside, designed to fit the upper perimeter flange of the can lid. C. Interior perimeter recess designed to fit into the circular groove of the aforementioned can lid. DRAWINGS Figure 1 image 1 2 4 image2 one Figure 2

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