SK472011U1 - Protective cover and advertising medium for a can of drink - Google Patents

Abstract

Protective cover and advertising medium for cans of drink, consisting of a tubular body (1) which is impermeable and resistant, preferably bearing printed information and optionally with punched Braille characters, having a structure similar to that of the can (2), being cylindrical, open at the bottom and top, with slightly bigger dimensions so that it covers and hugs the can laterally. Said tubular body (1) is provided with at least one tearing means, such as a partly pre-punched strip (3) or any other similar known system, there being optionally at its end at least one tab (4) for facilitating gripping thereof. Additionally, the possibility is envisaged of incorporating, below the tubular body (1), at the top of the can, or at both the top and bottom ends, one or two additional foils (5), so as to cover and protect hygienically said parts thereof.

Description

Protective cover and advertising medium for beverage cans

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This technical solution, as described herein, relates to a protective cover and advertising medium for beverage cans.

More specifically, the present invention relates to a cover intended to act as a security element, in particular of a hygienic nature, and as an advertising medium for promotion and public administration for beverage cans, by means of which adequate hygiene conditions are ensured in an efficient and simple manner on the surface. cans, so it can be safely put in the mouth and drinking can be done directly from the can, without worrying about whether there is dirt or any bacteria before opening, as well as ease because it covers the whole can, suppressed by publicity and public messages to support this much more economical and simpler than a conventional metal application.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION As is known, beverage cans are a type of container that is widely used and whose main advantage is its ease of use, without the need for cups or other containers for adequate and comfortable consumption of the contents. However, this type of container has the important disadvantage that, during transport and storage, which can be for a very long time, cans are very susceptible to the accumulation of dirt of different types, from simple dust, of any kind of substance on them it may eventually spill or accumulate, up to excrement and urine of various animals (rats, cockroaches, ants, flies) that have been wandered freely without inspection in warehouses and similar premises.

[0004] These problems are in some cases partially solved by the use of plastic packages for "cartons or groups of cans that

-2 used in certain companies. However, these packages do not completely cover the cans because they are usually partially open, but they do not have any kind of safety seal, and when the "cartons" are separated into separate cans or smaller groups of cans, the containers break or are discarded directly, exposing the cans possible against hygienic elements, even pathogens, that can get into our mouths when they drink directly from the can.

On the other hand, printing of information and / or public information is made much less expensive for plastic support, and easier than directly for metal cans.

Finally, another drawback is the fact that it is difficult to include reports and / or information directly on the cans in Braille, which would allow reading of the visually impaired people.

Thus, it would be desirable to provide some kind of security element with the hygienic conditions of the top surface on each can, up to the last moment of consumption by the user, and which also constitutes the advertising medium, which is the main object of the present invention. On the other hand, it should be noted that we are not aware of the existence of any other element having similar technical, constructional and configuration properties to the element proposed herein.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The protective cap and advertising medium for beverage cans proposed by this technical solution is therefore presented in the art as an important novelty, since its application makes it possible to suitably achieve the above objectives. Included indicative details that permit this are included in the final claims appended hereto, respectively. More specifically, the cover that is designed consists essentially of a body made of an adequately impermeable and sufficiently resistant material, treated substrates, a reaction to the Office of 26/05/2011 preferably of a thin plastic, a vegetable plastic, cellophane or the like, preferably carrying a printed information that assumes a shape similar to that of a can and which is positioned, for example, by a thermoforming technique applied to the material, among other options, which encircles it, which may optionally cover it at the upper and lower ends by incorporating lids. Said cover is preferably provided with tearing means, which may be of any of the types commonly known, ensuring that the can is hygienic, and optionally incorporates corresponding lateral tongues to facilitate its opening.

It should be noted that the inclusion of the desired cover, in addition to providing less expensive advertising media than direct can printing, provides the ability to pierce the cover by points for adding a promotion or trademark in the Braille for the Visually Impaired. the cover and advertising medium for beverage cans represents a new construction with structural and structural features that have not been known to date for this purpose, which, together with their practical use, provide a sufficient basis for obtaining the desired exclusivity privilege.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order to supplement the above description and to better understand the features of the present invention, a set of drawings is attached to this description as an integral part thereof, showing the following for non-limiting purposes of illustration:

Figure 1 - a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a protective cover and advertising medium for beverage cans subject to the present invention, respectively placed on the can for which it is intended, showing the way in which it is placed and also the parts or elements, of which it is formed.

modified substrates, response to the Office measurement dated 26.05.2011 Figure 2 - a sectional view, for example, shown in Figure 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT In the light of the figures, and according to the numbering used, it is possible to see advantageously an exemplary embodiment according to the invention comprising parts and elements indicated and described in more detail below.

As can be seen in the above drawings, the described cover, which, as indicated, can be applied as a security element, in particular of a hygienic nature, and as an advertising medium for promotional messages and elements, consists essentially of a tubular body (1) made of an appropriately impermeable and sufficiently resistant material, preferably of thin plastic, vegetable plastic, cellophane or the like, preferably carrying printed information and, optionally, also embossed in a braille-like shape (2), i.e. a cylindrical shape open at the upper and lower ends, with dimensions slightly larger than those of the can (2), so that it covers and embraces laterally, because when heated, for its application, it conforms to the shape of the can, preferably covering the entire can.

Said tubular body (1) comprises at least one tear means, such as a partially overpriced strip (3) or any other known similar system, optionally having at least one tongue (4) at its end to facilitate its gripping.

In addition, this technical solution describes the inclusion under the tubular body (1) forming the cover, in the upper part of the can or on both the lower and upper parts, one or two additional foils (5), for hygienically covering and protecting said parts, thereby providing hygiene on the upper surface of the can (2) on which there is a corresponding opening tongue so that it can be drunk directly from it.

Once the nature of the present invention has been adequately described, as well as the manner in which it is implemented, it is not considered necessary to provide a more detailed explanation of the present invention in order for any person skilled in the art to understand its scope, hygiene and advertising media. , or in terms of the benefits derived therefrom. It should be noted that this technical solution can in principle be realized in other embodiments of the sieve only in detail from that given by way of example only, and the other embodiments also fall within the scope of protection required, provided that they do not change, or does not modify its basic principle.

[0020]

Industrial Applicability The field of application of this technical solution is contained in the industry associated with the production of packaging materials.

modified documents, reaction to the Office assessment from 26.05.2011

Protection claims

Claims (2)

Protective cover and advertising medium for beverage cans, usable as a security element, in particular of a hygienic nature, and as support for promotional messages and elements, characterized in that it consists of a tubular body (1) made of an impermeable and durable material, preferably thin plastic, vegetable plastic, cellophane or the like, preferably carrying printed information and, optionally also embossed in braille, having a can-like shape (2), i.e. a cylindrical shape open at the upper and lower ends, with dimensions slightly greater than are the dimensions of the can (2), wherein the tubular body (1) is thermally applicable to the can (2) and adaptable to the shape of the can (2) to cover and wrap around the sides, preferably whole, and in that the tubular body (1) comprises at least one tearing means, such as a partially pre-pierced strip (3) or any other similar known system, whereby m is optionally at its end at least one tongue (4) to facilitate its grip. Protective cover and advertising medium for beverage cans according to claim 1, characterized in that one or two additional foils (1 or 2) are preferably arranged below the tubular body (1) in the upper part of the can or in both parts, the lower and the upper. 5), for hygienic coverage and protection of the said parts.