US20050167454A1

US20050167454A1 - Apparatus and method for dispensing content from a container

Info

Publication number: US20050167454A1
Application number: US10/819,872
Authority: US
Inventors: Mauricio Botero; Robert Garner; Ernesto Morales
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2004-02-04
Filing date: 2004-04-07
Publication date: 2005-08-04

Abstract

The present invention is an apparatus and method for rapidly dispensing contents retained within a container. In one embodiment, the present invention is a content container which resembles conventional beverage cans (such as, for example, soda and beer cans) and having an additional hole or orifice located substantially near or on a bottom surface of the container for dispensing the liquid contained within the container. In one preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises container having a conventional opening on a top surface adapted to provide gas pressure relief, and an additional hole located adjacent to or concurrent with a bottom surface of the container, thereby allowing the liquid contained within the container to be rapidly expelled from the container.

Description

CLAIM OF PRIORITY

The present invention claims priority based upon U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/541,663, filed Feb. 4, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention applies broadly to the area of containers and methods for rapidly dispensing the contents from such containers. More specifically, the present invention comprises an apparatus and method which is optimized for rapidly dispensing content, such as liquid, from the container and in to a consumer's mouth.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Food and drink containers exist for a variety of products and for a variety of reasons. For example, such containers are easy to store, and good for packaging and shipping beverages in large quantities.
Typical beverage containers or cans have long been used to store liquids, such as soda, beer, soup, carbonated beverages, water, fruit juices and other beverages or liquids. Typical containers (or cans) for liquids such as soda or beer, are generally designed to have a pair of opposed spaced apart end surfaces (top and bottom), with a cylindrical wall joining the opposed spaced apart end surfaces. Usually, on one end of each container (e.g., the top surface), there is placed some form of pull, push, ring or pop tab which will allow the consumer to create an opening in the can for dispensing and consuming the liquid within the can. In some embodiments, the tab is removable from the can, while in other embodiments, the tab is designed to remain substantially on, or a part of, the can.
Typically, soda or beer cans are formed such that the cylindrical side wall tapers inward into an axially outward circular lip or rim near the top surface of the can. Depending upon the manufacturing process, this rim may be the bead where the side wall and top surface wall was compressed together during manufacture, but in any case, this rim is also used for stacking, as the upper rim is usually of a larger diameter than the lower rim (e.g., the rim which lacks a tab or access opening area), thereby allowing each can to be stacked upon one another. Each end surface wall of a can (e.g., the top and bottom) is generally perpendicular to the circular lip or rim, offset axially into the can to define an indented end pocket that serves as a seat for receiving another can. Typically, the top surface of each can includes a circular trough adjacent to the rim or lip which is formed as part of the can making process.
These types of cans encounter dirt and other contaminants during the manufacture, assembly, filling or shipping of these cans. Usually, dirt or other contaminants are deposited in the indented end pocket on the end wall, and more usually, within the trough adjacent to the top surface lip. This can become a large problem to the consumer, who must wipe away such contaminants prior to dispensing content from the can (since the trough is located right next the dispensing port on the top surface of a can). Further, this problem results in waste, as consumers are unable to consume the contents of the can completely.
Moreover, a common problem with conventional can design is that the liquid is not fully dispensed from the can when emptied, so that the can retains some small amount of liquid or “drops”, thereby resulting in the potential of liquid spillage should the can be overturned.
Prior to the present invention, there did not exist an apparatus and method for smoothly dispensing the liquid from within the can without generating a large amount of foam (or, “head” or “froth”) from the carbonated liquid residing in the can. While conventional cans usually contain the small pull or pop tab on a top surface to dispense the liquid from a corresponding opening or hole formed in or through the can, the opening is usually not large enough to rapidly dispense the liquid efficiently and smoothly to prevent foam from resulting (rather, one must slowly pour the liquid from the can to prevent excessive foam from occurring). Additionally, the size of the tab opening on the top surface is the only formation on the can which will allow the dispensing of liquid while at the same time, which will receive air flow back in to the can to maintain proper gas and liquid pressure, thereby resulting in poor, slow or non-continuous liquid dispensement from the can. This arrangement is a poor solution to consumers who desire to consume the contents of the can rapidly.
There is a need for a liquid container or can which can rapidly dispense liquid stored in the can which reduces the chance of ingesting contaminants, which substantially reduces the foaming effect of carbonated liquid, which provides an easy opening and pressure relief for dispensing of the liquid and which is aesthetically pleasing to the consumer of such liquid containers. The present invention satisfies this need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following summary of the invention is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention, and is not intended to be a full description of variations that may be apparent to those of skill in the art. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained from the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract taken as a whole.
The present invention is an apparatus and method for rapidly dispensing contents from a container. In one embodiment, the present invention is a container for liquid which resembles conventional beverage cans (such as, for example, soda and beer cans) which contains an additional hole, orifice or dispenser for dispensing the liquid contained within the container. In one embodiment, the present invention is formed to resemble a conventional shotgun shell as illustrated in the attached drawings. In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a conventional opening on a top surface adapted to provide gas pressure relief, and an additional hole located adjacent to or concurrent with a bottom surface of the container as seen in the attached drawings, thereby allowing the liquid contained within the container to be rapidly expelled from the container.
The novel features of the present invention will become apparent to those of skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment or can be learned by practice of the present invention. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description of the preferred embodiment and the specific examples presented, while indicating certain embodiments of the present invention, are provided for illustration purposes only because various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those of skill in the art from the detailed description, drawings and claims that follow.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures further illustrate the present invention and, together with the detailed description of the preferred embodiment, assist to explain the general principles according to the present invention.
FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the present invention depicting at least a second container orifice located adjacent to a bottom surface of the container, and being aligned substantially with a first orifice on a top surface of the container;
FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate another exemplary embodiment of the present invention depicting at least a second container orifice located on or formed within a bottom lip of the container, and being aligned substantially with a first orifice on a top surface of the container;
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate another exemplary embodiment of the present invention depicting at least a second container orifice aligned with a major surface wall of the container, and being aligned substantially with a first orifice on a top surface of the container, the dispenser adapted to fold away from the container on one end for dispensing content;
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the shape of the present invention is substantially opposite or reverse orientation from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the shape of the present invention is substantially opposite or reverse orientation from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2; and
FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the shape of the present invention is substantially opposite or reverse orientation from the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3A and 3B.
Additional aspects of the present invention will become evident upon reviewing the non-limiting embodiments described in the specification and the claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is an apparatus and method for dispensing content (such as, for example, liquid) from a container. As seen in FIG. 1, an exemplary apparatus for dispensing content 100 is depicted. In this embodiment, the apparatus 100 comprises a top or main surface 101, a bottom or foundation surface 105, and a generally cylindrical side wall sheet 103 disposed and coupled between the top surface 101 and the bottom surface 105 to form container 100. Those of skill in the art will recognize that the terms “container”, “apparatus” or “can” all refer to the same object, namely, apparatus 100 as illustrated in FIG. 1, for example.
In one preferred embodiment, the top surface 101, side wall surface 103 and bottom surface 105 may be formed from aluminum or an aluminum compound, and in other embodiment, such structures may be formed from plastic or plastic-like material. In still another embodiment, the structures may be formed from a combination of plastic and/or aluminum compounds, or other material which is suitable for retaining, maintaining and dispensing the contents placed in to the can 100 according to the present invention.
In the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a conventional first orifice 107 is formed on the top surface 101 therethrough, however, orifice 107 is not generally adapted to dispense liquid similar to conventional orifices, but rather, is adapted to provide a pressure relief orifice similar to a relief valve which will allow smooth and continuous flow of the contents of container 100 by stabilizing gas and liquid pressure within the can with the gas pressure surrounding the can 100 when dispensing. Those of skill in the art will realize that first orifice 107 may still be used to dispense liquid if desired by a consumer. At least one additional or dispensing orifice 109 is formed on the side surface 103 a and is adapted to rapidly dispense the liquid from within the container 100. In one exemplary embodiment as seen in FIG. 1B, the additional orifice 109 is formed adjacent to the bottom surface 105 in substantial axial alignment with orifice 107. However, those of skill in the art will recognize that the additional orifice may be formed at any location on the side surface 103, including in non-axial alignment with orifice 107. In still another embodiment of the present invention, orifice 107 is formed through can 100 to optimize the flow of the contents of container 100 from the dispensing or additional orifice 109.
As seen in FIG. 1A, a first seal 107 a may be placed upon, or formed with, first orifice 107. First seal 107 a may be of any conventional seal typically associated with conventional can design which is adapted to retain, maintain and dispense content if necessary. At least a second dispenser seal 109 a is introduced to cover each dispensing hole 109 and more than completely cover an area around each hole 109 for proper adhesion or coupling to the side surface wall 103. Second dispenser seal 109 a is also adapted to retain, maintain and dispense content. The seal 109 a may be, for example, a thin, polymeric or plastic seal that is flexible, non-toxic and adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can. The seal 109 a, in another embodiment, may be adapted to be peeled away from the can. The seal 109 a may also be some form of pull, push, ring or pop tab or other accesses adapted to allow a consumer to access the contents of the can through a second orifice. In whatever form, the seal 109 a must removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents during manufacture, storage, transportation, stacking, movement and other processes normally associated with such cans. Additionally, the seal 109 a should be adapted to retain its sealing properties in all types of climates, such as high temperature, low temperature, humidity and varied elevation levels while still being able to be removed from the can by the consumer. If a seal is a pull seal, for example, the seal 109 a should also not have a sticky exterior surface so as to prevent it being stuck to another adjacent object (such as another similarly adapted can).
FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the apparatus 100 comprises a top surface 101, a bottom surface 105, and a generally cylindrical side wall sheet 103 disposed and coupled between the top surface 101 and the bottom surface 105 to form container 100. Like the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, a first orifice 107 is formed on the top surface 101 therethrough. In this embodiment, the additional or dispensing orifice 119 is formed in an area where the side surface 103 and the bottom surface 105 intersect, and is similarly adapted to rapidly dispense content such as liquid from within the container 100. In this embodiment, the additional orifice 119 is formed in substantial axial alignment with orifice 107. Those of skill in the art will recognize that the additional orifice 119 can be formed at any location in an area where the side surface 103 and the bottom surface 105 intersect, including in non-axial alignment with orifice 107. Again, orifice 107 is formed to optimize the flow of the contents of container 100 from the dispensing or additional orifice 109. And, like the embodiment of FIG. 1, at least a second dispenser seal 119 a is introduced to cover to cover each dispensing hole 119 and more than completely cover an area around each hole 119 for proper coupling to the area where the side surface 103 and the bottom surface 105 intersect. Like the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the seal 119 a illustrated in FIG. 2A or 2B may also be some form of pull, push, ring or pop tab or other accesses adapted to allow a consumer to access the contents of the can through a second orifice 119. In whatever form, the seal 119 a must removably couple to the can 100 to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents during manufacture, storage, transportation, stacking, movement and other processes normally associated with such cans. Additionally, the seal 119 a should be adapted to retain its sealing properties in all types of climates, such as high temperature, low temperature, humidity and varied elevation levels while still being able to be removed from the can by the consumer.
Despite the placement of the at least second orifice 109 or 119 on the can 100, the relationship between the first orifice 107 and at least the second orifice (as variously illustrated in FIGS. 1A through-6B) is to increase, maximize or otherwise optimize the flow of liquid as it pours out of or dispenses from the dispensing orifice, and into the consumer's mouth. In operation to dispense content, a consumer would first place their mouth over/on the second container orifice and tilt their head and correspondingly, the can, in a position as to displace the content away from the second orifice. The consumer may consume the content from the can through several methods. For example, the consumer may then either remove the first dispensing seal and then the second seal, to consume the contents of the can from the second orifice. Alternatively, the consumer may then remove the second seal to consume the contents of the can while not disturbing the first seal. As another alternative, the consumer may remove the second dispensing seal and then the first dispensing seal to consume the contents of the can. Through any method employed, by dispensing content from the second container orifice, the first orifice 107 functions as a release or relief valve that increases the air flow through the can, thereby allowing the content (such as, for example, liquid) to dispense from the can rapidly and into the consumer's mouth.
Turning now to FIGS. 3A and 3B, a dispenser or dispensing means 111 may be optionally utilized in the present invention instead of an orifice/seal arrangement which is adapted to dispense liquid from a second orifice (not shown). As seen in FIGS. 3A and 3B, an exemplary dispenser or dispensing means 111 may be a straw-like device. In this embodiment, the second orifice is covered by a dispensing seal (not shown). Dispensing means 111 comprises a coupling end 111 a and a dispensing end 111 b. In this embodiment, the coupling end 111 a is attached to the can 100 by a pivot or pivoting means (generally shown in FIG. 3B as 111 c, for example) and may include a pierced end (not shown) adjacent and formed on coupling end 111 a which is adapted to pierce the dispensing seal or otherwise gain access to the contents within the can. When not in use (such as, for example, during transportation and point of sale display), the straw-like device will reside upright (or, substantially aligned parallel with the major surface axis of the side surface wall 103) within a channel 113 formed on the container 100. In operation, a consumer would pull the dispensing end 111 b away from the can 100 and fold or move the dispensing means down and away from the can 100. While the dispensing end 111 b is being pulled down and away from the can 100, the pierced end 111 a on the dispensing means 111 would pivot and subsequently pierce the dispensing seal within channel 113, thereby allowing content to be accessed through the straw-like device. Optionally, the dispensing means 111 (such as the one illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B, for example) may be placed along the side and towards the bottom of the can; on the bottom and the side of the can, on the bottom lip of the can; or on the bottom of the can.
For additional novelty and ornamentation, as seen in FIGS. 1A through 3B, the overall shape of container 100, in one embodiment, is formed as a shotgun shell (with the “base” of the shotgun shell being the top surface 101 and the “husk” of the shell forming the lower portion of the can 100). As such, in one embodiment, side wall 103 may not be formed as a smooth, continuous surface, but the side wall 103 may still comprise a non-continuous surface to simulate the various embodiments found in a shotgun shell, bullet or other projectile.
FIGS. 4A through 6B provide another embodiment of the present invention where the “base” of the shotgun shell is formed as the bottom surface 205 and the “husk” of the shell is formed on the upper portion of the can. In these embodiments, and now known to those of skill in the art based on foregoing disclosure, the apparatus 200 comprises a top surface 201, a bottom surface 205, and a generally cylindrical side wall sheet 203 disposed and coupled between the top surface 201 and the bottom surface 205 to form container 200. A first seal 207 a may be placed upon, or formed with, first orifice 207. First seal 207 a may be of any conventional seal typically associated with conventional can design. At least a second dispenser seal 209 a (as seen in FIG. 4A, for example) is introduced to cover to cover each dispensing hole 209 and more than completely cover an area around each hole 209 for proper and secure removable coupling to the side surface wall 203. Of course, the dispensing orifice and seal arrangement may be placed in different locations as in previous embodiments (such as dispensing orifice 219 and seal 209 a illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B). Additionally, as seen in FIGS. 6A and 6B, and like the previously disclosed embodiment in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a dispensing means 211 may be utilized in the present invention instead of an orifice/seal arrangement which is adapted to dispense liquid from a representative orifice.
Thus, as seen in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the at least second orifice 209 may be positioned vertically, along the side and towards the bottom of the can. In this case, the second orifice 209 is located in axial alignment with the first orifice 207, however the second orifice 209 does not necessarily have to be in axial alignment as the first orifice 207 on the top surface 201 of the can.
As seen in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the second container orifice 209 is positioned half way between the bottom surface 205 and the side surface 203 of the can, or formed in an area where the side surface 203 and the bottom surface 205 intersect. In another embodiment, the second orifice 209 may be located on the bottom surface 105 or 205 of the can therethrough (not shown).
As seen in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a straw-like device may also be incorporated as the dispensing means 211, which folds down and punctures the can creating a funnel-type spout, which can be placed in one embodiment along the side and towards the bottom of the can 200; in another embodiment, where the bottom surface 205 and the side surface 203 of the can 200 intersect; in another embodiment, on the bottom lip of the can 200; or in still another embodiment, on the bottom surface 205 of the can 200. As seen in FIG. 6A, the second container orifice is on the same vertical axial location as the first orifice 207, however the second container orifice 209 does not necessarily have to be in this location.
In either configuration illustrated in FIGS. 1A through 3B, or FIGS. 4A through 6B, an aesthetic characteristic to the container is provided which may appeal to consumers. For example, the overall shape of container 100 may be formed to resemble a shotgun shell, gun bullet or weapon projectile. Through modern manufacturing techniques, the overall exterior of container 100 may also be colored to resemble a shotgun shell or bullet. Those of skill in the art will recognize that the outer exterior surface of the cylindrical wall 103 a or 203 a is also adapted to receive advertisements or brand recognition of the beverage manufacturer.
As disclosed above, the at least second dispensing orifice 109 or 209 may be located in any number of areas on the can's side surface wall 103 or 203 according to the various embodiments of the present invention. For example, the second orifice 109 or 209 may be located in a vertical direction and in axially alignment with the first orifice 107 or 207, along the side and adjacent to the bottom of the container 100 or 200. In this configuration, the second dispensing orifice 109 or 209 does not necessarily have to be on the same side as the first orifice 107 or 207 on the top of the can (as illustrated in, for example, FIGS. 1A, 1B, 4A and 4B). In another embodiment, the second orifice 109 or 209 may be located approximately half way between the bottom surface 105 or 205 and the side 103 or 203 of the can, or formed in an area where the side surface 103 or 203 and the bottom surface 105 or 205 intersect (as illustrated in, for example, FIGS. 2A, 2B, 5A and 5B). In another embodiment, the second orifice 109 or 209 may be located on the bottom surface 105 or 205 of the can therethrough.
The present invention may be embodied as a method for manufacturing a dispenser, a process for manufacturing a dispenser, an apparatus, an article of manufacture, or a product by process or method. Other variations and modifications of the present invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, and is not limited except by the appended claims. The particular values and configurations discussed above can be varied, and are cited to illustrate particular embodiments of the present invention. It is contemplated that the use of the present invention can involve components having different characteristics as long as the principles disclosed herein are followed.

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing a container for rapidly dispensing content, the method comprising the steps of:

introducing a container having a top surface, a bottom surface and a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface, the container adapted to retain, maintain and store content;

forming a first orifice on the top surface;

forming a second orifice on at least the container side wall, the second orifice adapted to rapidly dispense content from the container in relationship to the first orifice;

removably sealing the second orifice;

filling the container with predefined content; and

removably sealing the first orifice.

2. The method according to claim 1, the first orifice being formed in substantial axial alignment with the second orifice.

3. The method according to claim 2, the step of removably sealing the first orifice further comprises the step of placing a first access upon the first orifice, the first access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

4. The method according to claim 3, the step of removably sealing the second orifice further comprises the step of placing a second access upon the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

5. The product produced according to the method of claim 2.

6. The method according to claim 4, the step of forming a second orifice on at least the container side wall further comprises the step of forming the second orifice in an area where the container side wall surface and the bottom surface intersect.

7. The method according to claim 1 further comprising the step of forming a dispenser upon the side wall, the dispenser comprising a coupling end and a dispensing end, the coupling end being attached to the container by a pivot, the dispenser adapted to gain access to the contents of the container.

8. The product produced according to the method of claim 7.

9. The product according to claim 8, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

10. The product according to claim 8, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base.

11. The method according to claim 1, the first orifice being formed in non-substantial axial alignment with the second orifice.

12. The method according to claim 11, the step of removably sealing the first orifice further comprises the step of placing a first access upon the first orifice, the first access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

13. The method according to claim 12, the step of removably sealing the second orifice further comprises the step of placing a second access upon the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

14. The product produced according to the method of claim 11.

15. The method according to claim 11, the step of forming a second orifice on at least the container side wall further comprises the step of forming the second orifice in an area where the container side wall surface and the bottom surface intersect.

16. The method according to claim 15 further comprising the step of forming a dispensing means upon the side wall, the dispensing means comprising a coupling end and a dispensing end, the coupling end being attached to the container by a pivoting means, the dispensing means adapted to gain access to the contents of the container.

17. The product produced according to the method of claim 16.

18. The product according to claim 17, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

19. The product according to claim 17, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base.

20. A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising:

a top surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough;

a bottom surface;

a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface; and

a sealable second orifice formed through at least the container side wall, the second orifice adapted to rapidly dispense content from the container in relationship to the first orifice;

wherein the container is adapted to retain, maintain and store content.

21. The container according to claim 20 further comprising a first access removably coupled to the first orifice.

22. The container according to claim 21, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

23. The container according to claim 21 further comprising a second access removably coupled to the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container.

24. The container according to claim 23, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

25. The container according to claim 23 wherein the second orifice is formed in an area where the container side wall surface and the bottom surface intersect.

26. The container according to claim 20 further comprising a dispenser formed upon the side wall, the dispenser comprising a coupling end and a dispensing end, the coupling end being attached to the container by a pivoting means, the dispenser adapted to allow a user to gain access to the contents of the container.

27. The container according to claim 20, the container further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

28. The container according to claim 20, the container further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base.

29. An apparatus for dispensing content within the apparatus, the apparatus comprising:

a main surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough,

a first access removably coupled to the first orifice, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab;

a foundation;

an elongated side wall disposed and coupled between the main surface and the foundation; and

a sealable second orifice formed through at least the apparatus side wall at a predetermined location, the second orifice adapted to rapidly dispense content from the apparatus in relationship to the first orifice; and

a second access removably coupled to the second orifice, the second access adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the apparatus to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the apparatus, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

30. The container according to claim 29, the side wall further having an exterior surface, the exterior surface adapted to receive advertising material.

31. A method for manufacturing a container for rapidly dispensing content, the method comprising the steps of:

forming at least a first orifice on the top surface;

forming at least a second orifice on at least the bottom surface, the second orifice adapted to dispense content from the container in pressure relationship with the first orifice;

removably sealing the second orifice;

Filling the container with predefined content; and

removably sealing the first orifice.

32. The method according to claim 31, the first orifice being formed in substantial axial alignment with the second orifice.

33. The method according to claim 31, the step of removably sealing the first orifice further comprises the step of placing a first access upon the first orifice, the first access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

34. The method according to claim 31, the step of removably sealing the second orifice further comprises the step of placing a second access upon the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

35. The product produced according to the method of claim 31.

36. The product according to claim 35, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

37. The product produced according to the method of claim 32.

38. The product according to claim 37, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

39. The product produced according to the method of claim 33.

40. The product according to claim 39, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

41. The method according to claim 31, the first orifice being formed in non-substantial axial alignment with the second orifice.

42. The method according to claim 41, the step of removably sealing the first orifice further comprises the step of placing a first access upon the first orifice, the first access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can.

43. The product produced according to the method of claim 42.

44. The product according to claim 43, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

45. The method according to claim 42, the step of removably sealing the second orifice further comprises the step of placing a second access upon the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container.

46. The product produced according to the method of claim 45.

46. The product according to claim 46, the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

50. A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising:

a top surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough;

a bottom surface;

at least a sealable second orifice formed through at least the bottom surface, the second orifice positioned on the bottom surface to optimally dispense content from the container in relationship to the first orifice;

the container being adapted to retain, maintain and store content.

51. The container according to claim 50 further comprising a first access removably coupled to the first orifice.

52. The container according to claim 51, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

53. The container according to claim 51 further comprising a second access removably coupled to the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container.

54. The container according to claim 53, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.

55. The container according to claim 50, the container further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being substantially formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being substantially formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.

56. A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising:

a top surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough;

a bottom surface;

at least a sealable second orifice formed through the top surface, the second orifice positioned on the top surface to optimally dispense content from the container in pressure relationship with the first orifice;

the container being adapted to retain, maintain and store content.

57. A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising:

a top surface;

a bottom surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough;

at least a sealable second orifice formed through the top surface, the second orifice positioned on the top surface to dispense content from the container in pressure relationship with the first orifice;

the container being adapted to retain, maintain and store content.

58. A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising:

a top surface;

a bottom surface;

a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface and having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough; and

at least a sealable second orifice formed through the side wall, the second orifice positioned on the side wall to dispense content from the container in pressure relationship with the first orifice;

the container being adapted to retain, maintain and store content.