US20150183547A1 - Shotgun accessible beer can - Google Patents

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US20150183547A1
US20150183547A1 US14/587,381 US201414587381A US2015183547A1 US 20150183547 A1 US20150183547 A1 US 20150183547A1 US 201414587381 A US201414587381 A US 201414587381A US 2015183547 A1 US2015183547 A1 US 2015183547A1
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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
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/402—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in the side wall
    • 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
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/12—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums
    • B65D1/20—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums characterised by location or arrangement of filling or discharge apertures
    • 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
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/12—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums
    • B65D1/14—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums characterised by shape
    • B65D1/16—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums characterised by shape of curved cross-section, e.g. cylindrical
    • B65D1/165—Cylindrical cans
    • 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/72—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials

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  • the invention relates generally to beverage containers and in particular to a shotgun accessible beer can.
  • shotgunning a beer has become popular at parties.
  • the user improvises a small hole on the side of a beer can near the bottom edge by using a tool or a key, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top tab of the can.
  • the resulting pressure differential causes the contained beverage to be ejected rapidly through the lower opening, into the user's mouth.
  • the challenge of the game is to drink the beverage as quickly as it flows out of the improvised opening.
  • the problem is that improvising the opening is often inconvenient, and frequently causes injuries to the user's mouth due to contact with the jagged, torn edge of the aluminum can.
  • a shotgun accessible beer can will solve this problem.
  • a pressurized beverage container such as an aluminum can, features a second scored opening on the side, near the bottom.
  • This pre-fabricated, non-improvised opening may be opened easily with any tool or a finger. Once open, the second scored opening presents a reduced risk of injury to the mouth of the user due to jagged aluminum edges.
  • a first opening is provided at the standard position at the top of the container.
  • the second scored opening is provided at the base of the container. In a first mode of operation, the user may open the top tab to consume the beverage in the conventional way. In a second mode of operation, the user opens the second scored opening with a finger or other available instrument, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top tab to drink the beverage.
  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the container 10 , the second scored opening 11 , and the non-perforated edge of the second scored opening 12 .
  • a pressurized beverage container 10 such as an aluminum can, features a second scored opening 11 on the side, near the bottom.
  • This pre-fabricated, non-improvised opening may be opened easily with any tool or a finger. Once open, the second scored opening 11 presents a reduced risk of injury to the mouth of the user due to jagged aluminum edges.
  • a first opening is provided at the standard position at the top of the container 10 .
  • the second scored opening 11 is provided at the base of the container 10 .
  • a first mode of operation the user may open the top pull tab to consume the beverage in the conventional way.
  • a second mode of operation the user opens the second scored opening 11 with a finger or other available instrument, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top pull tab to drink the beverage.
  • the invention is intended for use as part of a beer can, it is to be understood that this is not intended as a limitation.
  • the invention may be used as part of any type of pressurized beverage container which will accommodate it, and with any pressurized beverage sold in such containers.
  • the first exemplary embodiment features a pressurized beverage container 10 with a first opening at the top of the container 10 .
  • the first opening may be any type of opening that may be manufactured in a closed configuration and opened at the time of use, but may or may not be capable of reclosure as with a screw cap.
  • the container 10 is an aluminum can
  • the first opening is generally a scored elliptical area near the rim of the lid of the can, which may be opening by lifting a top pull tab which is secured to the lid with a rivet, both according to standard beverage can designs.
  • a second scored opening 11 is provided on the side of the container 10 , near the bottom. The second scored 11 opening may be fully scored or perforated or may be partially scored or perforated having a non-perforated edge 12 as shown.
  • the user opens the second scored opening 11 with a finger or other available instrument, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top pull tab to drink the beverage.
  • the container 10 is preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material which is corrosion resistant, such as an aluminum alloy or steel.
  • a rigid, durable material which is corrosion resistant, such as an aluminum alloy or steel.
  • Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.

Abstract

A shotgun accessible beer can provides a pressurized beverage container, such as an aluminum can, having a second scored opening on the side, near the bottom. This pre-fabricated, non-improvised opening may be opened easily with any tool or a finger. Once open, the second scored opening presents a reduced risk of injury to the mouth of the user due to jagged aluminum edges. A first opening is provided at the top of the container. The second scored opening is provided at the base of the container. In a first mode of operation, the user may open the top tab to consume the beverage in the conventional way. In a second mode of operation, the user opens the second scored opening with a finger or other available instrument, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top tab to drink the beverage.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/922,945, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
    • STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
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    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The invention relates generally to beverage containers and in particular to a shotgun accessible beer can. Throughout North America, the game of “shotgunning” a beer has become popular at parties. The user improvises a small hole on the side of a beer can near the bottom edge by using a tool or a key, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top tab of the can. The resulting pressure differential causes the contained beverage to be ejected rapidly through the lower opening, into the user's mouth. The challenge of the game is to drink the beverage as quickly as it flows out of the improvised opening. The problem is that improvising the opening is often inconvenient, and frequently causes injuries to the user's mouth due to contact with the jagged, torn edge of the aluminum can. A shotgun accessible beer can will solve this problem.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Accordingly, the invention is directed to a shotgun accessible beer can. A pressurized beverage container, such as an aluminum can, features a second scored opening on the side, near the bottom. This pre-fabricated, non-improvised opening may be opened easily with any tool or a finger. Once open, the second scored opening presents a reduced risk of injury to the mouth of the user due to jagged aluminum edges. A first opening is provided at the standard position at the top of the container. The second scored opening is provided at the base of the container. In a first mode of operation, the user may open the top tab to consume the beverage in the conventional way. In a second mode of operation, the user opens the second scored opening with a finger or other available instrument, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top tab to drink the beverage.
  • Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention.
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  • The accompanying drawing is included to provide a further understanding of the invention and is incorporated into and constitutes a part of the specification. It illustrates one embodiment of the invention and, together with the description, serves to explain the principles of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment, displaying the container 10, the second scored opening 11, and the non-perforated edge of the second scored opening 12.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to a shotgun accessible beer can. A pressurized beverage container 10, such as an aluminum can, features a second scored opening 11 on the side, near the bottom. This pre-fabricated, non-improvised opening may be opened easily with any tool or a finger. Once open, the second scored opening 11 presents a reduced risk of injury to the mouth of the user due to jagged aluminum edges. A first opening is provided at the standard position at the top of the container 10. The second scored opening 11 is provided at the base of the container 10.
  • In a first mode of operation, the user may open the top pull tab to consume the beverage in the conventional way. In a second mode of operation, the user opens the second scored opening 11 with a finger or other available instrument, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top pull tab to drink the beverage.
  • Although the invention is intended for use as part of a beer can, it is to be understood that this is not intended as a limitation. The invention may be used as part of any type of pressurized beverage container which will accommodate it, and with any pressurized beverage sold in such containers.
  • The first exemplary embodiment features a pressurized beverage container 10 with a first opening at the top of the container 10. In general the first opening may be any type of opening that may be manufactured in a closed configuration and opened at the time of use, but may or may not be capable of reclosure as with a screw cap. If the container 10 is an aluminum can, the first opening is generally a scored elliptical area near the rim of the lid of the can, which may be opening by lifting a top pull tab which is secured to the lid with a rivet, both according to standard beverage can designs. A second scored opening 11 is provided on the side of the container 10, near the bottom. The second scored 11 opening may be fully scored or perforated or may be partially scored or perforated having a non-perforated edge 12 as shown.
  • To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user opens the second scored opening 11 with a finger or other available instrument, immediately plugs the opening with his mouth, and then opens the top pull tab to drink the beverage.
  • The container 10 is preferably manufactured from a rigid, durable material which is corrosion resistant, such as an aluminum alloy or steel. Components, component sizes, and materials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize that alternate components and materials could be selected without altering the scope of the invention.
  • While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should, therefore, not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.

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I claim:
1. A shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage comprising a container; said container having a first opening and a second opening; said second opening being located on the side of said container; and said second opening being at least partially perforated.
2. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 1 wherein said second opening is fully perforated.
3. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 1 wherein said second opening is partially perforated having a non-perforated edge.
4. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 1 wherein said container is aluminum can.
5. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 2 wherein said container is aluminum can.
6. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 3 wherein said container is aluminum can.
7. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 1 wherein said container contains beer.
8. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 2 wherein said container contains beer.
9. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 3 wherein said container contains beer.
10. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 4 wherein said container contains beer.
11. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 5 wherein said container contains beer.
12. The shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage of claim 6 wherein said container contains beer.
13. A method of using a shotgun accessible container for a pressurized beverage, the container comprising a container; said container having a first opening and a second opening; said second opening being located on the side of said container; and said second opening being at least partially perforated; and the method comprising a user opening said second opening; said user placing said user's mouth over said second opening; said user opening said first opening; and said user rapidly drinking the contents of said container.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein said second opening is fully perforated.
15. The method of claim 13 wherein said second opening is partially perforated having a non-perforated edge.
16. The method of claim 13 wherein said container is aluminum can.
17. The method of claim 14 wherein said container is aluminum can.
18. The method of claim 15 wherein said container is aluminum can.
19. The method of claim 17 wherein said container contains beer.
20. The method of claim 18 wherein said container contains beer.
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