US20200354114A1 - Cup Can - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to fluid cans.
- the present invention relates particularly, though not exclusively, to fluid cans with a cap.
- the present invention relates more particularly, though not exclusively, to fluid beverage cans with a resealable cap.
- Cans are utilized to store chemicals, food, beverages, and various other types of contents.
- Cans used to store chemicals utilize tops with removable tabs of various sizes that can be pulled off or pushed in.
- Cans used to store food are generally sealed and require a can opener to remove the contents, or may have tops that are entirely removable.
- Cans used to store beverages utilize tops with tabs of various sizes that can be pulled off or pushed in. Once the tops of the cans are removed they cannot be used to reseal the can; the entire contents must be used or transferred to another container.
- the single opening in the can is a fraction of the size of the can top, which is the size of the removed or punched in tab.
- the single opening provides a single path for fluids to go out of the can and for air to come into the can to replace the removed fluid, which creates a series of pauses in the flow of the fluid as air enters the can to replace the removed fluid.
- the pauses in fluid flow reduces the overall fluid flow rate of the can.
- the pause in fluid flow and the rush of air entering the can agitates the fluid within the can further affecting the fluid flow rate.
- the size of the opening have been enlarged in certain cans.
- the pause in the fluid flow for the air to replace the removed fluid is referred to as the “glug” factor for beverage cans.
- the “glug” factor and the size of the opening of the can top influences the enjoyment of drinking from the can.
- the “glug” factor does not provide a smooth drinking experience from a can.
- the “glug” factor agitates the fluid within the can affecting the fluid flow rate and creates foam, further affecting the drinking experience from a can.
- consumers pour the carbonated beverage from a can into a cup.
- the opening is the size of the can top, but for these types of cans with full-pull out tops the cans are left with sharp edges.
- a resealable top capable of providing a can that is resealable. It would further be advantageous to provide a resealable top capable of providing a smooth drinking surface. It would further be advantageous to provide a resealable top capable of providing a smooth delivery of fluid. It would further be advantageous to provide a resealable top capable of reducing or eliminating the “glug” factor from a beverage can.
- the present invention is a cup can with a resealable top.
- the resealable top includes a can lid and a cap.
- the can lid is attached to a can body with an interior cavity.
- the can lid provides an opening into the interior cavity of the can body and allows for the contents within the interior cavity to be removed.
- the cap is removably attached to the can lid.
- the cap is secured to the can lid and seals the contents of the interior cavity of the can body.
- the cap may be removed and reattached to the can lid, thereby providing a resealable container.
- the can lid includes a top flange, a first wall, a shoulder, a second wall, and an outer surface.
- a first thread, a second thread, a third thread, and a fourth thread are located on the second wall.
- the cap includes a top flange, a first wall, a bottom wall, and a handle located at the midpoint of the cap.
- the cap further has an outer surface with a curved portion. Located on the outer surface are a first tab, a second tab, a third tab, and a fourth tab.
- the can lid is configured to be attached to a can body and the cap is configured to seal the opening of the can lid.
- the tabs of the cap is configured to engaged with the threads of the can lid and lock in place.
- the can lid includes a top flange, a first wall, a shoulder, a second wall, and an outer surface.
- a first thread, a second thread, a third thread, and a fourth thread are located on the second wall.
- the cap includes a top flange, a shoulder, an outer wall, a handle, an inner wall, and a bottom wall.
- the top flange is attached to the shoulder. Attached to and extending downward from the shoulder are the outer wall and the inner wall. Extending inwards from the inner wall is the bottom wall. Extending across the bottom wall and between the inner wall is the handle.
- the can lid is configured to be attached to a can body and the cap is configured to seal the opening of the can lid.
- the tabs of the cap are configured to engage with the threads of the can lid and lock in place.
- the can lid includes a top flange, a first wall, a shoulder, a second wall, and an outer surface.
- a first thread, a second thread, a third thread, and a fourth thread are located on the second wall.
- the cap includes a top flange, top wall, an outer wall, and a handle.
- the outer wall extends downward from the top flange.
- the top wall extends inwards from the outer wall.
- Attached to the top wall is handle, which is attached at the midpoint of the top wall and is configured to pivot. The handle pivots away from the top wall and may be used to rotate the cap.
- the can lid is configured to be attached to a can body and the cap is configured to seal the opening of the can lid.
- the tabs of the cap is configured to engaged with the threads of the can lid and lock in place.
- FIG. 1 is a is a top perspective view of a resealable top of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the resealable top of the present invention
- FIG. 3 a top perspective exploded view of the resealable top and includes the can lid and the cap;
- FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the can lid
- FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the can lid
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the can lid
- FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the can lid
- FIG. 8 is a side view of the can lid
- FIG. 9 is a top perspective cross-section view of the can lid
- FIG. 10 is a cross-section view of the can lid
- FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of the cap
- FIG. 12 is a bottom perspective view of the cap
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the cap
- FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the cap
- FIG. 15 is a side view of the cap
- FIG. 16 is a top perspective cross-section view of the cap
- FIG. 17 is a side cross-section view of the cap
- FIG. 18 is a top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top with the cap lid and the cap;
- FIG. 19 is a side cross-section view of the resealable top with the cap lid and the cap;
- FIG. 20 is a top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the resealable top with an alternative embodiment of a cap;
- FIG. 21 is a bottom perspective view of the alternative embodiment of resealable top
- FIG. 22 is a top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top
- FIG. 23 is a cross-section view of the resealable top
- FIG. 24 is an exploded view of the alternative embodiment of the resealable top
- FIG. 25 is a top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the resealable top
- FIG. 26 is a bottom perspective view of the resealable top
- FIG. 27 is a top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top
- FIG. 28 is a cross-section view of the resealable top
- FIG. 29 is an exploded view of the resealable top
- FIG. 30 is a top perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a cup can of the present invention.
- FIG. 31 is a cross-section view of the cup can of FIG. 31 .
- a top perspective view of a cup can of the present invention is shown and generally designated 50 .
- the cup can 50 includes a can body 52 with a resealable top 10 attached.
- the can body 52 is substantially similar to a standard can body used to contain carbonated beverages.
- a can lid 100 of the resealable top 10 is attached to the can body 52 .
- a cap 150 is secured to the can lid 100 and seals the can body 52 .
- the use of the resealable top 10 is not meant to be limiting. It is contemplated that a resealable top 20 and 30 (shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 25 , respectively), not excluding any embodiment of the present invention not discussed herein, may be attached to the can body 52 without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
- the resealable top 10 includes a can lid 100 and a cap 150 .
- the resealable top 10 is attached to the can body 52 to create the cup can 50 , as shown in FIG. 30 .
- the can lid 100 is attached to the can body 52 to provide a full aperture opening for the can body 52 .
- the cap 150 is configured to be removably attached to the can lid 100 .
- the cap lid 100 of the resealable top 10 provides a full aperture opening for the cup can 50 that can be opened and closed by the cap 150 .
- FIG. 2 a bottom perspective view of the resealable top 10 is shown.
- the cap 150 is removably attached to the can lid 100 .
- the bottom of the cap 150 is level with the bottom of the can lid 100 .
- the can lid 100 is configured to be attached to the can body 52 (shown in FIG. 30 ) and further configured to secure the cap 150 .
- the can lid 100 includes a top flange 102 , a first wall 108 , a shoulder 110 , a second wall 116 , and an outer surface 118 .
- a first thread 120 , a second thread 122 , a third thread 124 (shown in FIGS. 5-7 ), and a fourth thread 126 is located on the second wall 116 .
- the cap 150 includes a top flange 152 , a first wall 160 , a bottom wall 170 , and a handle 180 located at the midpoint of the cap 150 .
- the cap 150 further has an outer surface 168 . Located on the outer surface 168 is a first tab 190 , a second tab 192 (shown in FIG. 12 ), a third tab 194 (shown in FIG. 12 ), and a fourth tab 196 (shown in FIG. 12 ).
- the can lid 100 is configured to be attached to the can body 52 and the cap 150 is configured to seal the opening of the can lid 100 .
- the tabs 190 , 192 , 194 , and 196 of the cap 150 is configured to engaged with the threads 120 , 122 , 124 , and 126 of the can lid 100 and lock in place.
- the cap 150 locks onto and seals the can lid 100 with a quarter turn of the cap 150 .
- the can lid 100 includes the top flange 102 having a circular shape with an inner edge 104 and an outer edge 106 . Extending vertically downward from the inner edge 104 of the top flange 102 is the first wall 108 . Extending horizontally inward from the first wall 108 is the shoulder 110 having an inner edge 112 and an outer edge 114 , wherein the first wall 108 is connected to the outer edge 114 of the shoulder 110 . Extending vertically downward from the inner edge 112 of the shoulder 110 is the second wall 116 .
- outer surface 118 Extending downward, between the inner edge 104 of the top flange 102 and the bottom of the second wall 116 , is outer surface 118 .
- the outer surface 118 is a substantially straight wall extending between the inner edge 104 of the top flange 102 and the bottom of the second wall 116 , however it is contemplated that the outer surface 118 may replicate the contours of the first wall 108 , the shoulder 110 , and the second wall 116 depending on the need and the manufacturing process used. It is also contemplated that the various walls of the can lid 100 and cap 150 may be straight, angled, or curved without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention depending on the need and the manufacturing process used.
- the can lid 100 includes the first thread 120 , the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 located on the second wall 116 .
- the top flange 102 is curved on the underside between the inner edge 104 and the outer edge 106 .
- the curvature of the top flange 102 facilitates the outer edge 106 of the top flange 102 to curve and crimp itself to the can body 52 during the assembly of the cup can 50 , which is a can body utilizing the resealable top 10 .
- the curvature of the top flange 102 also serves as a sealing surface between the can lid 100 and the can body 52 .
- the shoulder 110 includes the inner edge 112 and outer edge 114 .
- the inner edge 112 has a diameter 113 and the outer edge 114 has a diameter 115 .
- the first wall 108 has a diameter 109 that is substantially similar to the diameter 115 of the shoulder 110 outer edge 114 .
- the second wall 116 has a diameter 117 that is substantially similar to the diameter 113 of the shoulder 110 inner edge 112 .
- the can lid 100 includes the first thread 120 , the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 .
- the top flange 102 has a width 103 extending between the inner edge 104 and the outer edge 106 .
- the inner edge 104 has a diameter 105 and the outer edge 106 has a diameter 107 .
- the inner edge diameter 105 of the top flange 102 is approximately the same as the diameter 109 of the first wall 108 and the diameter 115 of the shoulder 110 outer edge 114 .
- the diameters are not meant to be limiting and it is contemplated that the diameters may all be different depending on use and manufacturing methods.
- the can lid 100 includes the top flange 102 and the outer surface 118 .
- the outer surface 118 is angled inwards and has a length 119 .
- the outer surface 118 is a substantially straight wall extending between the inner edge 104 of the top flange 102 and the bottom of the second wall 116 , however it is contemplated that the outer surface 118 may replicate the contours of the first wall 108 , the shoulder 110 , and the second wall 116 depending on the need and the manufacturing process used.
- the flange 102 has a thickness 101 .
- the first wall 108 has a length 128
- the shoulder 110 has a length 129
- the second wall 116 has a length 130 .
- the length 128 of the first wall 108 , the length 129 of the shoulder 110 , and the length 130 of the second wall 116 add up to equal the length 119 of the outer surface 118 .
- the can lid 100 includes the top flange 102 with the inner edge 104 and the outer edge 106 . Extending vertically downward from the inner edge 104 of the top flange 102 is the first wall 108 . Extending horizontally inward from the first wall 108 is the shoulder 110 having the inner edge 112 and the outer edge 114 , wherein the first wall 108 is connected to the outer edge 114 of the shoulder 110 . Extending vertically downward from the inner edge 112 of the shoulder 110 is the second wall 116 .
- the length 103 of the can lid 100 equals the total lengths of the length 128 of the first wall 108 , the length 129 of the shoulder 110 , the length 130 of the second wall 116 , and the flange 102 thickness 101 .
- the second wall 116 includes the first thread 120 , the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 .
- the first thread 120 , the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 are substantially similar and thus only the first thread 120 is described.
- the first thread 120 includes a first segment 120 A, which is an elongated body having a first angled face and a second straight face.
- the first segment 120 A is joined to second segment 120 B, which is an elongated body with a first straight face and a second straight face.
- the second segment 120 B is oriented substantially horizontal, and the first segment 120 A and the second segment 120 B is adjacent to the inner edge 112 of the shoulder 110 .
- the second segment 120 B is joined to third segment 120 C, which is an elongated body with a first angled face and a second angled face.
- the third segment 120 C is attached to the second segment 120 B at an angle and is directed downward.
- the third segment 120 C is joined to fourth segment 120 D, which is an elongated body with a first straight face and a second straight face.
- the fourth segment 120 D is oriented substantially horizontal and at a height lower than the second segment 120 B.
- the fourth segment 120 D is joined to the fifth segment 120 E, which is an elongated body having a first angled face and a second angled face.
- the fifth segment 120 E is joined to the fourth segment 120 D at an angle and is directed downward and extends from the fourth segment 120 D to the bottom of the second wall 116 .
- the first segment 120 A, the second segment 120 B, the third segment 120 C, the fourth segment 120 D, and the fifth segment 120 D are joined to form the first thread 120 .
- the first thread 120 extends from the inner edge 112 of the shoulder 110 to the bottom of the second wall 116 .
- the second segment 120 B and the fourth segment 120 D are located at different heights on the second wall 116 to allow for the cap 150 to screw onto the cap lid 100 and seal the opening of the cap lid 100 .
- the description of the first thread 120 is not meant to be limiting and it is contemplated that the first thread 120 may be constructed differently without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
- the first thread 120 including the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 may be continuous or segmented helical ridges. It is also contemplated that instead of a stepped decrease in height, a steady and gradual decrease in height, such as occurring in continuous ridge threads, may be used.
- the cap 150 includes a top flange 152 with an inner edge 154 and an outer edge 156 . Extending vertically downward from the inner edge 154 of the top flange 152 is a first wall 160 . Extending horizontally inward from the first wall 160 is a bottom wall 170 . Extending between the first wall 160 , and across the bottom wall 170 , is handle 180 . The handle 180 is located at the midpoint of the cap 150 .
- the cap 150 further has an outer surface 168 . Located on the outer surface 168 is the first tab 190 , the second tab 192 , the third tab 194 , and the fourth tab 196 .
- the cap 150 includes the top flange 152 with the inner edge 154 and the outer edge 156 . Extending vertically downward from the inner edge 154 of the top flange 152 is the first wall 160 . Extending horizontally inward from the first wall 160 is the bottom wall 170 . The bottom wall 170 includes a cavity 172 . Located on the outer surface 168 and protruding from the bottom wall 170 are the first tab 190 , the second tab 192 , the third tab 194 , and the fourth tab 196 .
- the top flange 152 has a width 153
- the inner edge 154 has a diameter 155
- the outer edge 156 has a diameter 157 .
- the first wall 160 has a diameter 161 , which is approximately the same as the diameter 155 of the inner edge 154 of the top flange 152 .
- the handle 180 has a width 182 and extends a length 184 .
- the length 184 of the handle 180 is approximately the same as the diameter 155 of the inner edge 154 of the top flange 152 .
- the bottom wall 170 has a diameter 174 .
- the diameter 174 of the bottom wall 170 is approximately equal to the diameter 155 of the inner edge 154 of the top flange 152 of the cap 150 .
- the cavity 172 in the bottom wall 170 has a length 176 and a width 178 .
- the length 176 of the cavity 172 is approximately equal to the length 184 of the handle 180 .
- the width 178 of the cavity 172 is smaller than the width 182 of the handle 180 .
- FIG. 15 a side view of the cap 150 is shown.
- the top flange 152 of the cap 150 is attached to the wall 160 .
- the outer surface 168 of the wall 160 includes a curved portion 169 at the junction with the top flange 152 .
- Located on the outer surface 168 of the wall 160 are the first tab 190 , the second tab 192 , the third tab 194 , and the fourth tab 196 .
- the top of the first tab 190 , the second tab 192 , the third tab 194 , and the fourth tab 196 are chamfered to provide a smooth surface for engagement with the first thread 120 , the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 .
- the bottom of the first tab 190 , the second tab 192 , the third tab 194 , and the fourth tab 196 are even with the bottom of the bottom wall 170 .
- FIG. 16 a top perspective cross-section view of the cap 150 taken along line 15 - 15 of FIG. 11 is shown.
- the cap 150 includes the top flange 152 with the inner edge 154 and the outer edge 156 .
- Extending vertically downward from the top flange 152 is the first wall 160 with outer surface 168 .
- Extending horizontally inward from the first wall 160 is a bottom wall 170 .
- Extending between the first wall 160 , across the bottom wall 170 is handle 180 .
- the handle 180 is located at the midpoint of the cap 150 .
- the bottom wall 170 includes the cavity 172 , which extends into the handle 180 .
- Located on the outer surface 168 of the wall 160 are the first tab 190 , the second tab 192 , the third tab 194 , and the fourth tab 196 .
- FIG. 17 a cross-section view of the cap 150 taken along line 15 - 15 of FIG. 11 is shown.
- the top flange 152 has a height 153 .
- the wall 160 has a height 161 .
- the bottom wall 170 has a height 171 .
- the height 152 , height 161 , and height 171 in total is the height 151 of the cap 150 .
- the handle 180 has a height 184 .
- the cavity 172 has a height 173 .
- the tabs, 190 , 192 , 194 , and 196 has a height 191 .
- FIG. 18 a top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top 10 taken along line 18 - 18 of FIG. 1 is shown.
- the cap 150 is secured to the can lid 100 .
- the cap 150 is secured to the can lid 100 by placing the cap 150 on the can lid 100 and rotating the cap 150 until the first tab 190 , the second tab 192 , the third tab 194 , and the fourth tab 196 (collectively referred to as “tabs”) contacts the first thread 120 , the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 (collectively referred to as “threads”).
- tab 190 and thread 120 will be described, in conjunction with FIG. 10 .
- tab 190 slides along thread 120 .
- Tab 190 is chamfered and allows for smooth movement of the tab 190 along the thread 120 .
- Tab 190 is initially in contact with the first segment 120 A, which has an angled face. The angled face of the first segment 120 A provides for easier engagement with the tab 190 .
- the tab 190 slides along the second segment 120 B until the tab 190 contacts the third segment 120 C.
- the third segment 120 C is angled downward and connects the second segment 120 B with the fourth segment 120 D.
- the tab 190 slides along the third segment 120 C and transitions the tab 190 from the second segment 120 B to the fourth segment 120 D, which is located at a lower height.
- the change in height of the second segment 120 B and the fourth segment 120 D of the can lid 100 pulls the cap 150 downwards while sliding along the third segment 120 C.
- the tab 190 further slides along the fourth segment 120 D until the tab is stopped by the fifth segment 120 E and the cap 150 can no longer rotate.
- the cap 150 is locked into place on the can lid 100 when the cap 150 can no longer rotate.
- the cap 150 is rotated in the opposite direction. Once the cap 150 is removed from the can lid 100 , a large opening the size of diameter 117 is provided. All of the edges of the can lid 100 are smooth, such as the threads, the top flange 152 , the first wall 108 , and shoulder 110 , ensuring that there are no sharp edges that may cut a user.
- FIG. 19 a cross-section view of the resealable top 10 taken along line 18 - 18 of FIG. 1 is shown.
- the diameter 174 of the bottom wall 170 of the cap 150 is smaller than the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 .
- the diameter 157 of the top flange 152 of the cap 150 is larger than the diameter of the shoulder 110 and the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 . This allows the cap 150 to be inserted into the can lid 100 without going completely through the can lid 100 .
- the top flange 152 of the cap 150 comes into contact with the first wall 108 of the can lid 100 and the curved portion 169 of the first wall 160 of the cap 150 comes into contact with the shoulder 110 of the can lid 100 sealing the opening of the can lid 100 .
- the diameter 157 of the top flange 152 is approximately equal to the diameter 113 of the first wall 118 , which the first wall 118 is slighted tapered inward with a slight decrease in diameter at the junction of the first wall 118 and the shoulder 110 to facilitate a seal between the top flange 152 and the first wall 108 . It is contemplated that a gasket may be placed between the can lid 100 and the cap 150 to provide an alternative means of sealing the can lid 100 opening.
- the gasket may be placed on the can lid 100 on the shoulder 110 or the first wall 108 .
- the gasket may be placed on the cap 150 at the curved portion 169 of the outer surface 168 of the first wall 160 or on the top flange 152 .
- the resealable top 10 When secured, the resealable top 10 provides a top surface substantially similar to the top surface of standard beverage cans.
- the cap 150 is secured onto the can lid 100 below the height of the top flange 102 of the can lid 100 .
- the can lid 100 has a height of 103 and the cap has a height of 151 .
- the bottom wall 170 of the cap 150 is parallel with the bottom of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 , leaving a height 140 of the can lid 100 exposed.
- the exposed height 140 of the can lid 100 provides a top surface that is substantially similar to the top surfaces of standard cans.
- the top surface of the resealable top 10 facilitates the stacking of cans utilizing the resealable top 10 as well as standard beverage cans.
- the resealable top 10 is utilized as a top for a carbonated beverage can. Due to the large opening of the resealable top 10 , the “glug” factor is eliminated.
- the can lid 100 provides smooth surfaces eliminating the possibility of a person cutting their lips from drinking directly from the resealable top 10 . Further, the cap 150 may be used to close the opening of the can lid 100 preserving the carbonation of the beverage for consumption at a later time.
- the resealable top 20 includes the can lid 100 and a cap 200 .
- the can lid 100 is substantially similar to the can lid 100 described above, and will not be described further herein.
- the cap 200 includes a top flange 202 , a shoulder 210 , an outer wall 220 (shown in FIG. 21 ), a handle 230 , an inner wall 240 , and a bottom wall 250 .
- the top flange 202 is attached to the shoulder 210 . Attached to and extending downward from the shoulder 210 are the outer wall 220 and the inner wall 240 . Extending inwards from the inner wall 240 is the bottom wall 250 . Extending across the bottom wall 250 , between the inner wall 240 , is the handle 230 .
- FIG. 21 a bottom perspective view of the resealable top 20 is shown.
- first tab 260 Located on the outer wall 220 are first tab 260 , second tab 262 , third tab 264 , and fourth tab 266 .
- An annular groove 270 is between the outer wall 220 and the inner wall 240 .
- a straight groove 280 extends through the bottom wall 250 and connects between the annular groove 270 .
- the cap 200 includes the top flange 202 , the shoulder 210 , the outer wall 220 , the handle 230 , the inner wall 240 , the bottom wall 250 , the first tab 260 , the second tab 262 , the third tab 264 , the fourth tab 266 , the annular groove 270 , and the straight groove 280 .
- the top flange 202 includes an inner edge 204 and an outer edge 206 .
- the top flange 202 has a height 208 . Extending inward from the inner edge 204 of the top flange 202 is the shoulder 210 .
- the shoulder 210 includes an inner edge 212 and an outer edge 214 , wherein the outer edge 214 of the shoulder 210 is adjacent to the inner edge 204 of the top flange 202 .
- the shoulder 210 has a height 216 .
- Extending downward from the outer edge 214 of the shoulder 210 is the outer wall 220 and extending downward from the inner edge 212 of the shoulder 210 is the inner wall 240 .
- the outer wall has a height 222 and the inner wall has a height 242 .
- Between the inner wall 240 and the outer wall 220 is the annular groove 270 having a width 272 .
- Extending inward from the inner wall 240 is the bottom wall 250 .
- the straight groove 280 having a width 282 , extends through the bottom wall 250 and connects between the annular groove 270 .
- the cap 200 includes the top flange 202 , the shoulder 210 , the outer wall 220 , the handle 230 , the inner wall 240 , the bottom wall 250 , the first tab 260 , the second tab 262 , the third tab 264 , the fourth tab 266 , the annular groove 270 , and the straight groove 280 .
- the cap has an overall height 201 , which is the total of heights 208 , 216 , and 242 , since height 242 of the outer wall 240 extends farther than inner wall 220 .
- the outer edge 206 of the top flange 202 has a diameter 207 , which is larger than the diameter 113 of the shoulder 110 and the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 .
- the inner edge 212 of the shoulder 210 has diameter 213 and the outer edge 214 of the shoulder 210 has a diameter 215 . Due to the diameter 205 of the inner edge 204 of the top flange 202 being smaller than the diameter 215 of the outer edge 214 of the shoulder, the top flange 202 overlaps the shoulder 210 .
- the outer wall 220 has a diameter 221 , which is smaller than the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 .
- the inner wall 240 has a diameter 241 .
- the bottom wall 250 has a diameter 251 , which is substantially similar to diameter 241 .
- the handle 230 has a width 231 .
- FIG. 24 an exploded view of the resealable top 20 is shown.
- the cap 200 is secured to the can lid 100 .
- the cap 200 is secured to the can lid 100 by placing the cap 200 on the can lid 100 and rotating the cap 200 until the first tab 260 , the second tab 262 , the third tab 264 , and the fourth tab 266 (collectively referred to as “tabs”) contacts the first thread 120 , the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 (collectively referred to as “threads”).
- the pairing of a tab with a thread is inconsequential as the tabs and the threads are equally spaced apart to allow any tab to engage with any thread.
- the cap 200 is rotated to engage the tabs with the threads of the can lid 100 until the cap 200 is locked onto the can lid 100 . Due to the configuration of the threads, the cap 200 is simultaneously pulled downward when the cap 200 is rotated. As the cap 200 is rotated, the tabs slide along the threads of the can lid 100 and pulls the cap 200 downward.
- the diameter 215 of the outer wall 220 of the cap 200 is smaller than the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid.
- the outer edge 206 of the top flange 202 has a diameter 207 , which is larger than the diameter 113 of the shoulder 110 and the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 . This allows the cap 200 to be inserted into the can lid 100 without going completely through the can lid 100 .
- the tabs of the cap 200 are configured substantially similar to the tabs of the cap 150 .
- the method of securing the cap 200 to the can lid 100 is substantially similar to the method of securing the cap 150 to the can lid 100 , and thus will not be further described herein.
- To remove the cap 200 from the can lid 100 the cap 200 is rotated in the opposite direction. Once the cap 200 is removed from the can lid 100 , a large opening is provided. All of the edges of the can lid 100 are smooth, ensuring that there are no sharp edges that may cut a user.
- the top flange 202 of the cap 200 comes into contact with the first wall 108 and the shoulder 110 of the can lid 100 sealing the opening of the can lid 100 .
- a gasket may be placed between the can lid 100 and the cap 200 to provide an alternative means of sealing the can lid 100 opening.
- the cap 200 is secured onto the can lid 100 below the height of the top flange 102 of the can lid 100 .
- the resealable top 20 provides a top surface substantially similar to the top surface of standard beverage cans. The top surface of the resealable top 20 facilitates the stacking of cans utilizing the resealable top 20 as well as standard beverage cans.
- the resealable top 30 includes the can lid 100 and a cap 300 .
- the can lid 100 is substantially similar to the can lid 100 described above, and will not be described further herein.
- the cap 300 includes a top flange 310 , a top wall 320 , an outer wall 330 (shown in FIG. 26 ), and a handle 340 .
- the outer wall 330 extends downward from the top flange 310 .
- the top wall 320 extends inwards from the top flange 310 .
- Attached to the top wall 320 is handle 340 , which is attached at the midpoint of the top wall 320 and is configured to pivot. The handle 340 pivots away from the top wall 320 and may be used to rotate the cap 300 .
- FIG. 26 the bottom perspective view of the resealable top 30 is shown.
- Located on the outer wall 330 is a first tab 350 , a second tab 352 , a third tab 354 , and a fourth tab 356 .
- the cap 300 includes the top flange 310 , top wall 320 , outer wall 330 , handle 340 , first tab 350 , second tab 352 , third tab 354 , and fourth tab 356 .
- the top flange 310 includes an inner edge 312 and an outer edge 314 . Extending downward from the top flange 310 , adjacent the inner edge 312 , is the outer wall 330 . Extending inward from the outer wall 330 is the top wall 320 .
- the cap 300 includes the top flange 310 , top wall 320 , outer wall 330 , handle 340 , first tab 350 , second tab 352 , third tab 354 , and fourth tab 356 .
- the cap 300 has an overall height 301 , which is the height 316 of the top flange 316 and the height 332 of the outer wall 330 together.
- the outer edge 314 of the top flange 310 has a diameter 315 , which is larger than the diameter 113 of the shoulder 110 and the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 .
- the inner edge 312 of the top flange 310 has diameter 313 .
- the outer wall 330 has a diameter 331 , which is smaller than the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 .
- the top wall 320 has a diameter 321 .
- FIG. 29 an exploded view of the resealable top 30 is shown.
- the cap 300 is secured to the can lid 100 .
- the cap 300 is secured to the can lid 100 by placing the cap 300 on the can lid 100 and rotating the cap 300 until the first tab 350 , the second tab 352 , the third tab 354 , and the fourth tab 356 (collectively referred to as “tabs”) contacts the first thread 120 , the second thread 122 , the third thread 124 , and the fourth thread 126 (collectively referred to as “threads”). Once the tabs are in contact with the threads, the cap 300 is rotated to engage the tabs with the threads of the can lid 100 until the cap 300 is locked onto the can lid 100 .
- the cap 300 is simultaneously pulled downward when the cap 300 is rotated. As the cap 300 is rotated, the tabs slide along the threads of the can lid 100 and pulls the cap 300 downward.
- the diameter 331 of the outer wall 330 of the cap 300 is smaller than the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid.
- the outer edge 314 of the top flange 310 has the diameter 315 , which is larger than the diameter 113 of the shoulder 110 and the diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 100 . This allows the cap 300 to be inserted into the can lid 100 without going completely through the can lid 100 .
- the tabs of the cap 300 are configured substantially similar to the tabs of the cap 150 .
- the method of securing the cap 300 to the can lid 100 is substantially similar to the method of securing the cap 150 to the can lid 100 , and thus will not be further described herein.
- To remove the cap 300 from the can lid 100 the cap 300 is rotated in the opposite direction. Once the cap 300 is removed from the can lid 100 , a large opening is provided. All of the edges of the can lid 100 are smooth, ensuring that there are no sharp edges that may cut a user.
- the top flange 310 of the cap 300 comes into contact with the first wall 108 and the shoulder 110 of the can lid 100 sealing the opening of the can lid 100 . It is contemplated that a gasket may be placed between the can lid 100 and the cap 300 to provide an alternative means of sealing the can lid 100 opening.
- the cap 300 is secured onto the can lid 100 below the height of the top flange 102 of the can lid 100 .
- the resealable top 30 provides a top surface substantially similar to the top surface of standard beverage cans. The top surface of the resealable top 30 facilitates the stacking of cans utilizing the resealable top 30 as well as standard beverage cans.
- FIG. 31 a cross-section view of the cup can 50 taken along line 31 - 31 of FIG. 30 is shown.
- the can lid 100 of the resealable top 10 is attached to the can body 52 by cold rolling and crimping the outer edge 106 of the top flange 102 to the open end of the can body 52 .
- the can lid 100 is sealed to the can body 52 and provides a full aperture opening into the can body 52 having diameter 117 of the second wall 116 of the can lid 116 .
- the cap 150 is screwed onto the can lid 100 .
- the resealable top 10 is utilized as a top for cup can 50 to contain a carbonated beverage. Due to the large opening of the resealable top 10 , the “glug” factor is eliminated.
- the can lid 100 provides smooth surfaces removing the possibility of a person cutting their lips if drinking directly from the resealable top 10 . Further, the cap 150 may close the opening of the can lid 100 preserving the carbonation of the beverage for consumption at a later time.
- cap can 10 , 20 , and 30 of the present invention as herein shown and disclosed in detail is fully capable of obtaining the objects and providing the advantages herein before stated, it is to be understood that it is merely illustrative of embodiments of the invention and that no limitations are intended to the details of construction or design herein shown other than as described in the appended claims.
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Abstract
The present invention is a cup can. The cup can includes a can body and a resealable top. The resealable top includes a can lid and a cap. The can lid is attached to the can body with an interior cavity. The can lid provides an opening into the interior cavity of the can body and allows for the contents within the interior cavity to be removed. The cap is removably attached to the can lid. The cap is secured to the can lid and seals the contents of the interior cavity of the can body. The cap may be removed and reattached to the can lid, thereby providing a resealable container.
Description
- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/800,340 for a “Cup Can,” filed Feb. 1, 2019, and currently co-pending, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates generally to fluid cans. The present invention relates particularly, though not exclusively, to fluid cans with a cap. The present invention relates more particularly, though not exclusively, to fluid beverage cans with a resealable cap.
- Cans are utilized to store chemicals, food, beverages, and various other types of contents. Cans used to store chemicals utilize tops with removable tabs of various sizes that can be pulled off or pushed in. Cans used to store food are generally sealed and require a can opener to remove the contents, or may have tops that are entirely removable. Cans used to store beverages utilize tops with tabs of various sizes that can be pulled off or pushed in. Once the tops of the cans are removed they cannot be used to reseal the can; the entire contents must be used or transferred to another container.
- Cans used to store fluid with tops using tabs have gone through various iterations that are still used today. Pull-tabs, tabs that are pulled off of the can top, are completely detached from the can and discarded. However, due to the pull-tabs being completely detached from the can they can become swallowing hazards to young children. Stay-on-tabs, tabs that are pushed in by a lever, remains attached to the can top and do not become hazards. However, the single opening of the can has its inherent drawbacks.
- The single opening in the can is a fraction of the size of the can top, which is the size of the removed or punched in tab. The single opening provides a single path for fluids to go out of the can and for air to come into the can to replace the removed fluid, which creates a series of pauses in the flow of the fluid as air enters the can to replace the removed fluid. The pauses in fluid flow reduces the overall fluid flow rate of the can. In addition, the pause in fluid flow and the rush of air entering the can agitates the fluid within the can further affecting the fluid flow rate. In order to alleviate the pauses in fluid flow, the size of the opening have been enlarged in certain cans.
- The pause in the fluid flow for the air to replace the removed fluid is referred to as the “glug” factor for beverage cans. The “glug” factor and the size of the opening of the can top influences the enjoyment of drinking from the can. The “glug” factor does not provide a smooth drinking experience from a can. For carbonated beverages, the “glug” factor agitates the fluid within the can affecting the fluid flow rate and creates foam, further affecting the drinking experience from a can. To eliminate the “glug” factor, consumers pour the carbonated beverage from a can into a cup. In certain cans, the opening is the size of the can top, but for these types of cans with full-pull out tops the cans are left with sharp edges.
- In light of the above, it would be advantageous to provide a resealable top capable of providing a can that is resealable. It would further be advantageous to provide a resealable top capable of providing a smooth drinking surface. It would further be advantageous to provide a resealable top capable of providing a smooth delivery of fluid. It would further be advantageous to provide a resealable top capable of reducing or eliminating the “glug” factor from a beverage can.
- The present invention is a cup can with a resealable top. The resealable top includes a can lid and a cap. The can lid is attached to a can body with an interior cavity. The can lid provides an opening into the interior cavity of the can body and allows for the contents within the interior cavity to be removed. The cap is removably attached to the can lid. The cap is secured to the can lid and seals the contents of the interior cavity of the can body. The cap may be removed and reattached to the can lid, thereby providing a resealable container.
- In a preferred embodiment, the can lid includes a top flange, a first wall, a shoulder, a second wall, and an outer surface. A first thread, a second thread, a third thread, and a fourth thread are located on the second wall. The cap includes a top flange, a first wall, a bottom wall, and a handle located at the midpoint of the cap. The cap further has an outer surface with a curved portion. Located on the outer surface are a first tab, a second tab, a third tab, and a fourth tab. The can lid is configured to be attached to a can body and the cap is configured to seal the opening of the can lid. The tabs of the cap is configured to engaged with the threads of the can lid and lock in place.
- In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the can lid includes a top flange, a first wall, a shoulder, a second wall, and an outer surface. A first thread, a second thread, a third thread, and a fourth thread are located on the second wall. The cap includes a top flange, a shoulder, an outer wall, a handle, an inner wall, and a bottom wall. The top flange is attached to the shoulder. Attached to and extending downward from the shoulder are the outer wall and the inner wall. Extending inwards from the inner wall is the bottom wall. Extending across the bottom wall and between the inner wall is the handle. The can lid is configured to be attached to a can body and the cap is configured to seal the opening of the can lid. The tabs of the cap are configured to engage with the threads of the can lid and lock in place.
- In yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention, the can lid includes a top flange, a first wall, a shoulder, a second wall, and an outer surface. A first thread, a second thread, a third thread, and a fourth thread are located on the second wall. The cap includes a top flange, top wall, an outer wall, and a handle. The outer wall extends downward from the top flange. The top wall extends inwards from the outer wall. Attached to the top wall is handle, which is attached at the midpoint of the top wall and is configured to pivot. The handle pivots away from the top wall and may be used to rotate the cap. The can lid is configured to be attached to a can body and the cap is configured to seal the opening of the can lid. The tabs of the cap is configured to engaged with the threads of the can lid and lock in place.
- The objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be more clearly perceived from the following detailed description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a is a top perspective view of a resealable top of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the resealable top of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 a top perspective exploded view of the resealable top and includes the can lid and the cap; -
FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the can lid; -
FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the can lid; -
FIG. 6 is a top view of the can lid; -
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the can lid; -
FIG. 8 is a side view of the can lid; -
FIG. 9 is a top perspective cross-section view of the can lid; -
FIG. 10 is a cross-section view of the can lid; -
FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of the cap; -
FIG. 12 is a bottom perspective view of the cap; -
FIG. 13 is a top view of the cap; -
FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the cap; -
FIG. 15 is a side view of the cap; -
FIG. 16 is a top perspective cross-section view of the cap; -
FIG. 17 is a side cross-section view of the cap; -
FIG. 18 is a top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top with the cap lid and the cap; -
FIG. 19 is a side cross-section view of the resealable top with the cap lid and the cap; -
FIG. 20 is a top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the resealable top with an alternative embodiment of a cap; -
FIG. 21 is a bottom perspective view of the alternative embodiment of resealable top; -
FIG. 22 is a top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top; -
FIG. 23 is a cross-section view of the resealable top; -
FIG. 24 is an exploded view of the alternative embodiment of the resealable top; -
FIG. 25 is a top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the resealable top; -
FIG. 26 is a bottom perspective view of the resealable top; -
FIG. 27 is a top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top; -
FIG. 28 is a cross-section view of the resealable top; -
FIG. 29 is an exploded view of the resealable top; -
FIG. 30 is a top perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a cup can of the present invention; and -
FIG. 31 is a cross-section view of the cup can ofFIG. 31 . - Referring initially to
FIG. 30 , a top perspective view of a cup can of the present invention is shown and generally designated 50. The cup can 50 includes acan body 52 with a resealable top 10 attached. Thecan body 52 is substantially similar to a standard can body used to contain carbonated beverages. Acan lid 100 of the resealable top 10 is attached to thecan body 52. Acap 150 is secured to thecan lid 100 and seals thecan body 52. The use of the resealable top 10 is not meant to be limiting. It is contemplated that a resealable top 20 and 30 (shown inFIG. 20 andFIG. 25 , respectively), not excluding any embodiment of the present invention not discussed herein, may be attached to thecan body 52 without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. - Referring now to
FIG. 1 , a top perspective view of a resealable top of the present invention is shown and generally designated 10. The resealable top 10 includes acan lid 100 and acap 150. The resealable top 10 is attached to thecan body 52 to create the cup can 50, as shown inFIG. 30 . Thecan lid 100 is attached to thecan body 52 to provide a full aperture opening for thecan body 52. Thecap 150 is configured to be removably attached to thecan lid 100. Thecap lid 100 of the resealable top 10 provides a full aperture opening for the cup can 50 that can be opened and closed by thecap 150. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , a bottom perspective view of the resealable top 10 is shown. Thecap 150 is removably attached to thecan lid 100. The bottom of thecap 150 is level with the bottom of thecan lid 100. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , an exploded view of the resealable top 10 is shown. Thecan lid 100 is configured to be attached to the can body 52 (shown inFIG. 30 ) and further configured to secure thecap 150. Thecan lid 100 includes atop flange 102, afirst wall 108, ashoulder 110, asecond wall 116, and anouter surface 118. Afirst thread 120, asecond thread 122, a third thread 124 (shown inFIGS. 5-7 ), and afourth thread 126 is located on thesecond wall 116. Thecap 150 includes atop flange 152, afirst wall 160, abottom wall 170, and ahandle 180 located at the midpoint of thecap 150. Thecap 150 further has anouter surface 168. Located on theouter surface 168 is afirst tab 190, a second tab 192 (shown inFIG. 12 ), a third tab 194 (shown inFIG. 12 ), and a fourth tab 196 (shown inFIG. 12 ). - The
can lid 100 is configured to be attached to thecan body 52 and thecap 150 is configured to seal the opening of thecan lid 100. Thetabs cap 150 is configured to engaged with thethreads can lid 100 and lock in place. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, thecap 150 locks onto and seals thecan lid 100 with a quarter turn of thecap 150. - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , a top perspective view of thecan lid 100 is shown. Thecan lid 100 includes thetop flange 102 having a circular shape with aninner edge 104 and anouter edge 106. Extending vertically downward from theinner edge 104 of thetop flange 102 is thefirst wall 108. Extending horizontally inward from thefirst wall 108 is theshoulder 110 having aninner edge 112 and anouter edge 114, wherein thefirst wall 108 is connected to theouter edge 114 of theshoulder 110. Extending vertically downward from theinner edge 112 of theshoulder 110 is thesecond wall 116. Extending downward, between theinner edge 104 of thetop flange 102 and the bottom of thesecond wall 116, isouter surface 118. As shown, theouter surface 118 is a substantially straight wall extending between theinner edge 104 of thetop flange 102 and the bottom of thesecond wall 116, however it is contemplated that theouter surface 118 may replicate the contours of thefirst wall 108, theshoulder 110, and thesecond wall 116 depending on the need and the manufacturing process used. It is also contemplated that the various walls of thecan lid 100 andcap 150 may be straight, angled, or curved without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention depending on the need and the manufacturing process used. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , a bottom perspective view of thecan lid 100 is shown. Thecan lid 100 includes thefirst thread 120, thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and thefourth thread 126 located on thesecond wall 116. As shown, thetop flange 102 is curved on the underside between theinner edge 104 and theouter edge 106. The curvature of thetop flange 102 facilitates theouter edge 106 of thetop flange 102 to curve and crimp itself to thecan body 52 during the assembly of the cup can 50, which is a can body utilizing theresealable top 10. The curvature of thetop flange 102 also serves as a sealing surface between thecan lid 100 and thecan body 52. Referring now toFIG. 6 , a top view of thecan lid 100 is shown. Theshoulder 110 includes theinner edge 112 andouter edge 114. Theinner edge 112 has adiameter 113 and theouter edge 114 has adiameter 115. Thefirst wall 108 has adiameter 109 that is substantially similar to thediameter 115 of theshoulder 110outer edge 114. Thesecond wall 116 has adiameter 117 that is substantially similar to thediameter 113 of theshoulder 110inner edge 112. Thecan lid 100 includes thefirst thread 120, thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and thefourth thread 126. - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , a bottom view of thecan lid 100 is shown. Thetop flange 102 has awidth 103 extending between theinner edge 104 and theouter edge 106. Theinner edge 104 has adiameter 105 and theouter edge 106 has adiameter 107. Theinner edge diameter 105 of thetop flange 102 is approximately the same as thediameter 109 of thefirst wall 108 and thediameter 115 of theshoulder 110outer edge 114. The diameters are not meant to be limiting and it is contemplated that the diameters may all be different depending on use and manufacturing methods. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , a side view of thecan lid 100 is shown. Thecan lid 100 includes thetop flange 102 and theouter surface 118. Theouter surface 118 is angled inwards and has alength 119. As shown, theouter surface 118 is a substantially straight wall extending between theinner edge 104 of thetop flange 102 and the bottom of thesecond wall 116, however it is contemplated that theouter surface 118 may replicate the contours of thefirst wall 108, theshoulder 110, and thesecond wall 116 depending on the need and the manufacturing process used. - Referring now to
FIG. 9 , the top perspective cross-section view of thecan lid 100 taken along lines 9-9 ofFIG. 7 is shown. Theflange 102 has athickness 101. Thefirst wall 108 has alength 128, theshoulder 110 has alength 129, and thesecond wall 116 has alength 130. Thelength 128 of thefirst wall 108, thelength 129 of theshoulder 110, and thelength 130 of thesecond wall 116 add up to equal thelength 119 of theouter surface 118. - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , the cross-section view of thecan lid 100 taken along lines 9-9 ofFIG. 7 is shown. Thecan lid 100 includes thetop flange 102 with theinner edge 104 and theouter edge 106. Extending vertically downward from theinner edge 104 of thetop flange 102 is thefirst wall 108. Extending horizontally inward from thefirst wall 108 is theshoulder 110 having theinner edge 112 and theouter edge 114, wherein thefirst wall 108 is connected to theouter edge 114 of theshoulder 110. Extending vertically downward from theinner edge 112 of theshoulder 110 is thesecond wall 116. Extending downward, between theinner edge 104 of thetop flange 102 and the bottom of thesecond wall 116, isouter surface 118. Thelength 103 of thecan lid 100 equals the total lengths of thelength 128 of thefirst wall 108, thelength 129 of theshoulder 110, thelength 130 of thesecond wall 116, and theflange 102thickness 101. - The
second wall 116 includes thefirst thread 120, thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and thefourth thread 126. Thefirst thread 120, thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and thefourth thread 126 are substantially similar and thus only thefirst thread 120 is described. Thefirst thread 120 includes afirst segment 120A, which is an elongated body having a first angled face and a second straight face. Thefirst segment 120A is joined tosecond segment 120B, which is an elongated body with a first straight face and a second straight face. Thesecond segment 120B is oriented substantially horizontal, and thefirst segment 120A and thesecond segment 120B is adjacent to theinner edge 112 of theshoulder 110. Thesecond segment 120B is joined tothird segment 120C, which is an elongated body with a first angled face and a second angled face. Thethird segment 120C is attached to thesecond segment 120B at an angle and is directed downward. Thethird segment 120C is joined tofourth segment 120D, which is an elongated body with a first straight face and a second straight face. Thefourth segment 120D is oriented substantially horizontal and at a height lower than thesecond segment 120B. Thefourth segment 120D is joined to thefifth segment 120E, which is an elongated body having a first angled face and a second angled face. Thefifth segment 120E is joined to thefourth segment 120D at an angle and is directed downward and extends from thefourth segment 120D to the bottom of thesecond wall 116. - The
first segment 120A, thesecond segment 120B, thethird segment 120C, thefourth segment 120D, and thefifth segment 120D are joined to form thefirst thread 120. Thefirst thread 120 extends from theinner edge 112 of theshoulder 110 to the bottom of thesecond wall 116. Thesecond segment 120B and thefourth segment 120D are located at different heights on thesecond wall 116 to allow for thecap 150 to screw onto thecap lid 100 and seal the opening of thecap lid 100. The description of thefirst thread 120 is not meant to be limiting and it is contemplated that thefirst thread 120 may be constructed differently without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thefirst thread 120, including thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and thefourth thread 126 may be continuous or segmented helical ridges. It is also contemplated that instead of a stepped decrease in height, a steady and gradual decrease in height, such as occurring in continuous ridge threads, may be used. - Referring now to
FIG. 11 , a top perspective view of thecap 150 is shown. Thecap 150 includes atop flange 152 with aninner edge 154 and anouter edge 156. Extending vertically downward from theinner edge 154 of thetop flange 152 is afirst wall 160. Extending horizontally inward from thefirst wall 160 is abottom wall 170. Extending between thefirst wall 160, and across thebottom wall 170, is handle 180. Thehandle 180 is located at the midpoint of thecap 150. Thecap 150 further has anouter surface 168. Located on theouter surface 168 is thefirst tab 190, thesecond tab 192, thethird tab 194, and thefourth tab 196. - Referring now to
FIG. 12 , a bottom perspective view of thecap 150 is shown. Thecap 150 includes thetop flange 152 with theinner edge 154 and theouter edge 156. Extending vertically downward from theinner edge 154 of thetop flange 152 is thefirst wall 160. Extending horizontally inward from thefirst wall 160 is thebottom wall 170. Thebottom wall 170 includes acavity 172. Located on theouter surface 168 and protruding from thebottom wall 170 are thefirst tab 190, thesecond tab 192, thethird tab 194, and thefourth tab 196. - Referring now to
FIG. 13 , a top view of thecap 150 is shown. Thetop flange 152 has awidth 153, theinner edge 154 has adiameter 155, and theouter edge 156 has adiameter 157. Thefirst wall 160 has adiameter 161, which is approximately the same as thediameter 155 of theinner edge 154 of thetop flange 152. Thehandle 180 has awidth 182 and extends alength 184. Thelength 184 of thehandle 180 is approximately the same as thediameter 155 of theinner edge 154 of thetop flange 152. - Referring now to
FIG. 14 , a bottom view of thecap 150 is shown. Thebottom wall 170 has adiameter 174. Thediameter 174 of thebottom wall 170 is approximately equal to thediameter 155 of theinner edge 154 of thetop flange 152 of thecap 150. Thecavity 172 in thebottom wall 170 has alength 176 and awidth 178. Thelength 176 of thecavity 172 is approximately equal to thelength 184 of thehandle 180. Thewidth 178 of thecavity 172 is smaller than thewidth 182 of thehandle 180. - Referring now to
FIG. 15 , a side view of thecap 150 is shown. Thetop flange 152 of thecap 150 is attached to thewall 160. Theouter surface 168 of thewall 160 includes acurved portion 169 at the junction with thetop flange 152. Located on theouter surface 168 of thewall 160 are thefirst tab 190, thesecond tab 192, thethird tab 194, and thefourth tab 196. The top of thefirst tab 190, thesecond tab 192, thethird tab 194, and thefourth tab 196 are chamfered to provide a smooth surface for engagement with thefirst thread 120, thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and thefourth thread 126. The bottom of thefirst tab 190, thesecond tab 192, thethird tab 194, and thefourth tab 196 are even with the bottom of thebottom wall 170. - Referring now to
FIG. 16 , a top perspective cross-section view of thecap 150 taken along line 15-15 ofFIG. 11 is shown. Thecap 150 includes thetop flange 152 with theinner edge 154 and theouter edge 156. Extending vertically downward from thetop flange 152 is thefirst wall 160 withouter surface 168. Extending horizontally inward from thefirst wall 160 is abottom wall 170. Extending between thefirst wall 160, across thebottom wall 170, is handle 180. Thehandle 180 is located at the midpoint of thecap 150. Thebottom wall 170 includes thecavity 172, which extends into thehandle 180. Located on theouter surface 168 of thewall 160 are thefirst tab 190, thesecond tab 192, thethird tab 194, and thefourth tab 196. - Referring now to
FIG. 17 , a cross-section view of thecap 150 taken along line 15-15 ofFIG. 11 is shown. Thetop flange 152 has aheight 153. Thewall 160 has aheight 161. Thebottom wall 170 has aheight 171. Theheight 152,height 161, andheight 171 in total is theheight 151 of thecap 150. Thehandle 180 has aheight 184. Thecavity 172 has aheight 173. The tabs, 190, 192, 194, and 196, has aheight 191. - Referring now to
FIG. 18 , a top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top 10 taken along line 18-18 ofFIG. 1 is shown. Thecap 150 is secured to thecan lid 100. In the preferred embodiment, thecap 150 is secured to thecan lid 100 by placing thecap 150 on thecan lid 100 and rotating thecap 150 until thefirst tab 190, thesecond tab 192, thethird tab 194, and the fourth tab 196 (collectively referred to as “tabs”) contacts thefirst thread 120, thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and the fourth thread 126 (collectively referred to as “threads”). The pairing of a tab with a thread is inconsequential as the tabs and the threads are equally spaced apart to allow any tab to engage with any thread. Once the tabs are in contact with the threads, thecap 150 is rotated to engage the tabs with the threads of thecan lid 100 until thecap 150 is locked onto thecan lid 100. Due to the configuration of the threads, thecap 150 is simultaneously pulled downward when thecap 150 is rotated. - As the
cap 150 is rotated, the tabs slide along the threads of thecan lid 100 and pulls thecap 150 downward. Since each of the tabs and each of the threads are substantially similar, for purposes of illustrating the engagement of the tabs and the threads,tab 190 andthread 120 will be described, in conjunction withFIG. 10 . As thecap 150 is rotated,tab 190 slides alongthread 120.Tab 190 is chamfered and allows for smooth movement of thetab 190 along thethread 120.Tab 190 is initially in contact with thefirst segment 120A, which has an angled face. The angled face of thefirst segment 120A provides for easier engagement with thetab 190. Once passed thefirst segment 120A, thetab 190 slides along thesecond segment 120B until thetab 190 contacts thethird segment 120C. Thethird segment 120C is angled downward and connects thesecond segment 120B with thefourth segment 120D. Thetab 190 slides along thethird segment 120C and transitions thetab 190 from thesecond segment 120B to thefourth segment 120D, which is located at a lower height. The change in height of thesecond segment 120B and thefourth segment 120D of thecan lid 100 pulls thecap 150 downwards while sliding along thethird segment 120C. Thetab 190 further slides along thefourth segment 120D until the tab is stopped by thefifth segment 120E and thecap 150 can no longer rotate. Thecap 150 is locked into place on thecan lid 100 when thecap 150 can no longer rotate. - To remove the
cap 150 from thecan lid 100, thecap 150 is rotated in the opposite direction. Once thecap 150 is removed from thecan lid 100, a large opening the size ofdiameter 117 is provided. All of the edges of thecan lid 100 are smooth, such as the threads, thetop flange 152, thefirst wall 108, andshoulder 110, ensuring that there are no sharp edges that may cut a user. - Referring now to
FIG. 19 , a cross-section view of the resealable top 10 taken along line 18-18 ofFIG. 1 is shown. Thediameter 174 of thebottom wall 170 of thecap 150 is smaller than thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100. Thediameter 157 of thetop flange 152 of thecap 150 is larger than the diameter of theshoulder 110 and thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100. This allows thecap 150 to be inserted into thecan lid 100 without going completely through thecan lid 100. - As the
cap 150 is pulled downwards, thetop flange 152 of thecap 150 comes into contact with thefirst wall 108 of thecan lid 100 and thecurved portion 169 of thefirst wall 160 of thecap 150 comes into contact with theshoulder 110 of thecan lid 100 sealing the opening of thecan lid 100. Thediameter 157 of thetop flange 152 is approximately equal to thediameter 113 of thefirst wall 118, which thefirst wall 118 is slighted tapered inward with a slight decrease in diameter at the junction of thefirst wall 118 and theshoulder 110 to facilitate a seal between thetop flange 152 and thefirst wall 108. It is contemplated that a gasket may be placed between thecan lid 100 and thecap 150 to provide an alternative means of sealing thecan lid 100 opening. The gasket may be placed on thecan lid 100 on theshoulder 110 or thefirst wall 108. Alternatively, the gasket may be placed on thecap 150 at thecurved portion 169 of theouter surface 168 of thefirst wall 160 or on thetop flange 152. - When secured, the resealable top 10 provides a top surface substantially similar to the top surface of standard beverage cans. The
cap 150 is secured onto thecan lid 100 below the height of thetop flange 102 of thecan lid 100. Thecan lid 100 has a height of 103 and the cap has a height of 151. When thecap 150 is secured onto thecan lid 100, thebottom wall 170 of thecap 150 is parallel with the bottom of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100, leaving aheight 140 of thecan lid 100 exposed. The exposedheight 140 of thecan lid 100 provides a top surface that is substantially similar to the top surfaces of standard cans. The top surface of the resealable top 10 facilitates the stacking of cans utilizing the resealable top 10 as well as standard beverage cans. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the resealable top 10 is utilized as a top for a carbonated beverage can. Due to the large opening of the resealable top 10, the “glug” factor is eliminated. Thecan lid 100 provides smooth surfaces eliminating the possibility of a person cutting their lips from drinking directly from theresealable top 10. Further, thecap 150 may be used to close the opening of thecan lid 100 preserving the carbonation of the beverage for consumption at a later time. - Referring now to
FIG. 20 , a top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the resealable top of the present invention is shown and generally designated 20. The resealable top 20 includes thecan lid 100 and acap 200. Thecan lid 100 is substantially similar to thecan lid 100 described above, and will not be described further herein. Thecap 200 includes atop flange 202, ashoulder 210, an outer wall 220 (shown inFIG. 21 ), ahandle 230, aninner wall 240, and abottom wall 250. Thetop flange 202 is attached to theshoulder 210. Attached to and extending downward from theshoulder 210 are theouter wall 220 and theinner wall 240. Extending inwards from theinner wall 240 is thebottom wall 250. Extending across thebottom wall 250, between theinner wall 240, is thehandle 230. - Referring now to
FIG. 21 , a bottom perspective view of the resealable top 20 is shown. Located on theouter wall 220 arefirst tab 260,second tab 262,third tab 264, andfourth tab 266. Anannular groove 270 is between theouter wall 220 and theinner wall 240. Astraight groove 280 extends through thebottom wall 250 and connects between theannular groove 270. - Referring now to
FIG. 22 , the top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top 20 taken along line 22-22 ofFIG. 20 is shown. Thecap 200 includes thetop flange 202, theshoulder 210, theouter wall 220, thehandle 230, theinner wall 240, thebottom wall 250, thefirst tab 260, thesecond tab 262, thethird tab 264, thefourth tab 266, theannular groove 270, and thestraight groove 280. Thetop flange 202 includes aninner edge 204 and anouter edge 206. Thetop flange 202 has aheight 208. Extending inward from theinner edge 204 of thetop flange 202 is theshoulder 210. Theshoulder 210 includes aninner edge 212 and anouter edge 214, wherein theouter edge 214 of theshoulder 210 is adjacent to theinner edge 204 of thetop flange 202. Theshoulder 210 has aheight 216. Extending downward from theouter edge 214 of theshoulder 210 is theouter wall 220 and extending downward from theinner edge 212 of theshoulder 210 is theinner wall 240. The outer wall has aheight 222 and the inner wall has aheight 242. Between theinner wall 240 and theouter wall 220 is theannular groove 270 having awidth 272. Extending inward from theinner wall 240 is thebottom wall 250. Thestraight groove 280, having awidth 282, extends through thebottom wall 250 and connects between theannular groove 270. - Referring now to
FIG. 23 , the cross-section view of the resealable top 20 taken along line 22-22 ofFIG. 20 is shown. Thecap 200, described in conjunction withFIG. 22 , includes thetop flange 202, theshoulder 210, theouter wall 220, thehandle 230, theinner wall 240, thebottom wall 250, thefirst tab 260, thesecond tab 262, thethird tab 264, thefourth tab 266, theannular groove 270, and thestraight groove 280. The cap has anoverall height 201, which is the total ofheights height 242 of theouter wall 240 extends farther thaninner wall 220. Theouter edge 206 of thetop flange 202 has adiameter 207, which is larger than thediameter 113 of theshoulder 110 and thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100. Theinner edge 212 of theshoulder 210 hasdiameter 213 and theouter edge 214 of theshoulder 210 has adiameter 215. Due to thediameter 205 of theinner edge 204 of thetop flange 202 being smaller than thediameter 215 of theouter edge 214 of the shoulder, thetop flange 202 overlaps theshoulder 210. Theouter wall 220 has adiameter 221, which is smaller than thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100. Theinner wall 240 has adiameter 241. Thebottom wall 250 has adiameter 251, which is substantially similar todiameter 241. Thehandle 230 has awidth 231. - Referring now to
FIG. 24 , an exploded view of the resealable top 20 is shown. Thecap 200 is secured to thecan lid 100. In the embodiment, thecap 200 is secured to thecan lid 100 by placing thecap 200 on thecan lid 100 and rotating thecap 200 until thefirst tab 260, thesecond tab 262, thethird tab 264, and the fourth tab 266 (collectively referred to as “tabs”) contacts thefirst thread 120, thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and the fourth thread 126 (collectively referred to as “threads”). The pairing of a tab with a thread is inconsequential as the tabs and the threads are equally spaced apart to allow any tab to engage with any thread. Once the tabs are in contact with the threads, thecap 200 is rotated to engage the tabs with the threads of thecan lid 100 until thecap 200 is locked onto thecan lid 100. Due to the configuration of the threads, thecap 200 is simultaneously pulled downward when thecap 200 is rotated. As thecap 200 is rotated, the tabs slide along the threads of thecan lid 100 and pulls thecap 200 downward. Thediameter 215 of theouter wall 220 of thecap 200 is smaller than thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of the can lid. Theouter edge 206 of thetop flange 202 has adiameter 207, which is larger than thediameter 113 of theshoulder 110 and thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100. This allows thecap 200 to be inserted into thecan lid 100 without going completely through thecan lid 100. - The tabs of the
cap 200 are configured substantially similar to the tabs of thecap 150. The method of securing thecap 200 to thecan lid 100 is substantially similar to the method of securing thecap 150 to thecan lid 100, and thus will not be further described herein. To remove thecap 200 from thecan lid 100, thecap 200 is rotated in the opposite direction. Once thecap 200 is removed from thecan lid 100, a large opening is provided. All of the edges of thecan lid 100 are smooth, ensuring that there are no sharp edges that may cut a user. - As the
cap 200 is pulled downwards, thetop flange 202 of thecap 200 comes into contact with thefirst wall 108 and theshoulder 110 of thecan lid 100 sealing the opening of thecan lid 100. It is contemplated that a gasket may be placed between thecan lid 100 and thecap 200 to provide an alternative means of sealing thecan lid 100 opening. Thecap 200 is secured onto thecan lid 100 below the height of thetop flange 102 of thecan lid 100. When secured, the resealable top 20 provides a top surface substantially similar to the top surface of standard beverage cans. The top surface of the resealable top 20 facilitates the stacking of cans utilizing the resealable top 20 as well as standard beverage cans. - Referring now to
FIG. 25 , a top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the resealable top of the present invention is shown and generally designated 30. The resealable top 30 includes thecan lid 100 and acap 300. Thecan lid 100 is substantially similar to thecan lid 100 described above, and will not be described further herein. Thecap 300 includes atop flange 310, atop wall 320, an outer wall 330 (shown inFIG. 26 ), and ahandle 340. Theouter wall 330 extends downward from thetop flange 310. Thetop wall 320 extends inwards from thetop flange 310. Attached to thetop wall 320 is handle 340, which is attached at the midpoint of thetop wall 320 and is configured to pivot. Thehandle 340 pivots away from thetop wall 320 and may be used to rotate thecap 300. - Referring now to
FIG. 26 , the bottom perspective view of the resealable top 30 is shown. Located on theouter wall 330 is afirst tab 350, asecond tab 352, athird tab 354, and afourth tab 356. - Referring now to
FIG. 27 , the top perspective cross-section view of the resealable top 30 taken along line 27-27 ofFIG. 25 is shown. Thecap 300 includes thetop flange 310,top wall 320,outer wall 330, handle 340,first tab 350,second tab 352,third tab 354, andfourth tab 356. Thetop flange 310 includes aninner edge 312 and anouter edge 314. Extending downward from thetop flange 310, adjacent theinner edge 312, is theouter wall 330. Extending inward from theouter wall 330 is thetop wall 320. - Referring now to
FIG. 28 , the cross-section view of the cap can 30 taken along line 27-27 ofFIG. 25 is shown. Thecap 300, described in conjunction withFIG. 27 , includes thetop flange 310,top wall 320,outer wall 330, handle 340,first tab 350,second tab 352,third tab 354, andfourth tab 356. Thecap 300 has anoverall height 301, which is theheight 316 of thetop flange 316 and theheight 332 of theouter wall 330 together. Theouter edge 314 of thetop flange 310 has adiameter 315, which is larger than thediameter 113 of theshoulder 110 and thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100. Theinner edge 312 of thetop flange 310 hasdiameter 313. Theouter wall 330 has adiameter 331, which is smaller than thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100. Thetop wall 320 has adiameter 321. - Referring now to
FIG. 29 , an exploded view of the resealable top 30 is shown. Thecap 300 is secured to thecan lid 100. In the embodiment, thecap 300 is secured to thecan lid 100 by placing thecap 300 on thecan lid 100 and rotating thecap 300 until thefirst tab 350, thesecond tab 352, thethird tab 354, and the fourth tab 356 (collectively referred to as “tabs”) contacts thefirst thread 120, thesecond thread 122, thethird thread 124, and the fourth thread 126 (collectively referred to as “threads”). Once the tabs are in contact with the threads, thecap 300 is rotated to engage the tabs with the threads of thecan lid 100 until thecap 300 is locked onto thecan lid 100. Due to the configuration of the threads, thecap 300 is simultaneously pulled downward when thecap 300 is rotated. As thecap 300 is rotated, the tabs slide along the threads of thecan lid 100 and pulls thecap 300 downward. As described inFIG. 28 , thediameter 331 of theouter wall 330 of thecap 300 is smaller than thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of the can lid. Theouter edge 314 of thetop flange 310 has thediameter 315, which is larger than thediameter 113 of theshoulder 110 and thediameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 100. This allows thecap 300 to be inserted into thecan lid 100 without going completely through thecan lid 100. - The tabs of the
cap 300 are configured substantially similar to the tabs of thecap 150. The method of securing thecap 300 to thecan lid 100 is substantially similar to the method of securing thecap 150 to thecan lid 100, and thus will not be further described herein. To remove thecap 300 from thecan lid 100, thecap 300 is rotated in the opposite direction. Once thecap 300 is removed from thecan lid 100, a large opening is provided. All of the edges of thecan lid 100 are smooth, ensuring that there are no sharp edges that may cut a user. - As the
cap 300 is pulled downwards, thetop flange 310 of thecap 300 comes into contact with thefirst wall 108 and theshoulder 110 of thecan lid 100 sealing the opening of thecan lid 100. It is contemplated that a gasket may be placed between thecan lid 100 and thecap 300 to provide an alternative means of sealing thecan lid 100 opening. Thecap 300 is secured onto thecan lid 100 below the height of thetop flange 102 of thecan lid 100. When secured, the resealable top 30 provides a top surface substantially similar to the top surface of standard beverage cans. The top surface of the resealable top 30 facilitates the stacking of cans utilizing the resealable top 30 as well as standard beverage cans. - Referring now to
FIG. 31 , a cross-section view of the cup can 50 taken along line 31-31 ofFIG. 30 is shown. Thecan lid 100 of the resealable top 10 is attached to thecan body 52 by cold rolling and crimping theouter edge 106 of thetop flange 102 to the open end of thecan body 52. Thecan lid 100 is sealed to thecan body 52 and provides a full aperture opening into thecan body 52 havingdiameter 117 of thesecond wall 116 of thecan lid 116. To seal the opening of thecan body 52, thecap 150 is screwed onto thecan lid 100. - In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the resealable top 10 is utilized as a top for cup can 50 to contain a carbonated beverage. Due to the large opening of the resealable top 10, the “glug” factor is eliminated. The
can lid 100 provides smooth surfaces removing the possibility of a person cutting their lips if drinking directly from theresealable top 10. Further, thecap 150 may close the opening of thecan lid 100 preserving the carbonation of the beverage for consumption at a later time. - While the cap can 10, 20, and 30 of the present invention as herein shown and disclosed in detail is fully capable of obtaining the objects and providing the advantages herein before stated, it is to be understood that it is merely illustrative of embodiments of the invention and that no limitations are intended to the details of construction or design herein shown other than as described in the appended claims.
Claims (1)
1. A cup can, comprising:
a can having a can body with an interior cavity;
a can lid attached to the can body; and
a cap configured to removably attach to the can lid,
wherein the can lid comprises an opening configured to allow access to the interior cavity,
wherein the cap comprises a handle to facilitate attachment of the cap to the can lid and removal of the cap from the can lid, and
wherein the cap is configured to seal the opening of the can lid when the cap is attached to the can lid.
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