WO2004108544A1 - Frusto-conical drinking accessory for a beverage can - Google Patents

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WO2004108544A1
WO2004108544A1 PCT/AU2004/000576 AU2004000576W WO2004108544A1 WO 2004108544 A1 WO2004108544 A1 WO 2004108544A1 AU 2004000576 W AU2004000576 W AU 2004000576W WO 2004108544 A1 WO2004108544 A1 WO 2004108544A1
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beverage
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Anthony Sydney Francis Claridge
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Claridge Anthony Sydney Franci
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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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/48—Separable nozzles or spouts
    • 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
    • B65D17/401—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 an end wall
    • B65D17/4011—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 an end wall for opening completely by means of a tearing tab
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/16—Water-bottles; Mess-tins; Cups
    • 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
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0049—Straws, spouts, funnels, or other devices facilitating pouring or emptying
    • 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
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0056—Unusual elements

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  • the current method of drinking the contents of a beverage can is either to pour into another vessel, use a straw or drink directly from the can by placing your mouth over the edge and open hole on top of the can, the latter is not a pleasant way to drink from a can but is socially acceptable.
  • the Convert- A-Can has been designed to provide a pleasant and convenient way of drinking from a beverage can with an inexpensive, reusable or disposable plastic cup that can be attached to the top of a beverage can in a matter seconds once the ring pull on the can has been opened, converting the can to a perfect medium to drink from.
  • the Convert- A-Can would be pushed on to the rim of the can by hand which in turn would provide a fixed and secure method of drinking due to the design of the Convert- A-Can's lower rim.
  • the Convert- A-Can would be manufactured from clear or solid colour food grade plastic and or acrylic as a reusable or a disposable product.
  • Figure 1 is an elevation of the Convert- A-Can showing a separation between it and a beverage can.
  • Figure 2 is an elevation of the Convert-A-Can showing it in the fixed position on a beverage can.
  • Figure 3 is showing the bottom edge of the Convert- A-can with a flanged gripping ring or collar on the interior of the bottom edge for ensuring a tight leak proof seal.
  • Figure 4 is showing a cutaway of the interior of the Convert-A-Can.
  • the attachable cup as shown is cylindrical with the base open so that it fits the design of the can with the gripping ring or collar on the interior bottom edge providing a tight seal.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
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Abstract

A drinking accessory for a beverage can called a“Convert-A-Can” comprises a clear cylindrical container with the shape of cup or glass with no top (2) or bottom (3) cover. The bottom edge (3) is designed to fit the top of aluminum cans that have a ring pull opening device and contain a beverage for consumption. The cup or glass (1) is preferably made from clear or solid colour food grade plastic and or acrylic, and is approximately 70 mm in height with sloping sides (4) to enable stacking of several units together. The exterior surface of the cup or glass may have a design and wording. In use, the cup or glass is pressed down firmly onto the top rim of the can providing a leak proof fitting by means of a gripping ring or collar (5).

Description

FRUSTO-CONICAL DRINKING ACCESSORY FOR A BEVERAGE CAN
CONVERT-A-CAN
An alternative method of drinking beverages IE: Beer, Mixed Drinks and Soft Drinks
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The current method of drinking the contents of a beverage can is either to pour into another vessel, use a straw or drink directly from the can by placing your mouth over the edge and open hole on top of the can, the latter is not a pleasant way to drink from a can but is socially acceptable.
The Convert- A-Can has been designed to provide a pleasant and convenient way of drinking from a beverage can with an inexpensive, reusable or disposable plastic cup that can be attached to the top of a beverage can in a matter seconds once the ring pull on the can has been opened, converting the can to a perfect medium to drink from.
It would be used at BBQ'S, large gatherings, parties, conventions, child and family gatherings, home use and anywhere that drinking from a beverage can would be a more pleasurable experience.
The Convert- A-Can would be pushed on to the rim of the can by hand which in turn would provide a fixed and secure method of drinking due to the design of the Convert- A-Can's lower rim.
The Convert- A-Can would be manufactured from clear or solid colour food grade plastic and or acrylic as a reusable or a disposable product.
The invention may be better understood with reference to the illustrations of embodiments of the invention.
Figure 1 is an elevation of the Convert- A-Can showing a separation between it and a beverage can.
Figure 2 is an elevation of the Convert-A-Can showing it in the fixed position on a beverage can.
Figure 3 is showing the bottom edge of the Convert- A-can with a flanged gripping ring or collar on the interior of the bottom edge for ensuring a tight leak proof seal.
Figure 4 is showing a cutaway of the interior of the Convert-A-Can.
The attachable cup as shown is cylindrical with the base open so that it fits the design of the can with the gripping ring or collar on the interior bottom edge providing a tight seal.

Claims

THE CLAIMS DEFINING THE INVENTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. A beverage container accessory which includes a hollow, frusto-conically shaped body member having a wall of uniform height to define a first opening and an opposed second opening; and a sealing member arranged on an inner surface of the wall proximate the first opening to seat about an upper rim of the beverage container.
2. The accessory of claim 1 in which the first opening is shaped and dimensioned to fit snugly around the upper rim of the container with the sealing member bearing on the rim.
3. The accessory of the claim 1 or claim 2 in which the second opening is larger than the first opening.
4 The accessory of any one of the preceding claims in which the first opening and The second opening are circular and are concentrically arranged.
5 The accessory of any one of the preceding claims in which the sealing member Comprises a radially inwardly extending collar having a length sufficient to overlie the upper rim of the container.
CONVERT-A-CAN 2^ X0^ 2003
18TH NOVEMBER 2003
MAATON ENTERPRISES ANTHONY CLARLDGE
REVISED 10 MAY 2004 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A PCT APPLICATION
PCT/AU2004/000576 2003-06-05 2004-05-11 Frusto-conical drinking accessory for a beverage can WO2004108544A1 (en)

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AU2003100432 2003-06-05
AU2003100432A AU2003100432B4 (en) 2003-06-05 2003-06-05 Convert-a-can an attacable drinking cup for a can of beverage

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WO2008154596A1 (en) * 2007-06-11 2008-12-18 Berglund David N Drinking cup attachable to a beverage container
WO2011050346A2 (en) 2009-10-23 2011-04-28 Chapin Barry W Beverage can marketing device
WO2020118416A1 (en) * 2018-12-14 2020-06-18 2568859 Ontario Inc. Portable drinking accessory and case and kit containing same

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US2075721A (en) * 1935-07-18 1937-03-30 William B Hommel Can drinking rim
US3185341A (en) * 1962-05-14 1965-05-25 Richard T Barbour Attachment for drinking canned beverages
US4098439A (en) * 1976-06-22 1978-07-04 Blow Jr James H Attachment for beverage can having rotating closure with flow guide
NL8302980A (en) * 1983-08-25 1985-03-18 Franciscus Antonius Oudt Mouthpiece for soft drinks can - has snap-on flange to engage top rim of can and form drinking lip
US4717037A (en) * 1985-03-01 1988-01-05 Meulen Leendert Van Der Beverage can drinking attachment
AU6797396A (en) * 1995-10-09 1997-04-17 Deetech Pty. Limited A drinking aid for liquid containing cans

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2075721A (en) * 1935-07-18 1937-03-30 William B Hommel Can drinking rim
US3185341A (en) * 1962-05-14 1965-05-25 Richard T Barbour Attachment for drinking canned beverages
US4098439A (en) * 1976-06-22 1978-07-04 Blow Jr James H Attachment for beverage can having rotating closure with flow guide
NL8302980A (en) * 1983-08-25 1985-03-18 Franciscus Antonius Oudt Mouthpiece for soft drinks can - has snap-on flange to engage top rim of can and form drinking lip
US4717037A (en) * 1985-03-01 1988-01-05 Meulen Leendert Van Der Beverage can drinking attachment
AU6797396A (en) * 1995-10-09 1997-04-17 Deetech Pty. Limited A drinking aid for liquid containing cans

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008154596A1 (en) * 2007-06-11 2008-12-18 Berglund David N Drinking cup attachable to a beverage container
WO2011050346A2 (en) 2009-10-23 2011-04-28 Chapin Barry W Beverage can marketing device
EP2490955A2 (en) * 2009-10-23 2012-08-29 Barry W. Chapin Beverage can marketing device
EP2490955A4 (en) * 2009-10-23 2013-03-20 Barry W Chapin Beverage can marketing device
US8534490B2 (en) 2009-10-23 2013-09-17 Barry W. Chapin Beverage can marketing device
US8708188B2 (en) 2009-10-23 2014-04-29 Barry W. Chapin Beverage can marketing device
WO2020118416A1 (en) * 2018-12-14 2020-06-18 2568859 Ontario Inc. Portable drinking accessory and case and kit containing same

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