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WO2020220057A1
WO2020220057A1 PCT/VN2020/000001 VN2020000001W WO2020220057A1 WO 2020220057 A1 WO2020220057 A1 WO 2020220057A1 VN 2020000001 W VN2020000001 W VN 2020000001W WO 2020220057 A1 WO2020220057 A1 WO 2020220057A1
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Nguyen NGOC QUANG
Vuong HOANG NGUYEN
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Ngoc Quang Nguyen
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/32—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 having non-detachable members or portions
    • 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
    • B65D17/4012—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 partially by means of a tearing tab
    • 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
    • B65D2517/001—Action for opening container
    • B65D2517/0016—Action for opening container pivot tab, push-down and pull-out tear panel
    • 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
    • B65D2517/0091—Means for venting upon initial opening
    • B65D2517/0094—Means for venting upon initial opening formed as a separate opening
    • 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
    • B65D2517/0098—Means for preventing dust contacting pouring opening, e.g. a cover over the tear panel

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Abstract

The invention discloses a can lid comprising: at least two openings on the surface of the lid, wherein the second opening is at the periphery of the first opening and opposite the first; a first cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the first opening and below the first opening; a second cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the second opening and below the second opening. In addition, the invention discloses an anti -dust cap on the first opening.

Description

CAN LID
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to can lid for metal beverage cans, more specifically, can lid that makes drinking easy, directly by mouth and/or accelerates or stabilize flow of fluid from the can.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] US Patent No. 4,262,815 discloses a conical opening with a lid that opens at the top of the can. This makes opening the lid difficult and the flow is unstable when pouring. In addition, the height of the conical shape at the designated location makes it difficult to stack up during transportation.
[0003] US Patent No. 9,315,290 discloses a method that helps stabilize the flow of fluid by creating at least two openings in the can lid. Creation of a second opening can allow air to enter the can via this second opening while fluid leaves the can via the first opening, creating a smoother, more even flow of fluid but still inconvenient for users to drink directly by mouth. In particular, users are very vulnerable to the fluid flowing through the two edges of the lips when contacting the first opening, especially for first-time users.
[0004] Other inventions regard to a can lid opening that do not solve the problem of the difficulty of opening the lid by pulling the tab, users may be injured nails when trying to pull the tab when inserting fingers into the designated space to open the lid. Although there are many methods to overcome this situation such as US patent No. 4,182,460 with a circular hollow in the middle of the can create space for fingers to pull the tab , or US patent No.7, 617,945, Euro patent No. EP1919786 has a small indentation at the beginning of the opening tab to create space for putting nails into the lid to lift up the tab or US public application No. US20090200306 discloses the rotatable pull tab that can extends beyond the perimeter of the lid for opening the lid or by changing the shape of the opening tab for easy pulling like the Euro patent No. EP2750981 by creating a wing shape for the opening tab; these inventions have not completely solved the above problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide can lid that makes direct oral drinking more convenient, easier opening, protects fingernails when opening and helps to stabilize, accelerate flow of fluid (when pouring), comprising:
at least two openings on the surface of the lid, wherein the second opening is at the periphery of the first opening and opposite the first opening;
a first cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall) at the first opening and below the first opening panel;
a second cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall) at the second opening and below the second opening panel.
[0006] In particular, the first opening uses for drinking or pouring, the second opening is the air supply cavity. The first opening has portion/ area on the lid larger than the second opening. The second opening is opposite to the first opening at any position or at an angle on the surface of the lid.
[0007] More particular, the shape of the first opening is selected from the group consisting of pea-shaped , square with rounded edges (corners), oval, semicircular or any shape suitable for drinking or pouring.
[0008] More particular, The second opening shape is selected from the group consisting of water droplets shaped, triangle, rhombus, square or any shape suitable for opening.
[0009] A further object of the present invention is to provide the first and second cone shaped hollow that help to open the lid more easily than the prior art. The first opening and the second opening are located higher than the lid surface, creating a space for the user's nails to easily grasp the tab (opening ring) and lift up for opening.
[00010] Still a further object of the present invention is to provide the first cone shaped hollow at the first opening that helps users to drink directly by mouth more convenient. The layout of the first cone shaped hollow is higher than the surface of lid, with the shape of first opening suitable for direct drinking combined with the second opening, the user can easily drink without spilling the liquid or choking by gas bubbles like the other prior art. [0001 1] Still a further object of the present invention is to provide the first cone shaped hollow at the first opening that helps to pour fluid out faster, accelerates and stabilizes the flow when pouring, and does not spill or splash, especially for carbonated soft drink. In the same pressure environment, the flow velocity through the bottom of the first cone shaped hollow 4 has large area (surface) to top of the first cone shaped hollow 4 has a small area (surface) will have higher flow speed and more stable than the previous solutions.
[00012] Still a further object of the present invention is to provide the first opening, which comprise: tab, fastener, a pre-scored panel (or the opening groove). The second opening comprise: tab, fastener, a pre-scored panel (or the opening groove). The preferred first opening 5 is a pull tab or fully open tab.
[00013] A further object of the present invention helps protect the first opening from dust and bacteria affecting consumers' health and easement during transportation and storage, including:
at least two openings on the surface of the lid, wherein the second opening is at the periphery of the first opening and opposite the first;
a first cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the first opening and below the first opening panel;
a second cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the second opening and below the second opening panel; and
anti-dust cap is on the first opening, wherein the anti-dust cap is integrate with first opening by a slot on the first opening and fixed support on the first cone shaped hollow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00014] Figure 1 shows the can lid.
[00015] Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the can lid according to the present invention.
[00016] Figure 3 show A cross-sectional view of a operating of the can lid according to the invention.
[00017] Figure 4 show the shape options for the first and second opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[00018] According to Figures 1 , 2, the invention provides can lid that makes direct oral drinking more convenient, easier opening, protects fingernails when opening and helps to stabilize, accelerate flow of fluid (when pouring), comprising:
at least two openings 2, 3 on the surface of the lid 1 , wherein the second opening 2 is at the periphery of the first opening 3 and opposite the first opening 3;
a first cone shaped hollow 4 (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the first opening 3 and below the first opening panel 5;
a second cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the second opening and below the second opening panel 7.
[00019] The first opening 3 is the cavity used for drinking or pouring, the second opening 2 is the air supply cavity that helps the air enter the can. The first opening 3 is larger than the second opening 2. The second opening 2 is opposite to the first opening 3 at any position or angle within the surface of lid 1. The second opening 2 is small cavity so that the air enters the can and balances the pressure between inside and outside of the can.
[00020] According to Figure 4, the shape of the first opening 3 is selected from the group consisting of pea-shaped, square with rounded edges (corners), oval, semicircular or any shape suitable for drinking or pouring. The shape of the second opening 2 is selected from the group consisting of water droplet, triangle, rhombus, square or any other form suitable for opening.
[00021] As shown in Figure 3, the first cone shaped hollow 4 or the second cone shaped hollow is located higher than the surface of lid 1 , provides space for the user's fingers or nails to easily grasp the tab 8 or tab 11 and the first opening panel 5 or second opening panel 7. The user only needs to rotate the tab 8 beyond the perimeter of first cone shaped hollow 4 and then gently pull the tab 8 to open the first opening panel 5 and make first opening 3. For opening the second opening panel 7, the user only needs to place their’s finger into the space between the tab 11 and the surface of lid 1 and gently lift up to make the second opening 2, allowing air to enter the cans. The bottom of the first cone shaped hollow 4 or second cone shaped hollow 6 is rounded at the point of contact with the surface of the surface of lid 1. [00022] As shown in Figures 1 , 2 the first cone shaped hollow 4 or second cone shaped hollow 6 is higher than the surface of the lid 1. The first cone shaped hollow 4 is higher than second cone shaped hollow 6. The first cone shaped hollow 4 helps oral drinking more convenient for users. The layout of the first cone shaped hollow 4 is higher than the surface of lid 1 , with the shape of first opening 3 suitable for direct drinking combined with the second opening 2, the user can easily drink without spilling the liquid or choking by gas bubbles like the other prior art.
[00023] Futher, the first cone shaped hollow 4 at the first opening 3 that helps to pour fluid out faster, accelerates and stabilizes the flow when pouring, and does not spill or splash, especially for carbonated soft drink. In the same pressure environment, the flow velocity through the bottom of the first cone shaped hollow 4 has large area (surface) to top of the first cone shaped hollow 4 has a small area (surface) will have higher flow speed and more stable than the previous solutions.
[00024] In Figure 1 and Figure 2, the first opening panel 5 comprises a tab 8, a fastener 9, a p re-scored panel 10 (or the opening groove). A tab 8 is rotatably and pivotably attached to the lid by fastener 9. The second opening 7 comprises the tab 11 , fastener 12, a pre-scored panel 13. The preferred first opening 5 is a pull tab.
[00025] According to Figures 1 and 2, the invention provides can lid that help to avoid dust, bacteria affecting consumers' health and inconvenience during transportation and storage, which comprises:
at least two openings 2, 3 on the surface of the lid 1 , wherein the second opening 2 is at the periphery of the first opening 3 and opposite the first opening 3;
a first cone shaped hollow 4 (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the first opening 3 and below the first opening panel 5;
a second cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the second opening and below the second opening panel 7; and
the anti -dust cap 14 is above the first opening 3, wherein the anti-dust cap 14 is integrate with the first cone shaped hollow 4 by a slot 15 on the anti-dust cap 14 and fixed support 16 on the first cone shaped hollow 4.
The anti-dust cap 14 comprises: the cap body 17 and the opening bar 18. The anti dust cap 14 is integrate with the first cone shaped hollow 4 by the slot 15 on the body of anti-dust cap 14 and the fixed support 16 on the the first cone shaped hollow 4. Anti-dust lid 14 helps cans hygienically and pour out without dust, bacteria affecting consumers' health and convenient during transportation and storage.
THE BENEFITS ACHIEVED BY THE INVENTION
[00026] The invention proposes a can lid to make oral direct drinking more convenient, users can suck and drink easily without having the fluid spill or choking gas bubbles. The can lid helps open the lid more easily, protect the nails for users by creating space for the nails of the user to easily grasp the tab and open. The can lid with the combination of two openings and beveled openings help balance the pressure inside and outside the can, helping to accelerate and stabilize the flow when taken directly or poured through the opening. In addition, the anti-dust cap helps to keep can away of dust, bacteria to protect consumers' health.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:
1. Can lid comprising:
at least two openings on the surface of the lid, wherein the second opening is at the periphery of the first opening and opposite the first opening;
a first cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the first opening and below the first opening panel;
a second cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the second opening and below the second opening panel.
2. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first opening uses for drinking or pouring.
3. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first opening has portion/ area on the lid larger than the second opening.
4. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the first opening is selected from the group consisting of pea-shaped, square with rounded edges (corners), oval, semicircular or any shape suitable for drinking or pouring.
5. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the second opening is the air supply cavity.
6. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the second opening is opposite to the first opening at any position or at an angle on the surface of the lid.
7. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the second opening shape is selected from the group consisting of water droplets shaped, triangle, rhombus, square or any shape suitable for opening.
8. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first and second cone shaped hollow are higher than the lid surface.
9. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first cone shaped hollow is higher than second cone shaped hollow.
10. Can lid comprising:
at least two openings on the surface of the lid, wherein the second opening is at the periphery of the first opening and opposite the first opening; a first cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the first opening and below the first opening panel;
a second cone shaped hollow (cone shaped hollow which have same thickness of wall ) at the second opening and below the second opening panel; and
anti-dust cap is on the first opening, wherein the anti-dust cap is integrate with first opening by a slot on the anti-dust cap and fixed support on the first cone shaped hollow.
Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first opening is an opening used uses for drinking or pouring.
1 1. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first opening uses for drinking or pouring.
12. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first opening has portion/ area on the lid larger than the second openingr
13. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the first opening is selected from the group consisting of pea-shaped, square with rounded edges (corners), oval, semicircular or any shape suitable for drinking or pouring.
14. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the second opening is the air supply cavity.
15. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the second opening is opposite to the first opening at any position or at an angle on the surface of the lid.
16. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the second opening shape is selected from the group consisting of water droplets shaped, triangle, rhombus, square or any shape suitable for opening.
17. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first and second cone shaped hollow are higher than the lid surface.
18. Can lid of claim 1 , wherein the first cone shaped hollow is higher than second cone shaped hollow.
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GB876105A (en) * 1959-10-12 1961-08-30 Metal Box Co Ltd Improvements in or relating to components for containers
US3804287A (en) * 1972-07-10 1974-04-16 American Can Co End closure for an easy opening resealable container
US4182460A (en) 1967-07-27 1980-01-08 Continental Can Company, Inc. Lever action tab system for easy opening ends
US4262815A (en) 1980-03-10 1981-04-21 Klein Gerald B Conical can end with a gate and opening tab at the cone apex
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EP1919786A1 (en) 2002-06-11 2008-05-14 CROWN Packaging Technology, Inc. Easily openable can lid
US20090200306A1 (en) 2008-02-12 2009-08-13 Brian Breunig Easy-open pull tab container lid
US7617945B2 (en) 2003-09-19 2009-11-17 Gabe Cherian Pull tab
EP2750981A1 (en) 2011-11-28 2014-07-09 Schorre, Christopher Wing shaped beverage can pull tab
US9315290B2 (en) 2005-08-25 2016-04-19 Cml&J, Llc Container
WO2018098550A1 (en) * 2016-12-01 2018-06-07 Fernandes Joao Marques Constructive arrangement for the opening of a beverage can

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB876105A (en) * 1959-10-12 1961-08-30 Metal Box Co Ltd Improvements in or relating to components for containers
US4182460A (en) 1967-07-27 1980-01-08 Continental Can Company, Inc. Lever action tab system for easy opening ends
US4182460B1 (en) 1967-07-27 1982-10-19
US3804287A (en) * 1972-07-10 1974-04-16 American Can Co End closure for an easy opening resealable container
US4262815A (en) 1980-03-10 1981-04-21 Klein Gerald B Conical can end with a gate and opening tab at the cone apex
US4872597A (en) * 1988-10-13 1989-10-10 Hisao Hanafusa Beverage container with dual dispensing tabs
EP1919786A1 (en) 2002-06-11 2008-05-14 CROWN Packaging Technology, Inc. Easily openable can lid
US7617945B2 (en) 2003-09-19 2009-11-17 Gabe Cherian Pull tab
US9315290B2 (en) 2005-08-25 2016-04-19 Cml&J, Llc Container
US20090200306A1 (en) 2008-02-12 2009-08-13 Brian Breunig Easy-open pull tab container lid
EP2750981A1 (en) 2011-11-28 2014-07-09 Schorre, Christopher Wing shaped beverage can pull tab
WO2018098550A1 (en) * 2016-12-01 2018-06-07 Fernandes Joao Marques Constructive arrangement for the opening of a beverage can

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