US5065909A
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Vented beverage can cover having pivotal spout
Assignee: Threeco
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Filing: 1989-11-29
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Granted: 1991-11-19
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Expires: 2009-11-29
Abstract
Abstract This cover for an open standard beverage can, or a container of similar end configuration, includes a cap having an outlet passage and a vent, and a valve received in the cap with a snap-in assembly. The valve has a tubular lever that can be put in communication with the outlet passage to form a mouthpiece. Under this condition, the valve also opens the vent.
Inventors
- 👤 Giovanni Pino
- 👤 Thomas W. Scherer
- 👤 Ruth A. Stephens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/30; B65D47/305; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A cover assembly for a beverage container, said cover assembly including a cap engageable with a standard container, said cap providing an outlet passage traversing said cap, said cover assembly also including a valve member having a tubular lever portion and rotatably mounted on said cap for movement between a position closing said passage and a position opening said passage to communication with said tubular lever portion, wherein the improvement comprises: means forming a vent opening in said cap, said valve being adapted to open said vent opening with said valve in position to open said passage, and close said vent opening with said valve in position to close said passage, said valve having protrusions engaging said passage and vent opening in said closed position, said cap having a wall forming a recess of cylindrical curvature having an axis, and said vent opening and outlet passage traversing said cap at said recess, said valve having a configuration providing a vent passage exclusively within said recess communicating with said vent opening in said open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A cover assembly for a beverage container, said cover assembly including a cap engageable with a standard container, said cap providing an outlet passage traversing said cap, said cover assembly also including a valve member having a tubular lever portion and rotatably mounted on said cap for movement between a position closing said passage and a position opening said passage to communication with said tubular lever portion, wherein the improvement comprises: means forming a vent opening in said cap, said valve being adapted to open said vent opening with said valve in position to open said passage, and close said vent opening with said valve in position to close said passage, said valve having protrusions engaging said passage and vent opening in said closed position, said cap having a wall forming a recess of cylindrical curvature having an axis, and said vent opening and outlet passage traversing said cap at said recess, said valve having a configuration providing a vent passage exclusively within said recess communicating with said vent opening in said open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cover assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said cap additionally has a depression adapted to receive said tubular lever portion in the closed position of said valve.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-11-18 | 1995-05-20 | 1995-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-18 | 1999-05-20 | 1999-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-18 | 2003-05-20 | 2003-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |