Drink can lid

a beverage can and lid technology, applied in the field of beverage can lids, can solve the problems of not being able to be sealed, beverage cans may potentially pose additional complications to users, and significant damage to them

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-26
HIMES WANDA L +1
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[0015] These and other features of the present invention will become readil

Problems solved by technology

Once the tab has been punctured, however, it cannot be resealed.
Beverage cans may potentially pose additional complications to a user.
When a can is left indoors, for example, condensed moisture from the can may quickly travel to the tabletop or other item of furniture upon which it is placed and cause significant damage thereto.
Additionally, when placed proximate other similar cans, it

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[0024] The present invention is a drink can lid. The invention disclosed herein is, of course, susceptible of embodiment in many different forms. Shown in the drawings and described herein below in detail are preferred embodiments of the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the present disclosure is an exemplification of the principles of the invention and does not limit the invention to the illustrated embodiments.

[0025] Referring to the drawings, FIGS. 1-3 show a drink can lid 10 configured to fit on top of a conventional beverage can 22 to protect any unconsumed beverage remaining in the can 22 from insects or other undesirable substances, as well as reducing the loss of carbonation from carbonated drinks. The beverage can 22 has a vertical sidewall 24 that extends between a circular top surface 26 and bottom surface 25. The top surface 26 of the can 22 is recessed and surrounded by a rim 28. The top surface 26 further includes a snap opening 30 including a punch key...

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Abstract

A drink can lid includes a circular platform defining a periphery. The platform has an interior surface. A peripheral wall extends from the periphery of the platform. A plurality of ridges can be formed on the interior surface of the platform. The drink can lid can have a predetermined color. The platform and the peripheral wall can include indicia displayed thereon for associating a particular can with a user. A flip-top tab can be defined in the platform. The tab can be at least partially separable from said platform in order to form an opening in the lid. The drink can lid can also include a flanged lip extending from an end of the peripheral wall. A plurality of dimples can extend from a surface of the peripheral wall proximate the flanged lip. A plurality of drink can lids and a plurality of label sheets can form a kit.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 590,360, filed Jul. 23, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to beverage container accessories, and more particularly to a drink can lid that can be placed over an open soda pop can to keep the contents fresh and that can also be used as a coaster. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Carbonated beverages such as soda and beer are conventionally stored in flip-top cans. A flip-top can includes a tab affixed to its top that may be punctured to dispense the beverage stored therein. Once the tab has been punctured, however, it cannot be resealed. Thus, once a can has been opened, it is easy for insects and other undesirable substances to enter the can, and also for the carbon dioxide to evaporate, leaving the beverage flat, especially wh...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D25/00
CPCA47G23/03B65D2543/00046B65D51/20
Inventor HIMES, WANDA L.HIMES, JIMMY L. SR.
Owner HIMES WANDA L
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