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Container for liquids

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-09
KAVEHZAD FARZAD
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[0004] The distance between the protrusion and the opening can vary, as can the size, shape and form of the protrusion. The determinant factor is that the protrusion causes the liquid contents of the container to flow smoothly over the protrusion toward the opening. The invention, in the case of carbonated beverages, has the effect of reducing the amount of foam or head formed when pouring or drinking from the container. The invention also makes it easier to pour the liquid contents out of the container into a second container because the liquid flows smoothly.

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The shape of the cans and the can openings cause carbonated beverages to foam or fizz excessively when the beverage is poured or drunk from the can.
Among other drawbacks, this excessive foaming can cause the beverage to foam over the edge of the glass or cup into which it is being poured, or to go up the nose of the person drinking the beverage directly from the can (presenting a choking hazard).

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[0011] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2(a-c) a can 10 is shown, having an opening 20 and a tab 30. In the preferred embodiment the can 10 is a can for holding a carbonated beverage, such as a beer can or a pop can. The opening 20 is unsealed and opened by lifting tab 30. There is an protrusion 40 on the wall of the can 10 proximate the opening 20. The distance between the protrusion 40 and the opening 20 can vary and the protrusion 40 can have any one of a variety of different sizes, shapes and forms. The size, shape, form and position of the protrusion 40 is determined by the fact that its function is to cause the contents of the can 10 to flow more smoothly through the opening 20. In the preferred embodiment the protrusion 40 forms a smooth rounded feature extending into the interior of the can 10 that prevents turbulent flow (turbulent flow—a fluid flow in which the velocity at a given point varies erratically in magnitude and direction) of liquid and promotes laminar flow (laminar flo...

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Abstract

A container for liquids, having an opening and, proximate the opening, a protrusion extending from the wall of the container into the interior of the container. In thin-walled containers the protrusion can be formed by making an indentation in the outside of the container wall. The protrusion causes the liquid contents of the container to flow smoothly out of the opening.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to containers for liquids, especially containers from which liquids are poured. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] For many years people have been consuming carbonated beverages from cans, (e.g. soft drinks, beer, etc.). The shape of the cans and the can openings cause carbonated beverages to foam or fizz excessively when the beverage is poured or drunk from the can. Among other drawbacks, this excessive foaming can cause the beverage to foam over the edge of the glass or cup into which it is being poured, or to go up the nose of the person drinking the beverage directly from the can (presenting a choking hazard). Accordingly, there exists a need for an improved beverage container that reduces or eliminates such drawbacks and hazards. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] The invention comprises a container for liquids, having an opening and, proximate the opening, a protrusion extending from the wall of the container into the interior ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D6/00
CPCB65D2231/008B65D1/165
Inventor KAVEHZAD, FARZAD
Owner KAVEHZAD FARZAD