Compartmented beverage container
Abstract
Abstract BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ARE SHOWN TO HAVE, ON THE UNDERSIDE OF A PORTION OF A CAN TOP, ONE OR MORE RUPTURABLE COMPARTMENTS. THE COMPARTMENTS EACH CONTAIN A DIFFERENT INGREDIENT FOR MODIFYING A BASIC BEVERAGE IN THE CONTAINER. THE TOP OF THE CAN IS MARKED TO INDICATE THE LOCATION AND CONTENTS OF EACH COMPARTMENT AND WHERE RUPTURING OF THE TOP PROVIDES ACCESS ONLY TO THE BASIC BEVERAGE. THE BOTTOM WALL OF A COMPARTMENT MAY BE POSITIONED SUCH THAT RUPTURING OF THE TOP OF THE BEVERAGE CAN OVER THE COMPARTMENT WITH AN ORDINARY CAN OPENER WILL ALSO RUPTURE THE BOTTOM OF THE UNDERLYING COMPARTMENT TO ALLOW ENTRY OF THE MODIFYING INGREDIENT INTO THE BEVERAGE IN THE CAN. THE BOTTOM OF A COMPARTMENT MAY BE POSITIONED SO AS NOT TO BE RUPTURED BY A CAN OPENER PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE MODIFYING INGREDIENT THROUGH THE TOP OF THE CAN.
Inventors
- 👤 J Croner
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |