US4106701A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Device for puncturing a hole in a can and washing the inside thereof
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1976-10-26
•
Granted: 1978-08-15
•
Expires: 1996-10-26
Abstract
Abstract An elongated nozzle having spray openings along its length has a funnel at one end with the other end being pointed. A hose connector is provided in the funnel optionally providing capability for wash water to be supplied through a hose or a wash container having a spout which may be received in the funnel. A guide-rod standard is connected to the funnel on top of the nozzle and a weight is slidably and removably positioned on the rod for being driven against the upper end of the funnel for driving the pointed end of the nozzle through the wall of a can. A guide portion of the rod extends parallel to the nozzle and engages the outside of the can wall to maintain the nozzle parallel to the can wall. A strap may be extended around the wash container to secure it to the guide-rod standard.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry O. Siefken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:14
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/14; B05B13/00; B05B13/06; B05B13/0627; B05B1/1421; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/24; B67B7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A device for puncturing a hole in a can and washing the inside of the can comprising, an elongated nozzle having opposite ends, one of said ends having a pointed portion for puncturing a hole in a can and the other end having an opening for communication with a liquid source, said one end having spray openings for spraying the inside of a can and said pointed portion being offset from the axial center of said nozzle, a striking surface on the other end of said nozzle offset from the axial center of said nozzle to expose said opening, and said pointed portion and said striking surface being substantially coplanar and being parallel to the axial center of said nozzle, an elongated guide standard connected to said nozzle and extending parallel to said nozzle, and a weight movably positioned on said guide standard for being driven against said striking surface to drive said pointed end of said nozzle through the wall of a can.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
164 words
A device for puncturing a hole in a can and washing the inside of the can comprising, an elongated nozzle having opposite ends, one of said ends having a pointed portion for puncturing a hole in a can and the other end having an opening for communication with a liquid source, said one end having spray openings for spraying the inside of a can and said pointed portion being offset from the axial center of said nozzle, a striking surface on the other end of said nozzle offset from the axial center of said nozzle to expose said opening, and said pointed portion and said striking surface being substantially coplanar and being parallel to the axial center of said nozzle, an elongated guide standard connected to said nozzle and extending parallel to said nozzle, and a weight movably positioned on said guide standard for being driven against said striking surface to drive said pointed end of said nozzle through the wall of a can.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said spray openings are spaced apart along the length of said nozzle and around the outer peripheral surface for spraying liquid around the substantial interior of a can.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said opening in the other end of said nozzle is in communication with a funnel connected to said nozzle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 3 and a wash container having an empting spout is positioned with its spout in said funnel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 4 wherein connecting means is provided connecting said container to said standard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure of claim 5 and a hose connecting means is positioned in said funnel for connecting a hose to said nozzle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said standard is further defined as a rod and said weight is cylindrical with an axial opening through which said rod extends.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein said weight includes a handle for moving said weight along said rod.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
166 words
A device for puncturing a hole in a can and washing the inside of the can comprising, an elongated nozzle having opposite ends, one of said ends being pointed for puncturing a hole in a can and the other end having an opening for communication with a liquid source, said one end having spray openings for spraying the inside of a can, a striking surface on the other end of said nozzle, an elongated guide standard connected to said nozzle and extending parallel to said nozzle, with a portion of said guide standard positioned in close parallel spaced relationship to said nozzle along a portion of the length of said nozzle whereby the side wall of a can is received between said nozzle and said guide member for maintaining said nozzle parallel to said can sidewall, and a weight movably positioned on said guide standard for being driven against said striking surface to drive said pointed end of said nozzle through the wall of a can.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
166 words
A device for puncturing a hole in a can and washing the inside of the can comprising, an elongated nozzle having opposite ends, one of said ends being pointed for puncturing a hole in a can and the other end having an opening for communication with a liquid source, said one end having spray openings for spraying the inside of a can, a striking surface on the other end of said nozzle, an elongated guide standard connected to said nozzle and extending parallel to said nozzle, with a portion of said guide standard positioned in close parallel spaced relationship to said nozzle along a portion of the length of said nozzle whereby the side wall of a can is received between said nozzle and said guide member for maintaining said nozzle parallel to said can sidewall, and a weight movably positioned on said guide standard for being driven against said striking surface to drive said pointed end of said nozzle through the wall of a can.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-08-14 | 1982-02-13 | 1982-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-14 | 1986-02-13 | 1986-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-14 | 1990-02-13 | 1990-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |