US4214672A
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Can stopper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-28
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Granted: 1980-07-29
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Expires: 1999-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A closure or stopper for cans and the like. The closure member includes a triangularly shaped member of elastic material in which there is rotatably mounted an adjusting member. The closure member is first inserted into the standard triangularly shaped opening of a can while the adjusting member is in an inactive position. The adjusting member is then rotated a predetermined angular distance whereby the closure member is sealingly pressed against the walls of the container opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Hector Peniche
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A closure or stopper adapted to sealingly close an opening in the top of a beer or soda can, comprising in combination, a closure element made of elastic material and having a cross-section of configuration and shape that mates with the configuration and shape of the opening in the top of said can, said closure element having a bore extending therethrough; an operating member having a shank portion which is rotatably mounted in said bore; said shank portion having at least one projection laterally extending therefrom the maximum lateral extent of which exceeds the minimum radius of said bore; whereby when said closure element has been inserted in the can opening and the operating member is rotated a predetermined angular distance said closure element is biased against the walls of the can opening thereby sealingly closing it.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A closure or stopper adapted to sealingly close an opening in the top of a beer or soda can, comprising in combination, a closure element made of elastic material and having a cross-section of configuration and shape that mates with the configuration and shape of the opening in the top of said can, said closure element having a bore extending therethrough; an operating member having a shank portion which is rotatably mounted in said bore; said shank portion having at least one projection laterally extending therefrom the maximum lateral extent of which exceeds the minimum radius of said bore; whereby when said closure element has been inserted in the can opening and the operating member is rotated a predetermined angular distance said closure element is biased against the walls of the can opening thereby sealingly closing it.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The closure or stopper as set forth in claim 1, wherein said can opening and cross-section of said closure element have substantially mating triangular configurations and shapes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The closure or stopper as set forth in claim 2, including at least one washer freely mounted on said shank portion and bearing against the top of said closure element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The closure or stopper as set forth in claim 3, including an additional washer freely mounted on said shank portion and bearing against the bottom of said closure element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The closure or stopper as set forth in claim 4, wherein said washers are rigidly secured to said shank portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The closure or stopper as set forth in claim 1, wherein said shank portion has a pair of projections laterally extending in diametrically opposite directions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The closure or stopper as set forth in claim 1, wherein there is axially mounted a handle on the shank portion exterior of said closure element.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US3326403A
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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) | 1983-07-29 | 1984-01-28 | 1984-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-29 | 1988-01-28 | 1988-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-29 | 1992-01-28 | 1992-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |