US4579257A
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Closure for beverage cans or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-06-25
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Granted: 1986-04-01
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Expires: 2004-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A removable closure for the top of a can having, at its top, a lid and a raised bead surrounding the lid, the lid being arranged to have a dispensing opening created therein, the closure including: a plate having an opening, a pouring spout aligned with the opening and projecting from one side of the plate, and elements for clamping the plate to the raised bead of such can; and a sealing unit carried by the plate at the side opposite the one side, the sealing unit including a first sealing element positioned to sealingly engage the entire periphery of the can lid, and a second sealing element enclosed by the first sealing element and positioned to sealingly engage the lid around the dispensing opening, when the plate is clamped to the raised bead of the can.
Inventors
- 👤 Manfred Brandlein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D25/00; B65D25/38; B65D25/40; B65D25/48; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/0047; B65D2517/0049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A removable closure for the top of a conventional can having, at its top, a lid which is capable of being deformed, the lid having a circular groove around its periphery, and the can having a raised bead surrounding the circular groove, the lid being arranged to have a dispensing opening created therein, which opening has a smaller area than the lid, said closure comprising: a plate having an opening, a pouring spout aligned with the opening and projecting from one side of said plate, and means for clamping said plate to the raised bead of such can; and sealing means carried by said plate at the side opposite said one side, said sealing means including a first sealing part extending axially from said plate and positioned to sealingly engage the entire circular groove around the periphery of the can lid, and a second sealing part extending axially from said plate and enclosed by said first sealing part and positioned to sealingly engage the lid around the dispensing opening, when said plate is clamped to the raised bead of the can, the dimension axial of said first sealing part being greater than that of said second sealing part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A removable closure for the top of a conventional can having, at its top, a lid which is capable of being deformed, the lid having a circular groove around its periphery, and the can having a raised bead surrounding the circular groove, the lid being arranged to have a dispensing opening created therein, which opening has a smaller area than the lid, said closure comprising: a plate having an opening, a pouring spout aligned with the opening and projecting from one side of said plate, and means for clamping said plate to the raised bead of such can; and sealing means carried by said plate at the side opposite said one side, said sealing means including a first sealing part extending axially from said plate and positioned to sealingly engage the entire circular groove around the periphery of the can lid, and a second sealing part extending axially from said plate and enclosed by said first sealing part and positioned to sealingly engage the lid around the dispensing opening, when said plate is clamped to the raised bead of the can, the dimension axial of said first sealing part being greater than that of said second sealing part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said plate is provided with grooves for retaining said sealing means, and said sealing means comprise a one-piece sealing element consituting said first and second sealing parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said plate is provided with grooves for retaining said sealing means, and said sealing means comprise several pieces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said plate further has at least one guide pin projecting from the side of said plate opposite said one side and positioned to project into the dispensing opening of a can, when said plate is clamped to the raised bead of the can, for correctly positioning said closure relative to the dispensing opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A closure as defined in claim 1 wherein said plate is further provided with a hook element constituting a tool for engaging an opening ring provided on the lid of a can to aid in opening such can.
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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) | 1989-03-31 | 1989-09-30 | 1990-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-31 | 1993-09-30 | 1994-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-31 | 1997-09-30 | 1998-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |