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US4728002A
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Beverage can
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-02
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2007-02-02
Abstract
Abstract An angled top upon a beverage can permits the beverage to be drunk from the can without tilting the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Israel G. Ybanez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D17/00; B65D17/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A beverage can comprising: a. a cylindrical body having b. an axis, c. a bottom normal to said axis, d. a planner top angled to the axis so that there is: i. a high side of the top, and ii. a low side of the top, and e. a frangible spot at the high side of the top so that beverage may be drunk from the can without the necessity of tilting the head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A beverage can comprising: a. a cylindrical body having b. an axis, c. a bottom normal to said axis, d. a planner top angled to the axis so that there is: i. a high side of the top, and ii. a low side of the top, and e. a frangible spot at the high side of the top so that beverage may be drunk from the can without the necessity of tilting the head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein: f. said top is angled to the axis at an angle of about 30°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A beverage can comprising: a. a cylindrical body having b. an axis, c. a bottom normal to said axis, d. a top having a portion angled to the axis so that there is: i. a low side of the top angled at an angle of 30° to the axis, ii. a high side of the top, and iii. said high side parallel to said bottom and normal to the axis, and e. a frangible spot with an attached tab on the high side of the top so that beverage may be drunk from the can without the necessity of tilting the head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A beverage can comprising: a. a cylindrical body having b. an axis, c. a bottom normal to said axis, d. a top having a portion angled to the axis so that there is: i. a low side of the top angled at an angle of 30° to the axis, ii. a high side of the top, and iii. said high side parallel to said bottom and normal to the axis, and e. a frangible spot with an attached tab on the high side of the top so that beverage may be drunk from the can without the necessity of tilting the head.
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) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |