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Can draining implement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-05-19
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Granted: 1989-08-29
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Expires: 2008-05-19
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an improved can draining implement including two handles pivotably attached together. One handle has a can supporting plate which faces a plunger on the other handle. The plunger has an angled face designed to cause liquid being drained from the can to flow to one side. Furthermore, the plunger has embedded therein a magnet designed to hold the lid of the can after draining has been accomplished.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Kerslake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/28; A47J43/284; A47J43/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
An improved can draining implement, comprising: (a) a first handle and a second handle, said handles being pivotably connected together at a hinge member; (b) said first handle having a can holding plate thereon having a periphery sized to allow a depending peripheral lip on a can bottom to surround said plate periphery when a can is placed on said plate; (c) a plunger on said second handle alignable with said plate, said plunger having a face facing said plate which extends in a first plane angled with respect to a second plane defining the lateral extent of said plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
An improved can draining implement, comprising: (a) a first handle and a second handle, said handles being pivotably connected together at a hinge member; (b) said first handle having a can holding plate thereon having a periphery sized to allow a depending peripheral lip on a can bottom to surround said plate periphery when a can is placed on said plate; (c) a plunger on said second handle alignable with said plate, said plunger having a face facing said plate which extends in a first plane angled with respect to a second plane defining the lateral extent of said plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said plunger has a magnet embedded therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein said magnet has a surface coplanar with said first plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said implement is made of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said handles have cross-sections of I-beam configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said first and second planes define, therebetween, an acute angle.
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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) | 1992-08-28 | 1993-02-27 | 1993-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-28 | 1997-02-27 | 1997-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-28 | 2001-02-27 | 2001-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |