US5165579A — Detachable lid for a beverage can with a can open…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 176 words

A detachable lid for a snap open beverage can of the type having an upper rim defining a can top, a weakened portion defining a dispensing opening, and an opening tab mounted to the lid for snapping open said weakened portion, said detachable lid comprising a cover panel having an outer rim for snapping over said upper rim of said can, a spout extending from said cover panel, a closure for detachably closing said spout, resilient means for holding said closure to said cover panel, and a pry tab extending from said cover panel, said pry tab being shaped to be fit under said opening tab to pry the opening tab away from said can top, said cover panel, said rim of said cover panel, said spout and said pry tab being molded of a pliable plastic as a single unitary element, and said detachable lid further comprising a pair of pry tab reinforcers molded of a rigid, non-pliable plastic, said pry tab being sandwiched between said pry tab reinforcers as a reinforced pry tab assembly.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 176 words

A detachable lid for a snap open beverage can of the type having an upper rim defining a can top, a weakened portion defining a dispensing opening, and an opening tab mounted to the lid for snapping open said weakened portion, said detachable lid comprising a cover panel having an outer rim for snapping over said upper rim of said can, a spout extending from said cover panel, a closure for detachably closing said spout, resilient means for holding said closure to said cover panel, and a pry tab extending from said cover panel, said pry tab being shaped to be fit under said opening tab to pry the opening tab away from said can top, said cover panel, said rim of said cover panel, said spout and said pry tab being molded of a pliable plastic as a single unitary element, and said detachable lid further comprising a pair of pry tab reinforcers molded of a rigid, non-pliable plastic, said pry tab being sandwiched between said pry tab reinforcers as a reinforced pry tab assembly.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 31 words

The detachable lid of claim 1 wherein said reinforced pry tab assembly has a carrying hole therein to permit said detachable lid to be held to a key ring or hook.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 48 words

The detachable lid of claim 1 wherein said cover panel has a projection extending therefrom, said resilient means comprising a resilient strap having a hole in one end that is movably fit over said projection, said projection having an enlarged end to inhibit removal of said strap therefrom.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 58 words

The detachable lid of claim 1 wherein one of said pry tab reinforcers includes a face carrying a plurality of upstanding pins, said pry tab has a plurality of throughholes for passage of said pins therethrough and the other of said pry tab reinforcers has a plurality of holes therein for receiving said pins with a snug fit.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 33 words

The detachable lid of claim 1 wherein said spout projects upwardly and outwardly from said cover panel at an acute angle to the cover panel, and has enclosed top, bottom and edge sides.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 22 words

The detachable lid of claim 5 wherein said spout is laterally elongated, and has a generally slot shaped hole extending lengthwise therethrough.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 154 words

A detachable lid for a beverage can, comprising a cover panel, said cover panel having a peripheral rim extending from one side of the periphery of a central portion, for fitting said lid on a can, a spout extending from the side of said cover panel opposite said one side, said spout having a hole extending longitudinally through said spout and constituting the only aperture in said cover panel, a closure for said spout, resilient strap means for holding said closure to said cover panel, and a pry tab affixed to said cover panel, said cover panel, said rim of said cover panel, said spout and said pry tab being molded of a pliable plastic as a single unitary element, and said detachable lid further comprising a pair of pry tab reinforcers molded of a rigid, non-pliable plastic, said pry tab being sandwiched between said pry tab reinforcers as a reinforced pry tab assembly.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 154 words

A detachable lid for a beverage can, comprising a cover panel, said cover panel having a peripheral rim extending from one side of the periphery of a central portion, for fitting said lid on a can, a spout extending from the side of said cover panel opposite said one side, said spout having a hole extending longitudinally through said spout and constituting the only aperture in said cover panel, a closure for said spout, resilient strap means for holding said closure to said cover panel, and a pry tab affixed to said cover panel, said cover panel, said rim of said cover panel, said spout and said pry tab being molded of a pliable plastic as a single unitary element, and said detachable lid further comprising a pair of pry tab reinforcers molded of a rigid, non-pliable plastic, said pry tab being sandwiched between said pry tab reinforcers as a reinforced pry tab assembly.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 18 words

The detachable lid of claim 7 wherein said reinforced pry tab assembly has a storing hole extending therethrough.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 25 words

The detachable lid of claim 7 wherein said pry tab is flat and has a pry edge away from said cover panel that is straight.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 29 words

The detachable lid of claim 7 wherein said pry tab extends substantially parallel to the plane of the top edge of a can on which said lid is mounted.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 58 words

The detachable lid of claim 7 wherein one of said pry tab reinforcers includes a face carrying a plurality of upstanding pins, said pry tab has a plurality of throughholes for passage of said pins therethrough and the other of said pry tab reinforcers has a plurality of holes therein for receiving said pins with a snug fit.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 45 words

The detachable lid of claim 7 wherein said spout extends outwardly of said cover panel at an acute angle to said cover panel, whereby said spout has an end that is spaced outwardly of the sides of a can upon which said lid is mounted.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 17 words

The detachable lid of claim 12 wherein said spout has fully enclosed upper, lower and edge surfaces.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 52 words

The detachable lid of claim 7 further comprising a projection extending from said cover panel, said resilient means comprising a resilient strap having a hole on one end thereof for receiving said projection, and means for holding said strap on said projection, whereby said strap is rotatable with respect to said projection.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 42 words

The detachable lid of claim 14 wherein said spout is mounted adjacent the periphery of said cover panel at a first location, and said pry tab extends from said cover panel adjacent the periphery at a second location opposite said first location.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 30 words

The detachable lid of claim 15 wherein said strap is held to the periphery of said cover panel at a third location substantially equidistant between said first and second locations.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1995-11-24	1996-05-25	1996-11-24	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1999-11-24	2000-05-25	2000-11-24	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2003-11-24	2004-05-25	2004-11-24	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Detachable lid for a beverage can with a can opening tool

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