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WO1993003973A1
WO1993003973A1 PCT/AU1992/000451 AU9200451W WO9303973A1 WO 1993003973 A1 WO1993003973 A1 WO 1993003973A1 AU 9200451 W AU9200451 W AU 9200451W WO 9303973 A1 WO9303973 A1 WO 9303973A1
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cap
container
cover
opening
flange
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Gregory Warner
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Gregory Warner
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/12—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
    • B65D47/14—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures and closure-retaining means
    • B65D47/147—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures and closure-retaining means for snap-on caps

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  • the present invention relates to a cap adapted to be fitted to an open end of a container, especially a container containing carbonated liquids , to seal the container and substantially reduce the loss of carbonation of a beverage .
  • these containers are in the form of cylinders of metal or plastic having closed ends . To access the carbonated beverage it is necessary to either pierce one of these ends or remove a preweakened portion of such end .
  • these containers are called “cans” .and whilst the following description is in terms of a can, it will be understood that the invention is not so specifically limited .
  • Cans of this nature vary in size but usually contain the equivalent of a normal serve of the particular beverage which allows the consumer to drink directly from the can without the necessity of pouring the contents into a separate drinking vessel such as a glass . This is particularly convenient, if, for example , the consumer is in a moving vehicle and separate drinking vessels are not available or the motion of the vehicle would make pouring of the can difficult without spilling the contents .
  • the invention provides a cap comprised of substantially gas-impermeable, flexible material for a substantially cylindrical container in which carbonated beverages are stored, the cap having : a periphery to sealingly engage an end of the container through which beverage is to be dispensed; an opening; and a cover to sealably close the opening, whereby the periphery, opening and cover of the cap in situ combine to substantially reduce the loss of carbonation of the beverage when the container has been opened.
  • the cap is substantially planer.
  • the periphery includes a flange which defines a cylindrical cavity to receive an end of a cylindrical container.
  • the flange is adapted so that in use it engages the end of the container, for example , by a rim engaging the rolling seam of a can .
  • the cap may be provided with an inner flange concentric with the flange, the periphery and concentric flange defining a groove to receive an upstanding rim on the end of a can.
  • the cover is additionally provided with a flexible arm having one end attached to the cover and the other end attached to the cap, which other end is preferably attached to the cap at either the periphery or centrally .
  • a pouring projection known as a spout extends from about the opening.
  • the spout is of substantially circular cross- section.
  • the spout may be provided with at least one peripheral flange about its outer end .
  • the cover is of a shape which .requires deformation to envelope the opening of the spout over the flange .
  • An enhanced snap seal is achieved by providing the spout with a groove to receive the flange of the spout which enhances the gas-tight seal of the cover about the spout.
  • the spout is located adjacent to the periphery of the body of the container to make drinking of the beverage directly from the container more comfortable .
  • Figure 1 is a top perspective view of one form of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of the invention of figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a top perspective view of a second form of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a bottom perspective view of the second form of the invention of figure 3;
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a third form of the invention.
  • Figure G is a cross-sectional view of the top portion of a container of beverage on which the invention is adapted to be used .
  • Figure 7 is a cross- sectional view of a fourth form of the invention .
  • Figure 8 is a cross- sectional view of a fifth form of the invention.
  • a cap 10 comprises a body 11 having a periphery 12.
  • a flange 13 extends downwardly from the periphery 12.
  • an inner flange 14 concentric with flange 13 defines an annular opening 15 therebetween.
  • Cap 10 further comprises a spout 16 extending from body 11.
  • Spout 16 is of a general cylindrical shape and defines an opening 17 with a flange 23 at its outer end and an inner opening 18.
  • Cover 19 is permanently affixed to peripheral rim 12 by a flexible strip 20.
  • the internal cylindrical surface 21 of cover 19 approximates the outer dimension of spout 17.
  • FIG 5 a cross-section of a cap is shown which is similar to the cap of figures 3 and 4.
  • flange 13 at the extremity of flange 13 is an inwardly projecting rim 25 to assist in the forming of the seal by engaging under a rim 26 of a can 27 as depicted in figure 6.
  • figure 5 also depicts a restriction 24 which is provided about the inner cylindrical surface 21 of cover 19. A snap fit is thereby possible between the cover 19 and spout 16 due to the engagement of flanges 23 and 24.
  • a cross- section of a cap is shown which is similar to the cap illustrated in figures 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 7 also illustrates how there may be more than one flange 23 to assist in the cover sealingly closing the opening.
  • Mounting is adapted to receive as a point of attachment strip 20 where strip 20 and cover 19 are manufactured as one piece separately from the body of the cap 10, which configuration is illustrated in figure 8.
  • FIG 8 a cross- section of a cap is shown which is similar to the cap of figures 3 and 4.
  • Figure 8 also shows rim 22 as described for figure 7.
  • Figure 8 demonstrates the two piece construction of a preferred embodiment of the invention in which cover 19 and strip 20 may be manufactured separately and subsequently attached to the body of the cap 10 by mounting 28.
  • the cap 10 can be applied to a cylindrical container by pressing the cap 10 onto one end of the can.
  • the can has a rim 26, rim 22 in one embodiment and rim 25 in another embodiment engage rim 26 to assist in the forming of the substantially gas-tight seal.
  • cover 19 When it is desired to maintain an opened can in substantially gas-tight condition, cover 19 is forced downwardly over spout 16 to close outer opening 17. This seal is enhanced by the snap lock arrangement of forcing cover 19 over the spout 16 by flanges 23 and 24.
  • the entire cap may be manufactured from food- rade plastic which is flexible and substantially gas-impermeable .
  • the cap may be manufactured by conventional injection moulding of such plastic material.
  • the manufacture of a cap similar to the caps illustrated in figures 1 through to 5 inclusive may be as one piece.
  • the cap may be manufactured in two pieces as illustrated as in figures 7 and 8 where one piece is cover 19 and flexible strip 20 and the other piece is the body of the cap 11.
  • the present invention provides a cap for a container, which if it contains a carbonated beverage , substantially maintains the carbonation in the beverage . Additionally, its construction enables spillage to be minimised by the seal and additionally by the spout which facilitates drinking of the beverage from the container.

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Abstract

Un bouchon (10) pour récipient réduit considérablement les pertes de gaz d'une boisson, minimise les risques de renverser de la boisson en obturant le récipient et comporte un orifice (17) de passage pour la boisson. Le bouchon (10) comporte un corps (11) doté d'un rebord périphérique (12) que prolonge vers le bas une collerette (13), laquelle délimite une ouverture (17) qui vient s'adapter à l'extrémité du récipient. Le bouchon (10) comprend en plus une goulotte (16) dépassant du corps (11) et un capuchon (19) obturant l'orifice (17). Le capuchon (19) et le corps (11) sont reliés par une attache souple (20). Le bouchon (10) peut aussi s'adapter sur le récipient par déclic.
PCT/AU1992/000451 1991-08-26 1992-08-26 Bouchon pour recipient WO1993003973A1 (fr)

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AUPK7989 1991-08-26

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WO1998026697A1 (fr) * 1996-12-16 1998-06-25 Espire Incorporated Dispositif a infusion permettant de fabriquer des boissons
WO1999064311A1 (fr) * 1998-06-10 1999-12-16 Vivian Andrew Rocher Capuchon de fermeture
US6314866B1 (en) 1996-12-16 2001-11-13 Espire Incorporated Lid for beverage container with removable inner cover having an attached infuser unit
US6374726B1 (en) 1996-12-16 2002-04-23 Espire Incorporated Lid for beverage container with removable inner cover
GB2401101A (en) * 2003-04-30 2004-11-03 Huhtamaki Container lid
US7134566B2 (en) * 2001-08-06 2006-11-14 Solo Cup Company Container lid with closure member
US8807371B2 (en) * 2005-11-23 2014-08-19 Daniel J. Zuares Drinking cup lid having recessed opening and sealing plug

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1998026697A1 (fr) * 1996-12-16 1998-06-25 Espire Incorporated Dispositif a infusion permettant de fabriquer des boissons
US5913964A (en) * 1996-12-16 1999-06-22 Espire Incorporated Infuser unit for making beverages
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US6269736B1 (en) 1996-12-16 2001-08-07 Espire Incorporated Infuser filter for making beverages
US6314866B1 (en) 1996-12-16 2001-11-13 Espire Incorporated Lid for beverage container with removable inner cover having an attached infuser unit
US6374726B1 (en) 1996-12-16 2002-04-23 Espire Incorporated Lid for beverage container with removable inner cover
WO1999064311A1 (fr) * 1998-06-10 1999-12-16 Vivian Andrew Rocher Capuchon de fermeture
US7134566B2 (en) * 2001-08-06 2006-11-14 Solo Cup Company Container lid with closure member
GB2401101A (en) * 2003-04-30 2004-11-03 Huhtamaki Container lid
US8807371B2 (en) * 2005-11-23 2014-08-19 Daniel J. Zuares Drinking cup lid having recessed opening and sealing plug

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