SODA CAN WITH CLOSING SYSTEM

Abstract

A novel form of soda and food cans which includes a rotating mechanism to seal off the open aperture once not in used. This promotes the easy handling, retention of taste and portability to its consumers.

Claims

I: A can top with reclosing mechanism comprising: a cap top, arranged in connection to a pull tab configured to remove said cap top from said can end along a pre-defined groove, to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; and a closing mechanism configured to seal the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; wherein said cap top is configured to remain located, after said removal, on top of said shut-off valve; and, wherein said cap top is configured to rotate to close the open valve.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 1 shows the design of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0020] FIG. 2 shows the design of inner design of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0021] FIG. 3 shows the closeup view of inner design of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0022] FIG. 4 shows the complete design of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0023] FIG. 5 shows the top design of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0024] FIG. 6 shows the top view of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0025] FIG. 7 shows the bottom view of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0026] FIG. 8 shows the side view of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0027] FIG. 9 shows the inner design of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0028] FIG. 10 shows the complete design of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0029] FIG. 11 shows the inner seal design of can incorporating the embodiments of invention.

[0030] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0032] The assembly provides an advance structure of closing cans once opened to retain their taste and fizziness. An advantage of embodiments of the advancement is that it is provided with means for easily reclosing after it is opened for the first time. Thus, spilling food or liquid is avoided. In some embodiments the reclosing is not only liquid tight but also gas tight. In case of a carbonated drink, the carbon dioxide will then not escape from the can as is the case with a traditional can, since the can according to the present invention is reclosed.

[0033] The invention as per its preferred embodiments includes, the container or can includes a can top, the can top comprising a cap top, arranged in connection to a pull tab configured to remove the cap top along a pre-defined groove or other form of mechanical weakness, to thereby create a drinking aperture. They can top preferably comprises a rotatable shut-off valve configured to close the drinking aperture during drinking and to seal the drinking opening when the can is not in use.

[0034] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0035] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0036] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.