DISPOSABLE SODA CAN COVER

Abstract

The Disposable Soda Can Cover is manufactured of any suitable material including waxed or coated, food grade, sanitary paper, and is semicircular or a half moon in shape, comprising a semicircular top circumscribed by a ridge which is constructed to receive the top edge or rim of a beverage can and cover the opening of the can.

Claims

1. A form fitting, disposable cover to be used on an opened beverage can, comprising: a semicircular or a half moon shape, semicircular top circumscribed by a ridge which ridge is capable of receiving a top edge or rim of a beverage can, further comprising a lower border extending down from the semicircular top and the lower border is cylindrical in shape to snugly fit the side of a beverage can, further wherein lower border terminates in a rolled or folded hem to prevent injury to a user's fingers or hands and secure the cover onto the opened can, further wherein the top covers the diameter of the can to provide full coverage of the opening of the beverage can.

2. The cover of claim 1 manufactured of waxed or coated, food grade, sanitary paper.

3. The cover of claim 1 manufactured of plastic or thermoplastic material.

4. The cover of claim 1 wherein the cover covers the top half of a beverage can by inserting the middle of the cover under the edge of the pull tab of the can.

5. The cover of claim 1 wherein the can has a pull tab.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is a prototypical close up view of the present invention snapped onto the top of an opened beverage soda can and covering the drinking hole in the can.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a functional close up view of the present invention showing how easily it snaps on the can or is removed from the can.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Inventions are always a product of vision and creativity whether they are world changing inventions like cars and computers or everyday conveniences like pump hairsprays, cordless tools and resealable soda bottles. New inventions like a cell phone change a person's life style, making communication more convenient and accessible virtually anywhere. Other inventions such as a snow scraper and brush combine two already existing inventions into an improved embodiment, reducing clutter in our lives and making a daily winter chores much easier. Often necessity combined with a little creativity is the underlying motivator for an invention. Most inventions fill a relatively small need or perform a specialized limited function. If that need is shared by a sufficient number of consumers, an invention has a great potential for success. A common challenge shared among soda drinkers is watching a fly, hornet, bee, or wasp land on their soda can and ineffectively trying to shoo away the potential stinger or infectious laden pest.

[0015] The present invention, hereinafter referred to as the Disposable Soda Can Cover, is a form fitting, disposable cover to be used on a canned soft drink, juice or beer that has been opened. Covering the top side of the can containing the open drinking hole, the Disposable Can Cover keeps insects and debris out of the drink. The present invention prevents contamination of the drink and the possibility of ingesting an insect or becoming stung or bitten by an insect.

[0016] The cover can be made of coated paper, plastic or any other suitable material.

[0017] Please refer to the drawings. The Disposable Soda Can Cover 10 can be manufactured of any suitable material including waxed or coated, food grade, sanitary paper. The cover 10 is semicircular or a half moon in shape, comprising a semicircular top 12 circumscribed by a ridge 16 which is constructed to receive the top edge or rim 14 of a beverage can. Ridge 16 enables cover 10 to fit snugly and securely around the drinking rim 14 of a beverage can. The lower border 22 extends down from the semicircular top and is cylindrical in shape to snugly fit the side of a beverage can. Lower border 22 terminates in hem 18 of the Disposable Soda Can Cover to prevent injury to a user's fingers or hands and to secure the cover onto the top of the opened can. Lower border 22 extends a short distance below the rim of the can, and is equipped with a lip or flange that effectively snaps the cover into place over the can. The middle 24 of the Can Cover covers the diameter of the can to provide full coverage of the opening 26 of the beverage can. The cover covers the top half of a beverage can by inserting the middle of the cover under the pull tab of the can, as shown in FIG. 1.

[0018] The Disposable Soda Can Cover is produced in a wide variety of patterns, colors and design motifs. The Disposable Soda Can Cover can flag themed or printed with starbursts or fireworks images for Fourth of July. The Disposable Soda Can Cover can contain colorful creatures, flowers and cartoon scenes for kids. The Disposable Can Cover can bear celebratory messages such as Happy Birthday, Congratulations, and Welcome Home.

[0019] Quickly and simply removed when the user wants to drink, the Disposable Soda Can Cover snaps back on the soda can just as easily and keeps biting and stinging bugs out. After finishing the beverage, the drinker can discard or recycle the Disposable Soda Can Cover along with the soda can. Durably constructed and easy to use, the Disposable Soda Can Cover is extremely effective in preventing insects and debris from landing on or falling into the soda.

[0020] Although this invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto and various modifications which will become apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as described herein taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.