Beverage can insect cover
US5547100A · kind A · utility
23Cited by
9References
1Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2517/0022
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The inventive device includes a circular member positionable atop a beverage can. A semi-circular aperture directed through the circular member permits a projection of an opening lever of the can therethrough to secure the device to the can. A plurality of elongated apertures are directed through the circular member and are positioned for alignment with an opening of the can to permit egress of liquid from the can while precluding ingress of insects thereinto.
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