Patent · US Expired

Beverage can insect cover

US5547100A · kind A · utility

23Cited by
9References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 6, 1995
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 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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