Audio closure

US6545594B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• THE COCA-COLA COMPANY · US

Inventors

• John D. Knight · Bernalillo, US
• Joseph M. Ladina · Marietta, US
• George E. Selecman · Marblehead, US
• Thomas P. Hambleton · Kansas City, US
• Douglas J. Ely · North Andover, US
• Daniela Homza-Stark · Andover, US
• Dean M. Pichon · Arlington, US
• David J. Nedder · Attleboro, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 25, 2000
• Grant date: Apr 8, 2003
• Expiry date: May 25, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D51/248
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure for a bottle. The closure includes an outer cap. An audio device and a triggering mechanism are positioned within the outer cap. A water block is positioned on the outer cap so as to prevent water from penetrating into the audio device.