Multiple-way bottle cap opener and method
US9120659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B7/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A beverage opener is provided having a body and a receiver. The body has a generally planar bottom surface, an outer peripheral edge, and a top surface. The receiver has a wall portion defining a recess in the bottom surface of the body. The receiver also has an array of spaced-apart ones of: a) recesses and b) notches disposed about the recess to provide a bottle opener. The array of ones of: a) recesses and b) notches are compatibly formed to receive and mate with a first array of another of: a) recesses and b) notches on one twist-off bottle cap and a second, distinct array of another of: a) recesses and b) notches on another twist-off bottle cap. A pry-off crown cap opener can also be provided along the receiver. A promotional branding beverage opener is also provided.
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