Drink can lid

Abstract

A drink can lid includes a circular platform defining a periphery. The platform has an interior surface. A peripheral wall extends from the periphery of the platform. A plurality of ridges can be formed on the interior surface of the platform. The drink can lid can have a predetermined color. The platform and the peripheral wall can include indicia displayed thereon for associating a particular can with a user. A flip-top tab can be defined in the platform. The tab can be at least partially separable from said platform in order to form an opening in the lid. The drink can lid can also include a flanged lip extending from an end of the peripheral wall. A plurality of dimples can extend from a surface of the peripheral wall proximate the flanged lip. A plurality of drink can lids and a plurality of label sheets can form a kit.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 590,360, filed Jul. 23, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to beverage container accessories, and more particularly to a drink can lid that can be placed over an open soda pop can to keep the contents fresh and that can also be used as a coaster. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Carbonated beverages such as soda and beer are conventionally stored in flip-top cans. A flip-top can includes a tab affixed to its top that may be punctured to dispense the beverage stored therein. Once the tab has been punctured, however, it cannot be resealed. Thus, once a can has been opened, it is easy for insects and other undesirable substances to enter the can, and also for the carbon dioxide to evaporate, leaving the beverage flat, especially wh...

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Benefits of technology

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Problems solved by technology

Once the tab has been punctured, however, it cannot be resealed.

Beverage cans may potentially pose additional complications to a user.

When a can is left indoors, for example, condensed moisture from the can may quickly travel to the tabletop or other item of furniture upon which it is placed and cause significant damage thereto.

Additionally, when placed proximate other similar cans, it becomes difficult for an individual to identify the particular can he or she has been drinking from.

While many devices for closing off the top of a beverage can, or for use as coasters, or as both, have been developed, these devices do not provide a drink can lid which can be easily secured to either the top or bottom of the drink can and which serves to distinguish one can from another.

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