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Closure for Container

a container and lid technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of contamination of drinks, affecting the taste of drinks, and the same tab cannot be reused for sealing the dispensing opening of containers, so as to prevent contamination of drinks contained therein

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-08-06
REED RUSSELL +1
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a closure for a container that can seal a drink and prevent contamination. The closure includes a cover plate with a sip hole and a reclosable lid with a rubber seal. The reclosable lid can be opened and closed to seal the sip hole. The technical effects of the invention are improved sealing and prevention of contamination, making the container safer and more convenient for users."

Problems solved by technology

However, once the tab is removed from the drink container, the same tab cannot be reused for sealing the dispensing opening of the container.
For example, the uncovered drink may be exposed to dust particles, insects, snow, and the like, resulting in the contamination of the drink.
Moreover, gases present in the drink, such as a carbonated beverage, beer and the like, may escape upon prolonged exposure of the drink to external environment, thereby affecting the taste of the drink.

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[0016]The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are subject to many variations in structure and design. It should be emphasized, however, that the present invention is not limited to a particular closure, as shown and described. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0017]The terms “first,”“second,” and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another, and the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

[0018]The present invention provides a closure for a container. More specifically, the disclosed closure may be used for protectively se...

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Abstract

A closure for a container includes a cover plate adapted to be removably secured to a top end portion of the container and a sip hole configured within the cover plate and adapted to be positioned on a dispensing opening configured in the top end portion of the container. The closure further includes a reclosable lid comprising a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the reclosable lid is hinged to the cover plate for enabling a pivotal motion of the reclosable lid. The pivotal motion enables the reclosable lid to assume at least one of an open position and a closed position. The closure also includes a rubber seal configured on the second end portion of the reclosable lid, the rubber seal adapted to be received in the sip hole for sealing the sip hole in the closed position of the reclosable lid.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to closures for a container, and, more particularly, to a closure adapted to seal contents of the container.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Various drinks such as juices, carbonated beverages, beer, wine and the like are sold by packaging the drinks in a disposable drink container, such as a can. Typically, the drink container includes a dispensing opening provided on a top face thereof for dispensing the drink contained therein. The dispensing opening may be sealed with a removable tab. In use, a user may remove the tab when he / she desires to consume the drink contained within the container.[0003]On some instances, the user may not wish to drink entire contents of the drink container, for example, the can; and may wish to store the remaining content of the container for future consumption. However, once the tab is removed from the drink container, the same tab cannot be reused for sealing the dispensing opening of...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D51/18
CPCB65D47/0847B65D2517/0098B65D2517/0041
Inventor REED, RUSSELLREED, DONNA
Owner REED RUSSELL
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