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US 5,782,373 AGranted
Metal container with means for allowing a rapid emptying of the container
OwnerLuca Bianchiinventor
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Abstract
A disposable, metal beverage can having a easy-opening tab on the top of the can. A second easy-opening tab is disposed on the can generally opposite the first easy-opening tab. The second tab is located on the bottom of the can or on the side of the can near the bottom. The first tab is opened to pour out the beverage by raising the bottom above the top. The second tab is then opened so that air enters the can above the beverage for rapid and regular emptying of the can while avoiding splashing of the beverage during pouring.
Claims1
A disposable metal beverage can having a cylindrical body with a circular top and an opposite circular bottom comprising:
- a first easy-opening tab disposed on the circular top of the can for removing a first portion of small area of said circular top, for creating a first opening of small area;
- a second easy-opening tab disposed on the circular bottom of the can for removing a second portion of small area of said circular bottom for creating a second opening of small area;
- and said second opening positioned on the bottom near the edge of said bottom in diametrical opposition to said first opening;
- wherein said first tab is opened for distributing the beverage through the first opening by tilting the can to raise the bottom above the top to open said second tab without significant stresses on the can so that air enters the can above the beverage for rapid and regular emptying of the can directly into the mouth of the consumer while avoiding beverage splashing and turbulence within the beverage during pouring, said first and second portions being of such a small area that said first and second openings do not affect the mechanical resistance of the can.
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