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US 7,748,557 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for enhancing the sensory experience of consuming a beverage
OwnerMark Roger Robinsoninventor
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Abstract
A beverage container having multiple openings for enhancing the enjoyment of a beverage is disclosed. The container has openings for drinking or emptying a beverage or liquid, in addition to openings designed for experiencing the aroma of a contained beverage. A modified pull-tab is present for manipulating the drink and aroma openings without bending or otherwise deforming. The container can take the form of a one-use container or a refillable, travel-type container having a removable cover.
Claims13
A beverage container, comprising:
- a plurality of scorelines defining a cloverleaf-shaped contour on an end of the beverage container;
- wherein said scorelines outline three closed passages through said end;
- and
- a tab adjacent to and mounted above said scorelines,
- wherein a middle passage is located between two side passages, and
- wherein each said side passage is located about 105°-115° from said middle passage;
- and
- wherein said tab is manipulated to open said closed passages at said scorelines.
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A beverage container, comprising:
- a can body with a top, said top having a plurality of scorelines defining a cloverleaf-shaped contour outlining three closed passages through said top;
- a tab adjacent to and pivotally mounted above said scorelines;
- and
- tab guides on said top configured to register with said tab as an indicator of position upon axial rotation of the tab,
- wherein a middle passage is located between two side passages, and
- wherein each said side passage is located about 105°-115° from said middle passage;
- and
- wherein said tab is manipulated to open said closed passages at said scorelines.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.