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US4537324A
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Automatic straw-emerging device for easy-to-open beverage can of press-down type sealing tap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-11-06
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Granted: 1985-08-27
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Expires: 2004-11-06
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a device which enables a straw to be incorporated in a beverage can provided with a non-detaching top sealing tap. When the can is in sealed state, the top end of the straw incorporated in the can is located in the vicinity of the opening sealed by the sealing tap, and when the can is opened, it is pulled to the opening and emerges therefrom without the likelihood of being hindered by the sealing tap.
Inventors
- 👤 Ming-Sheng Wang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/283; B65D2517/00; B65D2517/0001; B65D2517/0047; B65D2517/0049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
296 words
A device to ensure a straw incorporated in an easy-to-open beverage can provided with top sealing tap, said straw being mounted in a manner that when said top sealing tap is opened, said straw can emerge a length from the opening sealed by said top sealing tap, said top sealing tap comprising a sealing portion which seals the opening of said can in an easy-to-open manner and a handle, said handle being disposed in a manner such that when a force is applied to the handle, said sealing portion can pivotally be moved into said can around an swinging axis to release the opening, yet still remain attaching to said can, characterized in that said device comprises a first part fixedly attaching beneath the sealing portion of said sealing tap sealing the opening of said can, and a second part pivotally mounted to said first part, allowing a pivotal movement of said top sealing tap and said first part relative to said second part around an axis; said second part defining a first recess and a a second recess; said second recess being structured to retain the upper part a straw; said first recess being structured to allow the attaching portion with which said first part attaches to said sealing tap, of said first part, and said sealing portion of said sealing tap to pivotally pass through without touching said straw retained in said second recess; said first and second parts being such that when said can is in sealed state, the top end of said straw is located in the vicinity of the opening of said can, and when said can is opened by pressing said top sealing tap to depress said first part, the top end of said straw is shifted to said opening.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
296 words
A device to ensure a straw incorporated in an easy-to-open beverage can provided with top sealing tap, said straw being mounted in a manner that when said top sealing tap is opened, said straw can emerge a length from the opening sealed by said top sealing tap, said top sealing tap comprising a sealing portion which seals the opening of said can in an easy-to-open manner and a handle, said handle being disposed in a manner such that when a force is applied to the handle, said sealing portion can pivotally be moved into said can around an swinging axis to release the opening, yet still remain attaching to said can, characterized in that said device comprises a first part fixedly attaching beneath the sealing portion of said sealing tap sealing the opening of said can, and a second part pivotally mounted to said first part, allowing a pivotal movement of said top sealing tap and said first part relative to said second part around an axis; said second part defining a first recess and a a second recess; said second recess being structured to retain the upper part a straw; said first recess being structured to allow the attaching portion with which said first part attaches to said sealing tap, of said first part, and said sealing portion of said sealing tap to pivotally pass through without touching said straw retained in said second recess; said first and second parts being such that when said can is in sealed state, the top end of said straw is located in the vicinity of the opening of said can, and when said can is opened by pressing said top sealing tap to depress said first part, the top end of said straw is shifted to said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said first and second recesses are substantially at the same horizontal level, and said second recess is farther from said opening than is said first recess when said can is in sealed condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said straw is further provided with float means and bellowslike structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 1, further comprising additional means to retain the lower part of said straw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device according to claim 4, wherein said additional means comprising a pivotal arm having at least two pivotal joints along its length, and extending to the bottom of said can, with its lower end forming a structure to retain the lower part of said straw which is bent to lie flat on the bottom of said can.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-26 | 1989-02-25 | 1989-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-26 | 1993-02-25 | 1993-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-26 | 1997-02-25 | 1997-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |