Ruth Ann Stephens

US Patent:

50659090, Nov 19, 1991

Filed:

Nov 29, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/443488

Inventors:

Giovanni Pino - Kentwood MI
Thomas W. Scherer - Mansfield OH
Ruth A. Stephens - Norton OH

Assignee:

Threeco - Barberton OH

International Classification:

B67D 300

US Classification:

222484

Abstract:

This cover for an open standard beverage can, or a container of similar end configuration, includes a cap having an outlet passage and a vent, and a valve received in the cap with a snap-in assembly. The valve has a tubular lever that can be put in communication with the outlet passage to form a mouthpiece. Under this condition, the valve also opens the vent.

US Patent:

52420795, Sep 7, 1993

Filed:

Sep 11, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/943723

Inventors:

Ruth A. Stephens - Norton OH
Giovanni Pino - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Three Co. - Norton OH

International Classification:

A47G 1922

US Classification:

220705

Abstract:

This cover for an opened beverage container has a pivoted valve in the withdrawal passage that is opened and closed according to the position of a tubular spout integral with the valve. The valve is supported by journals engaging bearings, and having a conical sealing portion. The spout has a ball-ended vent plug engageable with a vent opening in the cover, with the opening having a snap-in section and a dissociated more relaxed sealing section that continues to grip the ball end gently after repeated uses of the snap-in function.