Christopher M Barker

US Patent:

7152753, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

Aug 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/922818

Inventors:

Todd A. Huffman - Plano TX, US
Christopher R. Barker - Allen TX, US
Brian T. Lipker - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

B65G 51/18

US Classification:

2202544, 220906, 220272

Abstract:

A device is disclosed for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener. The device comprises a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener thereby securing the device to the tab opener. The device further comprises a plug portion attached to the mount piece and configured to engage and at least partially close an opening in the can.

US Patent:

7735673, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/486708

Inventors:

Todd Huffman - Plano TX, US
Christopher R. Barker - McKinney TX, US
Brian T. Lipker - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

B65D 39/00
B65D 17/34

US Classification:

2202541, 220719, 220906, 220789, 220269

Abstract:

A device is disclosed for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener. The device comprises a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener thereby securing the device to the tab opener. The device further comprises a plug portion attached to the mount piece and configured to engage and at least partially close an opening in the can.

US Patent:

20070062946, Mar 22, 2007

Filed:

Apr 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/406827

Inventors:

Todd Huffman - Plano TX, US
Christopher Barker - Allen TX, US
Brian Lipker - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

B65D 51/18
B65D 17/34

US Classification:

220254700, 220269000, 220906000, 220254300, 220791000

Abstract:

Embodiments of mechanisms for resealing a can are disclosed. The mechanisms are adaptable to cans currently on the market. The mechanisms can be marketed as a stand alone (i.e., a post-purchase product), or alternatively, they can be applied by a manufacture (e.g., a cola bottling or canning company) to existing cans (e.g., during a filling stage of the manufacturing process or at another point in the process). In the embodiment, a can resealing mechanism includes an inner and outer flange configured to engage inner and outer surfaces of the can and the rivet and bent down flap portion of the can.

Address:

7423 Wellcrest Dr, Dallas, TX 75230

VIN:

JM1NC25F970137258

Make:

MAZDA

Model:

MX-5 MIATA

Year:

2007