Joshua P Kohn

US Patent:

51508699, Sep 29, 1992

Filed:

Nov 5, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/608743

Inventors:

Murray J. Gould - Gaithersburg MD
Joshua L. Kohn - Owings Mills MD
Matthew O. Kohn - Baltimore MD

Assignee:

Longacre & White - Arlington VA

International Classification:

A47G 1922

US Classification:

2483461

Abstract:

A multi-functional coaster has a vessel-supporting platform and extending from the periphery of the platform one or more additional constructional features enabling the coaster to be used also as a bottle opener and/or a sealing lid for a beverage can and/or a can opening tab lifter. The bottle opening feature is formed by a radial flange of claw-like cross-section and an axial skirt on which is provided a sharp-edged radially outwardly projecting portion for engaging the rim of a bottle cap. The flange simultaneously provides means for assisting leverage of a can tab by inserting it between the tab and the roof of the can, or alternatively a flange may be provided on its own for that purpose. The sealing lid feature is provided by a radially inwardly projecting step on the skirt, which forms a recess for releasably and sealingly engaging the lip on the top of a beverage can. This feature may be provided on its otwn on the skirt or in conjunction with the bottle opening feature.