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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 29, 1989
Date of Patent:
November 19, 1991
Assignee:
Threeco
Inventors:
Giovanni Pino, Thomas W. Scherer, Ruth A. Stephens