Patents by Inventor Donald C. Bortel

Donald C. Bortel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 3931905
    Abstract: A combination opener and closure device for press tab type beverage containers is disclosed. The device includes a circular top plate having a downward depending peripheral flange. Integral projections extend from the interior surface of the top plate adapted to align with the weakened tab portion of the can. One embodiment of the device includes an annular seal carried on the flange interior so the device can be used as an effective closure and seal for storage purposes.The present invention relates to an opener for beverage containers and more particularly relates to a device for opening cans of the type having press tab tops. One embodiment of the present invention also serves as a closure for previously opened containers.It is common to provide containers for substances with metal tops having weakened closure areas which have to be depressed by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: Donald C. Bortel
    Inventors: Roger R. Shumway, Donald C. Bortel