Patents by Inventor Nicholas D. Ellis

Nicholas D. Ellis 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: 3958717
    Abstract: A lid construction for a liquid containing can or container. The lid is provided with a pouring opening which is normally enclosed by a tab that is integrally connected to the lid by a hinge section. The tab is adapted to be pushed inwardly to an open position by downward pressure. Located radially inward of the pouring opening is a smaller vent opening which is enclosed by a vent tab, and the vent tab is integrally connected to the lid by the same hinge section that connects the pouring tab to the lid. To open the container, the consumer presses downwardly on the vent tab to vent pressure from the container and thereafter pushes downwardly on the pouring tab to expose the pouring opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Assignee: Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas D. Ellis