Patents by Inventor Scott Van Rixel

Scott Van Rixel 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: 10293996
    Abstract: A security cover system and apparatus for beverage cans and other containers. The system includes a security cap that is installed upon the top of an unopened container for containing an adult beverage or the like. The cap is adapted for secure installation upon the top of a container having a top with a circumferential rim, such as an aluminum beverage can. The cap has catches engagable with the rim of the container. The system includes an opener tool with a specially shaped key portion thereon. The opener engages with a complementary slot in the cap to permit an authorized person, using the opener tool, to remove the cap from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Van Rixel, Benjamin L. Sitler, Justin Stevens
  • Publication number: 20170320647
    Abstract: A security cover system and apparatus for beverage cans and other containers. The system includes a security cap that is installed upon the top of an unopened container for containing an adult beverage or the like. The cap is adapted for secure installation upon the top of a container having a top with a circumferential rim, such as an aluminum beverage can. The cap has catches engagable with the rim of the container. The system includes an opener tool with a specially shaped key portion thereon. The opener engages with a complementary slot in the cap to permit an authorized person, using the opener tool, to remove the cap from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Van Rixel, Benjamin L. Sitler, Justin Stevens