Abstract: A straw guide having a body portion for suspension along the outside of a drinking glass. The body portion includes upper and lower zones of contact conformed to respectively receive the rim of the glass and the outside sidewall therein. The zones of contact releasably affix the body on the outside of the glass in a manner to preclude any undesirable wobble/spatial displacement between the guide and the glass. An aperture in the body allows for extension of an angled drinking straw therethrough and into the inside of the glass.

Abstract: A frusto-conical beverage container, equipped with a lid, is provided with an annular shield or guard that surrounds the mouth of the cup and the lid positioned thereon. When a plurality of such containers are carried in a sack or tray, the guard prevents dislodgment of the lids and leakage of the contents of the cups which typically results from such dislodgment. The upper edge of the guard coaxially surrounds the cup mouth and the lid in spaced separation therefrom, while the lower edge of the guard resides in contact with the wall of the cup. The guard may be formed as a unitary structure with the cup or as a separate sleeve removable therefrom. The guard may be formed with a breakaway section to allow the consumer's lips access to the rim of the mouth of the cup.

Abstract: A beverage can attachment having a substantially cylindrical body with clamping means for obtaining a liquid tight connection between the cap and a beverage can, an inner disk having means for engaging the upper rim of the can, a disk aperture which is alignable with the can lid opening, and disk means for receiving a can lid opening device. The attachment can be mounted to the top of a beverage can which has the opening device remaining attached to the can top after the can is opened.

Abstract: A set up piece for drinking a liquid contained in a can which can is provided with a lid portion which can be torn away for obtaining an opening in the lid. The set up piece comprises a substantially cylindrical body portion which can be clamped onto the can in such a way that a liquid impervious closure is obtained. The cylindrical wall of the set up piece is connected to an inwardly running radial portion for contacting the lid of the can when the set up piece is mounted on said can.

Abstract: A detachable lid of plastic construction for the sealed closure of an opened beverage can. Forming the lid is a central body portion surrounded by a downwardly depending double step flange perimeter to accommodate beverage cans of two different diameters. A pour opening located through the body is partially defined on its underside by a downwardly depending spout adapted to penetrate inward of a can opening thereat while being defined topside by an upwardly extending free standing rim of a predetermined geometric configuration. A closure cap adapted to cooperate with the pour opening is formed in the free end of an elongated flexible strap secured to the body.

Abstract: A portable thermos bottle with retractable suction tube comprising a case, a cup cover, an inner cover with a sliding slot, a slide block capable of sliding up and down on the sliding slot, a spiral reel fitted in the inner cover and having a helical groove, a projecting helical rib, an upper journal and a holed lower journal, two coiled springs fitted on the upper and lower journals, and a flexible sucker having one end coming out of the slide block and another extending through the lower journal hole into the bottle so that it is easier to suck the liquid or beverage in the bottle with the retractable suction tube.

Abstract: One-piece sheet metal can body and end closure structure for assembly of a two-piece can with full-panel convenience feature and protection for residual scoreline metal edge after opening; a tamper-proof non-breakable container with full access for various types of food is provided. A stepped-flange rim on the can body and a U-shaped groove in the end panel, for submerging the scoreline, shield severed edge metal.

Abstract: A removable closure for the top of a can having, at its top, a lid and a raised bead surrounding the lid, the lid being arranged to have a dispensing opening created therein, the closure including: a plate having an opening, a pouring spout aligned with the opening and projecting from one side of the plate, and elements for clamping the plate to the raised bead of such can; and a sealing unit carried by the plate at the side opposite the one side, the sealing unit including a first sealing element positioned to sealingly engage the entire periphery of the can lid, and a second sealing element enclosed by the first sealing element and positioned to sealingly engage the lid around the dispensing opening, when the plate is clamped to the raised bead of the can.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a sanitary beverage container having an enclosed spout for drinking liquid such as beer, milk, soft drinks or vegetable juice. The spout is automatically released from the container when it is opened by pulling back the opening tab thereof. Thus, the user's lips and mouth can use the drinking spout without contacting the top or walls of the container while drinking the contents from the container, thereby avoiding contamination and bacteria frequently associated with the top and sides of the container.

Abstract: A drinking and pouring aid for beverage- and other liquid-containing containers or cans having a pull or press-in tab in the can lid for creating a can opening therein. The drinking aid comprises a plastic synthetic material cover which is adapted to be fastened to the lid of the can, preferably by being snapped thereon; this cover sealingly covers the lid surface of the beverage container, and is provided with a nipple-like mouthpiece in the vicinity of the can opening. This mouthpiece is flexible, and can be folded-in in the vicinity of the outer surface of the cover.

Abstract: A protective device for temporarily shielding the upper surfaces of an open liquid container, such as a paint can or the like, to prevent the contained liquid from accumulating upon the upper surfaces thereof. The device involves an endless loop made of a deformable metal foil that is passed partially over the top of the container so that the top section of the loop extends upwardly above the upper rim of the container. The top section is folded inwardly over the rim of the container and is pressed tightly thereagainst to form a tight seal. The outer portion of the folded section is then passed downwardly into the container opening to form a circular wall depending from the lip of the rim which serves to prevent contained liquid from spilling over the lip of the rim.

Abstract: A splash-proof container and container cover in which the container has an opening for pouring liquid from the container, an air opening in the cover for bleeding air into and out of the container, a spout at the edge of the container and container cover adjacent the liquid opening for receiving and directing liquid poured through the liquid opening and baffle means on the bottom surface of the cover and extending under and across the liquid and air openings for preventing liquid from being splashed from the covered container.

Abstract: A mouthpiece for use on a container having a tear-open closure slot therein. The mouthpiece has a conically-shaped mounting portion at one end and a tapered projection at the other end and about which the mouth of the user can be placed. An opening extends axially through the mouthpiece and an air supply opening is provided through the mounting portion. The mounting portion is adapted to be snugly inserted into the opening in the container to form a liquid tight seal thereat. The mouthpiece is to be kept in a sealed package. As a result, the bacteria in and around the opening to the container will be prevented from coming into contact with the user when the user uses the aforesaid mouthpiece in association with the container.

Abstract: Novelly improved drinking vessels of the type adapted for selective preferential or essentially mandatory usage by and while a user is in either a partially or fully reclined position. The vessels may be either of the handled cup-like type, or of the non-handled generally conventional drinking glass type, but which embody an integrally formed open-trough-like spout projecting laterally from one side of the vessels by which liquid is conveyed to a user. The spouts have uniquely and novelly-contoured lip or mouth engageable outward terminal edges and specially curved liquid-spill-resistant side walls of the spout to facilitate improved spill resistant complemental mating with a user's lips. The handled cup-like vessels are provided with the novelly improved spouts in variously disposed 90.degree., 180.degree., and 270.degree.

Abstract: A coffee cup and container for a beverage concentrate comprises an expendible cup and a plastic film liner therefor positioning the beverage concentrate between the liner and the cup bottom. The liner overlaps the rim of the cup and is attached thereto so as to form a convenient easily handled section enabling the liner to be removed when the beverage concentrate is to be used as by adding water thereto.

Abstract: A protective device for use with a drinking container is disclosed for protecting a person while drinking from the container. The protective device may be used as a moustache protective device or may be used for preventing ice within the liquid container from contacting the upper lip of the person drinking from the container. The device includes a shield having an aperture with tabs extending from opposed sides of the shield. The tabs are established for contacting the outer circumference of the drinking container when the shield is positioned over the opening. The aperture provides control liquid flow from the drinking container to the person. Resilient means including a first and a second resilient arm grasp the outer circumference of the drinking container for retaining the shield to the container.

Abstract: A disposable container with a hermetically sealed chamber in which perishable foods are stored is equipped with a removable closure and a brim or lip that rises above closure and is covered with insulating material that facilitates the direct consumption of a hot food product from the container. The brim surrounds a removable closure of the tear away top type. One embodiment has a recessed side wall portion located adjacent to closure end which is covered with insulating material to facilitate the manipulation of the container when the contents are heated. In another embodiment, the insulating material extends below the lip and the recess appears in the covering insulating material. The heat insulating material is all located at the upper end of the container and except for indicia imprinted on the side wall, the container is generally barren of overlay material below the recessed area to facilitate the heating of the contents.

Abstract: A drink-through closure lid for hot potable open-top containers, in which at least the portion of the lid that is in contact with the inner surface of a user's upper lip during the imbibing of the hot potable is composed of heat insulating material or an insulating layer to prevent harm or discomfort to the drinker.

Abstract: An easy opening end closure is formed with annular, double folded band adjacent the chuck wall. A weakening line defining a removable panel portion is formed in the center segment of the fold so that the folded edges of the single band provide smooth protective surfaces on both the ledge and the removable panel portion.This disclosure also relates to a method for forming the above described easy-opening end closure wherein the weakening line is formed in the end panel prior to complete formation of the folded band.

Abstract: Tear open cans having a band of plastics material adhered to the removable portion to mask the torn edge created on opening and either a guard bead formed in the body material or a fold in the remainder of the can end, to mask the torn edge remaining on the body after the removable portion is torn off.

Abstract: An easy opening end closure is formed with annular, double folded band adjacent the chuck wall. A weakening line defining a removable panel portion is formed in the center segment of the fold so that the folded edges of the single band provide smooth protective surfaces on both the ledge and the removable panel portion.This disclosure also relates to a method for forming the above described easy-opening end closure wherein the weakening line is formed in the end panel prior to complete formation of the folded band.

Abstract: An easy open container end having a pair of generally annular double-reverse folds with a common scored band between them that defines a removable panel wherein a smooth edge of each of the double-reverse folds protects the severed edge of the score upon removal of the panel from the container and a method for forming the improved easy open container end.

Abstract: An end structure for an easy open container includes an end wall and a panel defined by a score line. Fold portions, which support the panel in a plane different from the end wall, form an annular shoulder around the score line. A guard ring having portions defining a manually actuatable punch is rotatable on the shoulder between a first position wherein the punch has a distal relationship with the score line and a second position wherein the punch has a proximal relationship with the score line. The guard ring can be set to the first position to inhibit opening of the container and can be moved to the second position to facilitate opening of the container. With the rupturing of the score line and displacement of the panel to open the container, the guard ring displaces slightly to guard the sharp free edge of the ruptured score line and thereby to inhibit lacerations of the user's finger.

Abstract: Relates to easy opening container tops in which there is a tear strip which remains attached to the container after opening. The tear strip has an elongated U-shape, with a ring tab attached at the end of the loop which is near the outer border of the container top. The inner end of the tear strip has an unscored section which serves to hold the strip attached to the top after opening. Stiffening, such as ribbing, is provided in the tear strip to keep it fairly flat during and after opening, and to provide protection against the sharp edges. A cavity is provided in the top into which the strip partially folds to be out of the user's way. Small ribe alongside the rivet that attaches the pull ring, and in the unscored attachment section, serve to prevent the material of the top at these points from bending too sharply, and possibly breaking off. The inner end of the opening may curve to one side so the strip in the opened position will clear the user's nose when drinking from the container.

Abstract: A convenience closure having a removable central panel. A convenience closure is attached to a can end to seal the can. The closure includes a removable central panel; a panel fold with an endless severing line formed in its upper surface; a chuck wall fold which has a nose portion that extends radially inwardly farther than the severing line and overlies the severing line; and a pull tab, attached to the central panel, which has a nose portion that extends to the severing line. The panel fold includes a nose portion that extends to a position adjacent to and under the severing line. To remove the central panel, the pull tab nose is depressed to break the severing line. Then, the pull tab is moved upwardly to complete the breaking of the severing line and remove the central panel. Breaking the severing line forms two sharp raw edges; one lies under the nose of the chuck wall fold and is thus protected. The other raw edge is formed adjacent the nose of the panel wall fold.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle for use in drinking a beverage directly from its original can. The handle coacts with the beverage can to convert it into a hand held mug and thus makes it unnecessary to hold the can directly which causes chilled beverages to be warmed. The handle includes annular members that engage the upper and lower ends of the can and the upper member is constructed in such a manner that the user's mouth does not touch the can when drinking. The handle also includes an adjustment which enables it to be used with either 12 oz. or 16 oz. standard beverage cans.

Abstract: An easy opening container having a wall in which a tear tab is formed which is nondetachably removable from the wall. An opening tab lies alongside the wall with a nose portion overlying the tear tab, and with a handle portion lying alongside the wall at a location spaced from the tear tab portion. The opening tab is nondetachably connected to the wall by a bendable member having a bend line which permits the handle portion to be moved away from the wall, so that the nose portion moves inwardly into contact with the tear tab. The bendable connection between the handle and the wall remains on the wall at all times, and the opening tab is provided with means which permit only a limited extent of the opening tab to enter into the opening defined by tearaway and inward bending of the tear tab. An air vent into the opened container is provided.

Abstract: An easy opening closure for a container in which the end panel is formed with a pre-cut opening. A plastic tab having a closure portion is pivotally secured to the panel for turning between a position overlying said opening to seal the same and a position away from the opening. The tab includes a finger grip portion encompassing the closure portion.

Abstract: A container end panel having a non-detachable flap portion partially severable from the panel to provide an opening. The flap portion is recessed below the remainder of the panel and is broken away by a fitment which fits into the recess. The fitment is adapted to be pushed inwardly and after rupturing the score between the panel and the flap functions to swing the flap inwardly about a hinge formed by the unscored metal connecting the flap to the panel. The fitment is pressed into the opening and snaps within the opening and provides a guard shielding the users finger from the raw edges at the tear edge about the opening. The invention is also directed to a formation of the inner edge of the ring to facilitate rupturing the score and thereafter swinging the panel inwardly.

Abstract: An embossed can end construction for full opening, easy opening metal cans used for food products that are heat-processed in the closed cans. The can end has an embossed formation in the removable panel of the can end defined by an endless generally annular score line, either with or without a protective fold at the peripheral edge of the removed panel. A ring pull tab is riveted to the removable panel portion having a nose with an offset tip which engages the can end adjacent the score line to initiate rupture of the can end at the score line when the ring of the tab is raised and the nose tip moves down. The embossed formation has a general modified heart-shape in contour with a depressed groove defining the heart-shape. The embossed formation imparts great stiffness to the can end metal. The stiffness maintains a planar shape for the can end which resists doming or bulging when the end is subjected to pressure inside the can different than atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A container end panel having a non-detachable flap portion partially severable from the panel to provide an opening. The flap portion is recessed below the remainder of the panel and is broken away by a fitment which fits into the recess. The fitment is adapted to be pushed inwardly and after rupturing the score between the panel and the flap functions to swing the flap inwardly about a hinge formed by the unscored metal connecting the flap to the panel. The fitment is pressed into the opening and snaps within the opening and provides a guard shielding the users finger from the raw edges at the tear edge about the opening. The invention is also directed to a formation of the inner edge of the ring to facilitate rupturing the score and thereafter swinging the panel inwardly.

Abstract: A frangible element or weakened line in sheet material, especially tinplate, which is useful in opening means for containers. A method and apparatus for making the line is described. The frangible element lies between two portions of the sheet of greater thickness than the frangible element, to which it is joined by rounded steps or other rounded formations, and a hollow indentation, e.g., a bead, lies in one of the portions. By using a series of indentations, these can be arranged so that the opening of a tear-open panel in the container wall can be controlled more easily.