US20050218013A1 - Container cover and holder - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention includes a device for covering a plurality of first containers. The device preferably includes a plurality of similarly shaped cover materials configured to cover the plurality of first containers and substantially prevent dust from settling on top surfaces and rims of the first containers. Each of the plurality of similarly shaped cover materials preferably comprises a projecting edge that is connected to the cover material in a manner wherein when the cover material covers the top surface of the first container, the cover material is positioned lower than a horizontal rim axis defined by the edges of the rim of the first container. The low position of the cover material and the size of the projecting edge are preferably configured to allow a bottom portion of a second container similar to the first container to be laid on top of the cover material and to abut the projecting edge so that the second container is substantially prevented from moving laterally.
Description
- This application claims the priority of provisional application Ser. No. 60/558,602 filed on Mar. 31, 2004.
- The present invention relates to materials for use with food and beverage containers, in particular, materials that provide container covers for single or multiple containers and holders for multiple containers.
- Conventional food containers, such as containers for canned goods, and beverage containers, such as soda cans, typically have top surfaces that are uncovered. Dust, debris, and bacteria can settle on the top surfaces. Additionally, conventional food containers have projecting edges that surround the top surfaces. These projecting edges may promote dust, debris, and bacteria to stay on the top surfaces. When the food and beverage containers are opened, a portion of their top surfaces often contact the food or beverage. Thus, conventional containers render food and beverages susceptible to contamination.
- Consumers may sometimes wipe the top surfaces before use. However, the top surfaces may have substances that cannot be easily removed. Additionally, some top surfaces have grooves, canals, or uneven surfaces that make contaminants difficult to remove. Some top surfaces further have handles designed for consumers to use in opening the containers. These handles may create traps for contaminants, and they may make contaminants difficult to remove. It is desirable to have a device that minimizes the exposure of container top surfaces to contaminants.
- A cover for a beverage can is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,108,003 issued to Granofsky. '003 appears to disclose a cover that includes a plug that seals a can opening and a pull tab to assist in removing the plug from the opening. At least one problem with the cover in '003 is that it is designed for single use only. A reusable cover is desired. Another problem is that '003 appears to be usable only with the specific container disclosed therein. A container cover that can be used for existing and common containers is desired.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,749,100 issued to Eberhart discloses a sanitary lid for beverage cans. '100 appears to include a disposable lid that is detachably fastened to the upper marginal lip of a beverage can to prevent entry of dirt prior to the use of the can. At least one problem with the lid in '100 is that it does not appear to promote the stacking of conventional containers. Some conventional container top surfaces, such as the container top surfaces of conventional soda cans, are designed to allow stacking of similar containers. These container top surfaces are sized to accommodate the bottom surfaces of similar containers, so that when the containers are stacked, the top and bottom surfaces substantially interlock and prevent the stacked containers from moving laterally. It is desirable to maintain this stacking feature of conventional soda cans for efficient shipping and handling, and it is further desirable to add to this stacking feature a device that keeps container top surfaces away from contaminants.
- Another problem with the lid in '100 is that it appears to allow contaminants to stick to the intersection between the rim of the can and the can body as shown in its
FIG. 5 . A device that does not have the disadvantages of the prior patents above is desired. - Multiple Containers
- Some food and beverage containers are marketed in certain multiples. For example, beer and soda cans may be sold in multiples of six. Typically, a plastic material consisting of a plurality of loops is used to secure the cans together. Each loop is typically configured to surround a body of a can, and each loop is fitted snug to the can so that the consumer may securely hold on to the loop to carry the can. One problem with current multiple container holders is that the top surfaces of the containers remain exposed to contaminants. Another problem is that these multiple container holders may have sharp edges that make them uncomfortable to hold, especially when held in certain positions where the edges are in contact with the consumer's skin. It is desirable to have a device that can hold multiple containers; keeps container top surfaces away from contaminants; allows similar containers to be stacked; and, provides consumers with at least one handle that is comfortable to hold.
- The present invention includes a device for covering a plurality of first containers. The device preferably includes a plurality of similarly shaped cover materials configured to cover the plurality of first containers and substantially prevent dust from settling on top surfaces and rims of the first containers. Each of the plurality of similarly shaped cover materials preferably comprises a projecting edge that is connected to the cover material in a manner wherein when the cover material covers the top surface of the first container, the cover material is positioned lower than a horizontal rim axis defined by the edges of the rim of the first container. The low position of the cover material and the size of the projecting edge are preferably configured to allow a bottom portion of a second container similar to the first container to be laid on top of the cover material and to abut the projecting edge so that the second container is substantially prevented from moving laterally.
- The above description sets forth, rather broadly, a summary of certain embodiments of the present invention so that the detailed description that follows may be better understood and contributions of the present invention to the art may be better appreciated. Some of the embodiments of the present invention may not include all of the features or characteristics listed in the above summary. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described below and will form the subject matter of claims. In this respect, before explaining at least one preferred embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and to the arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or as illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
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FIG. 1 is substantially a front view of a soda container having a partially detached container cover of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is substantially a front view of one embodiment of the container cover of the present invention, which is shown as being attached to a soda can. -
FIG. 3 is substantially a front view of another embodiment of the container cover of the present invention, which is shown as being used to cover and hold a plurality of soda cans. -
FIG. 4 is substantially a close-up view of the embodiment of the container cover shown inFIG. 3 , which is shown as receiving a bottom portion of another similar container and preventing the same from moving laterally. -
FIG. 5 is substantially a top plan view of a container holder embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is substantially a front perspective view of the container holder embodiment fromFIG. 5 and further showing therim locking pieces - In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this application. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
- The present invention comprises various embodiments of a container cover, generally indicated by
reference number 20. With reference toFIG. 1 , the container is preferably used to cover atop surface 22 of acontainer 24, such as a soda can, a milkshake can, and cans designed to hold canned meat, vegetables, and fruits. Thecontainer cover 20 is preferably used for containers that have top surfaces that are surrounded by arim 26, which may be connected to the periphery of thetop surface 22. Thecover 20 preferably has acover material 38 that is configured to cover thetop surface 22 of thecontainer 24. Thecover 20 is preferably configured to attach to thecontainer 24 via the container'srim 26. Specifically, the bottom ofcover 20 preferably has acontainer rim receiver 30 where therim 26 may be inserted. - The
container rim receiver 30 is preferably defined by a plurality of walls that are preferably positioned on the periphery of thecover material 38. Referring now toFIG. 2 , the plurality of walls that define the container rim receiver preferably includes aninterior wall 32, atop wall 34 attached to theinterior wall 32 and positioned substantially parallel to thecover material 38, and anexterior wall 36 attached to thetop wall 34 and positioned substantially perpendicular to thetop wall 34 and substantially parallel to theinterior wall 32. Theinterior wall 32,top wall 34, andexterior wall 36 preferably substantially cover therim 26 of thecontainer 24. Theexterior wall 36 may include anextension 41 that further covers therim 26, a portion of thecontainer 24, and the intersection between the container portion and therim 26. It is noted that theextension 41 prevents contaminants from being trapped within the intersection. - The
cover 20 preferably includes ahandle 40, which may be attached to theexterior wall 36 of thecover 20. Thehandle 40 is preferably sized to be grasped by the users' fingers. Thehandle 40 preferably has a semi-circular or dome shape. Of course, thehandle 40 may be created with other shapes. Thecover 20 is preferably made of polymers known in the art, and is preferably made from conventional molding process. A mold may be created so that thecover material 38, the plurality ofwalls handle 40, and therim receiver 30 are formed when the polymer is cast and cured. - It can be appreciated that users may cover the top surfaces of various containers with the container cover of the present invention to prevent contaminants from staying on the top surfaces and possibly entering the container and contaminating the contents of the container. The cover can easily be attached to and detached from the container. The cover may also be recycled for use with other containers.
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FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the cover, which is generally indicated byreference number 42 and is designed to cover a plurality of containers, such as a six-pack of sodas or beer cans. Thecover embodiment 42 preferably has a plurality of cover materials 44 a-f, which is preferably similarly shaped. Each of the cover material 44 a-f preferably includes the components ofcover 20 described above and shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , such as: theinterior wall 32, thetop wall 34, and theexterior wall 36 surrounding the periphery of each cover material 44 a-f; thehandle 40 attached to theexterior wall 36; and, the rim receiver, which is not shown inFIG. 3 . - Cover material 44 a-f are preferably arranged in two
rows 48 a and 48 b. Eachrow 48 a and 48 b preferably includes three cover materials. For instance, row 48 a includes cover materials 44 a-c, androw 48 b includescover materials 44 d-f. Of course, various other configurations may be made.Rows 48 a and 48 b are preferably connected by an elongated connectingpiece 50. A portion of theexterior walls 36 of each cover material 44 a-f are preferably attached to the connectingpiece 50. It is noted therespective handles 40 of each cover material 44 a-f are preferably substantially perpendicular to a connectingpiece 50 to allow easy access to the handle. The cover materials 44 a-f are preferably attached to the connectingpiece 50 in a manner that allows a user to easily detach the cover materials 44 a-f. - With continuing reference to
FIG. 3 , a plurality of second connectingpieces 54 a-d may be provided in between covers 44 a-f. For instance, second connectingpiece 54 a may be positioned in betweencovers piece 54 b may be positioned in betweencovers piece 54 c may be positioned in betweencovers piece 54 d may be positioned in betweencovers pieces 54 a-d. - With reference now to
FIG. 4 , cover material 38 (not shown), interior wall 32 (not shown), top wall 34 (not shown), andexterior wall 36 ofcover 42 are preferably sized to substantially accommodate abottom portion 56 of asecond container 58, which may be similar tofirst container 24.Bottom portion 56 may be substantially restricted from moving horizontally or laterally byinterior wall 32,top wall 34, andexterior wall 36 ofcover 42. It can thus be appreciated that certain embodiments of the container cover of the present invention allow similar containers to be stacked, which may be beneficial during the shipment or handling of the containers. - With reference now to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , the present invention may also include acontainer holder 60. Thecontainer holder 60 is preferably designed to allow consumers to carry multiple containers at one time. In the preferred embodiment, thecontainer holder 60 is preferably configured to hold six containers.Container holder 60 preferably includes a plurality of loops 62 a-f arranged side by side in two rows of three loops similar to cover 42 described above. The loops are preferably connected to each other via connectingpiece 50 or second connectingpiece 54, which are similar to the first and second connecting pieces forcover 42 described above. - Connecting
piece 50 preferably further includes opposingflaps FIG. 6 ), which are preferably designed to be held onto by the user when holding thecontainer holder 60. Opposing flaps 70 a and 70 b may fold toward each other grasped by the user, and thus provides a dull holding surface. It can be appreciated that thecontainer holder 60 of the present invention may provide a comfortable holder wherein the user is less likely to feel any discomfort when carrying containers for a prolonged amount of time. -
Container holder 60 also preferably includes a top and bottom rim locking pieces (66 and 68 respectively) that are attached to the interior of each loop. The top and bottomrim locking pieces rim 26 of acontainer 24 thereby allowing thecontainer 24 to hang onto theholder 60 when being carried by the user. Thecontainer holder 60 may be made from polymers known in the art and by molding or other known processes. Thecontainer holder 60 may be used in combination with container covers 20 and 42, or independently. - Although the description above contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of presently preferred embodiments of this invention. For example, the sizes and shapes of the cover materials may vary. The shapes of the handles and the connecting pieces of the covers or holders may also vary. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. The invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and to the arrangement of the components set forth in the above description or as illustrated in the drawings.
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1. A device for covering a container, the container comprising a body, the body defining a hollow interior, and a top surface covering the hollow interior of the body, the top surface comprising a rim that surrounds the periphery of the top surface, the top surface and the rim being exposed to dust settling on the top surface and the rim, the container further comprising a rim intersection in between the container and the rim, the rim intersection also being exposed to dust settling thereon, the device comprising:
(A) a cover material;
(B) a projecting edge connected to the cover material, the projecting edge configured to substantially surround the periphery of the cover material, the projecting edge comprising an interior wall positioned adjacent to the cover material and an exterior wall positioned distal to the cover material relative to the interior wall, the interior and exterior walls being substantially parallel to each other, the projecting edge further comprising a wall connector substantially perpendicular to the parallel walls, the substantially parallel walls and the wall connector defining a container rim receiver, the container rim receiver configured to receive and surround the rim of the container, the wall connector configured to lay on the rim of the container thereby allowing the cover material to cover the top surface of the container; and
(C) an exterior wall extension connected to the exterior wall, the exterior wall extension being configured to cover the intersection between the rim and the container to prevent dust from settling thereon.
2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a cover material handle connected to the exterior wall, the cover material handle being configured to be grasped by a user when detaching the device from the container.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the projecting edge and the cover material are shaped and sized so that a bottom portion of a second container similar to the container in claim 1 substantially interlocks with the projecting edge and the cover material in a manner that substantially prevents the second container from moving laterally.
4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the rim comprises edges that lie on a substantially uniform horizontal rim axis and wherein the cover material is attached to the protruding edge in a manner that causes the cover material to be positioned lower than the horizontal rim axis when the cover material is placed on top of the top surface of the container, the lower position of the cover material being configured to allow a bottom portion of similar container to be laid on top of the cover material and to abut the projecting edge so that the similar container is substantially prevented from moving laterally.
5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of similarly shaped cover materials, the plurality of similarly shaped cover materials being configured to be placed on top of multiple containers.
6. The device of claim 5 , further comprising an elongated connecting material attached to each of the plurality of similarly shaped cover materials.
7. The device of claim 6 , further comprising at least one pair of opposing flexible flaps attached to the elongated connecting material, each of the opposing flexible flaps being configured to bend toward the elongated connected material when grasped by a user and form substantially dull surfaces, the substantially dull surfaces being configured to provide comfort to a user who is holding the device.
8. A device for covering a plurality of first containers, each of the plurality of first containers comprising a body, the body defining a hollow interior, and a top surface covering the hollow interior of the body, the top surface comprising a rim that surrounds the periphery of the top surface, the rim comprising edges that lie on a substantially uniform horizontal rim axis, the top surface and the rim being exposed to dust settling on the top surface and the rim, the device comprising a plurality of similarly shaped cover materials configured to cover the plurality of first containers and substantially prevent dust from settling on the top surfaces and the rims of the first containers, each of the plurality of similarly shaped cover materials comprising a projecting edge that is connected to the cover material in a manner wherein when the cover material covers the top surface of the first container, the cover material is positioned lower than the horizontal rim axis, the low position of the cover material and the size of the projecting edge being configured to allow a bottom portion of a second container similar to the first container to be laid on top of the cover material and to abut the projecting edge so that the second container is substantially prevented from moving laterally.
9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the projecting edge is configured to substantially surround the periphery of the cover material, the projecting edge comprising an interior wall positioned adjacent to the cover material and an exterior wall positioned distal to the cover material relative to the interior wall, the interior and exterior walls being substantially parallel to each other, the projecting edge further comprising a wall connector substantially perpendicular to the parallel walls, the substantially parallel walls and the wall connector defining a container rim receiver, the container rim receiver configured to receive and surround the rim of the container, the wall connector configured to lay on the rim of the container thereby allowing the cover material to cover the top surface of the container.
10. The device of claim 9 , wherein each cover material comprises an exterior wall extension connected to the exterior wall, the exterior wall extension being configured to cover an intersection between the rim and the container to prevent dust from settling thereon.
11. The device of claim 9 , further comprising a cover material handle connected to the exterior wall, the cover material handle being configured to be grasped by a user when detaching the device from the container.
12. A device for holding a plurality of containers, each container comprising a body, the body defining a hollow interior, and a top surface covering the hollow interior of the body, the top surface comprising a rim that surrounds the periphery of the top surface, the device comprising:
(A) a plurality of similarly shaped rings;
(B) at least one connecting material that connects the plurality of similarly shaped rings;
(C) at least one pair of opposing flaps attached to the connecting material, the pair of flaps being configured to provide comfort to user when carrying the plurality of containers using the device.
13. The device of claim 12 , wherein each of the ring comprises a structure that is parallel to a vertical axis, and wherein each ring further comprises at least one ring extension that is attached to the ring and is positioned substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis, the ring extension being configured to abut the rim to allow the holder to hold onto the container.
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