K-Cap

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The presently disclosed embodiments are related, in general, to an apparatus for resealing a previously opened can. More particularly, the presently disclosed embodiments are related to a cap that is designed in a manner as a utility for consumers and appealing for the general public.

BACKGROUND

The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in-and-of-themselves may also be inventions.

Typically, once a can such as a beer has been opened, it cannot be resealed without extensive equipment by a manufacturer. The sharp edges of an open can are harmful to infants and can cause the beverage to be contaminated by external material. The apparatus will be designed with various figures and logos of other companies for marketing purposes and can be used as collectables and puzzle pieces. The device will also include a sharp edge for “shot-gunning” beers for recreational purposes. It will be appreciated by users that the apparatus will be utilized to reseal the opening of can and protect users from various harmful conditions as well as slow down decarbonization.

The embodiment allows consumers to use the device as a method of protecting against foreign substances and concealing the can after being opened. This specification recognizes that there is a necessity for an appealing device that covers and seals the opening of previously opened cans that can also be utilized for marketing purposes. It will be appreciated that the device can be designed for various sized opening of cans known in the art.

Thus, in view of the above, there is a long-felt need in the industry to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies.

Further limitations and disadvantages of traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described embodiments with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.

SUMMARY

According to embodiments illustrated herein, there may be provided a cap adaptable for covering the opening of a can such as a beer that has been previously opened. The device is designed to allow the embodiment to be inserted in the opening while the other end of the apparatus is designed to be used as a grip for the consumer to either insert the apparatus by pushing or removing the apparatus by pulling on one end of the apparatus. The end that is used for gripping will be designed as a popular figure for marketing purposes to create an appealing image when the apparatus is inserted in the can opening, but will be used to grip the device by the user. The insertion portion of the device is designed to be securely inserted into the opening and allowing the user to rotate the apparatus.

In an aspect, the device includes a bottom insertion portion attached to the embodiment for inserting the embodiment for a sealed fit.

In an aspect, the bottom insertion portion allows the device to apply compression along the inner surface of the opening of the can to reseal the opening.

In an aspect, the bottom insertion portion is designed to maximize stability along the edge of the opening.

In an aspect, the bottom insertion portion of the device can be designed to be adjustable to various thicknesses and widths of an adjacent container.

Accordingly, one advantage of the present invention is that it helps to prevent foreign objects from contaminating the contents of an open container while in a public setting.

Accordingly, one advantage of the present invention is that it helps to prevent spilling the contents of an open container by utilizing a twist seal.

Accordingly, one advantage of the present invention is that it is designed in various appealing characters and it is also easily transportable via keychains and is useful for marketing various products.

These and other features and advantages of the present disclosure may be appreciated from a review of the following detailed description of the present disclosure, along with the accompanying figures in which reference numerals refer to like parts throughout.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate the various embodiments and other aspects of the disclosure. Any person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the illustrated element boundaries (e.g., boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures represent one example of the boundaries. In some examples, one element may be designed as multiple elements, or multiple elements may be designed as one element. In some examples, an element shown as an internal component of one element may be implemented as an external component in another and vice versa. Further, the elements may not be drawn to scale.

Various embodiments will hereinafter be described in accordance with the appended drawings, which are provided to illustrate and not to limit the scope in any manner, wherein similar designations denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective image of a can that includes a cap device, in accordance with at least one embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the cap device, in accordance with at least one embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cap device to depict how an attachment along the bottom insertion portion of the cap device is used for resealing a previously opened can, in accordance with at least one embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the apparatuses, methods, and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.

References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

Reference throughout this document to “bottom insertion portion”, or similar terms refers to an attachment that is located along one end of the device for attaching to a can for sealing the opening of the can allows the user to protect against any environmental contamination, spilling, and protecting against injury due to sharp edges. Thus, the appearances of such phrases or in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments without limitation.

Reference throughout this document to “flat compression plane”, or similar terms refers to an attachment that is located along the bottom of the device for applying force to form compressive seal to the opening of a can for resealing the can. Thus, the appearances of such phrases or in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments without limitation.

Headings of sections provided in this patent application and the title of this patent application are for convenience only and are not to be taken as limiting the disclosure in any way. A description of an embodiment with several components in connection with each other does not imply that all such components are required.

FIG. 1 is a perspective image of a can with the cap device (1) positioned along the opening of the can (2), in accordance with at least one embodiment. The cap device (1) is shown with the device siting in a vertical position along the top edge of the can (2). The image shows a depiction of a chicken as a marketing feature as the device (1). The can's releasing tab (6) is shown in a relaxed position adjacent to the cap apparatus (1).

FIG. 2 is a side view of the apparatus (1) resting along the top of the can (2) while securely attached within the opening of the can (5). In a nonlimiting example, the K-cap device can be manufactured utilizing any suitable material known in the art, but preferably rubber and plastic.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cap device (1) inserted in the can (2) in a sealed manner to slow down decarbonation. The bottom insertion portion of said device will include a surface of the top portion, there is a rubber base (11) that creates a seal when compressed to the adjacent surface of the can's opening (5). A screw apparatus (9) is shown positioned through the middle of the flat compression plane (8), that has at least two legs (10a, 10b) positioned towards the top inside surface (12) of the can (2). The at least two legs (10a, 10b) have at least two retractable springs (15a, 15b) that are attached to the adjacent flat compression plane (8). In a nonlimiting example, when the screw apparatus (9) is rotated clock-wise, the legs (10a, 10b) are pushed in an up and outward direction to apply pressure to the inner surface (13) adjacent to the opening (5) to form a seal. In order to release the pressure, the user can simply rotate the screw in a counter-clockwise direction and the pressure seal formed by the rubber base (11) will be released and legs will be retracted in a vertical position, and the user can safely remove the K-cap device (1) from the can (2). The flat compression plane (8) will include a center aperture (16) that allows the screw apparatus (9) to be inserted through the center of the flat compression plane (8) for ease of rotation. The depiction also shows a spiked edge (17) to allow users to pierce beer cans for “shot-gunning” beers during celebrations such as sporting events. The spiked edge will be made from material known for spiking cans. In an embodiment, the apparatus is easily washable and can be cleaned in a dishwasher or manually washed.

A person skilled in the art will understand that the K-Cap device is described herein for illustrative purposes and should not be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure.

A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the apparatuses and devices have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above-disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof may be combined to create other different apparatuses or applications.

While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.