Receptacles – Closures – Closure members having alignable openings
Patent
1997-12-03
1999-03-30
Cronin, Stephen K.
Receptacles
Closures
Closure members having alignable openings
220730, B65D 5118
Patent
active
058877428
ABSTRACT:
A bug guard for a beverage can includes a retaining slot adapted to receive over the can tab actuator. The bug guard is secured to the top lid of the can by bending the tab actuator upward, sliding the tab actuator through the retaining slot, and bending the tab actuator downward. The bug guard includes a plurality of apertures in alignment with the drink opening to allow a consumer to drink from the can while preventing insects and debris from entering the can through the drink opening.
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Cronin Stephen K.
Newhouse Nathan
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