Dispensing – Movable material discharge guide – Foldable – bendable – collapsible or flexible
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-26
2006-12-26
Shaver, Kevin (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
Movable material discharge guide
Foldable, bendable, collapsible or flexible
C222S530000, C222S574000, C222S541600, C220S062170, C215S347000, C215S012100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07152766
ABSTRACT:
An all-metal beverage can with a pour spout is disclosed. The can includes a can body for containing a beverage and a closure member. The closure contains a metal pour spout and a cap covering the pour spout. The pour spout and cap are in a recessed condition within the can body prior to opening the can, allowing the can to be shipped and stacked in the normal fashion. The closure further comprises a first layer forming the pour spout, a second layer forming the cap, and a scored area formed in the second layer. The cap separates from the closure by the user grasping the cap and breaking of the scored area (e.g., by twisting) and then removing the cap from the pour spout. When the container is opened, the pour spout is extendable from the can body to facilitate pouring of the beverage. In one possible embodiment, the pour spout is threaded. The cap threads onto the pour spout, enabling a resealing of the can.
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Rajesh Gopalaswamy
Walsh William
McDonnell Boehnen & Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Rexam Beverage Can Co.
Shaver Kevin
Tyler Stephanie E.
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