Special receptacle or package – For plural beverage-type receptacles
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-28
2008-07-29
Fidei, David T. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For plural beverage-type receptacles
C206S150000, C206S139000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07404486
ABSTRACT:
A modular beverage can interlocking device which is adapted for forming a plurality of conventional beverage cans into a building block for use as a toy or in display applications. The device generally comprises a plurality of ring-shaped members, each having an upper and lower orifice which is optimally contoured to hold the lower and upper end of a conventional beverage can respectively via at least a snug friction-fit. Preferably, the lower orifice has an inwardly facing annular slot for releasable retention of the upper lip of a conventional can via a snap-fit, and most preferably, has multiple inwardly facing annular slots of varying diameter in order to provide a snap-fit for cans of varying outer dimensions. Optional designs are provided which enable the use of thermoplastic materials having a wide range of hardnesses as well as end-cap means which provide for rigid securement to any generally flat surface.
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