NO20180953A1

NO20180953A1 - Detachable lids for a crushed can

Info

Publication number: NO20180953A1
Application number: NO20180953A
Authority: NO
Inventors: Inge Johannes Solesvik
Original assignee: Inge Johannes Solesvik
Priority date: 2018-07-05
Filing date: 2018-07-05
Publication date: 2020-01-06

Description

DETACHABLE LIDS FOR A CRUSHED CAN

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention disclosed herein generally relates to a disposable can. More particularly, the present invention relates to detachable lids for a crushed can, so that the crushed can requires less space for storage and transportation.

BACKGROUND

Generally, cans are designed to contain fluid such as, carbonated soft drink, alcoholic beverage, fruit juice, tea, herbal tea, etc. The can is generally cylindrical in shape, manufactured from a material to withstand the high mechanical loading due to atmospheric pressure.

After usage of the cans, users to be challenged with the problems of inconvenient storage and transportation of the used cans. Storing the used cans in the original shape is a problem because it occupies much space. Providing easy storage and transport of used cans has become important for recycling purpose. Also, users experience the inconvenience of storing used cans that could be easily scattered and fall over, making a mess in kitchens or storage areas.

The empty used cans are difficult to crush completely, because of the top sealed lid and opposed sealed circular end, which demands a significant amount of physical exertion. In addition, the partial crushed cans also require a large place to store and transport from one location to other for recycling. It is also difficult to completely emptying or cleaning the can because of top sealed lid and opposed sealed circular end of the can.

In the light of above mentioned problems, it is desirable to provide a can with detachable lids. It is also desirable to provide a can with detachable lids to occupy less space and to be accomplished in a neat fashion that allows such cans to be easily stored and transported for recycling purposes. It is also desirable to provide a can with detachable lids for emptying or cleaning the substance existing within the can.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

The present invention discloses a can with detachable lids. In an embodiment, the can comprises a body defining a continuous wall. The body having one aperture on the one side and another aperture on the opposite side. The both apertures of the body are enclosed by detachable first and second lids. The detached first and second lids are adaptable to dispose within the apertures of the body of the can, thereby the can is crushed along with the disposed first and second lids to store within a less space and transported in ease for recycling process.

In one embodiment, the first lid having a diameter and configured to enclose one aperture of the body. In one embodiment, the second lid having a diameter and configured to enclose another aperture of the body. In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids are detachably enclosed to the both apertures of the body of the can. In one embodiment, the first and second lids are detachably enclosed to the both apertures of the body of the can via a fastener. In another embodiment, the first and second lids are detachably enclosed to the both apertures of the body of the can via an adhesive.

In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids having a detachable mechanism, but not limited to, a clip, for allowing a user to detach the first and second lids from the can. In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids are made of any one of a material includes an aluminum or a steel or a stainless-steel or a plastic material. In one embodiment, the can could be crushed along with the disposed first and second lids manually by a user. In another embodiment, the can could be crushed along with the disposed first and second lids by a crushing mechanism.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.

FIG.1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a can with detached first and second lids in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG.2 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a crushed can with detachable first and second lids disposed inside the apertures in an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to FIG.1, the perspective view of a can 100 with detached first and second lids (110 and 112) is illustrated. In an embodiment, the can 100 comprises a body 102 defining a continuous wall. The body 100 having one aperture 104 on the one side and another aperture 106 on the opposite side. The both apertures (104 and 106) of the body 102 are enclosed by detachable first and second lids (110 and 112). The detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) are adaptable to dispose within the apertures (104 and 106) of the body 102 of the can 100, thereby the can 100 is crushed along with the disposed first and second lids (110 and 112) to store within a less space and transported in ease for recycling process.

In one embodiment, the detachable first lid 110 having a diameter and configured to enclose one aperture 104 of the body 102. In one embodiment, the detachable second lid 112 having a diameter and configured to enclose another aperture 106 of the body 102. In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) are detachably enclosed to the both apertures (104 and 106) of the body 102 of the can 100. In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) are detachably enclosed to the both apertures (104 and 106) of the body of the can via a fastener. In another embodiment, the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) are detachably enclosed to the both apertures (104 and 106) of the body of the can via an adhesive.

In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) having a detachable mechanism, but not limited to, a clip, for allowing a user to detach the first and second lids (110 and 112) from the can 100. In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) are made of any one of a material includes an aluminum or a steel or a stainless-steel or a plastic material. In one embodiment, the can 100 could be crushed along with the disposed first and second lids (110 and 112) via manually by a user. In another embodiment, the can 100 could be crushed along with the disposed first and second lids (110 and 112) by a crushing machine. In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) could be detached for emptying or cleaning the can 100.

In one embodiment, the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) having a tab 114 attached to a fastener 116. In one embodiment, the tab 114 is configured to open a way for the material or the beverage within the can 100 to exit. In one embodiment, the fastener 116 facilitates attachment of the tab 114 to the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112). The user could pull the tab 114 with minimum effort to open a way for the fluid within the can 100 to exit by applying a pressure. In one embodiment, the fastener 116 could be a rivet.

Referring to FIG. 2, the perspective view of a crushed can 100 with detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) disposed inside the apertures (104 and 106) is illustrated. In one embodiment, after emptying the can 100, at one step, detaching the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) from the body 102 via a detachable mechanism, but not limited to, a clip. At another step, disposing the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) within the apertures (104 and 106) of the body 102. The user could be disposed the detachable first lid 110 within the aperture 104. Later the user could be disposed the detachable second lid 112 within another aperture 106. At another step, crushing the can 100 along with the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) within the apertures (104 and 106) of the body 102 by applying a pressure. The user could be crushed the can 100 manually by applying a pressure. In another embodiment, the can 100 could be crushed by a crushing machine.

In one embodiment, the crushed can 100 with detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) could be easily stored and transported within in a less space for recycling process. The detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) facilitate to users for emptying or cleaning the can 100. In one embodiment, the user could bring the can 100 back to home from anywhere to store within in a less space. For example, the camping people could bring the can 100 back to home, because it takes less space after crushing. It is also preventing wild animals to keep their mouth and nose in the opening of can 100 and get a tormented death, thirst and starve to death.

The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the present concept disclosed herein. While the concept has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the concept has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the concept is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the concept extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may affect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the concept in its aspects.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A can (100) with detachable lids (110 and 112), characterized by:

a body (102) defining a continuous wall having apertures (104 and 106), wherein the apertures (104 and 106) of the body (102) are enclosed by detachable first and a second lid (110 and 112),

wherein the detached first and second lids (110 and 112) are adaptable to dispose within the apertures (104 and 106) of the body (102) of the can (100), thereby the can is crushed along with the disposed first and second lids (110 and 112) to store within a less space and transported in ease for recycling process.

2. The can (100) of claim 1, wherein the first lid (110) having a predetermined diameter and configured to enclose one aperture (104) of the body (102).

3. The can (100) of claim 1, wherein the second lid (110) having a predetermined diameter and configured to enclose another aperture (106) of the body (102).

4. The can (100) of claim 1, wherein the first and the second lids (110 and 112) are detachably enclosed to the apertures (104 and 106) of the body (102) via a fastener.

5. The can (100) of claim 1, wherein the detachable first and the second lids (110 and 112) are detachably enclosed to the apertures (104 and 106) of the body (102) via an adhesive.

6. The can (100) of claim 1, wherein the detachable first and second lids (110 and 112) having a detachable mechanism for allowing a user to detach the first and second lids (110 and 112) from the can (100).

7. The can (100) of claim 1, wherein the first and second lids (110 and 112) are made of any one of a material includes an aluminum or a steel or a stainless-steel or a plastic material.

8. The can (100) of claim 1, is crushed along with the disposed first and second lids (110 and 112) manually by a user.

9. The can (100) of claim 1, is crushed along with the disposed first and second lids (110 and 112) by a crushing machine.