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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 12, 2006
Richard R. Mathabel, Citrus Springs, FL (US);
Howard C. Chasteen, Westminster, CO (US);
Mark A. Jacober, Arvada, CO (US);
Alejandro J. Santamaria, Suwanee, GA (US);
Andrew F. Clarke, Lower Burrell, PA (US);
Richard R. Mathabel, Citrus Springs, FL (US);
Howard C. Chasteen, Westminster, CO (US);
Mark A. Jacober, Arvada, CO (US);
Alejandro J. Santamaria, Suwanee, GA (US);
Andrew F. Clarke, Lower Burrell, PA (US);
Alcoa Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a can lid having an air passage that focalizes air flow to the pour spout opening during pouring in a manner that provides a laminar flow without substantial surging. More particularly, the present invention provides a container including a can lid, a severable pour spout in the can lid, and at least one air passage integrated into the can lid extending from the severable pour spout by a dimension to provide a focused air flow to an interior of the container to a spout opening when severed.