Apparatus and method for dispensing content from a container

Abstract

The present invention is an apparatus and method for rapidly dispensing contents retained within a container. In one embodiment, the present invention is a content container which resembles conventional beverage cans (such as, for example, soda and beer cans) and having an additional hole or orifice located substantially near or on a bottom surface of the container for dispensing the liquid contained within the container. In one preferred embodiment, the present invention comprises container having a conventional opening on a top surface adapted to provide gas pressure relief, and an additional hole located adjacent to or concurrent with a bottom surface of the container, thereby allowing the liquid contained within the container to be rapidly expelled from the container.

1 . A method for manufacturing a container for rapidly dispensing content, the method comprising the steps of: 
 introducing a container having a top surface, a bottom surface and a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface, the container adapted to retain, maintain and store content;    forming a first orifice on the top surface;    forming a second orifice on at least the container side wall, the second orifice adapted to rapidly dispense content from the container in relationship to the first orifice;    removably sealing the second orifice;    filling the container with predefined content; and    removably sealing the first orifice.    
   
   
       2 . The method according to  claim 1 , the first orifice being formed in substantial axial alignment with the second orifice.  
   
   
       3 . The method according to  claim 2 , the step of removably sealing the first orifice further comprises the step of placing a first access upon the first orifice, the first access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       4 . The method according to  claim 3 , the step of removably sealing the second orifice further comprises the step of placing a second access upon the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       5 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 2 .  
   
   
       6 . The method according to  claim 4 , the step of forming a second orifice on at least the container side wall further comprises the step of forming the second orifice in an area where the container side wall surface and the bottom surface intersect.  
   
   
       7 . The method according to  claim 1  further comprising the step of forming a dispenser upon the side wall, the dispenser comprising a coupling end and a dispensing end, the coupling end being attached to the container by a pivot, the dispenser adapted to gain access to the contents of the container.  
   
   
       8 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 7 .  
   
   
       9 . The product according to  claim 8 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       10 . The product according to  claim 8 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base.  
   
   
       11 . The method according to  claim 1 , the first orifice being formed in non-substantial axial alignment with the second orifice.  
   
   
       12 . The method according to  claim 11 , the step of removably sealing the first orifice further comprises the step of placing a first access upon the first orifice, the first access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       13 . The method according to  claim 12 , the step of removably sealing the second orifice further comprises the step of placing a second access upon the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       14 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 11 .  
   
   
       15 . The method according to  claim 11 , the step of forming a second orifice on at least the container side wall further comprises the step of forming the second orifice in an area where the container side wall surface and the bottom surface intersect.  
   
   
       16 . The method according to  claim 15  further comprising the step of forming a dispensing means upon the side wall, the dispensing means comprising a coupling end and a dispensing end, the coupling end being attached to the container by a pivoting means, the dispensing means adapted to gain access to the contents of the container.  
   
   
       17 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 16 .  
   
   
       18 . The product according to  claim 17 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       19 . The product according to  claim 17 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base.  
   
   
       20 . A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising: 
 a top surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough;    a bottom surface;    a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface; and    a sealable second orifice formed through at least the container side wall, the second orifice adapted to rapidly dispense content from the container in relationship to the first orifice;    wherein the container is adapted to retain, maintain and store content.    
   
   
       21 . The container according to  claim 20  further comprising a first access removably coupled to the first orifice.  
   
   
       22 . The container according to  claim 21 , the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       23 . The container according to  claim 21  further comprising a second access removably coupled to the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container.  
   
   
       24 . The container according to  claim 23 , the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       25 . The container according to  claim 23  wherein the second orifice is formed in an area where the container side wall surface and the bottom surface intersect.  
   
   
       26 . The container according to  claim 20  further comprising a dispenser formed upon the side wall, the dispenser comprising a coupling end and a dispensing end, the coupling end being attached to the container by a pivoting means, the dispenser adapted to allow a user to gain access to the contents of the container.  
   
   
       27 . The container according to  claim 20 , the container further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       28 . The container according to  claim 20 , the container further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base.  
   
   
       29 . An apparatus for dispensing content within the apparatus, the apparatus comprising: 
 a main surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough,    a first access removably coupled to the first orifice, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab;    a foundation;    an elongated side wall disposed and coupled between the main surface and the foundation; and    a sealable second orifice formed through at least the apparatus side wall at a predetermined location, the second orifice adapted to rapidly dispense content from the apparatus in relationship to the first orifice; and    a second access removably coupled to the second orifice, the second access adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the apparatus to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the apparatus, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.    
   
   
       30 . The container according to  claim 29 , the side wall further having an exterior surface, the exterior surface adapted to receive advertising material.  
   
   
       31 . A method for manufacturing a container for rapidly dispensing content, the method comprising the steps of: 
 introducing a container having a top surface, a bottom surface and a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface, the container adapted to retain, maintain and store content;    forming at least a first orifice on the top surface;    forming at least a second orifice on at least the bottom surface, the second orifice adapted to dispense content from the container in pressure relationship with the first orifice;    removably sealing the second orifice;    Filling the container with predefined content; and    removably sealing the first orifice.    
   
   
       32 . The method according to  claim 31 , the first orifice being formed in substantial axial alignment with the second orifice.  
   
   
       33 . The method according to  claim 31 , the step of removably sealing the first orifice further comprises the step of placing a first access upon the first orifice, the first access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can, the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       34 . The method according to  claim 31 , the step of removably sealing the second orifice further comprises the step of placing a second access upon the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container, the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       35 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 31 .  
   
   
       36 . The product according to  claim 35 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       37 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 32 .  
   
   
       38 . The product according to  claim 37 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       39 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 33 .  
   
   
       40 . The product according to  claim 39 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       41 . The method according to  claim 31 , the first orifice being formed in non-substantial axial alignment with the second orifice.  
   
   
       42 . The method according to  claim 41 , the step of removably sealing the first orifice further comprises the step of placing a first access upon the first orifice, the first access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the can to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the can.  
   
   
       43 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 42 .  
   
   
       44 . The product according to  claim 43 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       45 . The method according to  claim 42 , the step of removably sealing the second orifice further comprises the step of placing a second access upon the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container.  
   
   
       46 . The product produced according to the method of  claim 45 .  
   
   
       46 . The product according to  claim 46 , the product further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       50 . A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising: 
 a top surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough;    a bottom surface;    a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface; and    at least a sealable second orifice formed through at least the bottom surface, the second orifice positioned on the bottom surface to optimally dispense content from the container in relationship to the first orifice;    the container being adapted to retain, maintain and store content.    
   
   
       51 . The container according to  claim 50  further comprising a first access removably coupled to the first orifice.  
   
   
       52 . The container according to  claim 51 , the first access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       53 . The container according to  claim 51  further comprising a second access removably coupled to the second orifice, the second access being adapted to securely adhere or removably couple to the container to prevent the spillage or leakage of the contents of the container.  
   
   
       54 . The container according to  claim 53 , the second access being selected from the group of a pull tab, a push tab, a peel tab, a ring pull and a pop tab.  
   
   
       55 . The container according to  claim 50 , the container further having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion being substantially formed in the shape of a shotgun shell base and the lower portion being substantially formed in the shape of a shotgun shell husk.  
   
   
       56 . A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising: 
 a top surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough;    a bottom surface;    a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface; and    at least a sealable second orifice formed through the top surface, the second orifice positioned on the top surface to optimally dispense content from the container in pressure relationship with the first orifice;    the container being adapted to retain, maintain and store content.    
   
   
       57 . A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising: 
 a top surface;    a bottom surface having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough;    a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface; and    at least a sealable second orifice formed through the top surface, the second orifice positioned on the top surface to dispense content from the container in pressure relationship with the first orifice;    the container being adapted to retain, maintain and store content.    
   
   
       58 . A container for rapidly dispensing content, the container comprising: 
 a top surface;    a bottom surface;    a generally cylindrical side wall disposed and coupled between the top surface and the bottom surface and having a sealable first orifice formed therethrough; and    at least a sealable second orifice formed through the side wall, the second orifice positioned on the side wall to dispense content from the container in pressure relationship with the first orifice;    the container being adapted to retain, maintain and store content.