Device for sealing a container

Abstract

A device for sealing a plurality of different sized containers, the device including a plurality of different sized rims, each of the different sized rims being for engaging with a respective different sized container, to seal the container.

1 . A device for sealing containers of different size and/or shape, the device including:
 (a) a first surface having a plurality of rims extending therefrom, each of plurality rims configured to engage a respective first container such that the first container is sealed, and each of the plurality rims being of different size and/or shape so as to permit containers of different size and/or shape to be sealed by the device; and   (b) a second surface having a walled portion extending therefrom, the walled portion for engaging and supporting a second container on the device such that the second container is uprightly stacked above the first container.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the walled portion engages a bottom portion of the second container. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second surfaces are opposite sides of a floor of the device. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second surfaces are the same surface and form a floor of the device. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claims 3  to  4 , wherein the floor of the device has a domed portion. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claims 3  to  4 , wherein the floor of the device is substantially flat. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is circular in shape and includes a plurality of concentric rims, each of the plurality of rims being configured to fit around an edge of a respective container. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes a tab protruding from a side of the device, the tab being configured to be use to pull the device off the container. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes at least one venting hole formed within a floor of the device. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claims 1  to  8 , wherein the device includes a sliding tab, the sliding tab being moveable between open and closed positions, where in the open position, a recess formed in a floor of the device allows for contents within the container to be accessed, and where in the closed position, the recess is sealed by the sliding tab. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes at least one rib, the rib being formed within the device such that when the second container is stacked on the device, the rib provides a space between the device and the second container. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to be used with aluminum cans. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rims includes an outer rim and an inner rim, the height of the inner rim being shorter than the height of the outer rim. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes a plurality of walled portions, each of the plurality of walled portions being configured to hold a respective different sized and/or shaped container. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of rims are configured to snap-lock with a respective edge of a different sized and/or shaped container. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is a lid. 
     
     
         17 . A stacking cap for beverage containers, the cap including:
 a first surface having an annular rim extending therefrom, the annular rim adapted to sealingly engage the upper portion of a first container such that an enclosed cavity is provided between the cap and the first container; and   a second surface having an annular wall extending therefrom so as to provide a recess adapted to receive the bottom portion of a second container, such that the second container is uprightly stacked above the first container,   wherein the annular wall includes an inner surface frictionally engaging a corresponding outer lateral surface of the second container whilst the first container is being sealed.   
     
     
         18 . A stacking cap as claimed in  claim 17  wherein the first surface and second surface are opposite sides of a floor of the cap, the floor including a domed portion moveable between a projecting position and a recessed position wherein moving the domed portion from the projecting position to the recessed position reduces the volume of the enclosed cavity. 
     
     
         19 . A stacking device for stacking cans, the stacking device including:
 A first recess for receiving an end portion of a first can; and   A second recess for receiving an end portion of a second can such that first and second cans are stacked vertically, one can above the other.   
     
     
         20 . A stacking device as claimed in  claim 19  wherein the first and second recesses each include an annular wall, the inner surface of the annular wall being configured to frictionally engage with an outer lateral surface of a can to be received. 
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the floor of the device has a domed portion. 
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the floor of the device is substantially flat.