Can cover

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a cover for resealing a beverage container after the cover has been opened. In particular, the cover of the present invention allows for retention of carbonation and protection against extraneous elements being introduced in a beverage during storage following initial opening.

1 . A resealable can cover apparatus comprising:
 a horizontal base with an upwardly facing side and an opposing side, said base shaped to conform to the shape of at least a portion of the cover of a beverage container and adhered to said cover;   a spout extending vertically from said base; and   a cover, matable with said spout, to form an air tight seal over an opening of a container.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further including an adherence, said adherence attached to said opposing side of said horizontal base and adherable to said container. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said adherence comprises an adhesive. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said cover includes a slot for mating with a rim of said spout. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said spout includes exterior threading and is matable with said cover with said threading. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said container is a beverage container. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is formed at least in part of plastic. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is formed at least in part of aluminum. 
     
     
         9 . A resealable can comprising:
 a can comprising material including at least a metal,   a cover for said can including a position for an opening and comprising an insert to overlay said opening, and   a pull tab attached to said insert;   wherein said pull tab is used for lifting said insert so as to open the cover, said pull tab can be used to push the cover in place so as to seal the can, and said insert is initially a part of the cover, is liftable to open the cover, and with said pull tab can be repositioned so as to reseal said cover.   
     
     
         10 . The resealable can of  claim 9 , wherein said insert includes an adherence on its edge for creating a resealing with said can. 
     
     
         11 . The resealable can of  claim 10 , further including a hook on the edge of the can for holding said insert in the open position. 
     
     
         12 . The resealable can of  claim 9 , further including a hook attached to said rim of said can, where said hook is usable to keep said cover in place to allow a drinker access to said opening. 
     
     
         13 . The resealable can of  claim 9 , further including a hook on the edge of the can for holding said insert in the open position. 
     
     
         14 . The resealable can of  claim 13 , wherein said hook is formed of plastic. 
     
     
         15 . The resealable can of  claim 9 , wherein said insert is hinged to said cover. 
     
     
         16 . The resealable can of  claim 9 , wherein said cover includes a circumferential rim with a lip. 
     
     
         17 . The resealable can of  claim 16 , wherein a hook is attached to said lip for holding said insert in the open position. 
     
     
         18 . The resealable can of  claim 17 , wherein said hook is located at least 90 degrees from the center line of said opening. 
     
     
         19 . The resealable can of  claim 9 , wherein said insert is hinged to said cover. 
     
     
         20 . The resealable can of  claim 9 , where said can is a beverage container.