ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. 12,384,669, issued on Aug. 12.
"Beverage container piercing device" was invented by Shane Lucas Smith (Bellbrook, Ohio).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A drinking apparatus includes a body portion comprising a receptacle having and inner cavity a dimensioned to receive and retain a beverage container inserted in an upright orientation within the inner cavity, the body portion having a lower area providing access to the inner cavity; a piercing mechanism located near the lower area and insertable through the access to the inner cavity; a ratcheting mechanism located adjacent to the first portion and connected to the piercing mechanism under te...