ByWill MacDonell Archie Rogers

Sam Burton

Our Invention

Our invention is called the corc. It is different to a normal cork as it is mouldable and will slowly move back into its original shape after pressure is taken off.

What happens when you do not finish can of drink?

• Gulp it down in one• Throw it away• Let it to go flat (our prototype)

No. CORC IT!You can squish the corc into a shape small enough to fit in a can hole. This means that when you put it in place it will move back into it’s original shape and therefore sealing the can for when you next need a drink later on. The corc is waterproof and when sealed, stops the drink from going flat.

Dimensions and looks

The corc is ‘1.5 in’ tall (3.81 cm) and the diameter is 1 in (2.54 cm).

1.5 in3.81 cm

1 in2.54 cm

The corc compresses to about ‘1 in’ tall and ‘0.5 in’ thick (1.27 cm).

1 in2.54 cm

0.5 in1.27 cm

Material

The corc is made of moldable silicone to allow it to compress into a small cylinder and fit inside a can of drink.

Mouldable silicone is a type of rubber which can be moulded. It is the same material used to make earplugs, for when you cannot sleep.

Earplugs Mouldable silicone

Mouldable silicone is a very strong material which meansthe corc will not break easily and cannot be eroded overa long period of time.

CostingThis product is a simple design and therefore costs a minimum price atexactly £2.00 including VAT. The pricing table is displayed below.

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Our prototype