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US4243156A
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Closure for a beverage receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-19
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A closure is provided for use with a beverage receptacle, such as a paper cup, having an open top. The closure comprises a planar lid having both an upper and lower side and conforming in shape to the open top of the receptacle. An annular rim extending outwardly from the lower side of the lid is dimensioned to frictionally engage the open top of the receptacle in order to secure the lid to the receptacle. The lid further includes a tubular spout extending outwardly from the upper side and adjacent the periphery of the lid. One end of the spout is open to the lower side of the lid while a cap integrally formed with the spout is secured to and closes the other end of the spout. A series of perforations between the cap and the spout permit the manual and permanent removal of the cap from the spout when consumption of a beverage within the receptacle is desired.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Lobbestael
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A closure for use with a beverage receptacle having an open top, said closure comprising: a substantially planar lid having an upper and a lower side and substantially conforming in shape to the open top of the receptacle; said lid including a rim about its outer periphery, said rim extending outwardly from the lower side of the lid and being dimensioned to frictionally engage the open top of the receptacle to thereby retain said lid to said receptacle; said lid further comprising a tubular spout having a restricted fluid passageway formed adjacent the periphery of said lid and extending outwardly from the upper side of the lid, said spout being open at one end to the lower side of the lid and, at its other end, having a cap integrally formed with and closing said spout; means formed on said spout to permit manual detachment of said cap from said spout; wherein said means further comprises a series of indentations formed between said cap and said spout; and wherein said cap includes a cavity at its end most spaced from spout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A closure for use with a beverage receptacle having an open top, said closure comprising: a substantially planar lid having an upper and a lower side and substantially conforming in shape to the open top of the receptacle; said lid including a rim about its outer periphery, said rim extending outwardly from the lower side of the lid and being dimensioned to frictionally engage the open top of the receptacle to thereby retain said lid to said receptacle; said lid further comprising a tubular spout having a restricted fluid passageway formed adjacent the periphery of said lid and extending outwardly from the upper side of the lid, said spout being open at one end to the lower side of the lid and, at its other end, having a cap integrally formed with and closing said spout; means formed on said spout to permit manual detachment of said cap from said spout; wherein said means further comprises a series of indentations formed between said cap and said spout; and wherein said cap includes a cavity at its end most spaced from spout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said indentations are perforations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the base of said cavity is positioned slightly above said series of indentations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said closure is integrally constructed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said closure is integrally constructed from extruded plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said lid is circular in shape.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |