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Beverage container lid
Assignee: CIP N CEAL A GEORGIA JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN CIP N CEAL Inc AND
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Filing: 1981-02-25
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Granted: 1982-11-30
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Expires: 2001-02-25
Abstract
Abstract An improved liquid container lid which includes a cover section which snap-fittingly engages the top rim of the container and which has an opening therethrough and a bottom section that is secured to the underside of the cover section and has a projection that extends through the opening. A passage is provided through the bottom section which is normally closed, but when the user presses downwardly upon the projection, liquid passes from the container through the opened passage and out of the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Tuneski
- 👤 Robert M. Frisbey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/20; B65D47/2018; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A lid for beverage container having a top rim portion, comprising: (a) a cover section which is of a dimension to overlie said top rim section and having an outer periphery, an underside surface and an opening therethrough, said opening being defined by a leading edge, sides which intersect said leading edge and a rear edge; (b) means on said outer periphery for releasably engaging said cover section to said top rim portion; and (c) a bottom section having an outer end that is in engagement with said engaging means and being secured to said underside surface adjacent said sides and rear edge, said bottom section normally underlying and being in sealing engagement with said opening along said leading edge, sides and rear edge and including a passage therethrough which is movable between a normally closed position and an open position in flow communication with the interior of said beverage container and said opening, said passage comprising a slit disposed toward said outer periphery of said lid adjacent said leading edge and conforming to the contour of said outer periphery, said bottom section being elastically depressible to move said passage to said open position when force is applied to said bottom section so that said slit is moved out of engagement with said cover section along said leading edge while said bottom section remains in contact with said underside surface adjacent said sides and rear edge and to cause said passage to return to said closed position when said force is removed therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
253 words
A lid for beverage container having a top rim portion, comprising: (a) a cover section which is of a dimension to overlie said top rim section and having an outer periphery, an underside surface and an opening therethrough, said opening being defined by a leading edge, sides which intersect said leading edge and a rear edge; (b) means on said outer periphery for releasably engaging said cover section to said top rim portion; and (c) a bottom section having an outer end that is in engagement with said engaging means and being secured to said underside surface adjacent said sides and rear edge, said bottom section normally underlying and being in sealing engagement with said opening along said leading edge, sides and rear edge and including a passage therethrough which is movable between a normally closed position and an open position in flow communication with the interior of said beverage container and said opening, said passage comprising a slit disposed toward said outer periphery of said lid adjacent said leading edge and conforming to the contour of said outer periphery, said bottom section being elastically depressible to move said passage to said open position when force is applied to said bottom section so that said slit is moved out of engagement with said cover section along said leading edge while said bottom section remains in contact with said underside surface adjacent said sides and rear edge and to cause said passage to return to said closed position when said force is removed therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A lid as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bottom section has means for engaging the lip of the user including a raised member on said bottom section which projects through said opening when said passage is in said closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A lid as claimed in claim 1 wherein said engaging means includes a downwardly directed channel extending about said outer periphery and being of such a dimension to detachably receive therein said top rim portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A lid as claimed in claim 3 wherein said outer edge of said bottom section includes a lip which is complimentarily contoured to said channel so as to be received within said channel to grippingly engage said outer end to said cover section when said lid is on said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A lid as claimed in claim 2 wherein said lip engaging means is disposed on said bottom section between said outer end and said inner end and said passage is located between said lip engaging means and said outer end.
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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) | 1985-11-29 | 1986-05-31 | 1986-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-29 | 1990-05-31 | 1990-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-29 | 1994-05-31 | 1994-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |