A lid for a container

Abstract

A lid for securing to the brim of a container includes a container closure having a disk shaped member with a periphery for mating with the brim of the container. The periphery includes annular inner and outer side walls with at least one annular rib disposed on each of the inner and outer side walls. The ribs of the annular walls form a gripping area to secure the lid to the container for preventing leaks and accidental spillage. A top wall interconnects the inner and outer side walls and includes visual cues for viewing the brim of the container when the lid is affixed to the brim. The lid additionally includes a pronounced wedge shaped sipping spout projecting upwards from the container closure. The container closure includes a circular indented channel for stacking one lid covered cup over another with additional stability provided by the sipping spout.

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Background technique [0001] 1. technical field [0002] The present disclosure generally relates to a lid for a disposable container. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lid having dual parallel interior ribs for a superior leak-free seal, outer lid gripping features for added protection against accidental spills, a significantly raised suction nozzle , and a circular indent at the top of the lid, which allows stacking of a beverage container on top of another lid-covered container with the added stability provided by the curved rear surface of the suction nozzle. [0003] Prior art disposable lids are known in the art. Typically, the lid is formed from a thermoplastic molded or pressed member and is disc-shaped. Typically, at a position proximal to the disc-shaped member, the cap will include an aperture for drawing liquid from a container connected to the cap. Lids known in the art include an annular outer rim secured to the rim of the beverage contain...

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However, the lids known in the art do not allow suc

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