Lids and components for sealing cups containing hot beverages

Abstract

The present invention provides a lid for sealing a hot beverage cup, comprising: a device for clamping and sealing with the rim of the cup; a lid surface extending substantially parallel to the rim when the lid is engaged with the rim; at least one support surface extending a certain distance from the lid surface and substantially parallel thereto, for supporting a disc-shaped baked product located a certain distance above the lid surface; at least one heat transfer hole on the lid surface; a drinking spout; a closing element; and at least one edge element formed around the center of the lid surface and spaced a certain distance apart, extending upward from the lid surface beyond the support surface, having an inner side and an outer side facing and away from the center of the lid surface, as well as an upper side, for clamping the disc-shaped baked product against its inner side, the closing element sliding above or below the lid surface between closed and open positions of the at least one heat transfer hole.

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