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Container lid with anti-spill spout

a technology of anti-spill spout and container lid, which is applied in the field of containers with anti-spill spout and drinking cups, can solve the problems of complex design and limited supply of water

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-31
GORDON ANTOINETTE
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[0003] The present invention provides a drinking cup lid for use by toddlers or children which includes a lid with an invisible annular lip which seal around the rim of a cup, and an anti-spill spout which reduces the opportunity for liquid in the container to be spilled when tipped or jostled.

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These designs are often complex and provide limited results.

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[0013] Referring to FIGS. 1-5, a container lid with an anti-spill spout of the present invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 10. Container lid 10 includes a top 12, a rim 14, and a spout 16.

[0014] Top 12 is generally dome-shaped with a periphery that generally conforms to the shape of the open tope of a container 13. Rim 14 includes a beveled lip 18, and a generally upright side wall 20.

[0015] Spout 16 extends upwardly from top 12 proximal rim 14. Spout 16 includes front 22 and rear 24 surfaces and curved side surfaces 26 and 28. A top surface 30 includes a slot 32 which allows liquid to pass from the container 34 through the spout 16. Spout 16 is generally rectangular in shape with rounded comers at the top surface 30 and transitions outwardly into the curvature of the lid top at its base.

[0016] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, slot 32 may have a width of approximately 0.02 inches to 0.06 inches and a length of approximately 0.30 inches to 0.7 inches. The walls of slo...

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Abstract

A container lid with an anti-spill spout includes a domed top, an annular locking and sealing ridge on the inside diameter of the rim and a spout with at least one aperture the area of which is such that the surface tension of a liquid in contact with the spout is greater than atmospheric pressure to limit unintentional dispensing of the liquid in the container.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is directed to a lid for a drinking cup and, in particular, to a drinking cup lid for a child's cup which permits the contents of the cup to be drunk with the lid in place and which resists spillage of the contents when the cup is tipped. [0002] Use of spill-proof cups is known in the art. Various designs have been proposed for the purpose of preventing the inadvertent spillage of liquid which include sprint actuated valves incorporated into the lid, which opens under a vacuum pressure, an air-inlet valve which opens under a vacuum, and a screwable coupling between the lid and cup for equalizing the pressure within the cup, for example. These designs are often complex and provide limited results. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention provides a drinking cup lid for use by toddlers or children which includes a lid with an invisible annular lip which seal around the rim of a cup, and an anti-spill spout which red...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/22
CPCA47G19/2272
Inventor GORDON, ANTOINETTE
Owner GORDON ANTOINETTE
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