Spill-proof cover

Abstract

A spill-proof cover comprising two or more sectored layers that snap fit or are integral to the rim of covers so as to allow access to snacks and similar food materials in a cup, bowl or any container without any spillage of the snacks or material when the cup, bowl or container is jostled or accidentally falls on the floor, sofa or anywhere. The triangularly sectored layers are off-set from the center and one is rotated a hundred and eighty degrees with respect and thereby provides the spill-proof nature of this invention; more than two layers and geometric shapes other than triangular sectors are also envisaged in this invention.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is based on and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 848,873 filed Oct. 3, 2006.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] There are presently available a number of covers, lids and caps that appear to address the prevention of liquids spilling from cups and containers in general when used and when inadvertently jostled or knocked over or dropped. All these involve ducting and orifices to allow flow black with annular containment provisions or entail multiple-piece valve assemblies and so on and are examples of prior art described in U.S. patents such as U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,542,670; 5,607,073 and 5,890,621 to name a few. Not too many of these address the issue of preventing the spillage of non-liquid food such as cereals, potato chips, cheese biscuits and the like that children consume and that can be spilled onto family room carpets and floors in general when consumed. With the present day proliferation of snacks that are avail...

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Benefits of technology

"The spill-proof cover is a cover made of plastic that can be used to prevent food or other items from spilling out of containers. It is designed to prevent the contents from leaking or spilling when the container is tilted or held in an upside down position. This cover can be used with a variety of containers and is perfect for toddlers, children, and adults to consume food or other items. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and effective way to prevent spills and leaks when using containers."

Problems solved by technology

Not too many of these address the issue of preventing the spillage of non-liquid food such as cereals, potato chips, cheese biscuits and the like that children consume and that can be spilled onto family room carpets and floors in general when consumed.

With the present day proliferation of snacks that are available, from Pepperidge Farms' Goldfish series of cheesy snacks to Frito-Lays' Cheetos and the like, the potential mess that can be created by toddlers, teenagers and even adults snacking while watching TV is really quite considerable and can entail annoying cleanup times and frayed nerves that results when living quarters and bedrooms get messy.

It is fair to say that these entire prior art mostly address the prevention of spillage of liquids and are complicated and costly in design.

This prior art does not affectively prevent spillage and the frustoconical flange nature of the device could prove to be complicated and expensive to fabricate and manufacture.

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