Disposable non-spillable childs dispensing cup

a non-spillable, child-proof technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of awkward drinking of small children's openings of bottles and cans, can not be used in vending machines presently, can not sufficiently restrict the flow of liquid, etc., to achieve the effect of expanding the customer base and reducing or eliminating spills

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-19
WALKER EMILY PRICE
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[0008]Typically, a child's caretaker will purchase the container for the child from a convenient vending machine. The parent then will remove and discard the cap and safety seal. The caretaker then will attach the upper portion of the vessel to the lower portion of the vessel and hand the assembled vessel to the child. The child may then insert the extended spout in his or her mouth, invert the vessel, and suck the beverage from the vessel. The parent will the

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Vending machines do not currently dispense drinks contained in drinking bottles or cans suitable for young children.
Present drink vending machines carry beverages and juices, but the cans and bottles presently available in such vending machines do not sufficiently restrict the flow of liquid to prevent spills if the bottle is inverted.
The openings of such bottles and cans are also awkward for

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[0018]As illustrated in the accompanying drawings a disposable drinking container is shown for containing a liquid beverage, suitable for use by a child and adapted to be dispensed from a drink vending machine or equally convenient for a caretaker, may be purchased free standing at any number of locations such as convenience stores, theme parks or restaurants. The container is generally constructed from a resilient polymer based material suitable for use as a beverage container. In the preferred embodiment, the components will be of a biodegradable and / or recyclable material. Other materials may be used, including metal, paper, cardboard, and expanded polymers. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention with a shape of a standard 20-ounce drink bottle 11. The outside surface the assembled container 11 approximately defines a surface of revolution about a vertical axis 13.

[0019]FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the container 11 which has a vessel includes an upp...

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Abstract

A disposable sealed drink container suitable for use by a child to imbibe liquids and possessing a shape and size adapted for use in conventional drink dispensing machines including aluminum can vending machines and plastic bottle vending machines. The container includes a sealed impermeable vessel to suitable for containing a beverage, an extended spout designed to resist leakage when tipped and allow fluid to flow when suction is applied, and a protective cap.

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BACKGROUND[0001]This invention relates to containers that are specially adapted for use in can and bottle drink vending machines that enable dispensing of a child's disposable drinking cup containing beverage and possessing an extended mouthpiece that resists fluid flow when inverted, but allows adequate flow when suction is applied.[0002]Children's cups possessing an extended spout for placing in the child's mouth and drinking from, commonly referred to as “sippy cups” and “sipper cups,” have provided a convenient method of providing beverage to children while reducing spills associated with a young person's lack of motor skills. Sippy cups possess an extended spout that can be placed in a child's mouth. The spouts generally restrict fluid flow if the cup is inverted by means of valves and / or possessing small apertures through which the fluid must flow. When suction is applied the resistance to fluid flow is reduced allowing the child to drink.[0003]Vending machines do not currentl...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/22
CPCA47G19/2272B65D47/0842B65D51/20B65D2251/105B65D2251/0056B65D2251/0093B65D2251/0018
Inventor WALKER, EMILY PRICE
Owner WALKER EMILY PRICE
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