Beverage container lid having liquid cooling effect

Abstract

Disclosed is a lid for a beverage container including external and internal covers, which may be coupled together to define a cooling reservoir there between to receive and cool hot liquids that may be held in the beverage container. The external cover having ventilation holes and a dispensing spout for dispensing the liquid therein to the user. The internal cover includes a plurality of walls used for directed the hot liquid that enters from the beverage container. A plurality of entrance apertures are disposed in the interior cover, allowing the hot liquid to enter the reservoir. A plurality of dispensing walls cooperate to direct the hot liquid entering through the entrance apertures and to separate the hot liquid from cooled liquid exiting the reservoir through a dispensing aperture disposed in the spout.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to a lid for a beverage container. More particularly, the present invention relates to a biodegradable or otherwise decomposable lid having an internal wall and reservoir system that provides a cooling effect to the liquid being dispensed from the container.[0003]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0004]There are various types of beverage containers on the market today that provide an individual user with a means for consuming a liquid beverage such as, for example, water, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Some are reusable, while others are provided in a disposable form. In many cases, the beverage is placed in a cup-like container having a large opening at the top. It is common that the individual is mobile while consuming the beverage, so the large opening lends itself to spilling and other hazards.[0005]It may be necessary to employ a lid to mostly enclose the large opening, leaving...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]Accordingly, one advantage of the exemplary embodiment of the invention is that it provides increased volume in the cooling reservoir

[0013]Another advantage of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention is that it urges the cooled liquid toward a location from which the liquid will be consumed.

[0014]Another advantage of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention is that it provides enhanced suction release for liquid displacement from the beverage container to the cooling reservoir.

[0015]Yet another advantage of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention is that it is made of a cost effective biodegradable or decomposable material.

Problems solved by technology

It is common that the individual is mobile while consuming the beverage, so the large opening lends itself to spilling and other hazards.

This spilling or leaking could ruin clothing, create a mess in cars or other areas, or potentially cause a burn injury if the beverage is sufficiently heated.

Furthermore, where the beverage may be extremely hot, such as with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, etc., the individual cannot immediately enjoy the beverage, because they may risk burning their mouth.

One disadvantage is that the reservoir is not large enough to hold an amount that is satisfying to the individual.

A second disadvantage of the related art lids is that the hot liquid inlet apertures are of a height that does not allow sufficient liquid to flow into the reservoir.

Another disadvantage is that the reservoir is not designed so that it urges the liquid to a location, which makes it easier for the individual to consume once the liquid is cooled.

The related art also has the disadvantage that there is insufficient suction release between the reservoir and the beverage container.

This situation makes it difficult for the hot liquid to easily flow from the beverage container into the reservoir, since the suction created by the fluid displacement is not compensated for.

In the event that there is insufficient suction release, the beverage container may buckle under the negative pressure imposed by the fluid displacement, and the container may be compromised, which may result in spillage causing damage or injury.

These polymers are typically used because they are easy and cost effective to manufacture, however, they are not biodegradable or otherwise decomposable, and therefore may be harmful to the environment.

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