Beverage container lid having liquid cooling effect

a beverage container and lid technology, applied in the field of beverage container lids, can solve problems such as burn injuries, clothing rashes, and mess in cars or other areas
US20090108006A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-30COOLLID CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
COOLLID CORP
Publication Date
2009-04-30
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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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.
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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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