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Splash-resistant drinking device

a drinking device and splash-resistant technology, applied in the field of splash-resistant drinking devices, can solve the problems of long-standing problems of users of such containers, unwanted splashes, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient attachment and convenient drinking of liquids contained

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-06
LEE SEUNGSOO +1
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[0004]The present invention overcomes the above-identified problem by providing an easily manufacturable, disposable, splash-resistant, easily attachable device for use with a lid that has an opening. The device facilitates the process of drinking liquids contained in a cup through the opening of the lid while inhibiting liquid splashes from exiting through the opening when the user is not drinking through the opening.
[0005]In one embodiment of the invention, the device has a tapered stem which is inserted into a lid opening of a domed-shaped lid. The length of the stem, for example, is approximately two inc

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Unwanted splashes of liquids that spill out of open tops o

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[0018]FIG. 1 illustrates a device 10 constructed in accordance with the present invention. The device 10 is adapted for use in conjunction with many different types of conventional cup lids for restricting splashing of liquid through their openings which are used for drinking liquid. By way of example, FIG. 2 illustrates a dome-shaped lid 12 having a conventional construction. For instance, the lid 12 has a periphery 14 that is adapted to be removably fitted onto a rim 16 of a conventional liquid container or cup 18 in order to secure the lid 12 to the cup 18 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). Positioned within the periphery 14 is a raised structure or dome 20, which has a substantially planar top surface 22. The lid 12 also includes an interior chamber 23 positioned under the dome 20. A lid opening 24, which is defined by an edge 26, is positioned in the top surface 22 proximate the periphery 14 for allowing passage of liquid therethrough. A depressed area or recess 28 is positioned in the top s...

second embodiment

[0030]Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the present invention is illustrated. The elements illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9 which correspond, in structure and / or function, to the elements described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3 have been designated by corresponding reference numerals increased by one hundred. The embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 operates and is constructed in a manner consistent with the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, unless otherwise indicated.

[0031]With further reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, a device 100 is provided with a tapered stem 130 having an upper end 132 and a lower end 134, and a cavity 136 extending therebetween. A solid bottom 164 is located at the lower end 134 of the stem 130. A flange-shaped lip 138 extends radially outwardly from the upper end 132 and has a lower surface 140 for the purposes described hereinabove in relation to FIG. 3. The stem 130 has a top opening 142 that is located at the upper end 132 for allowing liquids to flow therethrough....

third embodiment

[0032]Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the present invention is illustrated. The elements illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11 which correspond, in structure and / or function, to the elements described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3 have been designated by corresponding reference numerals increased by two hundred. The embodiment shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 operates and is constructed in a manner consistent with the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, unless otherwise indicated.

[0033]With further reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, a device 200 is provided with a tapered stem 230 having an upper end 232 and a lower end 234, and a cavity 236 extending therebetween. A flange-shaped lip 238 extends radially outwardly from the upper end 232 and has a lower surface 240 for the purposes described hereinabove in relation to FIG. 3. The stem 230 has a top opening 242 located adjacent the upper end 232 for allowing liquids to flow therethrough. The stem 230 also has a lateral opening 244 located adjacent ...

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Abstract

A splash-resistant drinking device for use with a lid of a cup. The device includes a stem that insertably engages an outlet opening of the lid. The stem has upper and lower opposed ends, a top opening adjacent the upper end, a bottom opening adjacent the lower end, and a cavity extending between the top and bottom openings. The stem is sized and shaped so as to be insertable into the outlet opening of the lid such that the lower end, and hence the bottom opening, are immersed in liquid contained in the cup. A column of the liquid is contained within the cavity, thereby inhibiting the splashing of the liquid through the outlet opening.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 111,872, filed Nov. 6, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to splash-resistant drinking devices and, more particularly, to splash-resistant drinking devices for use in conjunction with liquid dispensing cup lids.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Unwanted splashes of liquids that spill out of open tops of drinking cups have long plagued users of such containers. Various lids are available that have a lid opening usually positioned at the edge of the lid (i.e., next to the wall of the cup). The lid opening facilitates the process of drinking liquids contained in the cup without the need to remove the lid from the cup. Such lids are available for disposable hot cups in the form of disposable dome-shape or flat lids, or reusable travel-mug lids. However, lids with lid openings e...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/22
CPCA47G19/2272B65D47/06
Inventor LEE, SEUNGSOOLEE, CHANSOO
Owner LEE SEUNGSOO