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Drink lid with straw access

a technology for drinking lids and straws, which is applied in drinking vessels, household applications, table equipment, etc., can solve the problems of strangers placing contaminants in drinks, patrons losing their scats or tables,

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-17
CRAWFORD TABITHA
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Benefits of technology

The lid with access opening described in this patent text solves the problem of wind or windblown on a lid, while still allowing for easy access through a straw. The lid can be attached to a cup or several cups, and has a top panel with a straw access hole. The straw access may be a slit, perforated hole, or a puncturable membrane. The lid is designed to be removable, easy to stack and use, and can provide advertising or other information printed on its top panel. The skirt on the lid helps keep it stable and can be pleated or conical in shape. The technical effects of this patent include improved wind resistance, easy access, and promotional options for restaurants and restaurants.

Problems solved by technology

Otherwise the patron will lose his / her scat or table.
Moreover, when the drink is left unattended at due bar or table, strangers may place contaminants in the drink.

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[0026]Referring now to the drawings, a lid 10 for covering a container 12 to protect its content is shown. The lid 10 may have a straw access 14 formed in a top panel 16 of the lid 10. The lid 10 may have a side skirt 18 extending downwardly from an outer periphery 20 of the top panel 16. Preferably, the lid 10 is placed over an opening of the container 12 with the side skirt 18 disposed around the outside of the upper portion of the opening of the container 12. The side skirt 18 holds the lid 10 in place on the container 12 even if the container 12 is jostled or if a customer walks by lightly blowing wind on the lid 10. Moreover, the straw access 14 may have a variety of configurations as discussed herein and placed at various locations (i.e., center or off-center) on the top panel 16.

[0027]Referring now to FIG. 1, the lid 10a is shown which has a pleated side skirt 18 and a straw access 14a formed off-center of the top panel 16. The straw access 14a has a starburst configuration. ...

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Abstract

A drink lid with a straw access opening is disclosed. The drink lid may define a top panel being larger than a top opening of a drinking cap (e.g., beverage container). Additionally, a side skirt may be formed about an outer periphery of the top panel to hold the drink lid on the drink container even in the presence of slight wind or breeze. Moreover, an upper surface of the top panel may have printed indicia for the purposes of displaying advertising, informational content, etc.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT [0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0003]The present invention relates to a lid for a drink container having an access opening for a straw wherein exterior surfaces of the lid may have printed indicia (e.g., advertisements, informational content, etc). The lid may be used as a means by which patrons may indicate that they will be back shortly and to protect the content of the drink from contamination.[0004]In a bar, patrons enter and leave the establishment throughout the day. Patrons may sit at a stool or table to enjoy an alcoholic beverage and the company of other people. While the patron is enjoying the alcoholic beverage, the patron may briefly go out to smoke a cigarette or take a restroom break. During a busy period, the patron may leave his or her drink at the bar or table. To indicate that he or she will be back shortly and that the stool or table is still being used...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G19/22
CPCA47G19/2211
Inventor CRAWFORD, TABITHA
Owner CRAWFORD TABITHA