Protected tumbler lid having a spring-biased hinged protective cap

Abstract

A protected tumbler lid with a protective cap for use with a beverage tumbler. The protected tumbler lid includes a tumbler lid with an upper portion and a lower portion that includes a sealing gasket that can be pressed into the mouth of a tumbler to fit snugly and prevent leakage past the sealing gasket. It also includes a protective cap that covers the upper portion of the tumbler lid when the protective cap is in a closed position. A spring-biased hinge is connected to both the protective cap and to the tumbler lid. The spring-biased hinge enables pivoting of the protective cap between the closed position and an open position. The protective cap of the protected tumbler lid substantially protects the top and side of the tumbler lid from accumulating dust, grass clippings, and / or insects that ordinarily would find their way onto the top surface of the tumbler lid.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to beverage tumblers, and more particularly to beverage tumblers having a lid with a drinking hole.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Drinking cups (also called “tumblers”) made for rugged environments are popular with a large consumer market. These rugged drinking cups include a beverage tumbler that is typically made from a durable material, such as stainless steel, and often have a vacuum between the walls of the container. The vacuum provides good thermal insulation to keep a beverage in the cup either hot or cold for several hours. Examples of rugged tumblers include YETI® brand stainless steel vacuum insulated tumblers.[0003]Rugged drinking cups also often include a lid that is shaped so as to be inserted into the mouth of the cup. The lid also has a flexible sealing ring around the periphery of the lower portion of the lid that presses snugly against the upper portion of the inner wall of the cup. The lid is typically...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent is about a protected tumbler lid that prevents dust, airborne particles, and other contaminants from entering its drinking hole. It also protects the top and side of the lid from accumulating sticky residue, keeping it much cleaner and more aesthetically appealing. The lid has a sealing gasket that fits snugly in the mouth of a tumbler to prevent leakage. A protective cap covers the lid when closed, and a spring-biased hinge allows for easy opening and closing of the lid. Overall, this invention provides a more sanitary, uncontaminated beverage and makes the tumbler lid more suitable for outdoor use.

Problems solved by technology

Even when the hole has a sliding door that can be used to close the drinking hole, many people leave the drinking hole open while they drink their beverage, and dust, hair, grass clippings, pollen, insects, or other airborne particulate matter can get into the tumbler and contaminate the beverage.

Further, after drinking a beverage for an extended period of time, the top of the tumbler lid can become coated with sticky and therefore dust-attracting and / or insect-attracting residue.

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