Beverage container with recessed lid and breathable seal

US10051875B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MIDEAS, LLC · US

Inventors

• James Christopoulos · Tustin, US
• Martin Todd Belle · Tustin, US
• David Huang · Westborough, US
• Fernando Pardo · Moorpark, US
• Adil Ali · Newbury Park, US
• Matthew D. Hern · Boston, US
• Etienne Iliffe-Moon · Los Angeles, US
• Praveen Varma Penmetsa · Long Beach, US
• Matthew O'Brien · Hermosa Beach, US
• Steve Dafnis · Carlsbad, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 2, 2015
• Grant date: Aug 21, 2018
• Expiry date: May 9, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2517/0002
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A beverage container that includes a main body portion having an open top, a closed bottom and an interior that defines a first volume, and a removable cover that includes a bottom and a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom. The bottom and the generally cylindrical side wall cooperate to define a cover cavity, the removable cover is removably engaged with the main body portion, and the bottom includes a plug opening defined therethrough. A breathable plug is received in the plug opening. The plug allows a liquid disposed within the first volume to breathe with respect to an exterior of the beverage container.