System and methods for managing a container or its contents
US10329061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G2019/225
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Certain embodiments of the present invention include a retainer, a lid, and a sensor, where the sensor is configured to detect information about the retainer, the lid, or the contents in the retainer. The sensor also may be configured to communicate with an internal or external computer system, thereby facilitating showing the detected information as a representation via a display element. In certain embodiments, the system may include an action element such as an open/close lid opening assembly configured to permit automatically or manually opening or closing a drink aperture or another type of dispensing aperture.
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