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Slide-lock lid

US12179966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 5, 2023
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/023
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A portable beverage container lid can include a main outer housing, a slider top assembly coupled thereto, a carrier disposed therewithin, and beverage and vent seals coupled to the carrier. The main outer housing can include a beverage opening and a vent opening. The slider top assembly can slide laterally between open and closed positions. The carrier can move when the slider top assembly slides laterally. The beverage seal can close the beverage opening when the slider top assembly is in the closed position and allow the beverage to pass through the beverage opening when the slider top assembly is in the closed position. The vent seal can close the vent opening when the slider top assembly is in the closed position and allow air to pass through the vent opening when the slider top assembly is in the closed position. The beverage and vent seals can be actuated simultaneously.

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