Lid for drinks container
US4566605A · kind A · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D21/0219
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The vacuum-formed plastic lid for a large disposable container of liquids includes a pouring spout formed into the rim of the lid. A portion of the lid can be torn out, and the liquid poured through the hole. A well in the lid constitutes a receptacle for storing and carrying a number of empty, smaller, drinking cups. The lid includes a ridge, and two cuts, one either side of the ridge. When a person squeezes the ridge, the cuts spread over the ridge, until they meet. The ridge constitutes also a handle, by which the person can manipulate and remove the tear-out portion.
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