Patent · US Expired

Spill-proof closure for a beverage container

US5050758A · kind A · utility

48Cited by
15References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 1990
Grant dateSep 24, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G19/2272
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A spill-proof closure for containers used in dispensing liquid beverages. The closure contains an opening for delivery of a contained beverage. The closure also includes a sealing member and a deflectable member. Together these parts form a flow control valve which is normally closed, but opens when external lip pressure is applied during normal drinking.

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