Beverage container having a squeeze-actuated self-sealing valve
US7413096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G19/2272
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A beverage container includes a squeeze-actuated self-sealing valve. An actuation mechanism is disposed between inner and outer walls of the cup portion. The actuation mechanism is acted upon by squeezing the beverage container. The actuation mechanism moves a sliding plate in the cover to expose an opening along a front end of the cover for drinking from the beverage container. When not in use, a biasing mechanism in the actuation mechanism causes the sliding plate of the self-sealing valve to return to the closed position.
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