Drinking containers

US8286826B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Learning Curve Brands, Inc. · US

Inventors

• James A. Connors, Jr. · Upton, US
• David E. Medeiros · Plainville, US
• George S. Dys · Mapleville, US
• James J. Britto · Westport, US
• John Hession · Braintree, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 6, 2007
• Grant date: Oct 16, 2012
• Expiry date: Oct 11, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2543/00842
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A disposable child's drinking cup has a lid with a drinking spout defining multiple open holes sized to resist leakage in the absence of suction, such as by the development of surface tension at the holes, and to allow flow when suction is applied. The holes are formed during molding of the lid. An inner contour of a groove of the lid and an outer contour of the cup body rim are selected to provide a slight snap fit of the lid onto the cup body, to provide a secure seal.