Beverage container lid with mouth opening and separate push in vent
US8678221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2517/0092
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container lid includes a conventional main or pour opening and a vent opening spaced from the main opening. A vent score defines the shape of the vent opening, and a vent panel covers the vent opening. The vent panel has a raised convex shape. The lower surface of the tab handle includes a protruding portion, seen as a concave shaped element when viewed from above the container lid. The protruding portion of the tab handle can be aligned with the vent panel so application of a downward force on the tab handle transfers force to the vent panel and breaks the vent score. The shapes of the vent panel and concave element of the tab handle can be adjusted for selective and controlled force transfer to create the vent opening.
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