Abstract

A lid (1) for a container (50), for example a container (50) comprising a wall (52) having an outer side, an inner side, a closed base (54) at one end and a rim (56) at an opposite end, the rim (56) defining a top opening (58) of the container (50). The lid (1) comprises a substantially planar cover member (10) having an upper side (11) and a lower side (12) and a circumferential edge (13). The lid (1) further comprises at least one reinforcing chord (20, 21, 22, 23, 25) provided on the upper side (11) of said cover member (10). At least one respective end of the at least one reinforcing chord (20, 21, 22, 23, 25) terminates proximate the circumferential edge (13) of said cover member (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers
• B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps

Abstract

A cover member for a beverage container has a closure member comprising at least one flap (20) connected to the lid (10) by one or more link arms (30). The link arms are pivotally connected to the lid by a first hinge at a first pivot axis, and are pivotally connected to the at least one flap by a second hinge at a second pivot axis. Optionally the link arms are mutually parallel and of equal length, and at least one of the link arms is offset from at least one other of the link arms along a third axis perpendicular to the first axis. Optionally the link arms are spaced apart laterally along the first axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures

Abstract

A rimless lid (10, 97, 99) for a container, the rimless lid comprising: a cover member having an outer side (1) and an inner side (3) and a peripheral edge (5); and a reinforcing arrangement comprising one or more reinforcing members (30, 140, 530, 540, 630, 640) located at the inner side (3) of the cover member; wherein at least one of the peripheral edge (5) of the cover member or the one or more reinforcing members (30, 140, 530, 540, 630, 640) is/are configured to frictionally engage an internal wall of the container when the lid is mounted thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers

Abstract

A rimless lid (10, 97, 99) for a container, the rimless lid comprising: • a cover member having an outer side (1) and an inner side (3) and a peripheral edge (5); and • a reinforcing arrangement comprising one or more reinforcing members (30, 140, 530, 540, 630, 640) located at the inner side (3) of the cover member; • wherein at least one of the peripheral edge (5) of the cover member or the one or more reinforcing members (30, 140, 530, 540, 630, 640) is/are configured to frictionally engage an internal wall of the container when the lid is mounted thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers

Abstract

A rimless lid (10, 97, 99) for a container, the rimless lid comprising: ? a cover member having an outer side (1) and an inner side (3) and a peripheral edge (5); and ? a reinforcing arrangement comprising one or more reinforcing members (30, 140, 530, 540, 630, 640) located at the inner side (3) of the cover member; ? wherein at least one of the peripheral edge (5) of the cover member or the one or more reinforcing members (30, 140, 530, 540, 630, 640) is/are configured to frictionally engage an internal wall of the container when the lid is mounted thereto.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anti-splash sip-through lid for a beverage container, such as, for example, but not limited thereto, a disposable lid for a disposable drinking cup, or a re-usable lid for a re-usable drinking cup, for hot and/or cold drinks, e.g. coffee, tea, soda, beer, etc. In examples, the lid comprises an outer side, an inner side and a rim; a drinking aperture (7) formed in the lid; and a flow deflector arrangement (9) adjacent to the drinking aperture, wherein the lid or parts thereof are formed from sheet material. In other examples, the lid comprises an outer side, an inner side and a rim; a drinking aperture formed in the lid; and a flow deflector arrangement adjacent to the drinking aperture, wherein the lid comprises a first flap (27) formed in the lid and initially blocking the drinking aperture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 19/22 - Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
• B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers
• B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anti-splash sip-through lid for a beverage container, such as, for example, but not limited thereto, a disposable lid for a disposable drinking cup, or a re-usable lid for a re-usable drinking cup, for hot and/or cold drinks, e.g. coffee, tea, soda, beer, etc. In examples, the lid comprises an outer side, an inner side and a rim; a drinking aperture (7) formed in the lid; and a flow deflector arrangement (9) adjacent to the drinking aperture, wherein the lid or parts thereof are formed from sheet material. In other examples, the lid comprises an outer side, an inner side and a rim; a drinking aperture formed in the lid; and a flow deflector arrangement adjacent to the drinking aperture, wherein the lid comprises a first flap (27) formed in the lid and initially blocking the drinking aperture.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 43/02 - Removable lids or covers
• B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
• A47G 19/22 - Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service

Abstract

A container (10, 20, 30) comprising a wall 2 having an outer side, an inner side, a closed base (4) at one end and a generally curved rim (5) at an opposite end, the container further comprising a pair of substantially arcuate crease lines (7, 8) formed in the wall of the container at opposite sides of the wall below the rim; each crease line has first and second ends (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) coinciding with the rim; each crease line and the portion of the rim between the first and second ends of the crease line define a flap (70, 80) having an outer face (70a, 80a) and an inner face(70b, 80b); each crease line acts as a hinge allowing each flap to toggle between an open upright position and a closed lowered position; a closure arrangement to restrict at least one flap opening (100a, 100b) defined at or adjacent the positions where the ends of each crease line coincide with the rim of the container when the flaps are in the closed lowered position;the closure arrangement comprises a closure leaf (130, 230, 330) attached to the inner side of the container wall so as to be movable by and with a movement of the first one of the flaps at least a portion of the closure leaf extends underneath and downwardly spaced from said flap opening when the flaps are in the closed lowered position; and the closure leaf is resiliently bendable and has a portion (133, 233, 333) extending below the crease line of the first flap.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical
• B65D 3/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps

Abstract

A container (10, 20, 30) comprising a wall 2 having an outer side, an inner side, a closed base (4) at one end and a generally curved rim (5) at an opposite end, the container further comprising a pair of substantially arcuate crease lines (7, 8) formed in the wall of the container at opposite sides of the wall below the rim; each crease line has first and second ends (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) coinciding with the rim; each crease line and the portion of the rim between the first and second ends of the crease line define a flap (70, 80) having an outer face (70a, 80a) and an inner face(70b, 80b); each crease line acts as a hinge allowing each flap to toggle between an open upright position and a closed lowered position; a closure arrangement to restrict at least one flap opening (100a, 100b) defined at or adjacent the positions where the ends of each crease line coincide with the rim of the container when the flaps are in the closed lowered position;the closure arrangement comprises a closure leaf (130, 230, 330) attached to the inner side of the container wall so as to be movable by and with a movement of the first one of the flaps at least a portion of the closure leaf extends underneath and downwardly spaced from said flap opening when the flaps are in the closed lowered position; and the closure leaf is resiliently bendable and has a portion (133, 233, 333) extending below the crease line of the first flap.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical
• B65D 3/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps

Goods & Services

Paper cups; cardboard cups; plastic cups; disposable cups; disposable paper cups; disposable plastic cups; disposable coffee cups; disposable tea cups; disposable drinking cups; disposable cups for food products; biodegradable cups; disposable biodegradable cups; compostable cups; disposable compostable cups; cups made of plastics; biodegradable paper pulp-based cups; cups of paper or plastic; sippy cups; feeding cups; feeding cups for children.

Abstract

A container (10) comprising a wall (2) having outer and inner sides, a closed base at one end and a curved rim (5) at an opposite end, the rim defining a top opening (6) of the container; • a pair of arcuate crease lines (7, 8) formed in the wall (2) at opposite sides of the wall below the rim (5); each crease line having first and second ends coinciding with the rim (5); wherein each crease line (7, 8) and the portion of the rim (5) between the first and second ends (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) of the crease line (7, 8) define a flap (70, 80); wherein each crease line (7, 8) is configured to act as a hinge allowing each flap (70, 80) to toggle between an open upright position in which the flap (70, 80) is convex and forms part of the wall (2) of the container (10), and a closed lowered position in which the flap (70, 80) changes its shape to concave; and • a closure arrangement operable to restrict at least one flap opening (100a, 100b) defined at or adjacent to positions where the ends (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b) of each crease line (7, 8) coincide with the rim (5) of the container (10) when the flaps (70, 80) are in the closed lowered position; the closure arrangement comprising at least one closure leaf (130) on the inner side of the wall (2); the closure leaf (130) being attached to a first one of the flap so as to be movable with the first flap and to extend underneath the first flap opening when the flaps (70, 80) are in the closed lowered position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 3/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps

Abstract

A method of attaching a splash guard (40) to a cup wall, comprising the steps of: positioning a splash guard at a predetermined position relative to the cup wall, and causing the splash guard and the cup wall to become attached. Alternatively, the method comprises the steps of: positioning a splash guard (40) at a predetermined position relative to one side of a piece of material used to make a cup (10), and causing the splash guard and that side of the piece of material to become attached. An apparatus (100) for attaching splash guards (40) to cup walls is also provided comprising a positioning station constructed so as to position a splash guard at a predetermined position relative to a cup wall and a fixing station constructed so as to cause the cup wall and the splash guard to become attached. The invention also provides a cup (10) made by such method and apparatus described and a method for reinforcing material memory of the open and closed state of the cup.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/00 - Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons

Goods & Services

Cups, not of precious metal; Biodegradable paper pulp-based cups; Cardboard cups; Compostable and biodegradable cups; Drinking cups for babies and children; Drinking cups for children and parts and fittings therefor, namely, drinking cups for children sold as a unit with non-insulated lids; Drinking cups sold with lids therefor; Paper cups; Paper and plastic cups; Plastic cups; Sippy cups; Training cups for babies and children

Goods & Services

Cups; Cups and mugs; Cups, not of precious metal; Biodegradable paper pulp-based cups; Cardboard cups; Coffee cups; Coffee cups, tea cups and mugs; Compostable and biodegradable cups; Double wall cups; Drinking cups; Drinking cups for babies and children; Drinking cups for children and parts and fittings therefor, namely, drinking cups for children sold as a unit with non-insulated lids; Mixing cups; Paper cups; Plastic cups; Sippy cups; Training cups for babies and children

Goods & Services

Cups; Sippy cups; Cups (Fruit -); Feeding cups; Drinking cups; Tea cups; Biodegradable cups; Compostable cups; Coffee cups; Mixing cups; Fruit cups; Cardboard cups; Plastic cups; Paper cups; Cups and mugs; Cups made of plastics; Feeding cups for children; Cups, not of precious metal; Biodegradable paper pulp-based cups; Cups of paper or plastic; Drinking cups [not of precious metal].

Goods & Services

Cups; Sippy cups; Cups (Fruit -); Feeding cups; Drinking cups; Tea cups; Biodegradable cups; Compostable cups; Coffee cups; Mixing cups; Fruit cups; Cardboard cups; Plastic cups; Paper cups; Cups and mugs; Cups made of plastics; Feeding cups for children; Cups, not of precious metal; Biodegradable paper pulp-based cups; Cups of paper or plastic; Drinking cups [not of precious metal].

Goods & Services

Cups; Sippy cups; Cups (Fruit -); Feeding cups; Drinking cups; Tea cups; Biodegradable cups; Compostable cups; Coffee cups; Mixing cups; Fruit cups; Cardboard cups; Plastic cups; Paper cups; Cups and mugs; Cups made of plastics; Feeding cups for children; Cups, not of precious metal; Biodegradable paper pulp-based cups; Cups of paper or plastic; Drinking cups [not of precious metal]; Insulating sleeve holder for beverage cups.

Goods & Services

Cups; Biodegradable cups; Drinking cups; Compostable cups; Cardboard cups; Paper cups; Coffee cups; Plastic cups; Cups made of plastics; Cups of paper or plastic; Fruit cups; Cups (Fruit -); Feeding cups; Tea cups; Mixing cups; Cups and mugs; Feeding cups for children; Biodegradable paper pulp-based cups; Cups, not of precious metal; Drinking cups [not of precious metal].

Abstract

b) formed at or below the rim (5) of the container between the flaps (70, 80) to prevent splashing and reduce the rate of spillage if the container is knocked over. The present invention thus improves the spill-resistant properties for the container (1), while, if required for drinking or pouring, permitting the container to allow the passage of a liquid when tilted for drinking and pouring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical
• B65D 3/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps
• B65D 3/30 - Local reinforcements, e.g. metallic rims

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container (1) comprising a wall (2) having a closed base (4) at one end and a generally circular or oval rim (5) of at an opposite end, the rim defining a top opening (6) of the container. The container (1) further comprises an arrangement of flaps (70, 80) whereby the counteracting forces between a rim of a first flap (70) and the inner face of a second flap (80) are sufficient to push the respective rim and the inner face together into a tight contact. A closure arrangement (300a, 300b) is provided to restrict flap openings (100a, 100b) formed at or below the rim (5) of the container between the flaps (70, 80) to prevent splashing and reduce the rate of spillage if the container is knocked over. The present invention thus improves the spill-resistant properties for the container (1), whilst, if required for drinking or pouring, permitting the container to allow the passage of a liquid when tilted for drinking and pouring.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical
• B65D 3/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps
• B65D 3/30 - Local reinforcements, e.g. metallic rims

Abstract

A frusto-conical cup (1, 20, 30, 40, 50) made from a flexible resilient material, having a circular rim (5) defining the top opening (6) of the cup. A pair of arcuate crease lines (7, 8) is formed at the opposing sides of the wall (2) of the cup below the rim defining a pair of flaps (70, 80) for closing the top opening of the cup by folding the flaps along the crease lines. Due to the resilience of the cup material, each flap can toggle between two stable positions on application of an initial external force on the flap, namely an open upright position in which the flap is convex and forms part of the wall of the cup, and a closed slanted position in which the flap changes its shape to concave. In the closed mode, the rim of one flap impinges against the inner face of the second flap and forms a spill-tight seal between the flaps. The seal is maintained due to static opposing forces acting between the flaps.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 3/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by form of integral or permanently- secured end closure with end portion of body adapted to be closed, by flattening or folding operations, e.g. formed with crease lines or flaps
• B65D 3/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or partially-curved cross-section made by winding or bending paper without folding along defined lines characterised by shape essentially conical or frusto-conical