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US 12,503,291 B2Granted
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AssigneeBruMate, Inc.
InventorDylan M. Jacob
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Abstract
Aspects disclosed herein generally relate to beverage systems. Particularly, beverage systems comprising a straw mechanism that is removably secured to a lid structure. The beverage systems in accordance with aspects herein have features to prevent leakage.
Claims20
A lid structure for a beverage container, comprising:
- a body portion having a top side that defines an engagement cavity, the engagement cavity presenting a fluid interface in fluid communication with an interior volume of the beverage container;
- and
- a straw mechanism configured to be removably inserted into the engagement cavity, the straw mechanism having
- a frame portion sized and shaped to fit within the engagement cavity, and
- a spout portion having a distal end surface that presents an opening positioned to align with the fluid interface,
- wherein the straw mechanism is rotatable within the engagement cavity between a locked state in which the straw mechanism is rotatably secured within the engagement cavity, and an unlocked state in which the straw mechanism can be removed from the engagement cavity.
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A beverage container comprising:
- a base structure;
- and
- a lid structure including
- a body portion that is removably secured to the base structure, the body portion having a top side that defines an engagement cavity, the engagement cavity presenting a fluid interface that is in fluid communication with an interior volume of the beverage container, and
- a straw mechanism configured to be removably inserted into the engagement cavity, the straw mechanism having
- a frame portion sized and shaped to fit within the engagement cavity, and
- a spout portion having a distal end surface that presents an opening positioned to align with the fluid interface,
- wherein the straw mechanism is rotatable within the engagement cavity between a locked state in which the straw mechanism is rotatably secured within the engagement cavity, and an unlocked state in which the straw mechanism can be removed from the engagement cavity.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.