US 12,612,223 B1 · Lid system for beverage container

Abstract

A lid system for a beverage container is disclosed that improves hygiene and ease of use by integrating a hands-free, self-deploying straw mechanism. The lid body includes a slidable cover that moves along a recessed channel between open and closed positions. Beneath the cover, a cavity houses a straw assembly including a pivotable spout and removable straw portion. As the lid cover is slid open, a spring-biased mechanism automatically pivots the spout from a stowed position to a deployed position aligned with a central fluid outlet. Magnetic elements may assist actuation of the lid cover, enabling one-handed operation and minimizing contact with fluid-path components. When closed, the lid cover conceals and seals the spout and air vent to prevent contamination and leakage.

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Dependent claims

A lid for a beverage container, comprising:

a lid body having a top side, a bottom side, and a central hole;
a channel recessed on the top side and extending between a front side and a rear side of the lid body;
a slidable lid cover movably retained within the channel and configured to transition between a closed position that covers the central hole and an open position that exposes the central hole;
a cavity disposed beneath the channel and extending from the front side of the lid body to at least the central hole;
and
a straw assembly disposed within the cavity, the straw assembly being configured to pivot upward into alignment with the central hole when the slidable lid cover is in the open position and to remain stowed within the cavity when the slidable lid cover is in the closed position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Lid system for beverage container

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Lid system for beverage container

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Abstract

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