# US 2014/0151383 A1 · Germ Free Beverage Lid System > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0151383 A1 - Document ID: US20140151383A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/852,975 - Filed: 2013-03-28 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-04-27 - Inventors: Adrian Nurse, SR. - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140151383A1 ## CPC - B65D 51/18: Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures {(B65D51/247 takes precedence)} - B65D 43/0202: {without integral tamper element} - B65D 51/185: {the outer closure being a foil membrane} - B65D 2543/00027: Stackable lids or covers - B65D 2543/00046: Drinking-through lids - B65D 2543/00092: circular - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES ## Abstract A germ-free beverage lid system; a protective covering specially designed for the plastic lids that are used for beverages sold in coffee house chains, fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and similar outlets. The intent is to provide a more hygienic means of offering these type of lids to consumers, helping to create a sterile cup lid to stop the spread of germs and bacteria. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A germ-free beverage lid system comprising: a cup lid assembly comprising; a cup lid to frictionally and sealably fit about a circumference of a drinking edge of a disposable cup comprising; a lid-body; a bottom circumferential edge located on said lid-body, said bottom circumferential edge defining outer limits of a bottom surface of said cup lid, said bottom surface located adjacent said disposable cup when coupled thereto; a top circumferential edge located on a top surface of said cup lid; and a lid opening for drinking contents of said disposable cup, said lid opening traversing said bottom surface and said top surface, said top surface providing a drinking access for a consumer to drink contents of said disposable cup therefrom; a detachable germ-free cover for uncoupling from said cup lid comprising; a pliable surface to cover said top surface of said lid-body of said cup lid; and an attaching edge removably attached to said top circumferential edge of said cup lid; and a pull tab; wherein said germ-free beverage lid system comprises said cup lid assembly; wherein said cup lid assembly comprises in combination said cup lid and said detachable germ-free cover, and said pull tab; wherein said top circumferential edge is located above and a distance apart from said bottom circumferential edge; wherein said top surface is located above said bottom surface during use; wherein said cup lid helps contain said contents of said disposable cup; wherein said detachable germ-free cover comprising in combination said pliable surface to cover said lid surface of said cup lid and said attaching edge removably attached to said top circumferential edge of said cup lid; and wherein a consumer is able to place said cup lid assembly on said disposable cup, said detachable germ-free cover able to be removed from said cup lid immediately prior to consuming said contents to preserve a germ-free environment on said cup lid thereby promoting healthful consumption. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 1 wherein said cup lid assembly is circular to fit onto said drinking edge of said disposable cup. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 2 wherein said detachable germ-free cover of said cup lid assembly is removably attached to said cup lid when manufactured, said detachable germ-free cover installed thereon via pressure. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 2 wherein said detachable germ-free cover of said cup lid assembly prevents germs from attaching to said cup lid by maintaining a closed and evacuated zone. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 4 wherein said detachable germ-free cover comprises a thin profile to provide pliability and flexibility when peeling back and removing said detachable germ-free cover from said cup lid. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 4 wherein said cup lid is BPA-free plastic. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 1 wherein said cup lid is paper material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 7 wherein said cup lid is comprised of compressed said paper material molded such that it is suitably rigid to hold its shape and maintain said contents within confines of said disposable cup without losing said shape. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 6 wherein said cup lid is not exposed to germs until said detachable germ-free cover is removed from said top circumferential edge of said cup lid. ### Claim 10 (depends on 4) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 4 wherein said detachable germ-free cover covers said lid opening of said cup lid to prevents said germs from entering said contents of said disposable cup until after said detachable germ-free cover is removed from said cup lid. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 9 wherein said cup lid helps keep said contents of said disposable cup at a desired temperature by resisting heat transfer through said evacuated zone. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 10 wherein said detachable germ-free cover requires lifting force and pulling force imparted thereon to remove said detachable germ-free cover from said top circumferential edge of said cup lid. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 12 wherein said detachable germ-free cover maintains a sterile environment for said cup lid. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 1 wherein said germ-free beverage lid system is stackable such that it is convenient for use by retail venders. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 1 wherein said germ-free beverage lid system is useful with contents when said contents comprise hot beverages. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 1 wherein said germ-free beverage lid system is useful with contents when said contents comprise cold beverages. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The germ-free beverage lid system of claim 1 wherein said cup lid is a mouth contoured surface. ### Claim 18 A germ-free beverage lid system comprising: a cup lid assembly comprising; a cup lid to frictionally and sealably fit about a circumference of a drinking edge of a disposable cup comprising; a lid-body; a bottom circumferential edge located on said lid-body, said bottom circumferential edge defining outer limits of a bottom surface of said cup lid, said bottom surface located adjacent said disposable cup when coupled thereto; a top circumferential edge located on a top surface of said cup lid; and a lid opening allowing for drinking contents of said disposable cup to occur, said lid opening traversing said bottom surface and said top surface, said top surface providing a drinking access for a consumer to drink contents of said disposable cup therefrom; a detachable germ-free cover for uncoupling from said cup lid comprising; a pliable surface to cover said top surface of said lid-body of said cup lid; and an attaching edge removably attached to said top circumferential edge of said cup lid; and a pull tab; wherein said germ-free beverage lid system comprises said cup lid assembly; wherein said cup lid assembly comprises in combination said cup lid and said detachable germ-free cover, and said pull tab, said pull tab able to manipulate said detachable germ-free cover from closed to open for peeling; wherein said top circumferential edge is located above and is a distance apart from said bottom circumferential edge; wherein said top surface is located above said bottom surface during use; wherein said cup lid helps contain said contents of said disposable cup; wherein said cup lid is a mouth contoured surface; wherein said cup lid is BPA-free plastic; wherein said cup lid helps keep contents of said disposable cup at a desired temperature by resisting heat transfer through an evacuated zone; wherein said germ-free beverage lid system is useful with said contents when said contents comprise hot beverages; wherein said germ-free beverage lid system is useful with said contents when said contents comprise cold beverages; wherein said cup lid assembly is circular to fit onto said drinking edge of said disposable cup; wherein said cup lid is not exposed to germs until said detachable germ-free cover is removed from said top circumferential edge of said cup lid; wherein said detachable germ-free cover comprising in combination said pliable surface to cover said lid surface of said cup lid and said attaching edge removably attached to said top circumferential edge of said cup lid; wherein said detachable germ-free cover maintains a sterile environment for said cup lid; wherein said detachable germ-free cover of said cup lid assembly is removably attached to said cup lid when manufactured, said detachable germ-free cover installed thereon via pressure; wherein said detachable germ-free cover covers said lid opening of said cup lid to prevents said germs from entering said contents of said disposable cup until after said detachable germ-free cover is removed from said cup lid; wherein said detachable germ-free cover comprises a thin profile to provide pliability and flexibility when peeling back and removing said detachable germ-free cover from said cup lid; wherein said detachable germ-free cover requires lifting force and pulling force imparted thereon to remove said detachable germ-free cover from said top circumferential edge of said cup lid; wherein said detachable germ-free cover of said cup lid assembly prevents germs from attaching to said cup lid by maintaining a closed and said evacuated zone; wherein said detachable germ-free cover covers said lid opening of said cup lid to prevents said germs from entering said contents of said disposable cup until after said detachable germ-free cover is removed from said cup lid; wherein said germ-free beverage lid system is stackable such that it is convenient for use by retail venders and hospitals; and wherein a consumer is able to place said cup lid assembly on said disposable cup, said detachable germ-free cover able to be removed from said cup lid immediately prior to consuming said contents to preserve a germ-free environment on said cup lid thereby promoting healthful consumption. ### Claim 19 A method of using a germ-free beverage lid system comprising the steps of: selecting a cup lid assembly for use; placing said cup lid assembly on a disposable cup; holding pull tab of said cup lid assembly; peeling detachable germ-free cover from said cup lid using said pull tab; and drinking contents of said disposable cup.