Container with an annular ridge locking feature
OwnerPaule Sterninventor
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Abstract
A container having a cup and a lid, which in turn includes locking features, wherein the lid engages in a secure relation to the cup, is disclosed. In other embodiments, the invention is directed to a container having a lid that fits over an open end of a cup and a lid that fits inversely and inside the open end of a cup. The lid of the invention comprises at least one protruding annular ridge, allowing for secure placement on the cup when the cup is in motion. The lid fits in a complementary (positive/negative) relation to the protruding ridge(s) on the cup. This container is designed for the purpose of being in motion: while walking, driving, and all aspects of travel and carrying. Additional embodiments include novel spout designs for the cup portion and lid portion.
Claims9
A container comprising:
- a vessel having an open top with a beaded rim and a closed bottom, wherein the vessel is capable of receiving and containing liquid, and further wherein the vessel includes a spout formed from an upper side wall and the beaded rim, further extending outwardly from the vessel;
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- a removable lid having a lid brim, the lid comprising:
- a first outwardly protruding annular ridge configured at a top of the beaded rim when the lid is coupled to the vessel;
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- a second outwardly protruding annular ridge below the first annular ridge with respect to the beaded rim wherein the lid brim between the first and second annular ridges engages an inner half of the beaded rim leaving an outer half of the beaded rim exposed, and wherein the vessel and lid fit in a locking relationship.
A container comprising:
- a vessel having an open top with a beaded rim and a closed bottom, wherein the vessel is capable of receiving and containing liquid;
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- a removable lid having a lid brim, the lid comprising:
- a first outwardly protruding annular ridge configured at a top of the beaded rim when the lid is coupled to the vessel;
- a second outwardly protruding annular ridge below the first annular ridge with respect to the beaded rim wherein the lid brim between the first and second annular ridge engages an inner half of the beaded rim leaving an outer half of the beaded rim exposed, and wherein the vessel and lid fit in a locking relationship;
- a spout;
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- an opening to accommodate the spout such that when the container is closed, the lid opening allows the spout to fit through and the spout is accessible to a user, and further wherein the spout is formed from an upper side wall and rim, further extending outwardly from the vessel and through the opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.