US4285442A
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Drinking cup lid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-06-02
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 2000-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A disposable lid for a disposable paper cup. The lid has a groove on its under side to be fitted over the rim of the cup and the lid additionally includes a pair of radially extending scored lines converging toward each other which terminate in lines cut completely through the lid that intersect at a point to provide for pushing the lid material inward to admit a drinking straw. A pie-shaped piece of lid material enclosed by the scored lines can be torn and lifted out to provide an opening from which a person can drink the contents of the cup.
Inventors
- 👤 Theresa M. Wedzik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/32; B65D41/46; B65D41/48; B65D2231/00; B65D2231/02; B65D2231/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
282 words
A drinking cup lid that can be fitted over the rim of a drinking cup comprising, a circular shaped lid, means on said lid to attach said lid to a container, a pair of generally radially extending scored lines starting in scored first segments at the peripheral edge of the lid and extending inwardly and converging toward each other, defining generally a pie-shaped piece and terminating adjacent the center of said lid in a second line defining an arc of a circle said second segment being completely cut through said lid connecting said lines together, said segment at the center of the lid providing a part of said pie-shaped piece adapted to be pressed inwardly by a drinking straw, said lines defining a pie-shaped piece of the lid defined by the scored segments and cut through segments being adapted to be removed by tearing along the scored lines providing a relatively large opening for drinking, said scored line segments and said cut through line segments comprise one continuous line, said cut through lines defining a circular outwardly extending section 215 adapted to be deflected inwardly by a drinking straw, said cut through section 215 extending outwardly from said lid then inwardly to said lid providing access for a user's finger nail thereunder, an inwardly extending section adjacent said outwardly extending section, said inwardly extending section terminating at the top surface of said lid, providing an efficient position for the finger nail of a person to lift said outwardly extending section whereby the finger nail of a person can be inserted under said cut through section and said outwardly extending section can be lifted by said person to remove said pie shaped piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
282 words
A drinking cup lid that can be fitted over the rim of a drinking cup comprising, a circular shaped lid, means on said lid to attach said lid to a container, a pair of generally radially extending scored lines starting in scored first segments at the peripheral edge of the lid and extending inwardly and converging toward each other, defining generally a pie-shaped piece and terminating adjacent the center of said lid in a second line defining an arc of a circle said second segment being completely cut through said lid connecting said lines together, said segment at the center of the lid providing a part of said pie-shaped piece adapted to be pressed inwardly by a drinking straw, said lines defining a pie-shaped piece of the lid defined by the scored segments and cut through segments being adapted to be removed by tearing along the scored lines providing a relatively large opening for drinking, said scored line segments and said cut through line segments comprise one continuous line, said cut through lines defining a circular outwardly extending section 215 adapted to be deflected inwardly by a drinking straw, said cut through section 215 extending outwardly from said lid then inwardly to said lid providing access for a user's finger nail thereunder, an inwardly extending section adjacent said outwardly extending section, said inwardly extending section terminating at the top surface of said lid, providing an efficient position for the finger nail of a person to lift said outwardly extending section whereby the finger nail of a person can be inserted under said cut through section and said outwardly extending section can be lifted by said person to remove said pie shaped piece.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |