US5048709A
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Straw-containing cover attachment and assembly for a beverage container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-09-12
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Granted: 1991-09-17
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Expires: 2010-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A straw-containing universal type cover assembly for a beverage container which includes a lid adapted to be snap fitted on an annular rim of the beverage container and is operative to simultaneously prevent spillage of and minimize decarbonation rates within the beverage once the container has been opened. The lid also includes a pull tab joined to the periphery thereof for both removing the lid from the beverage container and holding a straw in an upright position. The assembly further includes a multifunctional plug member attached to the straw by means of a flexible strap and having a stem portion operative to be inserted into an opening in the lid in one orientation, with the lid opening being generally aligned with a sealed or previously sealed opening in the top of the beverage container. The plug member further includes an integral straw cap portion operative to fit in another orientation of the plug member over one end of the straw when the beverage container has been opened and the straw is not being used.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Alverson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D2231/00; B65D2231/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A removable cover assembly for a beverage container of the type having an annular rim encircling a sealed or previously sealed opening on a top surface of said container, including, in combination: a. a removable lid having an annular receptacle at its outer periphery and of the same general configuration as said annular rim of said beverage container and adapted to be removably snap fitted on said rim, b. a pull tab adjoined to the periphery of said lid and having an opening therein for receiving a straw, c. said lid further having an opening therein generally aligned with said opening in said container, d. a multifunctional plug member having a stem portion operative to be inserted at one orientation into said opening in said lid and an integral straw cap portion operative in another orientation of said plug member to be fitted over one end of said straw, and e. a flexible strap connecting said multifunctional plug member to said straw.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A removable cover assembly for a beverage container of the type having an annular rim encircling a sealed or previously sealed opening on a top surface of said container, including, in combination: a. a removable lid having an annular receptacle at its outer periphery and of the same general configuration as said annular rim of said beverage container and adapted to be removably snap fitted on said rim, b. a pull tab adjoined to the periphery of said lid and having an opening therein for receiving a straw, c. said lid further having an opening therein generally aligned with said opening in said container, d. a multifunctional plug member having a stem portion operative to be inserted at one orientation into said opening in said lid and an integral straw cap portion operative in another orientation of said plug member to be fitted over one end of said straw, and e. a flexible strap connecting said multifunctional plug member to said straw.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
105 words
A removable cover assembly for a beverage container of the type having an annular rim encircling a sealed or previously sealed opening on a top surface of said container, including, in combination: a. a removable lid having an annular receptacle at its outer periphery and of the same general configuration as said annular rim of said beverage container and adapted to be removably snap fitted on said rim, b. a pull tab adjoined to the periphery of said lid and having an opening therein for receiving a straw, and c. said lid further having an opening therein generally aligned with said opening in said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
105 words
A removable cover assembly for a beverage container of the type having an annular rim encircling a sealed or previously sealed opening on a top surface of said container, including, in combination: a. a removable lid having an annular receptacle at its outer periphery and of the same general configuration as said annular rim of said beverage container and adapted to be removably snap fitted on said rim, b. a pull tab adjoined to the periphery of said lid and having an opening therein for receiving a straw, and c. said lid further having an opening therein generally aligned with said opening in said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
A universal type removable cover assembly for a beverage container of the type having an annular rim encircling a sealed or previously sealed opening on a top surface of said container, including, in combination: a. a removable lid having an annular receptacle at its outer periphery and of the same general configuration as said annular rim of said beverage container and adapted to be removably snap fitted on said rim, and b. a pull tab adjoined to the periphery of said lid and having an opening therein for receiving a straw, whereby said lid is operative to simultaneously prevent spillage of the beverage and minimize decarbonation rates therein once said container has been opened.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
A universal type removable cover assembly for a beverage container of the type having an annular rim encircling a sealed or previously sealed opening on a top surface of said container, including, in combination: a. a removable lid having an annular receptacle at its outer periphery and of the same general configuration as said annular rim of said beverage container and adapted to be removably snap fitted on said rim, and b. a pull tab adjoined to the periphery of said lid and having an opening therein for receiving a straw, whereby said lid is operative to simultaneously prevent spillage of the beverage and minimize decarbonation rates therein once said container has been opened.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-09-16 | 1995-03-18 | 1995-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-16 | 1999-03-18 | 1999-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-16 | 2003-03-18 | 2003-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |