EP0185021A1 - Drinking vessel - Google Patents
Drinking vesselInfo
- Publication number
- EP0185021A1 EP0185021A1 EP19850901479 EP85901479A EP0185021A1 EP 0185021 A1 EP0185021 A1 EP 0185021A1 EP 19850901479 EP19850901479 EP 19850901479 EP 85901479 A EP85901479 A EP 85901479A EP 0185021 A1 EP0185021 A1 EP 0185021A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- liquid
- lid
- container
- cup
- outlet member
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- 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
- B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
- B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
- B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
- B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
- B65D47/261—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement
- B65D47/265—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement between planar parts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G19/00—Table service
- A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
- A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
- A47G19/2266—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids
- A47G19/2272—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids from drinking glasses or cups comprising lids or covers
Definitions
- This invention relates to liquid dispensers generally, and specifically, though not exclusively, to feeder cups for use bybabies, invalids or handicapped persons.
- a known type of feeder cup for babies has a lid with an integral spout.
- a baby is able to drink from the cup by sucking on the spout but normally the spout . is so designed that the baby is prevented from taking up too much liquid at a time, or from spilling a substantial quantity of the contents of the cup, by ensuring that the flow .through the spout is restricted- It is often desirable for such a cup to be carried about whilst filled with liquid, but this can present problems since the liquid has a tendency to leak out of the spout.
- lid having the integral spout could be replaced by an alternative form of lid which does not allow leakage when the cup is being carried, the use of such an alternative lid is inconvenient, particularly if the baby is to be allowed to feed at frequent intervals since this will necessitate a frequent change of lids.
- a liquid dispenser comprising a container for a liquid, an outlet member fitted to the container by means of which liquid may be withdrawn from the container, and flow control means which, when in an open position, allows liquid to be withdrawn from the container through the outlet member and, when in a closed position, prevents liquid from being withdrawn from the container through the outlet member.
- the liquid dispenser may be used for a variety of purposes to enable liquid to be dispensed from bottles, containers etc. when required but it is particularly suited for use as a feeding cup for infants.
- the outlet member will be a spout provided with at least one outlet hole.
- the flow control means is placed in the closed position, leakage from a filled or partly filled cup is thereby prevented whilst the cup is being carried. hen the baby is to be allowed to drink from.-.the cup, the flow control means is simply placed in the open position and the baby may then drink from the cup by sucking on the spout.
- the flow control means is moved between its open and closed positions by rotating an upper cup part relative to a lower cup part.
- the upper cup part is preferably a lid which is removable to enable the cup to be filled with liquid, and the spout or other outlet member is preferably integral with the lid.
- the flow control means may comprise two control surfaces which are spaced apart in the open position and engage one another in the closed position, at least one aperture for the supply of liquid to the outlet member opening on at least one of the control surfaces and being closed off when the two control surfaces engage one another in the closed position.
- the control surfaces are designed to cause progressive uncovering of the aperture to provide a variable output during operation of the flow control means.
- At least one of the control surfaces may be in the form of a ramp surface, the two surfaces being moved together and apart by rotating an upper cup part relative to a lower cup part. It is preferred that the ramp surface should be of helical form. As the ramp surfaces slide over one another the adjoining planes give positive sealing, particularly in the closed position.
- one of the control surfaces is provided on a removable lid, and the other control surface is provided on the remainder of the cup, so that the two surfaces are opposite one another when the lid is in position.
- the lid and the remainder of the cup should interconnect by means of a locating post engaging within a slot when the lid is in position, so as to locate thetwo control " surfaces opposite one another and allow relative movement therebetween.
- the slot and post surfaces will be shaped such that rotation of the lid in one direction causes the post to abut a stop surface of the slot, whilst rotation of the lid in the other direction causes the post to ride up a ramp surface of the slot so as to assist in lifting the lid away from the remainder of the cup.
- the control surface which is not on the lid may be located on a removable plate fitted to the top of the container for the liquid. This plate may then be removed when it is required to fill the container with liquid.
- the removable plate may also include one or more apertures extending therethrough for the passage of liquid through the plate towards the spout.
- the removable plate and the container preferably include means for locating the plate at a defined orientation with respect to the container»
- the removable plate may incorporate a drainage hole for draining liquid back into the container and the lid includes a cover portion for sealing off the drainage hole when in the closed position. The upper face of the lid can be dished to direct liquid towards the drainage hole.
- Figure 1 is a vertical cross-section through a diametral plane of the feeder cup of this invention
- Figure 2 is an exploded sectional view of the parts shown in Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 is a top plan view of an orifice plate of the cup
- Figure 4 is an underneath plan view of a lid of the cup
- FIG 5 is a top plan view of the lid; and Figure 6 is a side view of the lid.
- the feeder cup as illustrated particularly in Figures 1 and 2 is made from a plastics material and comprises three separate moulded pieces, namely a liquid container 1 , an orifice plate 2 and a swivel lid 3.
- the container 1 is cup-shaped having a dished base 4 and generally tapering side wall 5.
- An annular rib 5A is formed towards the top of the side wall 5 and a rectangular cutout 7 is also formed in the top edge (see Figure 2) .
- the orifice plate 2 (as shown particularly in Figures 2 and 3) fits within the top of the liquid container 1 and rests thereon by means of an annularly projecting rib 6.
- a slot 12 is formed in the upper surface of the lid and has a stop wall 13 at one end and a ramp surface 14 at the other end.
- the -closure member 15 projects outwardly from the plate 2 anddefines a top surface which rises helically from one end 15A to the other 15B of the closure member 15.
- the lid 3 (as illustrated particularly in Figures 2, 4, 5 and 6) is formed with a spout 16 provided * with a number of outlet apertures 17.
- the inner end of the spout 16 is surrounded by a surface of a second closure member 18; this is again of helical form and projects downwardly to an extent which increases from the one end 18A to the other end 18B.
- the end 18A is at the end of an extension portion 18C of the closure member.
- a portion of the plastic may be omitted, as indicated at 19, in order to reduce possible shrinkage problems during the moulding process.
- An additional extension 18D of the closure member 18 incorporates a blanking member 20.
- the lid 3 fits over the container 1 and snaps in place when an annular groove 21 fits over the rib 5A of . side wall 5 of the container 1.
- the lid 3 also carries a downwardly projecting stop member 22, the one side of which defines a ramp surface 23.
- This stop member 22 fits into the slot 12 in the plate 2 and limits the rotation of the lid in one direction when the stop 22 hits the end wall 13 of the slot 12.
- a rotation in the other direction causes the ramp surface 23 to ride up the ramp surface 14 and thus tend to force the lid 3 upwardly until the groove 21 snaps out of the rib 5A to enable the lid 3 to be removed from the container 1.
- the helical surfaces of the two closure members 15 and 18 are tightly engaged with one another so that the mouth of the spout 16 is shut off by the surface of the closure member 15 and the extension part 18C of the closure member 18 additionally closes off the opening 9 in the plate 2. Furthermore the blanking member 20 forms a tight seal over the drainage outlet 10. Hence no liquid can escape from the container through the spout 16. As the lid 3 is rotated the helical surface of the extension portion 18C of the closure member 18 will start to lift away from the opening 9 and will partially uncover that opening.
- the mouth of the spout 16 will start to lift away from the helical surface of the closure member 15 until there will be a direct path from the interior of the container 1 through the opening 9 into the spout 16.
- a progressive opening will be achieved so that the cup can have a variable output until the fully opened condition is reached.
- Rotation of the lid 3 also causes the blanking member 20 to uncover the drainage hole 10.
Abstract
La présente invention a trait à des distributeurs de liquide, en particulier à des coupes d'alimentation. Une telle coupe comporte un récipient de liquide (1), une plaque à orifice (2) et un couvercle pivotant (3). La rotation du couvercle (3) ouvre ou ferme un trou de sortie (9) de la plaque (2) et permet ainsi la régulation de l'écoulement du liquide entre le récipient (1) et le bec (16) du couvercle (3).The present invention relates to liquid dispensers, in particular to feed cups. Such a cup comprises a liquid container (1), an orifice plate (2) and a pivoting cover (3). The rotation of the cover (3) opens or closes an outlet hole (9) of the plate (2) and thus allows the regulation of the flow of liquid between the container (1) and the spout (16) of the cover (3 ).
Description
Claims
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB848406482A GB8406482D0 (en) | 1984-03-13 | 1984-03-13 | Feeder cups |
GB8406482 | 1984-03-13 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP0185021A1 true EP0185021A1 (en) | 1986-06-25 |
Family
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Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP85301692A Pending EP0160372A1 (en) | 1984-03-13 | 1985-03-12 | Drinking vessel |
EP19850901479 Withdrawn EP0185021A1 (en) | 1984-03-13 | 1985-03-12 | Drinking vessel |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP85301692A Pending EP0160372A1 (en) | 1984-03-13 | 1985-03-12 | Drinking vessel |
Country Status (6)
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EP (2) | EP0160372A1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU4068785A (en) |
CA (1) | CA1233786A (en) |
ES (1) | ES285362Y (en) |
GB (2) | GB8406482D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1985004086A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (12)
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EP0196198A1 (en) * | 1985-03-20 | 1986-10-01 | Laura Kirke | Drinking vessel |
GB8624176D0 (en) * | 1986-10-08 | 1986-11-12 | Jackel International Ltd | Drinking cup |
US5238160A (en) * | 1991-04-25 | 1993-08-24 | Faulds Kevin M | Receptacle and co-operative carrier therefor |
GB9400870D0 (en) * | 1994-01-18 | 1994-03-16 | Ensor Roderic J | Anti spill drinking vessel |
DE19640187A1 (en) * | 1996-09-30 | 1998-04-02 | Wolfgang Held | Beverage container used by small child |
US6607092B2 (en) * | 1998-02-06 | 2003-08-19 | Playtex Products, Inc. | Cup assembly with retaining mechanism |
USD448242S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-09-25 | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. | Trainer cup |
USD448976S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-10-09 | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. | Pinched trainer cup |
USD463216S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2002-09-24 | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. | Trainer cup |
US6732875B2 (en) * | 2001-08-06 | 2004-05-11 | Solo Cup Company | Reclosable container lid |
JP5585348B2 (en) * | 2010-09-28 | 2014-09-10 | パナソニック株式会社 | Heat storage device and air conditioner equipped with the heat storage device |
GB2586523B (en) * | 2019-11-26 | 2023-02-01 | Diageo Ireland Unlimited Company | Beverage container for forming a head on a poured beverage |
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1984
- 1984-03-13 GB GB848406482A patent/GB8406482D0/en active Pending
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1985
- 1985-03-11 CA CA000476221A patent/CA1233786A/en not_active Expired
- 1985-03-12 EP EP85301692A patent/EP0160372A1/en active Pending
- 1985-03-12 EP EP19850901479 patent/EP0185021A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1985-03-12 WO PCT/GB1985/000098 patent/WO1985004086A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1985-03-12 AU AU40687/85A patent/AU4068785A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1985-03-13 GB GB08506441A patent/GB2155307B/en not_active Expired
- 1985-03-13 ES ES1985285362U patent/ES285362Y/en not_active Expired
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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Also Published As
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EP0160372A1 (en) | 1985-11-06 |
CA1233786A (en) | 1988-03-08 |
GB8506441D0 (en) | 1985-04-17 |
GB8406482D0 (en) | 1984-04-18 |
ES285362U (en) | 1986-03-01 |
WO1985004086A1 (en) | 1985-09-26 |
GB2155307B (en) | 1987-09-09 |
AU4068785A (en) | 1985-10-11 |
GB2155307A (en) | 1985-09-25 |
ES285362Y (en) | 1986-10-16 |
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18D | Application deemed to be withdrawn |
Effective date: 19881001 |