EP1104252A4 - Recipient a boire antifuite - Google Patents

Recipient a boire antifuite

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EP1104252A4
EP1104252A4 EP19990943860 EP99943860A EP1104252A4 EP 1104252 A4 EP1104252 A4 EP 1104252A4 EP 19990943860 EP19990943860 EP 19990943860 EP 99943860 A EP99943860 A EP 99943860A EP 1104252 A4 EP1104252 A4 EP 1104252A4
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Prior art keywords
valve
opening
cup
protruding member
cap
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Nouri E Hakim
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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
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  • the present invention relates to a no-spill cup assembly with an improved valve
  • No-spill cup assemblies are well known in the art. In the past, a variety of such
  • the cup creates negative pressure or a partial vacuum against a valve in the cup spout, causing
  • valve to begin to invert, or turn inside out, thereby unblocking an opening such as an
  • liquid can flow freely through the valve and spout.
  • the protruding member extends through the opening in a male to female
  • a dual valve device having an adjacent valve which
  • the closed valve position provides an
  • the cup assembly allows liquid flow to be
  • valve holder is constructed
  • either a low-flow valve or a higher flow valve can be positioned in the hole leading to the
  • Figure 1(a) is an exploded front view of a no-spill cup assembly in accordance with the
  • Figure 1(b) is an exploded perspective view of the no-spill cup assembly
  • Figure 2(a) is an exploded front view of a second embodiment of a no-spill cup
  • Figure 1(b) is an exploded perspective
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the valve assembly of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded, perspective view of another embodiment of the valve assembly
  • Figure 5(a) is an exploded front view of the cup assembly of the present invention
  • Figure 5(b) is an exploded perspective view
  • Figure 6 (a) - (e) are a series of additional views of the valve holder or assembly of
  • Figure 6(a) is a top view of the valve holder.
  • Figure 6(b) is a front view of the valve
  • Figure 6(c) is a side view of the valve holder.
  • Figure 6(d) is a cross-sectional view of
  • Figure 6(e) is a
  • valve holder cross-sectional view of the valve holder, showing the valve in an inverted state, to allow fluid
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded, perspective view of another embodiment of the valve assembly
  • FIGS. 8 (a) - (e) are a series of additional views of a further embodiment of the valve
  • Figure 8(a) is a top view of the valve holder or assembly.
  • Figure 8(b) is a front view of the valve holder.
  • Figure 8(c) is a side view of the valve holder.
  • valve 8(d) is a cross-sectional view of the valve holder wherein the valve is in a relaxed state, sealing
  • Figure 8(e) is a cross-sectional view of the valve holder, showing the valve in
  • Figure 9 (a) - (e) are a series of additional views of another embodiment of the valve
  • Figure 9(a) is a top view of the valve holder or assembly.
  • FIG. 9(b) is a front view of the valve holder.
  • Figure 9(c) is a side view of the valve holder.
  • 9(d) is a cross-sectional view of the valve holder wherein the valve is in a relaxed state, sealing
  • Figure 9(e) is a cross-sectional view of the valve holder, showing the valve in
  • Figure 10 is a side view of a no-spill cup with a soft gripping area, in accordance with
  • Figure 11 (a) - (c) are a series of additional views of another embodiment of the cap of
  • Figure 11(a) is a partial sectional view of a cap with an insert molded
  • Figure 11(b) is a side sectional view of
  • Figure 11(c) is a top sectional view of the cap of Figure 11(b).
  • Figure 12 (a) - (c) are a series of additional views of another embodiment of the cap of
  • Figure 12(a) is a partial sectional view of a cap with a molded lip
  • Figure 12(b) is a side sectional view of the cap of Figure 12(a).
  • Figure 12(c) is a top sectional view of the cap of Figure 12(b).
  • Figure 13 is a side sectional view of a cap having a soft spout, in accordance with a
  • Figure 14 is a side sectional view of a cap having a reduced volume spout, in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention.
  • Figures 15(a) - (f) are a series of additional views of a preferred embodiment of the
  • FIG. 15(a) is atop view of the valve holder, holding the modified valve, in accordance
  • Figure 15(b) is a cross sectional view of the valve holder of Figure 15(a) showing the
  • modified valves therein including a modified center stop having a protruding member.
  • valve includes an approximately circular opening in the valve that is blocked by the
  • Figure 15(c) is a side view of the valve holder of Figure 15(a).
  • Figure 15(d) is an end view of the valve holder of Figure 15(a).
  • Figure 15(e) is a cross sectional view of the valve within the valve holder of Figure
  • Figure 15(f) is a cross sectional view of the valve within the valve holder of Figure
  • Figures 16(a)-(d) are a series of views of one of the valve holder subunits of the valve
  • Figure 16(a) is a top view of the valve holder subunit, for
  • FIG. 16(b) is a cross sectional view of the valve holder
  • Figure 16(c) is a side view of the valve holder subunit shown in Figure
  • Figure 16(d) is a perspective view of the valve holder subunit.
  • FIGS 17(a)-(d) are a series of views of the valve, in accordance with the preferred
  • FIG. 1 is a top view of the valve, for placement within a valve holder subunit, as shown in Figures
  • FIG. 17(a) a cross sectional view of the valve of Figure 17(a).
  • Figure 17(c) is a side view of the valve shown in Figure 17(a).
  • Figure 17(d) is an exploded view of a portion of the valve shown in
  • Figures 1(a) and 1(b) are a
  • the assembly can be adjusted as desired.
  • a 7 oz. drinking cup is provided,
  • the sides of the cup can be provided with no handles, one handle, two handles or any combination
  • This handle or handle is
  • cap can be a solid color, or can be printed with any desired design.
  • a no spill cup with a soft gripping area can be provided.
  • a soft ring 102 is
  • This ring can be of any width desired, and serves as
  • the ring is approximately
  • the soft ring 102 has shapes or designs 106
  • the hard cup in turn, has raised areas or protuberances corresponding to those shapes or designs.
  • the soft ring fits snugly over these
  • the cup is constructed from polycarbonate.
  • the cup is constructed from polypropylene. If desired, clear
  • polypropylene can be utilized.
  • any other suitable materials can be used for the
  • the components of the no-spill cup are all made of durable materials,
  • cup 7 includes a no-spill cap or cover 11, a valve
  • No-spill cap 11 includes a spout 14 for drinking
  • the spout is sized to allow an individual to place his or her mouth over
  • the spout to drink therefrom.
  • the spout is sized for the mouth
  • No-spill cap 11 forms a cover for placement over tumbler cup 22.
  • cap 11 is sufficiently secured to cup 22 such that
  • no-spill cap 11 and tumbler cup 22 include mating male and
  • cap 11 is a screw-on cap which can be easily rotated onto
  • a snap-on cap is
  • Either the screw-on cap and/or the snap-on cap can be further provided with a gasket
  • This gasket can be part of the tumbler cup 22 or the cap 11, or can be a separate
  • the gasket 110 is
  • the cap can be provided with a small annular inner lip, on the inside of
  • the lip acts to further prevent the possibility of
  • finger grips are provided on the outside of the cap, such
  • the cap is also preferably interchangeable with numerous tumbler cups of different
  • the rim of the tumbler cups are all of the same diameter, although
  • the tumbler cups themselves are of different volumes.
  • the same sized cap could be
  • the cap has a soft spout 130 as shown in Figure 13.
  • the spout is made of a thermo-elastimer.
  • Spout 130 can be insert molded to a
  • polypropylene cap providing a combination cap having a hard section for attachment to the
  • the spout has a small channel extending
  • the cap has a reduced volume spout as shown in
  • Reduced volume spout 140 is designed to reduce the volume of liquid which can
  • Reduced volume spout 140 has a volume reduction member 144
  • valve assembly subunit 142 extends up into spout 140 to further
  • Valve assembly subunit 142 reduces the amount of liquid which can be trapped in spout 140.
  • no-spill cap 11 includes valve assembly carriers 16 and 18.
  • valve assembly carriers 16 and 18 are tapered holes provided on the underside of the cap. Valve assembly carrier or tapered hole 18 leads to an open spout 14,
  • valve assembly carrier or hole 18 is fully open on both
  • tumbler cup 32 for the flow of liquid out of tumbler cup 22 through hole 18 and through spout 14 into the user's mouth.
  • Valve assembly carrier or tapered hole 16 in contrast, provides a passage for the flow
  • Hole 16 is open on one side, i.e. on its lower surface opposite tumbler cup 22.
  • hole 16 merges into the inner surface of cap 11.
  • the inner surface of cap 11 is
  • no-spill cup 7 further includes valve holder or assembly
  • Valve holder 31 is preferably constructed from a high temperature ABS material, and is
  • valve holder is a separate
  • valve holder can be provided as an integral
  • valve holder 31 can be molded as a part of cap 11 ,
  • valve holder is inseparable from the cap.
  • valve holder 31 is a two-subunit assembly connected by
  • Each subunit of the two-subunit assembly is sized to frictionally fit into and be
  • tapered holes 16 and 18 held by either one of tapered holes 16 and 18.
  • the spacing between tapered holes 16 and 18 is the same as between the subunits of valve holder 31, such that the valve holder can be easily
  • valve assembly is dimensioned so as to provide a secure, snug mating between the valve assembly
  • the top of the valve holder i.e. the side
  • valve holder i.e. the side facing the cup
  • the top is proportioned to fit snugly into the tapered hole, and the
  • valve holder is provided to prevent the valve holder from being inserted into the holes in the
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged, exploded, perspective view of the valve holder of the present
  • Valve holder 31 consists of two valve holder subunits 37 and 39, connected by a
  • Each valve holder subunit is intended to hold a single valve therein. As shown in
  • valve or valve member 42 is intended for placement in subunit 37, and valve or
  • valve member 45 is intended for placement in subunit 39.
  • Valves 42 and 45 each include a slit
  • the slit or orifice is preferably through the center portion
  • valve is dimensioned to allow a predetermined flow level or rate of liquid
  • Valve holder subunits 37 and 39 open into sealing units 37a and 39(a) and valve
  • subunit 37 is initially in an open position in
  • sealing unit and the valve retainer have been pulled or hinged apart.
  • the sealing unit and the valve retainer have a tab 60 connecting them, to prevent
  • retainer can be welded into place (e.g. by sonic welding), as shown in Figures 4 and 7.
  • sealing units each have at least one open section 58, such that, in the valve assembly's
  • valve retainers are open on both sides for unobstructed passage of fluid
  • valve 42 is inserted into the valve holder by placement
  • valve retainers can each be folded or hinged back about tab
  • sealing unit allows for a tight seal to be established between the valve retainer and the sealing
  • each subunit When closed, each subunit secures or encapsulates a valve tightly therein, maintaining
  • subunits 37 and 39 are preferably the same in all features other than the size of the
  • subunit 37 is the
  • valve 42 sits securely against center seal-off stop or center stop 52 in sealing unit 37a, with the
  • Valve 42 includes a top, proximal side which will face the spout of the cap, and a distal side which rests against the
  • valve holder 31 center seal-off stop when the valve is placed in valve holder 31.
  • Center stop 52 functions as a sealing member or blocking element of the valve
  • center stop 52 consists of a solid substantially flat central area or portion 56 which is
  • stop or seal off 101 is provided with a protruding member 108 extending off of the base of the
  • a peripheral area or region 58 can be provided.
  • Central area 56 or center stop 52 can
  • stems 74 further include stems 74. As shown in Figure 9, stems 74 can further be reinforced with
  • braces 72 which are reinforcing elements, which provide additional material strength to the
  • valve 42 relaxes to sit securely against the center
  • valve the valve, and maintaining the valve in a closed configuration.
  • valve the valve, and maintaining the valve in a closed configuration.
  • the orifice can sit firmly against and upon a protruding member 108, as shown in Figure 15.
  • a user raises the cup to his or her mouth and begins to suck
  • valve 42 is constructed of a
  • valve 42 can be a membrane, either in whole or in part.
  • the valve is constructed of Kraton or silicone. If silicone is used, a 45 durometer
  • silicone such as Lims 6045 is preferred, which is available from General Electric or from
  • valve material is constructed of a single material with a
  • valve thickness is approximately 0.4
  • opening or orifice 70 is displaced
  • valves 42 opening in the other valve away from its center stop. Inversion of valves 42 allows fluid flow
  • valve assembly the subunit connected to the spout, concurrently accompanied by air flow
  • valve assembly is provided with a flow bridge 84.
  • bridge 84 blocks movement or expansion of the valve 42 beyond a certain maximum distance
  • flow bridge provides a shield or a barrier preventing the valve from damage. Thus, it blocks
  • valve holder and assembly are shown in Figures 4, 7-9 and
  • valve retainer 81 can alternatively be provided. Or, as shown in Figure 7, valve
  • Valve retainer 94 can be provided as well. Valve retainers 81 and 94 serve the same function as valve
  • valve retainer whichever embodiment is utilized, be sonic welded on, to
  • valve construction disclosed results in a much tighter seal than that observed in the no-spill
  • subunits 37 and 39 are preferably identical in all respects
  • valve 42 excepts for the size of the orifice or slit in valve 42 and the orifice or slit in valve 45. It is
  • one valve be provided with a larger opening than the other valve, such as a
  • one valve is
  • valve holder 31 can be inserted into cap 11 in either of two
  • valve 45 having a larger opening or orifice or slit, is
  • valve holder 31 from holes 16 and 18, and flipping the valve holder 31 one hundred eighty
  • This valve 42 provides a second, lower flow state, in which liquid can still flow out of the
  • the opening 70 can be, for example, a slit, a slot, an orifice (including any form of hole), or so forth. Likewise, by the term opening, it is contemplated that multiple openings of these or any other types can be provided as well.
  • the opening 70 is an "X" shaped slot 78, as shown in Figure 7.
  • the opening is a "T" shaped slot 76, as also shown in Figure
  • T-shaped slot can be used in a single valve assembly, each placed in its respective subunit.
  • both openings are X-shaped, with one opening larger than
  • a 7mm opening (the length from end to end of each crossbar of the "X") can be
  • the valve includes a valve member 126 and
  • valve member 126 includes an opening such as orifice or
  • valve member 120 is preferably a membrane or flexible portion of material.
  • the protruding member can each be made of a suitable flexible or plastic
  • Valve member 126 is preferably encapsulated within an valve assembly subunit 114,
  • valve assembly subunit 116 or 130, the valve assembly subunit being shown in Figures 15(a) and 16.
  • subunit 130 is provided with openings therethrough, for passage of liquid through one side
  • valve subunit or another suitable anti-inversion member
  • valve member placed in proximity to the valve member can further serve to block excessive
  • valve member will hit the side of the subunit before fully inverting.
  • center stop or sealing member 101 is provided with a
  • protruding member 108 which extends off of a base 104, as shown in Figure 15(b) and Figures
  • Protruding member 108 is a male sealing or protruding member, which in the
  • closed valve state extends through orifice 118.
  • orifice is used, although any shaped orifice can be used consistent with the invention.
  • male sealing or protruding member 108 is a post or pin, such as a
  • member 108 extends off of the base 104 as a protrusion or projection toward the orifice 118.
  • sealing or protruding member 108 is tapered. Specifically, in the preferred embodiment
  • the protruding member 108 has a greater diameter at its bottom portion (near the base 104 of the center seal-off), than its diameter at the top.
  • base 104 is subtantially flat.
  • protruding member In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention, protruding member
  • center seal off 101 presses against orifice 118, with
  • protruding member 108 tightly extending through the orifice and forming a seal against the
  • protruding member 108 to form a very tight seal against fluid flow.
  • the protruding member 108 extends past the orifice 118, i.e., in the
  • variable flow valve In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention, a variable flow valve
  • valve member preferably rests on a tapered protruding
  • valve member i.e. the more the user sucks on the spout, the more the valve member
  • the orifice is raised off of the protruding member, partially unblocking the orifice,
  • valve member 124 is circular and
  • the protruding member is provided with a diameter of slightly over an 1/8' at its
  • the opening or hole in the valve member 124 is also preferably
  • the radius is 0.0100 inches.
  • the valve is part of one or more subunits 114 and/or 116 of a valve
  • the valve is an integral part of the cap or cover of the drinking
  • valve holder is molded to the cup cap or
  • two valves are provided, one on each side of the
  • the protruding member on the fast flow side has
  • a taper of approximately nine (9) degrees has a taper of approximately nine (9) degrees.
  • a single valve is used, this valve having a protruding member with an approximately seven (7) degree taper.
  • valve In the various embodiments of the invention, it is further preferred that the valve
  • valve holders can be explicitly marked "Fast"
  • subunits or the valve holders can be marked with a hare or rabbit, signifying fast flow, and
  • subunit connected to the spout is, of course, the subunit which controls the liquid flow rate.
  • valve holder can be marked, for example, on the subunit itself, or on the bridge in an area
  • valve holder directly adjacent to the subunit, as shown in the figures.
  • valve holder directly adjacent to the subunit, as shown in the figures.
  • valve is in place in the spout.
  • words and/or symbols are only
  • valve holder and can also view the valve holder from the bottom, once inserted.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un gobelet antifuite (22) et un ensemble valve (31) permettant d'assurer une étanchéité contre tout écoulement accidentel de liquide. Le fait d'aspirer au niveau du bec du gobelet crée une pression négative contre une valve (37, 39) située à proximité du bec (14) et pourvue d'une ouverture, provoque l'éloignement de la valve (37, 39) et de l'ouverture par rapport à un élément saillant et, par conséquent, le déblocage d'une ouverture de la valve. Lorsque ladite ouverture est débloquée, le liquide peut s'écouler librement à travers la valve et dans le bec. Lorsque le gobelet n'est pas utilisé, la valve reste en position fermée et l'ouverture de la valve repose sur un élément saillant et appuie contre la base de l'élément saillant, obturant l'ouverture de l'ensemble valve (31). La position fermée assure une étanchéité contre les fuites de fluide accidentelles. L'ensemble gobelet permet d'obtenir des débits de liquide variables par la rotation de l'ensemble valve dans le couvercle (11) du gobelet.
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