EP2403767A1 - Guide - Google Patents

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Publication number
EP2403767A1
EP2403767A1 EP10748995A EP10748995A EP2403767A1 EP 2403767 A1 EP2403767 A1 EP 2403767A1 EP 10748995 A EP10748995 A EP 10748995A EP 10748995 A EP10748995 A EP 10748995A EP 2403767 A1 EP2403767 A1 EP 2403767A1
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European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
lid
tongue
slot
insertable
top lid
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.)
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Application number
EP10748995A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2403767A4 (en
Inventor
Bjørn BYE
Ulf Tage ENHÖRNING
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
LIDCOM AS
Original Assignee
LIDCOM AS
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Publication of EP2403767A1 publication Critical patent/EP2403767A1/en
Publication of EP2403767A4 publication Critical patent/EP2403767A4/en
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Classifications

    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/245—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes provided with decoration, information or contents indicating devices, labels
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00046—Drinking-through lids
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00064—Shape of the outer periphery
    • B65D2543/00074—Shape of the outer periphery curved
    • B65D2543/00092—Shape of the outer periphery curved circular
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00231—Overall construction of the lid made of several pieces
    • B65D2543/0024—Overall construction of the lid made of several pieces two pieces, one forming at least the whole skirt, the other forming at least the whole upper part
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00259—Materials used
    • B65D2543/00268—Paper
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00259—Materials used
    • B65D2543/00296—Plastic
    • 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
    • B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00259—Materials used
    • B65D2543/00314—Combination, e.g. laminates, several different materials

Definitions

  • the Invention regards guides generally and specifically a device by guide for an insertable lid for drinking cups.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a system and method for positioning and attachment, possibly removably attachment, of an insertable lid for a lid.
  • the invention provides a system and method for positioning and attachment, possibly removably attachment, of an insertable lid on a lid comprising a tongue extending from the top lid and a slot in the lid where the tongue and the slot are complementary. According to the invention the above problems are solved by a device as disclosed in claim 1 having the characterising features as in the characterising clause of the claim.
  • an attachable top lid for a lid is positioned on a lid provided with means for guidance and then the insertable top lid is pushed down so that it is held in place.
  • Said means for guidance comprises a tongue extending from the top lid and a slot in the lid wherein the tongue and the slot are complementary.
  • the present invention overcomes achieves the objective stated above by a top lid provided with means for guidance as stated in claim 1.
  • Fig. 1 shows a typical embodiment of the invention in perspective where an insertable top lid is to be inserted into a lid.
  • Fig. 2 shows a typical embodiment of the invention in perspective where an insertable top lid is inserted into a lid.
  • Fig. 3 shows a typical embodiment of the invention in perspective where an insertable top lid is lifted out of a lid.
  • fig. 1 shows schematically a typical embodiment in perspective of the invention 10, where an insertable top lid 11 is to be placed in a lid 20.
  • the lid 20 is a separate part attached to a cup (not shown) with an attachment 25 for the cup.
  • the lid 20 comprises an upper edge 23 provided with a drinking hole 27.
  • Said upper edge 23 is raised with an outer wall above the attachment 25 and an inner wall 22 above an upper surface 21 having the purpose to prevent spillage.
  • Said lid 20 is typically manufactured in large volumes with corresponding limited flexibility for rapid changes in printed contents.
  • the raised part comprises an upper edge with a drinking hole, inner wall and outer wall, is provided with a slot 28.
  • the tongue 12 and the slot 28 are complementary so that the tongue can be placed into the slot.
  • the best embodiment is a tongue 12 and a slot 28 that are complementary so that the top lid 11 can be inserted into the lid 20 only when the tongue 12 is aligned with the slot 28.
  • the insertion is simple and suited for automation, for instance when completing assembly of the lid.
  • Fig. 2 shows the insertable top lid 11 inserted into position in the lid 20 so that the tongue 12 is in the slot 28 and the upper surface 21 is covered.
  • Fig. 3 shows how the user uses the tongue to lift out the insertable lid 11 from the lid Alternative Embodiments
  • the tongue and the slot form means for attachment in that the tongue is a little wider than the slot so that the tongue is tensioned in the slot.
  • the slot can be provided with sidewalls that are narrower in the upward direction, keeping the tongue down. Using an extended part of adhesive on the opposite side of the lid 11 as seen from the tongue 12 the lid 11 will be efficiently attached to the upper surface 21.
  • the invention can be used in sale of dinking cups where the insertable lid 11 can be provided with print on demand with text or other print provided shortly before purchase.
  • a function such as a tissue, a ticket, coupon or otherwise, it becomes attractive for the customers to remove the attachable lid and thus expose further surfaces that also can be suited for print.

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Steering Controls (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)

Abstract

A guide for an insertable top lid (11) for a drinking cup is provided.

Description

Guide
Background
Technological Field
The Invention regards guides generally and specifically a device by guide for an insertable lid for drinking cups.
Technological Background There is a need to avoid spillage during transport and use of drinking cups and for such purposes lids with a hole and a surface are used. It is a preference to use this surface for other purposes such as information, advertisement and more. From the known art one knows such lids can be provided with printed information; however this solution implies large scale productions resulting in large issues provided with the same print. This means this is not suitable for temporally short campaigns or regionally adapted campaigns, be it for information, advertisement or other services. One can imagine solutions where separate top lids are attached to the lid, though such lids could easily end up at an angle making text or other symbols on the top lid are slanted or upside down as seen from a user drinking from the drinking cup. This leads to a diminished user experience and those purchasing advertising space on the top lid will experience a reduction in results.
From the known art one refers to US 2008 0041868 regarding a drinking container comprising a display plate provided at an angle with respect to the lid. There is therefore a need for a product that overcomes the above problems.
Object of the Invention The object of the invention is to provide a system and method for positioning and attachment, possibly removably attachment, of an insertable lid for a lid.
Summary of the Invention
The invention provides a system and method for positioning and attachment, possibly removably attachment, of an insertable lid on a lid comprising a tongue extending from the top lid and a slot in the lid where the tongue and the slot are complementary. According to the invention the above problems are solved by a device as disclosed in claim 1 having the characterising features as in the characterising clause of the claim.
Beneficial and preferred embodiments are provided in the dependent claims.
According to the present invention an attachable top lid for a lid is positioned on a lid provided with means for guidance and then the insertable top lid is pushed down so that it is held in place. Said means for guidance comprises a tongue extending from the top lid and a slot in the lid wherein the tongue and the slot are complementary.
Means required for overcoming the Problem
The present invention overcomes achieves the objective stated above by a top lid provided with means for guidance as stated in claim 1.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Fig. 1 shows a typical embodiment of the invention in perspective where an insertable top lid is to be inserted into a lid. Fig. 2 shows a typical embodiment of the invention in perspective where an insertable top lid is inserted into a lid.
Fig. 3 shows a typical embodiment of the invention in perspective where an insertable top lid is lifted out of a lid.
The following reference numbers and symbols refer to the drawings:
Detailed Description of the Invention
The invention will be described in details with reference to the drawings showing a plurality of embodiments and where fig. 1 shows schematically a typical embodiment in perspective of the invention 10, where an insertable top lid 11 is to be placed in a lid 20. The lid 20 is a separate part attached to a cup (not shown) with an attachment 25 for the cup. The lid 20 comprises an upper edge 23 provided with a drinking hole 27. Said upper edge 23 is raised with an outer wall above the attachment 25 and an inner wall 22 above an upper surface 21 having the purpose to prevent spillage. Said lid 20 is typically manufactured in large volumes with corresponding limited flexibility for rapid changes in printed contents.
The raised part comprises an upper edge with a drinking hole, inner wall and outer wall, is provided with a slot 28. The tongue 12 and the slot 28 are complementary so that the tongue can be placed into the slot.
Best Embodiment
The inventors have found that the best embodiment is a tongue 12 and a slot 28 that are complementary so that the top lid 11 can be inserted into the lid 20 only when the tongue 12 is aligned with the slot 28. By this system the insertion is simple and suited for automation, for instance when completing assembly of the lid.
Fig. 2 shows the insertable top lid 11 inserted into position in the lid 20 so that the tongue 12 is in the slot 28 and the upper surface 21 is covered.
Fig. 3 shows how the user uses the tongue to lift out the insertable lid 11 from the lid Alternative Embodiments
One can also imagine the tongue and the slot form means for attachment in that the tongue is a little wider than the slot so that the tongue is tensioned in the slot. The slot can be provided with sidewalls that are narrower in the upward direction, keeping the tongue down. Using an extended part of adhesive on the opposite side of the lid 11 as seen from the tongue 12 the lid 11 will be efficiently attached to the upper surface 21.
It can also be beneficial to make the insertable top lit easy to lift out by having the tongue extending outside the outer wall 24. An alternative is to provide the bottom of the slot with a curvature so that the users can reach in under the top of the lid as shown in fig. 3. Industrial Applicability
The invention can be used in sale of dinking cups where the insertable lid 11 can be provided with print on demand with text or other print provided shortly before purchase. By providing the insertable lid with a function such as a tissue, a ticket, coupon or otherwise, it becomes attractive for the customers to remove the attachable lid and thus expose further surfaces that also can be suited for print.

Claims

P a t e n t C l a i m s
1. A device by lid (20) for drinking cup, characterised in: guide comprising a tongue (12) extending from an insertable top lid (11) for display and a slot (28) in a lid(20) wherein the tongue and the slot are complementary, ensuring a desired orientation of the top lid.
2. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that the tongue (12) is a little wider than the slot (28).
3. The device according to claim 1, characterised in that slot (28) is provided with sidewalls that are narrower in the upward direction, keeping the tongue down (12).
4. The device according to claim 1 - 3, characterised in that the tongue (12) extends beyond the outer wall (24).
5. The device according to claim 1 - 3, characterised in that a bottom (29) of the slot is provided with a curvature.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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NO20090961A NO329229B1 (en) 2009-03-02 2009-03-02 Steering
PCT/NO2010/000077 WO2010101469A1 (en) 2009-03-02 2010-03-01 Guide

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