EP4382002A2 - Ensemble couvercle de récipient de boisson - Google Patents

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EP4382002A2
EP4382002A2 EP23209338.5A EP23209338A EP4382002A2 EP 4382002 A2 EP4382002 A2 EP 4382002A2 EP 23209338 A EP23209338 A EP 23209338A EP 4382002 A2 EP4382002 A2 EP 4382002A2
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lid
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Alexander REMMERS
Joshua D. SCHNEIDER
Honesto D. CAMPOSAGRADO
Evan Maverick James QUIROS
George Barton
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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
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/12—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
    • B65D47/122—Threaded caps
    • B65D47/123—Threaded caps with internal parts
    • 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
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    • B65D43/0202—Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element
    • B65D43/0225—Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element secured by rotation
    • B65D43/0229—Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element secured by rotation only on the inside, or a part turned to the inside, of the mouth of the container
    • 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
    • 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
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65D81/38—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
    • B65D81/3837—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container in the form of a bottle, jar or like container
    • 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
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    • 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
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    • B65D2543/00444—Contact between the container and the lid
    • B65D2543/00481—Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container
    • B65D2543/0049—Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container on the inside, or a part turned to the inside of the mouth of the container
    • 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
    • B65D51/242—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes provided with means for facilitating lifting or suspending of the container

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  • the present disclosure is directed generally to containers and related devices.
  • the present disclosure relates specifically to various lid assemblies for beverage container.
  • lid assemblies with improved performance characteristics, such as improved insulation, reduced condensation, improved sealing, and venting features.
  • One embodiment of the invention relates to a container assembly including a bottom panel that defines a bottom-most surface, a rotational axis around which the bottom panel is centered, a wall extending upwardly from the bottom panel and the wall extending around the rotational axis, a lid centered on the rotational axis, a first helical threading extending from the lower portion of the lid away from the rotational axis, a second helical threading extending from the upper portion of the lid away from the rotational axis, and a cover centered on the rotational axis.
  • the wall and bottom panel collectively partially define a storage compartment, and the wall defines an upper opening opposite the bottom panel.
  • the lid includes a lower portion and an upper portion above the lower portion.
  • the lid includes a drinking aperture providing fluid communication between the storage compartment and an exterior of the wall.
  • the first helical threading is configured to detachably engage the lid to the wall, and the lid threadably engages with the wall via the first helical threading.
  • the cover includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a third helical threading.
  • the third helical threading extends from the inner wall towards the rotational axis and engages with the second helical threading to couple the cover to the lid.
  • the cover seals the drinking aperture when the cover is coupled to the lid.
  • the inner wall is radially closer to the rotational axis than the outer wall.
  • the cover includes one or more chambers defined at least in part by the inner wall and the outer wall. The one or more chambers provide thermal insulation between the inner wall and the outer wall.
  • a container assembly including a bottom panel that defines a bottom-most surface, a rotational axis around which the bottom panel is centered, a wall extending upwardly from the bottom panel and the wall extending around the rotational axis, a lid centered on the rotational axis and detachably engaged with a drinking container, a first helical threading extending from the lid away from the rotational axis, a second helical threading extending from the lid distinct from the first helical threading, a gasket coupled to the lid, and a cover centered on the rotational axis.
  • the wall and bottom panel collectively partially define a storage compartment.
  • the wall defines an upper opening opposite the bottom panel.
  • the lid includes a first drinking aperture and a first venting aperture.
  • the first drinking aperture and the first venting aperture provide fluid communication between the storage compartment and an exterior of the wall.
  • the first helical threading are configured to detachably engage the lid to the wall.
  • the lid threadably engages with the wall via the first helical threading.
  • the second helical threading extends away from the rotational axis.
  • the cover includes an outer wall, an upper wall, and a third helical threading extending from the outer wall towards the rotational axis and engaging with the second helical threading to couple the cover to the lid.
  • the upper wall includes a second drinking aperture and a second venting aperture. The cover actuates between an open position and a closed position.
  • first drinking aperture and the first venting aperture are in fluid communication with the second drinking aperture and the second venting aperture, respectively, and when the cover is in the closed position the second drinking aperture and the second venting aperture are interfacing with and sealed by the gasket.
  • a container assembly including a bottom panel that defines a bottom-most surface, a rotational axis around which the bottom panel is centered, a wall extending upwardly from the bottom panel and the wall extending around the rotational axis, a lid centered on the rotational axis and detachably engaged with a drinking container, a helical threading extending from the lid away from the rotational axis, a gasket coupled to the lid, and a cover centered on the rotational axis.
  • the wall and bottom panel collectively partially define a storage compartment.
  • the wall defines an upper opening opposite the bottom panel.
  • the lid includes a first drinking aperture and a first venting aperture.
  • the first drinking aperture and the first venting aperture provide fluid communication between a storage compartment in the drinking container and an exterior of the drinking container.
  • the helical threading is configured to detachably engage the lid to the wall.
  • the lid threadably engages with the wall via the helical threading.
  • the cover includes an outer wall and an upper wall extending from the outer wall towards the rotational axis.
  • the cover is detachably coupled to the lid.
  • the upper wall includes a second drinking aperture, a first protrusion extending towards the gasket and circumferentially surrounding the second drinking aperture, a second venting aperture, and a second protrusion extending towards the gasket and circumferentially surrounding the second venting aperture.
  • the cover actuates between an open position and a closed position.
  • the first drinking aperture and the first venting aperture are in fluid communication with the second drinking aperture and the second venting aperture, respectively, and when the cover is in the closed position the first protrusion is interfacing with the gasket to seal the second drinking aperture and the second protrusion is interfacing with the gasket to seal the second venting aperture.
  • a lid assembly including a rotational axis, a lid centered on the rotational axis, a first helical threading extending from a lower portion of the lid away from the rotational axis, a second helical threading extending from an upper portion of the lid that is above the lower portion, and a cover centered on the rotational axis.
  • the first helical threading is configured to detachably engage the lid to a wall of a drinking container.
  • the lid includes a drinking aperture providing fluid communication between a storage compartment in the drinking container and an exterior of the lid.
  • the second helical threading extends from the upper portion away from the rotational axis.
  • the cover includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a third helical threading.
  • the third helical threading extends from the inner wall towards the rotational axis and engages with the second helical threading to couple the cover to the lid.
  • the cover seals the drinking aperture when the cover is coupled to the lid.
  • the inner wall is radially closer to the rotational axis than the outer wall.
  • the cover defines one or more pockets (e.g., air pockets) between the inner wall and the outer wall, the one or more pockets providing thermal insulation between the inner wall and the outer wall.
  • the cover includes a plurality of support walls radially extending from the inner wall to the outer wall with respect to the rotational axis.
  • Each of the one or more pockets is defined at least in part by one or more of the plurality of support walls.
  • a lid assembly including a rotational axis, a lid centered on the rotational axis and detachably engaged with a drinking container, a first helical threading extending from a lower portion of the lid away from the rotational axis, a second helical threading extending from an upper portion of the lid above the lower portion, a gasket coupled to the lid, and a cover centered on the rotational axis.
  • the lid includes a first drinking aperture and a first venting aperture. The first drinking aperture and the first venting aperture provide fluid communication between a storage compartment in the drinking container and an exterior of the lid.
  • the first helical threading is configured to detachably engage the lid to a wall of the drinking container.
  • the second helical threading extends from the upper portion away from the rotational axis.
  • the cover includes an outer wall, an upper wall, and a third helical threading extending from the outer wall towards the rotational axis, the third helical threading engaging with the second helical threading to couple the cover to the lid.
  • the upper wall includes a second drinking aperture and a second venting aperture. The cover actuates between an open position and a closed position such that when the cover is in the open position the first drinking aperture and the first venting aperture are in fluid communication with the second drinking aperture and the second venting aperture, respectively, and when the cover is in the closed position the second drinking aperture and the second venting aperture are interfacing with and sealed by the gasket.
  • a lid assembly including a rotational axis, a lid centered on the rotational axis and detachably engaged with a drinking container, a helical threading extending from a lower portion of the lid away from the rotational axis, the helical threading configured to detachably engage the lid to a wall of the drinking container, a gasket coupled to the lid, and a cover centered on the rotational axis.
  • the lid includes a first drinking aperture and a first venting aperture. The first drinking aperture and the first venting aperture provide fluid communication between a storage compartment in the drinking container and an exterior of the lid.
  • the cover includes an outer wall and an upper wall extending from the outer wall towards the rotational axis.
  • the cover detachably couples to the lid.
  • the upper wall includes a second drinking aperture, a first protrusion extending circumferentially around the second drinking aperture and towards the gasket, a second venting aperture, and a second protrusion extending circumferentially around the second venting aperture and towards the gasket.
  • the cover actuates between an open position and a closed position such that when the cover is in the open position the first drinking aperture and the first venting aperture are in fluid communication with the second drinking aperture and the second venting aperture, respectively, and when the cover is in the closed position the second drinking aperture and the second venting aperture are interfacing with and sealed by the gasket.
  • the gasket includes a third drinking aperture and a third venting aperture.
  • the first drinking aperture is in fluid communication with the second drinking aperture via the third drinking aperture
  • the first venting aperture is in fluid communication with the second venting aperture via the third venting aperture.
  • lid assemblies for beverage containers are shown.
  • the lid assemblies are designed to selectively actuate between an open position and a closed position.
  • the beverage In the open position, the beverage is accessible, for example, for a user to drink.
  • the closed position the beverage is enclosed within the beverage container, thereby protecting the beverage from spilling out of the container.
  • Various lid assemblies described herein engage against the container and include covers that selectively seal one or both of the apertures in the lid, thereby sealing the contents of the container within the storage compartment.
  • Various lid assemblies described herein include thermal insulation, such as via chambers, between the inner wall and outer wall, thereby reducing condensation on an exterior of the lid assemblies.
  • Container assembly 170 includes bottom panel 182 that defines a bottom-most surface 184, a rotational axis 112 around which bottom panel 182 is centered, a wall 178 extending upwardly from the bottom panel 182, a lid 120 centered on the rotational axis 112, first helical threading 124 extending from a lower portion 122 of the lid 120 away from rotational axis 112, second helical threading 128 extending from an upper portion 126 of lid 120 away from rotational axis 112, and a cover 150 centered on the rotational axis 112 and coupled to the lid 120.
  • container 172 includes bottom panel 182 defining a bottom-most surface 184, wall 178 extending around rotational axis 112 (e.g., extending circumferentially) and extending upwardly from bottom panel 182, and storage compartment 186. Wall 178 and bottom 182 collectively partially define storage compartment 186. Wall 178 defines upper opening 188 opposite bottom panel 182. Upper opening 188 provides fluid communication for contents within storage compartment 186 (e.g., liquids) to be moved to exterior 174 of container 172.
  • Body 190 of container 172 includes bottom panel 182 and wall 178.
  • container 172 includes coupling component 180 (e.g., ledges) configured to couple container 172 to a cleat in a Milwaukee PACKOUT ® modular storage unit.
  • coupling component 180 is compatible with the coupling mechanism(s) described in International Patent Publication No. WO 2017/191628 , which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • Lid assembly 110 includes rotational axis 112, lid 120, and cover 150 centered on the rotational axis 112. Lid 120 is engaged with a drinking container. Lid 120 includes lower portion 122 and upper portion 126 above the lower portion 122, lid 120 including drinking aperture 130 providing fluid communication between storage compartment 186 and exterior 174 of wall 178. Lid assembly 110 includes first helical threading 124 extending from a lower portion 122 of the lid 120 away from the rotational axis 112. In various embodiments, the thread pattern of first helical threading 124 permits the lid assembly 110 to couple to a variety of bottles.
  • First helical threading 124 is configured to detachably engage the lid 120 to wall 178 of container 172, lid 120 threadably engaging wall 178 via the first helical threading 124.
  • the lid 120 further includes a drinking aperture 130 providing fluid communication between a storage compartment 186 in the drinking container 172 and an exterior of the lid 120 (and drinking container 172).
  • Lid assembly 110 includes second helical threading 128 extending from an upper portion 126 of the lid 120 that is above the lower portion 122. Second helical threading 128 extends from the upper portion 126 away from the rotational axis 112.
  • Cover 150 includes inner wall 152, outer wall 154, and third helical threading 156.
  • Third helical threading 156 extends from the inner wall 152 towards the rotational axis 112 and engages with the second helical threading 128 (of lid 120) to couple the cover 150 to the lid 120.
  • Cover 150 seals the drinking aperture 130 when the cover 150 is coupled to the lid 120.
  • Inner wall 152 is radially closer to the rotational axis 112 than outer wall 154.
  • Cover 150 includes one or more chambers 158 defined at least in part by inner wall 152 and the outer wall 154. The one or more chambers 158 provide thermal insulation between the inner wall 152 and the outer wall 154.
  • chambers 158 help insulate the cap and reduce condensation.
  • cover includes handle 162 extending upward away from lid 120, handle 162 configured to be grasped by a user to carry cover 150 (and by extension lid 120 and container 172).
  • cover 150 includes a plurality of support walls 160 extending from the inner wall 152 to the outer wall 154.
  • plurality of support walls 160 extend radially with respect to the rotational axis 112.
  • Each of the one or more chambers 158 is defined at least in part by one or more of the plurality of support walls 160, as well as the inner wall 152 and the outer wall 154.
  • at least one of the one or more chambers 158 are defined at least in part by one or more of the plurality of support walls 160.
  • lid 120 includes an annular wall 134 that extends radially away from the rotational axis 112, and the annular wall 134 is between the upper portion 126 and the lower portion 122, and the annular wall 134 extends radially further from the rotational axis 112 than each of upper portion 126 and the lower portion 122.
  • lid 120 includes annular wall 134 that extends radially away from rotational axis 112, and the annular wall 134 is between the first helical threading 124 and the second helical threading 128, and the annular wall 134 extends radially further from the rotational axis 112 than each of first helical threading 124 and the second helical threading 128.
  • upper portion 126 of lid 120 includes a first cylindrical wall 132 extending away from lower portion 122 of lid 120, and the first cylindrical wall 132 defines the drinking aperture 130.
  • the first cylindrical wall 132 circumferentially surrounds the drinking aperture 130.
  • cover 150 includes a second cylindrical wall 164 that interfaces with the first cylindrical wall 132 to seal the drinking aperture 130 when the cover 150 is coupled to the lid 120.
  • cover 150 includes a recess 166 that extends circumferentially around the rotational axis 112, and the recess 166 receives the first cylindrical wall 132 to seal the drinking aperture 130 when the cover 150 is coupled to the lid 120.
  • Lid assembly 210 is substantially the same as lid assembly except for the differences discussed herein. Lid assembly 210 can be coupled to and engaged with container 172 of container assembly 170 in place of lid assembly 110.
  • Lid assembly 210 includes rotational axis 212, first helical threading 224 extending from a lower portion 222 of the lid 220 away from the rotational axis 212, second helical threading 228 extending from an upper portion 226 of the lid 220 above the lower portion 222 and distinct from first helical threading 224, gasket 280 coupled to lid 220, and cover 250 centered on rotational axis 212.
  • First helical threading 224 is configured to detachably engage lid 220 to a wall of a container (e.g., wall 178 of container 172).
  • Second helical threading 228 extends away from rotational axis 212.
  • Lid 220 is centered on rotational axis 212 and detachably engaged with a drinking container (e.g., container 172).
  • Lid 220 includes first drinking aperture 230 and first venting aperture 232, the first drinking aperture 230 and the first venting aperture 232 providing fluid communication between a storage compartment in the drinking container and an exterior of the wall of the container (e.g., wall 178 of container 172).
  • lid assembly 210 includes gasket 290 (e.g., a ring gasket) and gasket 280 (e.g., a bowtie gasket). Gasket 290 prevents leaks in the open position and both gaskets 280, 290 prevent leaking in the closed position. In various embodiments, lid assembly 210 includes gasket 290 coupled to lid 220.
  • gasket 290 e.g., a ring gasket
  • gasket 280 e.g., a bowtie gasket
  • gasket 290 prevents leaks in the open position and both gaskets 280, 290 prevent leaking in the closed position.
  • lid assembly 210 includes gasket 290 coupled to lid 220.
  • the lid 220 and cover 250 are coupled together so that the more the lid 220 is twisted with respect to the cover 250, the more pressure is applied to the gaskets 280, 290.
  • Lid 20 includes an annular wall 238 that extends radially away from the rotational axis 212, and the annular wall 238 is between the upper portion 226 and the lower portion 222, and the annular wall 238 extends radially further from the rotational axis 212 than each of upper portion 226 and the lower portion 222.
  • Cover 250 includes an outer wall 252, an upper wall 256, and third helical threading 254 extending from the outer wall 252 towards the rotational axis 212 and engaging with second helical threading 228 of lid 220 to couple the cover 250 to the lid 220.
  • the upper wall 256 includes second drinking aperture 258 and second venting aperture 260.
  • the cover 250 actuates between an open position and a closed position such that when the cover 250 is in the open position first drinking aperture 230 and first venting aperture 232 are in fluid communication with second drinking aperture 258 and second venting aperture 260, respectively, and when the cover 250 is in the closed position second drinking aperture 258 and second venting aperture 260 are interfacing with and sealed by the gasket 280.
  • the threads include a step to prevent over-torquing of the lid 220 and the drinking container. This step threading can facilitate removing the lid 220 when the lid 220 is tightly coupled to the drinking container compared to threads that do not include a step.
  • lid 220 includes lower surface 236 that partially encloses the storage compartment of the drinking container when lid 220 is coupled to the drinking container.
  • gasket 280 includes central portion 282 centered on rotational axis 212, first projection 284 extending from central portion 282 radially away from rotational axis 212, and second projection 286 extending from central portion 282 radially away from rotational axis 212 and first projection 284.
  • Gasket 280 extends along primary longitudinal axis 288.
  • primary longitudinal axis 288 bisects first projection 284 and/or second projection 286.
  • the gasket extends 280 along a primary longitudinal axis 288 such that the first projection 284 defines a width 289 perpendicular to the primary longitudinal axis 288, the central portion 282 defines a width 283 perpendicular to the primary longitudinal axis 288 that is narrower than the width 289 of the first projection 284, and the second projection 286 defines a width 289 perpendicular to the primary longitudinal axis 288 that is wider than the width 283 of the central portion 282.
  • width 289 of first projection 284 is equal to width 289 of second projection 286.
  • sidewalls 281 of gasket 280 extend outward from central portion 282 to outer wall 285 of first projection 284 and outer wall 287 of second projection 286.
  • width of gasket 280 e.g., perpendicular to longitudinal axis 288 increases between the sidewalls 281 the further that gasket 280 is from the center (e.g., axis 212).
  • outer wall 285 of first projection 284 and outer wall 287 of second projection 286 extend circumferentially around axis 212.
  • first projection 284 includes first channel 277 that extends circumferentially around axis 212
  • second projection 286 includes second channel 279 that extends circumferentially around axis 212.
  • first channel 277 is concentric with respect to outer wall 285 of first projection 284, and second channel 279 is concentric with respect to outer wall 287 of second projection 286.
  • Lid assembly 310 is substantially the same as lid assembly 210 or lid assembly 110 except for the differences discussed herein. Lid assembly 310 can be coupled to and engaged with container 172 of container assembly 170 in place of lid assembly 110.
  • Lid assembly 310 includes rotational axis 312, helical threading 322 extending from a lower portion 336 of the lid 320 away from the rotational axis 312, the helical threading 322 configured to detachably engage the lid 320 to a wall of the drinking container (e.g., wall 178 of container 172), the lid 320 threadably engaging with the wall via the helical threading 322, gasket 380 coupled to the lid 320, and cover 350 centered on the rotational axis 312.
  • Lid 320 is centered on the rotational axis 312 and detachably engaged with a drinking container 172.
  • Lid 320 includes first drinking aperture 328 and first venting aperture 330.
  • First drinking aperture 328 and first venting aperture 330 provide fluid communication between a storage compartment in the drinking container (e.g., storage compartment 186 of container 172) and an exterior of the container (e.g., container 172).
  • Cover 350 includes an outer wall 352 and an upper wall 356 extending from the outer wall 352 towards the rotational axis 312. Cover 350 is detachably coupled to the lid 320, the upper wall 356 including second drinking aperture 360, first protrusion 362 extending towards the gasket 380 and circumferentially around second drinking aperture 360, second venting aperture 364, and second protrusion 366 extending towards the gasket 380 and circumferentially around second venting aperture 364.
  • Cover 350 actuates between an open position and a closed position such that when cover 350 is in the open position first drinking aperture 328 and first venting aperture 330 are in fluid communication with second drinking aperture 360 and second venting aperture 364, respectively, and when the cover 350 is in the closed position the first protrusion 362 is interfacing with the gasket 380 to seal the second drinking aperture 360 and the second protrusion 366 is interfacing with the gasket 380 to seal the second venting aperture 364.
  • lid 320 includes lower surface 326 that partially encloses the storage compartment of the drinking container when lid 320 is coupled to the drinking container.
  • cover 350 is keyed to the lid 320 (e.g., the coupling is not a threaded coupling).
  • Lid 320 includes vertical channels 334 (e.g., four vertical channels 334 in two pairs of two) and a locking projection 332 between the vertical channels 334 in the pair of vertical channels 334.
  • cover 350 includes projections (e.g., locking projections 358 and/or securing projections 370) that extend radially away from the rotational axis 312, the lid 320 includes lateral channels 324 that circumferentially extend around the lid 320 with respect to the rotational axis 312, and the projections (e.g., locking projections 358 and/or securing projections 370) slide within the lateral channels 324 when the cover 350 actuates between the open position and the closed position with respect to the lid 320.
  • cover 350 includes locking projections 358 and securing projections 370 extending from inner wall 354 radially away from rotational axis 312. Lower wall 368 extends between outer wall 352 and inner wall 354.
  • gasket 380 is between the lid 320 and the cover 350 and there is constant pressure on gasket 380.
  • Cover 350 includes an axially extending rim or lip, shown as first protrusion 362, surrounding the perimeter of second drinking aperture 360 and extending towards the gasket 380.
  • Cover 350 includes an axially extending rim or lip, shown as second protrusion 366, surrounding the perimeter of second venting aperture 364 and extending towards the gasket 380.
  • first protrusion 362 extends around second drinking aperture 360 and second protrusion 366 extends around second venting aperture 364 apply pressure from cover 350 to lid 320 via gasket 380.
  • the pressure between the lid 320 and cover 350 is the same in the open and closed positions.
  • gasket 380 includes third drinking aperture 382 and third venting aperture 384.
  • first drinking aperture 328 is in fluid communication with second drinking aperture 360 via third drinking aperture 382
  • first venting aperture 330 is in fluid communication with second venting aperture 364 via third venting aperture 384.
  • the first drinking aperture 328 in the lid 320 is aligned with the second drinking aperture 360 in cover 350, and the first venting aperture 330 in lid 320 is aligned with the second venting aperture 364 in cover 350.
  • the term "coupled” means the joining of two components directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature. Such joining may be achieved with the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional member being attached to one another. Such joining may be permanent in nature or alternatively may be removable or releasable in nature.
  • the relative dimensions, including angles, lengths and radii, as shown in the Figures are to scale. Actual measurements of the Figures will disclose relative dimensions, angles and proportions of the various exemplary embodiments. Various exemplary embodiments extend to various ranges around the absolute and relative dimensions, angles and proportions that may be determined from the Figures. Various exemplary embodiments include any combination of one or more relative dimensions or angles that may be determined from the Figures. Further, actual dimensions not expressly set out in this description can be determined by using the ratios of dimensions measured in the Figures in combination with the express dimensions set out in this description.

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