201105276 六、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明大體上係關於防漏飲料杯且更特定而言係關於一 種具有-可在-密封位置及_未密封位置之間移動之隔板 的防漏飲料杯。 【先前技術】 防漏飲料杯通常適於被幼童（例如嬰兒、學步兒童學 齡前兒童）使用。這些類型的飲料杯經構形使得當其被翻 轉時’ 3玄杯子内的液體藉由一閥或閥總成而被防止溢出該 杯子通治，5玄杯子包含一具有一打開頂部用於容納並固 持液體於其内的容器以及一用於封閉該容器之打開頂部的 相對剛性蓋子。-吸嘴通常與該剛性蓋子形成為單件以便 允卉一兒童從該杯子飲用飲料。該蓋子被可鬆開地附接 (如’按扣或螺接）至該容器。 該閥或閥總成一般配置於該蓋子及該容器之間並可從一 f閉的松封位置移動至—打開的未密封位置以便允許液體 w出β杯子以飲用。最常見的情況係該閥藉由-被該使用 者藉由吸吮該吸嘴而施加至該杯子之内部的真空壓力致 動。被施加之真空壓力造成該閥移動或以通過該閥之一路 /被曝露的一種方式變形（即朝該吸嘴移動）使得液體可流 =杯子。該閥亦可以其他方式致動，例如純機械致動， <對於幼童來說最佳的係真空壓力致動，因為該闊打開之 唯時間係該幼兒做出飲用飲料之動作之時。 上述之此類型的真空壓力致動飲料杯具有—些大體與確 148547.doc 201105276 保確實密封之需求以及使該杯子易於被幼兒使用之需求之 間之平衡有關的問題。該閥之一較強密封需要一相對較大 的真空來打開，使得其難以被幼兒使用。一具有一需要較 低真空壓力打開之密封的閥可能未被足夠緊密地密封以便 防止至少一些液體穿過該閥流動，尤其係在跌落、搖擺、 晃動或被衝撞時。因此，具有較低真空壓力致動密封的閥 通常易於茂漏。 習知閥通常較小且定位於該吸嘴之下。這些類型的閥通 常需要一實質上真空壓力致動，因為該壓力只作用於該閥 之一相對較小的區域上。換言之，兒童須極為努力地吸吮 以使該閥打開並獲取飲料，這使得該杯子對於幼兒來說更 為不理想。 在一個習知組態中，該閥或閥總成可被永久附接至該蓋 子。在該杯子的正常使用中，該閥或閥總成將被液體及液 體中的微粒弄辩。雖然可清理，但難以清理整個閥/間總 成或整個蓋子。在此類型的組態中將該閥/閥總成卸離該 蓋子將導致該閥/閥總成或蓋子的損壞。其結果係，在重 複使用些類型的飲料杯之後，護理員難以向幼兒提供一 具有一清潔之閥/閥總成及蓋子的飲料杯。 在另個S知組態中，該閥或閥總成可從該蓋子卸離以 清理。即使具有可拆卸以清理的能力，一些習知的閥及閥 «成仍易於弄I —些閥及閥總成難以卸離並重新組裝， 因為其需要精確的對準及定向。此外，如果該杯子被拆 却閥或-閥總成零件可能易於丢失或對兒童造成危 148547.doc 201105276 險 【發明内容】 在一個態樣中，一防漏飲料杯大體上包括一用於容納及 固持一用於飲用之液體量的容器。該容器具有一打開頂 部。一蓋罩總成經調適以以便可移除地附接至該容器以便 選擇性封閉該打開頂部。該蓋罩總成包括一允許該容器中 之液體在飲用時離開該杯子的液體排放部件。一封閉部件 經調適以m罩總成被附接至該容器時鄰近該容器之打 開頂部放置。—撓性隔板可在其中該隔板阻擋液體從該容 器流至該液體排放部件的—個密封位置以及其中液體被允 許從該容器流至該液體排放部件的一個未密封位置之間移 動。該隔板可藉由-吸„允該液體排放部件之使用者施加至 該隔板的真空而從該密封位置移動至該未密封位置。該真 空造成該隔板朝該容器彎曲並至少部分離開該封閉部件並 藉此將該隔板從該密封位置移動至該未密封位置。 在另一個態樣中’―防漏飲料杯大體上包括-容納並固 持-用於飲用之液體量的容器。該容器具有—打開頂部。 -蓋罩總成經調適以便可移除地附接至該容器以便選擇性 封閉該打開頂部。該蓋罩總成包括__允許該容器中之液體 在飲用時離開該杯子的液體排放部件…封閉部件經調適 以便在該蓋罩總成被附接至該容器時鄰近該容器之打開頂 部而放置。-撓性隔板可在其中該隔板阻擔液體從該容号 流至該液體排放部件的一個密封位置以及其中液體被允許 從該容器流至該液體排放部件的一個未密封位置之間移 148547.doc • 6 · 201105276 動。該隔板藉由該容器中之壓力而朝其密封位置移動。 在又另一個態樣中，一隔扨 板一防漏飲料杯。該杯子 具有一固持液體的容器及— J選擇性附接至該容器的蓋罩 總j。該隔板大體上包括一液體排放部件及一密封部件， 該岔封部件經調適用於在1中 隹八中6亥饮封部件阻擋液體從該容 ^至該液體排放部件的—個密封位置以及其中液體被允 許從該容器流至該液體排放部件的一個未密封位置之間移 動。該液體排放部件及該密封部件被形成為單件。 又另-個態樣大體上係關於一種防漏飲料杯，其大體上 包括，液體的容器及—可選擇性附接至該容器的蓋罩 總成。該蓋罩總成包括一隔板，該隔板具有—吸嘴及一密 封部件，該密封部件經調適用於在其中該密封部件阻撞液 體從該容器流至該吸嘴的—個密封位置以及其中液體被允 許從該容器流至該吸嘴的一個未密封位置之間移動。該吸 嘴及該密封部件被形成為單件。 【實施方式】 遍及該等圖式的若干視圖中，對應的參考數字指示對應 的部分。 現參考該等圖式，且尤其係圖1A2，一大體由】指示的 Βίτ，炊料杯包含一大體由3指示的容器以及_大體由9指示 的蓋罩總成。戶斤|員示的容器3大體上為圓柱形且圍繞一中 心軸對稱。該容器3具有一封閉底部5、一打開頂部7以及 一在該封閉底部及打開頂部之間延伸的Α體圓柱形側壁 6。該圓柱形側壁6包含一基部8、一頂部1〇及一在該基部 148547.doc 201105276 及該頂部之間延伸的凹形中部12β所顯示之容器3的側壁6 之中部12下凹以促進抓握該容器以及該杯子1。然而，應 理解該中部12可為㈣或大體平直。該側壁6之基部8包含 複數個周向隔開的凸塊i 4。該側壁6之頂部】〇具有一圓形 班邊緣21㈤置於該上邊緣之下並鄰近該上邊緣的附接 %23及一配置於該附接環之下的肩部25。該附接環23具有 在其上的外部螺紋27。 一所顯示的容器3具有一經調適以固持一由一使用者例如 -幼兒飲用之液體量的液體室。更具體而言，所顯示的容 大約6盎司液m ’應理解該杯子i 可經定尺寸以便固持其他量的液體（例如9盎司、12盎司、 0盎司等)。舉例來說，該容器3可經調適用於較大兒童或 成人並固持更大數量的液體。亦應理解該容器3可具有一 不同：此處顯示之組態的組態，例如一運動水瓶、大飲料 杯 通勤者用杯等。該容器3可由任何適宜材料製成， ⑴仁不限於聚丙烯、1呂或不鏽鋼。該容器3亦可製成任 =所需顏色或彩色，且可為透明、半透明或不透明。該容 益3可為岡"生’如圖1-3所示，或非剛性，例如圖23所示。 X杯子1之蓋罩總成9經調適以可移除地附接至該容器3 、便選擇丨生封閉該容器之打開頂部7。該蓋罩總成9，如圖 斤示L括一蓋子11、一封閉部件13及一配置於該蓋子 及該封閉部件之間的隔板15(該等蓋罩組件之各個組件大 體由/、各自的參考數字指示）。如下所更詳細地描述，該 隔板15可操作以阻擋液體從該容器3的流動以便防止液體 148547.doc 201105276 在杯子1被翻倒時溢出。該隔板15可藉由一被—從該杯子 飲用之使用者施加的真空麼力之施加而被偏轉、彎曲或移 動以便允許該容器3 _的液體流過該隔板並流出該杯^。 该蓋子11、封閉部件13及隔板可由任何適宜材料製成。在 -個實施财，例如該蓋子u及關部件13可由聚丙婦製 成且該隔板15可切樹脂製成。該蓋子u、封閉部㈣及 隔板15可製成任何所需顏色或彩色，且可為透明 或不透明。 Θ 所顯示的杯子1亦包含—大體由.17指示的罩子，其經由 一按扣配合連接而被可移除地緊固至該蓋子u。該罩子P 可當不使用該杯子1時（例如儲存、旅行）被選擇性放置於該 蓋子U上’如圖1所心並在使用時移除。該罩子17在I 中從該杯子1移除。該軍子17可由任何適宜材料製成，例 如聚丙烯’並可製成任何所需顏色或彩色，且可為透明 (如圖示）' 半《或不透明。應理解料扣可從該杯子】 如圖2中所見，所顯示的杯b包含一大體由⑽示的把 —環形㈣及-對從該環向外 並向下延伸的握把20。該環形麫〗 衣彬殺18經定尺寸及形狀以便接 合該各盗3之肩部25。當置放马·卢出知 該缞形轂18與該容器3接合 時’該環形轂靜止於該容器之肩 項。P 25上且該容器之附接環 23向上延伸穿過該環形環。把 ❿衣把手總成19之該等握把20經調 適以由該杯子之使用者抓握。 〇 已考慮的係該把手總成可包 含一單一握把或可一起從該杯子 +千士略。亦已考慮的係該把 148547.doc 201105276 手總成可與該容器3整體形成。 參考圖8-11，該蓋罩總成9之蓋子11包含—圓頂上部39 及一從該上部垂下的周邊側緣35。該上部39在其中心包含 一相對較小、大體圆形的孔徑41並包含一相對較大、大體 矩形或橢圓形的開口 49，該開口 49與該中心孔徑隔開並鄰 近該周邊側緣35。如圖11所示，該蓋子丨丨具有—内部插口 部36，其具有一可鬆開地與該容器3之附接環23之該等外 部螺紋27相配的内部螺紋37。該内部插口部36橫向向内與 該周邊側緣35隔開》該蓋子11亦包含一從該圓頂上部”之 一内表面向下延伸的内部肋狀物38。該内部肋狀物38界定 一形成於該蓋子11之圓頂上部39之内表面中的凹口 4〇之外 邊界。 如圖12-15所示’該隔板15具有一大略碟形部42、一從 該碟形部垂下的環形邊緣44及一從鄰近該環形邊緣之碟形 部向上突起的吸嘴46(廣義上為一「液體排放部件」）。該 吸嘴46經定尺寸及形狀以便在該蓋子及隔板15被組裝時穿 過該蓋子11中的橢圓形開口49向上突起。該吸嘴料包含一 與該隔板15之碟形部42之一部分協作以便將該蓋子丨丨之一 鄰近該橢圓形開口 49的部分捕捉於其中的外接肋狀物 48(見例如圖4)。該吸嘴46包含一通道47及一開口“以便允 許液體離開或排放出該飲料杯丨。應理解該液體排放部件 可不為及嘴’例如一相似於該蓋子11中之橢圓形開口 49 的橢圓形開口。 該隔板15之碟形部42具有一上表面5〇(圖14)及一下表面 I48547.doc 201105276 52(圖15)。如圖12及14所示’該上表面50包含一環形漸縮 槽54、一中心孔徑56及一鄰近並朝該中心孔徑傾斜的斜壁 58。該碟形部42之下表面52包含一與該吸嘴46流體連通的 下凹中心60(圖15)。特定參考圖4，一管形桿62具有一大體 蕈形尖端64，該尖端64從該隔板15之碟形部42之下凹中心 60垂下。該管形桿62及該尖端64共同界定該隔板丨5之—密 封部件。該尖端64包含一中空圓頂66並且在截面中定尺寸 大於該桿62以便形成一鄰近該桿的環形肩部68。在一個實 施例（未顯示）中，該尖端64之中空圓頂66可包含一切口以 便提供一單向閥以釋放（如，通氣）該容器3内的超真空。 如圖13及15，該環形邊緣44從該隔板15之下表面52垂下 並包含一大體平面的環形上部件7〇、一從該上部件向下延 伸的垂直壁部件72及一從該垂直壁部件向内延伸並與該上 部件隔開的下部件74。該上部件7〇、垂 ，丨Μ午70、垂直壁部件72及下部201105276 VI. INSTRUCTIONS OF THE INVENTION: FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to leak-proof beverage cups and more particularly to a separator having a - movable between a sealed position and an unsealed position Leak-proof drink cup. [Prior Art] The leak-proof beverage cup is generally suitable for use by young children (e.g., infants, toddlers, preschool children). These types of beverage cups are configured such that when they are turned over, the liquid in the '3 Xuan cup is prevented from overflowing the cup by a valve or valve assembly. The 5 Xuan cup contains one with an open top for receiving And holding the container with the liquid therein and a relatively rigid cover for closing the open top of the container. - The mouthpiece is typically formed as a single piece with the rigid lid to allow a child to drink beverage from the cup. The lid is releasably attached (e.g., 'snap or screwed) to the container. The valve or valve assembly is generally disposed between the lid and the container and is moveable from an unclosed, unsealed position to an open, unsealed position to allow liquid to exit the beta cup for drinking. The most common condition is that the valve is actuated by the vacuum pressure applied to the interior of the cup by the user by sucking the nozzle. The applied vacuum pressure causes the valve to move or deform (i.e., move toward the nozzle) in a manner that is exposed/exposed by one of the valves such that the liquid can flow = cup. The valve can also be actuated in other ways, such as purely mechanical actuation, <the best vacuum pressure actuation for young children, since the time of wide opening is when the child is making a drink. The vacuum pressure actuated beverage cup of the type described above has the problems associated with the need for a substantial seal and the need to make the cup easy to be used by young children. One of the valves is relatively tight and requires a relatively large vacuum to open, making it difficult for young children to use. A valve having a seal that requires a lower vacuum pressure to open may not be tightly sealed enough to prevent at least some of the liquid from flowing through the valve, particularly when dropped, swayed, swayed, or bumped. Therefore, valves with lower vacuum pressure actuated seals are generally prone to leakage. Conventional valves are typically small and positioned below the nozzle. These types of valves typically require a substantially vacuum pressure actuation because the pressure acts only on a relatively small area of one of the valves. In other words, the child has to work extremely hard to suck the valve to open and get a drink, which makes the cup less desirable for young children. In a conventional configuration, the valve or valve assembly can be permanently attached to the cover. In normal use of the cup, the valve or valve assembly will be clarified by particles in the liquid and liquid. Although it can be cleaned, it is difficult to clean the entire valve/inter-assembly or the entire cover. Removal of the valve/valve assembly from the cover in this type of configuration will result in damage to the valve/valve assembly or cover. As a result, after repeated use of these types of beverage cups, it is difficult for the caregiver to provide the child with a beverage cup having a cleaned valve/valve assembly and lid. In another configuration, the valve or valve assembly can be detached from the cover for cleaning. Even with the ability to be detachable for cleaning, some conventional valves and valves are still difficult to remove. Some valves and valve assemblies are difficult to disengage and reassemble because they require precise alignment and orientation. In addition, if the cup is removed, the valve or valve assembly parts may be easily lost or dangerous to children. 148547.doc 201105276 Risks [Invention] In one aspect, a leak-proof beverage cup generally includes a And holding a container for the amount of liquid to be consumed. The container has an open top. A cover assembly is adapted to be removably attached to the container to selectively close the open top. The cover assembly includes a liquid discharge member that allows liquid in the container to exit the cup when ingested. A closure member is adapted to be placed adjacent the open top of the container when the m-cap assembly is attached to the container. - The flexible baffle can be moved between a sealed position in which the baffle blocks liquid flow from the container to the liquid discharge member and an unsealed position in which the liquid is allowed to flow from the container to the liquid discharge member. The baffle can be moved from the sealed position to the unsealed position by a vacuum that allows a user of the liquid discharge member to apply to the baffle. The vacuum causes the baffle to bend toward the container and at least partially exit The closure member thereby moves the barrier from the sealed position to the unsealed position. In another aspect, the "leak-proof beverage cup generally includes - a container that holds and holds - the amount of liquid used for drinking. The container has - the top is opened - the cover assembly is adapted to be removably attached to the container to selectively close the open top. The cover assembly includes __ allowing the liquid in the container to leave while drinking The liquid discharge member of the cup...the closure member is adapted to be placed adjacent the open top of the container when the cover assembly is attached to the container. - the flexible barrier may be in which the spacer resists liquid from The volume flows to a sealed position of the liquid discharge member and an unsealed position in which the liquid is allowed to flow from the container to the liquid discharge member. 148547.doc • 6 · 201105276 Moving in a sealed position by the pressure in the container. In still another aspect, a barrier sheet is a leak-proof beverage cup. The cup has a container for holding a liquid and - J is selectively attached to the container Cover of the total j. The partition substantially comprises a liquid discharge member and a sealing member, and the sealing member is adapted to block the liquid from the capacitor to the liquid discharge in the a sealing position of the component and a movement in which the liquid is allowed to flow from the container to the liquid discharge member. The liquid discharge member and the sealing member are formed as a single piece. In relation to a leak-proof beverage cup, generally comprising a liquid container and a cover assembly selectively attachable to the container. The cover assembly includes a partition having a mouthpiece And a sealing member adapted to be in a sealed position in which the sealing member blocks liquid from flowing from the container to the nozzle and an unsealed in which liquid is allowed to flow from the container to the nozzle Bit The nozzle and the sealing member are formed as a single piece. [Embodiment] Throughout the several views of the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts. Referring now to the drawings, and in particular Figure 1A2, generally indicated by Βίτ, the cup containing a container indicated generally by 3 and a cover assembly generally indicated by 9. The container 3 of the occupant is generally cylindrical and surrounds a The central axis is symmetrical. The container 3 has a closed bottom 5, an open top 7 and a cylindrical cylindrical side wall 6 extending between the closed bottom and the open top. The cylindrical side wall 6 comprises a base 8 and a top 1 And a portion 12 of the side wall 6 of the container 3 shown by the concave central portion 12β extending between the base 148547.doc 201105276 and the top portion is recessed to facilitate gripping of the container and the cup 1. However, it should be understood that the central portion 12 can be (four) or generally straight. The base 8 of the side wall 6 includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced projections i4. The top of the side wall 6 has a circular rim 21 (f) placed under the upper edge and adjacent to the upper edge of the attachment %23 and a shoulder 25 disposed below the attachment ring. The attachment ring 23 has an external thread 27 thereon. A container 3 is shown having a liquid chamber adapted to hold a quantity of liquid consumed by a user, such as a young child. More specifically, the displayed volume of about 6 ounces of liquid m' should be understood to permit the cup i to be sized to hold other amounts of liquid (e.g., 9 ounces, 12 ounces, 0 ounces, etc.). For example, the container 3 can be adapted to accommodate larger children or adults and hold a greater amount of liquid. It should also be understood that the container 3 can have a different configuration: the configuration shown here, such as a sports water bottle, a large beverage cup, a commuter cup, and the like. The container 3 can be made of any suitable material, and (1) the kernel is not limited to polypropylene, lyon or stainless steel. The container 3 can also be made to a desired color or color and can be transparent, translucent or opaque. This benefit 3 can be as shown in Figures 1-3, or non-rigid, as shown in Figure 23. The cover assembly 9 of the X cup 1 is adapted to be removably attached to the container 3, and the open top 7 that closes the container is selected to be closed. The cover assembly 9 includes a cover 11 , a closing member 13 and a partition 15 disposed between the cover and the closing member (the components of the cover assemblies are substantially composed of /, The respective reference numbers indicate). As described in more detail below, the baffle 15 is operable to block the flow of liquid from the container 3 to prevent liquid 148547.doc 201105276 from spilling when the cup 1 is tipped over. The partition 15 can be deflected, bent or moved by the application of a vacuum applied by a user drinking from the cup to allow the liquid of the container 3 to flow through the partition and out of the cup. The cover 11, closure member 13 and partition may be made of any suitable material. In the case of the implementation, for example, the cover u and the closing member 13 may be made of polypropylene and the separator 15 may be made of a resin. The cover u, the closure (4) and the partition 15 can be made of any desired color or color and can be transparent or opaque. The cup 1 shown also contains a cover, generally indicated by .17, which is removably fastened to the cover u via a snap fit connection. The cover P can be selectively placed on the cover U when the cup 1 is not in use (e.g., stored, traveled) as shown in Figure 1 and removed during use. The cover 17 is removed from the cup 1 in I. The soldier 17 can be made of any suitable material, such as polypropylene' and can be made in any desired color or color, and can be transparent (as shown) 'half or opaque. It will be understood that the buckle can be seen from the cup. As seen in Fig. 2, the cup b is shown to include a handle (20) and a pair of grips 20 extending outwardly and downwardly from the ring. The ring 杀 杀 18 is sized and shaped to join the shoulders 25 of the thieves 3. When the horse is released, the hub 18 is engaged with the container 3. The annular hub rests on the shoulder of the container. The attachment ring 23 of the container and the attachment ring 23 of the container extend upwardly through the annular ring. The grips 20 of the garment handle assembly 19 are adapted to be grasped by a user of the cup. 〇 The handle assembly has been considered to include a single grip or can be used together from the cup + 千士略. It has also been considered that the 148547.doc 201105276 hand assembly can be integrally formed with the container 3. Referring to Figures 8-11, the cover 11 of the cover assembly 9 includes a dome upper portion 39 and a peripheral side edge 35 depending from the upper portion. The upper portion 39 includes a relatively small, generally circular aperture 41 in its center and includes a relatively large, generally rectangular or elliptical opening 49 spaced from the central aperture and adjacent the peripheral side edge 35. . As shown in Figure 11, the lid has an internal socket portion 36 having an internal thread 37 releasably mating with the external threads 27 of the attachment ring 23 of the container 3. The inner socket portion 36 is laterally inwardly spaced from the peripheral side edge 35. The cover 11 also includes an inner rib 38 extending downwardly from an inner surface of the upper portion of the dome. The inner rib 38 defines A notch 4 形成 formed on the inner surface of the dome upper portion 39 of the cover 11. As shown in Figures 12-15, the spacer 15 has a substantially disk-shaped portion 42 from which the disk portion A hanging annular edge 44 and a suction nozzle 46 (in a broad sense, a "liquid discharge member") projecting upward from a disk portion adjacent the annular edge. The nozzle 46 is sized and shaped to project upwardly through the elliptical opening 49 in the cover 11 when the cover and spacer 15 are assembled. The nozzle material includes an outer rib 48 that cooperates with a portion of the dish portion 42 of the diaphragm 15 to capture a portion of the lid rim adjacent the elliptical opening 49 (see, for example, Figure 4). . The nozzle 46 includes a passage 47 and an opening "to allow liquid to exit or drain the beverage cup. It should be understood that the liquid discharge member may not be a mouth" such as an ellipse similar to the oval opening 49 in the cover 11. The disk portion 42 of the partition plate 15 has an upper surface 5〇 (Fig. 14) and a lower surface I48547.doc 201105276 52 (Fig. 15). As shown in Figs. 12 and 14, the upper surface 50 includes a ring shape. a tapered slot 54, a central aperture 56 and a slanted wall 58 adjacent and inclined toward the central aperture. The lower surface 52 of the dish 42 includes a recessed center 60 in fluid communication with the nozzle 46 (Fig. 15) Referring specifically to Figure 4, a tubular rod 62 has a generally domed tip 64 that depends from the concave center 60 of the dish portion 42 of the diaphragm 15. The tubular rod 62 and the tip 64 define The spacer 丨 5 is a sealing member. The tip 64 includes a hollow dome 66 and is sized larger than the rod 62 in cross section to form an annular shoulder 68 adjacent the rod. In one embodiment (not shown) The hollow dome 66 of the tip 64 can include a port for providing a one-way valve The ultra-vacuum within the container 3 is placed (e.g., vented). As shown in Figures 13 and 15, the annular rim 44 hangs from the lower surface 52 of the partition 15 and includes a generally planar annular upper member 7〇, from which a vertical wall member 72 extending downwardly from the member and a lower member 74 extending inwardly from the vertical wall member and spaced apart from the upper member. The upper member 7 〇, 垂, 丨Μ 70, vertical wall member 72 and lower portion
4〇及/或其若干部分可被形成為分離件。 參考圖16·19,該蓋罩總成9之封閉部件13包括 部件80、一下基部部件82、及一 及一在該上基部部件及下基部4〇 and/or portions thereof may be formed as separate pieces. Referring to Figures 16·19, the closure member 13 of the cover assembly 9 includes a member 80, a lower base member 82, and one and the other at the upper base member and the lower base.
148547.doc 一上基部 基部部件 該上基部部件8〇具有一在該上基 的安裝帶85。該安裝帶85在該上 伸。換言之，該安裝帶85具有— 201105276 大於該上基部部件80之厚度的高度。一環形肋狀物％與該 安裝帶85向内隔開並從該上基部部件8〇向下延伸。然而， 可考慮的係該環形肋狀物86可被省略。亦可考慮的係該封 閉部件Π大體可平坦’其中該上基部部件及下基部部件 80、82大體上在相同平面中且漸縮部件以被省略。 複數個隔開的長形上隆起物87被配置於鄰近該漸縮部件 84的上基部部件8〇上。所顯示的實施例包含8個上隆起物 87但應理解可提供更多或更少的上隆祕。該下基部部件 8 2包含一中心開口 8 8及複數個隔開的長形下隆起物8 9，該 等下隆起物89被配置鄰近該中心開口。所顯示的實施例^ 含4個下隆起物89但應理解可提供更多或更少的下隆起 物。可考慮的係隆起物可替代設置於該封閉部件13上的該 等上及下隆起物87 ' 89而(或除了該等上及下隆起物87 ' 89之外）設置於該隔板15上。 所顯不的飲料杯丨可被重複拆開以便徹底清理並重新組 裝供下次使用。該等可分離的組件（見圖2)都相對較大使得 其易於把握、不易丟失且不會對—幼兒產生危險。此外， 可分離組件之被最小化以便使該杯子1之組裝及重新組裴 相對較容易而無需包括清理該等組件之各者的能力。如上 W Λα Λ罩子17可經由其和該蓋子11的按扣配合連接輕而輕 :從該飲料杯1移除或緊固至該飲料杯。在所顯示的實施 时 X蓋子11可經由其和該容器3間的螺紋連接從該容 益3移除或緊固至該容器。即，該蓋子"之内部插口部36 之内部螺紋37可與該容器3之附接環23上的外部螺紋27接 148547.doc 12 201105276 並從其脫離。產生該蓋子11及該容器3之間之一可鬆開連 接的其他形式及結構亦可被使用。舉例來說，該蓋子丨丨可 具有一與該容器3的按扣連接。該封閉部件13、隔板。及 把手總成1 9可在s亥蓋子11被螺接（或附接）至該容器上時捕 捉於該蓋子及該容器3之間。因此，該杯子1之所有組件可 被輕易分離、清理並重新組裝。 該隔板15可被按扣至該封閉部件13或從其脫離。更特定 而吕，該隔板15藉由將該封閉部件之安裝帶肊插入該隔板 之通道76及穿過該中心開口 88將該孽形尖端M插入該封閉 部件中而被可鬆開地耗合至該封閉部件13。該隔板15之環 形邊緣44之下部件74在該蓋子被螺接至該容器上時抵於該 谷器3之上邊緣21¾封地支承。該隔板丨5之吸嘴μ向上延 伸穿過該蓋子u中的橢圓形開口49。圍繞該吸嘴46周向延 伸的外接肋狀物48與該碟形部42之—部分協作以捕捉該蓋 子11之_近4開D 49的部分。該蓋子i ^之内部肋狀物38 容納於隔板15之漸縮槽54中。 如圖4，該蓋子11及隔板丨5協同界定一第一内室92(廣義 上稱為—「通氣室」）。更具體而言，在該蓋子11之該圓 頂^部39中的凹口4()、該隔板15之碟形部42之上表面50、 β亥管形# 62及該尖端64之中空圓頂66協同以界定該第—内 至 ^第内至92與該蓋子11中的孔徑41流體連通，因 ,其3保持Α氣壓力。一第二内室94(廣義上被稱為一 真工至」）被界定於該封閉部件13及該隔板15之間。具 體而言，該隔板夕 《下表面52及下凹中心60以及該封閉部 148547.doc -13- 201105276 件13之下基部部件82及漸縮部件84協同界定該第二内室 94。該隔板15之一部分與該封閉部件13之上基部部件8〇接 觸以便最小化該第二内室94之容積。在使用時，此促進藉 由最小化需在該隔板移動至其未密封位置之前從該第二内 室94移除的空氣數量並藉此允許液體開始流動而快速灌注 該杯子1。 現參考圖4-7A，一幼兒藉由圍繞該吸嘴46放置其嘴唇以 便與該吸嘴形成一密封、傾斜該杯子使得容器3中的液體 流動並與該蓋罩總成接觸、以及吸吮該吸嘴而輕易飲用該 飲料杯1中之飲料。吸吮該吸嘴46從該該杯子i之第二内室 94移除一些空氣，因此真空被抽至該第二内室料上造成 該隔板15從一密封位置（圖4及4句移動至一未密封位置（圖 6及6A)»更具體而言，該真空造成該隔板15之碟形部之 上表面50相對於該封閉部件13向下彎曲藉此將該第二内室 94之容積從一第一容積（圖4及4A)降低到一更少的第二容 積（圖5及5A)。 該封閉部件13之上隆起物87作用為該隔板。圍"曲的 -個支點。該等上隆起物87亦可與該蓋子u之内部肋狀物 38協同作用以界定-捕捉該隔㈣之—部分的夾點。該封 閉部件之下隆起物89作用為一防止該隔板15圍繞該封閉部 件中之中心開口 88與該封閉部件之一部分接合並形成一密 封的擋止件。在該等上隆起物87之各者之間之間距以及在 該等下隆起物89之各者之間的間隔為該容器3内的液體提供 流動路徑。該隔板15比該封閉部件13更具撓性。在—個適當 J48547.doc 14- 201105276 實施例中，该隔板具彈性且硬度為大約乃(A型標度）。 隔板15之連續撓曲，如圖6及6A所見造成該隔板之 e形杯62及蕈形尖端64相對於該封閉部件。向下移動。其 結果係，該尖端64之環形肩部68從一與鄰近該中心開口88 之封閉部件13密封接觸的位置（圖4_5A)，該位置界定該隔 之达、封位置’移動至其中該環形肩部6 8至少部分與從 封閉部件13之鄰近該中心開口之部分隔開的一個位置（圖6 及6A)，該位置界定該隔板之一未密封位置。由於該尖端 64之環形肩部68與該封閉部件13隔開，一通道％被形成， 其允許該容器内的液體流入該杯子1之第二内室94中。 即，液體被允許流過該隔板15、穿過該封閉部件13中的中 開口 88、穿過该第二内室94並進入該吸嘴46以便飲用。 被吸吮該吸嘴46之使用者施加、用以將該隔板15移動於 其密封及未密封位置之間的真空壓力數量可藉由改變該隔 板之面積（即該尖端64之環形肩部68)以及被該隔板接觸之 封閉部件13之面積而預先確定。在一個實施例中，在該隔 板15之在封位置及未密封位置之間移動該隔板所需的真空 壓力數量小於1〇〇英寸的水。在一個適當實施例中，舉例 來說，在該隔板15之密封位置及未密封位置之間移動該隔 板所需的真空壓力數量為大約47英寸的水。 隨著液體被該幼童吸出該容器3,液體填充該杯子1之第 一内室94之減小容積，藉此逐漸減小其中的真空。隨著該 第二内室94内的真空壓力接近與容器3内之壓力的平衡， 該隔板15之回彈造成其移回該密封位置。如此，該隔板15 148547.doc -15- 201105276 之碟形邛42之上表面5 〇圍繞該封閉部件丨3之上隆起物87向 上彎曲藉此將該管形桿62及尖端64相連地向上移動至圖4 顯不的该抵封位置。在這個密封位置中，該隔板1 5之尖端 64之環形肩部68以一種液密方式密封接合該密封部件丨3之 鄰近其中之中心開口 88的部分。此外，該隔板15之管形桿 62及尖端64藉由該隔板15之回彈朝該密封位置偏壓。 即使在該隔板15已返回其密封位置之後，該隔板，如圖 7及7Α所示，繼續向上彎曲（即離開該容器3)。其結果係， 該第二内室94之容積從更小的第二容積（圖7及7Α)增大到 更大的第一容積（圖4及4Α)β該第二内室94内的此容積增 大產生一將任何殘留液體抽離該吸嘴46中之開口 45的真空 壓力。 在所顯示的實施例中，該隔板15之密封部件（即該管形 桿62及尖端64)大體與該杯子！之一縱軸對準。然而，應理 解該密封部件可與該杯子〗之縱軸隔開及/或相對於該縱軸 正交定向而不脫離本發明之範圍。 圖20為該杯子1之一蓋子丨丨丨之另一個實施例的透視圖。 圖20中顯示的蓋子m相似於圖1至19之蓋子u，除了此實 施例的蓋子包含一覆蓋該隔板丨5之吸嘴46的吸嘴遮罩 151。因此，該蓋子ill包含一圓頂上部139及一從該上部 垂下的周邊側緣135 »該上部139在其中心包含一相對較 小、大體圓形的孔徑141。如圖22所示，此實施例之吸嘴 遮罩1 5 1經定尺寸及形狀以便將該隔板1 $之吸嘴46容納於 其中’藉此為該相對較軟、撓性的吸嘴提供一相對剛性的 148547.doc •16· 201105276 蓋子。該吸嘴46之外接肋狀物48在此實施例中藉由密封接 合该吸嘴遮罩之内表面而作用為一 〇形環。 圖21為該杯子1之一封閉部件113之另一個實施例的仰視 透視圖。如同圖丨-19的先前實施例，此實施例之封閉部件 U3包含一上基部部件1 80、一下基部部件1 82及一在該上 及下基部部件之間延伸的漸縮部件丨84 ^該漸縮部件1 84從 該上基部部件180傾斜至該下基部部件丨82。該上基部部件 180具有一圍繞該上基部部件之圓周延伸的安裝帶185。該 女裝帶1 85在該上基部部件180之上及之下延伸。換言之， 該安裝帶185具有一大於該上基部部件18〇之厚度的高度。 一環形肋狀物186與該安裝帶1 85向内隔開並從該上基部部 件1 85向下延伸。然而，可考慮該環形肋狀物1 86可省略。 複數個隔開長形上隆起物（未顯示，但相似於圖16之上隆 起物87)被配置於鄰近該漸縮部件1 84的上基部部件18〇 上。该下基部部件18 2包含一中心開口 18 8及複數個鄰近該 中心開口配置的隔開、長形下隆起物（未顯示，但類似於 圖16之下隆起物89)。此實施例之封閉部件113包含三個從 其下表面垂下的握把翼片195 »這些握把翼片195提供手指 抓握以促進該封閉部件113及該隔板15從該蓋子111的拆 . 卸。在使用中，該使用者可抓握一個或多個握把翼片195 並拉動該封閉部件113及隔板15使之與該蓋子脫離。雖 然顯示三個握把翼片195，但可提供更多或更少的握把翼 片 195。 圖23為该杯子1之一垂直戴面圖，其顯示一大體由2〇3顯 148547.doc -17- 201105276 不的容器之另-個實施例。在這個實施例中，該容器加 至^部分㈣性’結果係其可為挽性及/或可折疊。在適 當實施例中，該非剛性容器203可採取一袋子(例如一落片 袋）或-盒子（例如-果汁盒）之形式。由於該隔板15之密封 位置處於-遠離該容器203的方向t，因此該非剛性容器 203之擠壓造成該容器中之磨力增大並藉此在該隔板似 該密封部件113之間產生—更大的密封。_此m胃 非剛性容器被擠壓時’ $納於該非剛性容器2〇3内的液體 亦可以一種防漏的方式固持於該容器内。以另一種方式來 說明，該隔板15在其密封位置具有一第一密封壓力且在該 非剛性容器2〇3被擠壓時具有一更大的第二密封壓力。人 圖24為該杯子丨之一垂直截面圖’其顯示一大體由3〇3顯 示的容器之又另一個實施例。在這個實施例中，該容器 303採取一運動水瓶的形式。圖25為該杯子工之—垂直截面 圖，其顯示一大體由403指示的容器之又另一個實施例。 在這個實施例中，該容器403採取一通勤者用杯之形式。 在這個實施例中，該隔板15之吸嘴46及該蓋子lu之吸嘴 遮罩1 5 1短於先前描述之實施例。 圖26顯示一大體由501指示的防漏飲料杯之另一個實施 例。該杯子5 01被顯示於一傾斜的飲用位置。該杯子5 〇 1包 含一容器，其大體由503指示，以及一大體為平截頭體的 蓋罩總成，其大體由509指示。該杯子5〇1之蓋罩辨成509 經調適以可移動附接至該容器503以便選擇性封閉該容 器。該蓋罩總成509包括一蓋子511、一封閉部件513以及 148547.doc 201105276 配置於该蓋子及該封閉部件之間的隔板515。一罩子（未 顯不，但類似於圖丨及2中之罩子17)可經由一按扣配合連 接選擇性緊固至該蓋子511。該罩子可在不使用該杯子 5〇ι(如，儲存或旅行）時選擇性放置於該蓋子511上並在使 用時移除。 β玄蓋罩總成509之蓋子5Π包含一上部539及一從該上部 垂下的周邊側緣535。該上部539在其中心包含一相對較 小大體圆形的孔徑541並包含一與該中心孔徑隔開的相 對較大、大體矩形或橢圓形的開口 549。該蓋子511之周邊 側緣5 3 5具有與該容器5 〇 3之外部螺紋5 2 7可鬆開地相配的 内部螺紋537。該蓋子511亦包含一從該上部539之一内表 面向下延伸的内部肋狀物538。該上部539包含一平頂部件 539a及一在該平頂部件及該周邊側緣535之間延伸的傾斜 部件539b。 如圖26所示，該隔板515具有一大體順從該蓋子5ιι之形 狀的形狀。該隔板5 15包含一碟形部542、一從該碟形部延 伸的傾斜部543及一從該碟形部垂下的環形邊緣544。一吸 嘴546(廣義上被稱為一「液體排放部件」）從該傾斜部543 向外突出並經定尺寸及形狀以便在該蓋子及該隔板515被 裝配時穿過該蓋子511中的橢圓形開口 549向上突出。該吸 嘴546包含一通道547及一開口 545以便允許液體離開或排 出該飲料杯501。 該隔板515之碟形部542具有一上表面55〇及一下表面 552。如圖26所示，該上表面55〇包含一環形漸縮槽554且 I48547.doc -19- 201105276 該下表面552包含一與該吸嘴546流體連通的下凹中心 560 言形^干562具有一從該隔板515之碟形部542之下凹 中、560垂下的大體蕈形尖端564。該管形桿562及該尖端 564共同界定該隔板515之一密封部件《該尖端564包含一 中空圓頂566且在截面中定尺寸大於該桿562以便形成一鄰 近該;t干的環形肩部568。該尖端564之中空圓頂包含一 切口 567以便提供一單向閥以釋放（例如通氣）該容器内 的超真空。 該蓋罩總成509之封閉部件513包括一上基部部件58〇、 一在3亥上基部部件中的中心開口 588及一從該上基部部件 向外延伸的漸縮部件584。該漸縮部件584具有一圍繞該上 基部部件之圓周延伸的安裝帶585。該隔板515藉由將該封 閉。卩件之女裝帶585連接至該隔板之圓形邊緣544及穿過該 中心開口 588將該蕈形尖端564插入該封閉部件中而被可鬆 開地搞合至該封閉部件513。當該蓋子511被螺接至該容器 上時，。亥隔板5 1 5之環形邊緣W4抵於該容器5〇3之一上邊 緣密封地支承。該隔板5 1 5之吸嘴546向上延伸穿過該蓋子 511中的橢圓形開口 549。該蓋子511之内部肋狀物538被容 納於該隔板515之漸縮槽554中。該蓋子511及隔板515協同 界定一第一内室592(廣義上被稱為一「通氣室」）且一第二 内室594(廣義上被稱為_「真空室」）被界定於該封閉部件 5 13及該隔板5 1 5之間。 一幼兒藉由圍繞該吸嘴546放置其嘴唇以便與該吸嘴形 成一饮封、傾斜該杯子（例如圖26)使得容器5〇3中的液體流 I48547.doc 201105276 動並與該蓋罩總成接觸、以及吸吮該吸嘴而輕易飲用該飲 料杯501中之飲料。吸吮該吸嘴546從該杯子5〇1之第二内 室594移除一些空氣，因此真空被抽於該第二内室594上， 造成該隔板515從一密封位置移動至一未密封位置。在這 個實施例中，該封閉部件513之漸縮部件584將該容器中的 液體導向該中心開口 588 ’如箭頭591所示。隨著該容器 5〇3内的液體容積減小’該漸縮部件584將剩餘該液體朝該 中心開口 588注入，在該中心開口588液體可穿過該封閉部 件5 13並進入該第二内室594。液體可從該第二内室594自 由流到該吸嘴546中的通道547中並流出其中的開口 545以 便被使用該杯子501的幼兒飲用。 圖27顯示一大體由601指示的防漏飲料杯之另一個實施 例，其具有一容器603及一蓋罩總成609。所示之該杯子 601處於一傾斜的飲用位置。該蓋罩總成6〇9包括一蓋子 611、一封閉部件613及一配置於該蓋子及該封閉部件之間 的一隔板615。該蓋子611包含一圓頂上部63 9及一從該上 部垂下的周邊側緣635。該上部639在其中心包含一相對較 小、大體圓形的孔徑641並包含一與該中心孔徑隔開的相 對較大、大體矩形或橢圓形的開口 649。該蓋子611之周邊 側緣635具有與該容器603之外部螺紋627可鬆開相配的内 部螺紋6 3 7。 如圖27中所見，該隔板615包含一碟形部642、一環形邊 緣644及一從該碟形部向外突出的吸嘴646(廣義上被稱為 一「液體排放部件」）。該吸嘴646經定尺寸及形狀以便在 148547.doc -21 · 201105276 该蓋子及該隔板615被組裝時向上穿過該蓋子611中的橢圓 形開口 649突出。該吸嘴646包含一通道647及一開口 645以 便允許液體離開或排出該飲料杯6〇 1。 該隔板615之碟形部642具有一上表面65〇及一下表面 652。如圖26中所見，該下表面652包含一與該吸嘴646流 體連通的下凹中心660。一管形桿662具有一從該隔板615 之碟形部642之下凹中心660垂下的大體蕈形尖端664。該 管形桿662及該尖端664共同界定該隔板615之一密封部 件。該尖端664包含一中空圓頂666且在截面中定尺寸大於 該桿662以便形成一鄰近該桿的環形肩部668 ^該尖端664 之中空圓頂666包含一切口 667以便提供一單向閥以釋放 (例如通氣）該容器603内的超真空。 該蓋罩總成609之封閉部件613包括一基部部件68〇，該 基部部件具有一貫穿其的中心開口 688。該基部部件68〇具 有一大體平面的上表面688a及一傾斜的下表面68扑。該下 表面688b朝該封閉部件613中的中心開口 688傾斜。該基部 部件680具有一圍繞該上基部部件之圓周延伸的安裝帶 685。該隔板615藉由連接該封閉部件之安裝帶685至該隔 板之環形邊緣644及穿過該中心開口 688將該蕈形尖端664 插入該封閉部件而被可鬆開地耦合至該封閉部件613。當 該蓋子611被螺接至該容器603上時，該隔板615之環形邊 緣644抵於該容器之一上邊緣密封地支承。該隔板615之吸 嘴646穿過該蓋子6丨丨中的橢圓形開口 649向上延伸。該蓋 子611及隔板61 5協同界定一第一内室692(廣義上被稱為一 148547.doc -22· 201105276 「通亂至」）且一第二内室694(廣義上被稱為一「真空 室」）被界定於該封閉部件613及該隔板615之間。 一幼兒藉由圍繞該吸嘴646放置其嘴唇以便與該吸嘴形 成一密封、傾斜該杯子（例如圖27)使得容器603中的液體流 動並與該蓋罩總成接觸、以及吸η允該吸嘴而輕易飲用該飲 料杯601中之飲料。吸吮該吸嘴646從該杯子601之第二内 至6 94移除一些空氣’因此真空被抽於該第二内室694上， 造成該隔板615從一密封位置移動至一未密封位置。在這 個實施例中，該封閉部件613之基部部件688之傾斜下表面 668a將該容器中的液體導向該中心開口 688，如箭頭69 i所 示。隨著該容器603内的液體容積減小，該傾斜下表面 688b將剩餘該液體朝該中心開口 688注入，在該中心開口 688液體可穿過該封閉部件613並進入該第二内室694。液 體可從該第二内室694自由流到該吸嘴646中的通道647中 並流出其中的開口 645以便被使用該杯子6〇1的幼兒飲用。 圖2 8顯示一大體由7 〇丨指示的防漏飲料杯之另一個實施 例，該飲料杯具有一容器7〇3及一蓋罩總成7〇9。該蓋罩總 成709包括一蓋子711、一封閉部件713及一配置於該蓋子 及该封閉部件之間的隔板715。被顯示之蓋子711及隔板 715與圖27中的蓋子611及隔板615大體相同並因此將不被 禅細描述。 δ亥蓋罩總成709之封閉部件713包括一基部部件78〇，該 基°卩°卩件具有一貫穿其的中心開口 788。該基部部件780具 有一圍繞其圓周延伸的安裝帶785。一第一環形肋狀物786 I48547.doc -23- 201105276 與該安裝帶785向内隔開並從該基部部件78〇向下延伸。一 第二環形肋狀物793位於該第一環形肋狀物786及該中心開 口 788之間。在所顯示的實施例中，該第二環形肋狀物793 被配置大體鄰近該中心開口 7 8 8。一縱向延伸流體導管7 9 7 被摩擦附接至該第二環形肋狀物793。在杯子701的使用期 間’該流體導管797朝該隔板715之一密封部件引導流體。 圖29顯示一大體由80〗指示的防漏飲料杯之另一個實施 例，其具有一容器803及一蓋罩總成8〇9。該蓋罩總成8〇9 包括一蓋子811、一封閉部件813及一配置於該蓋子及該封 閉部件之間的隔板8 1 5。所顯示的蓋子8 11、封閉部件8 13 及隔板815貫質上與圖28中的蓋子711、封閉部件713及隔 板71 5相同因此將不再詳細描述。然而該杯子8〇1之此實施 例具有一摩擦附接至該封閉部件8 13的橫向延伸流體導管 897。在該杯子8〇1的使用時，該流體導管897朝該隔板815 之一密封部件引導流體。 圖30顯示一大體由901指示的防漏飲料器具之一實施 例。該飲料器具901具有一容器903及一蓋罩總成909。該 蓋罩總成909包括一蓋子9 11、一封閉部件9 1 3及一配置於 該蓋子及封閉部件之間的隔板915。所顯示的蓋子911、封 閉部件913及隔板915與圖28中的蓋子711、封閉部件713及 隔板71 5實質上相同因此不再詳細描述。 該飲料器具901之容器903具有一底部905、一頂部907及 一在該底部及頂部之間延伸的大體圓柱形側壁9〇6。該圓 柱形側壁906在其上具有與該蓋子911上之内部螺紋937相 148547.doc -24- 201105276 配的外部螺紋927 ^該底部9〇5包含一界定一與該容器9们 之内部空間流體連通之端口 922的凸緣9 16。在所顯示的實 施例中，一撓性管924將一液體源926流體連接至該容器 9〇3。該液體源926提供液體至該飲料裝置以便被使用者飲 用。在一個適當實施例中，該飲料裝置9〇1可被用於向醫 院病人提供水（或其他可飲用液體）。在這個實施例中，該 液體源926可為從一習知點滴架懸垂的一袋水。在另一個 實施例中，該飲料裝置9〇1可關聯一「啤酒頭盔」或「啤 酒帽」（即固持一個或多個啤酒或其他飲料容器的帽類製 品）。液體可經由重力或藉由該液體源926之加壓而從該液 體源926提供至該飲料裝置901。 在介紹本發明或各種變型、其實施例或態樣之元件時， 冠J、 δ玄」意指具有一個或多個該元件。用語術語 包括」、「包含」及「具有」意指具有包含性且意為可存 在除所列出之元件之外的附加元件。指示一特定定向的術 語（例如「頂部」、「底部」、「侧面」等）的使用係為便於描 述且並不要求所描述之物件的任何特定定向。 由於各種改變可在上述中做出而不脫離本發明之範圍， 因此所有包含於上述中並顯示於所附之圖式中的標的已被 解譯為說明性而非限制性。 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1為一防漏飲料杯之一實施例的透視圖； 圖2為該杯子之一分解透視圖； 圓3為該杯子之一側面立視圖’其中一罩蓋從其移除； I48547.doc -25· 201105276 圖 圖4為該杯子之一放大、片斷垂直截面 子之一處於一密封位置的隔板； 圖4A為圖4中圈出部分之一放大圖； 圖5為該杯子之一放大、片斷垂直截面圖， 板之一朝下偏轉但仍處於其密封位置中的部^其_示該隔 圖5A為圖5中圈出部分之一放大圖； 刀， 圖6為一相似於圖4的放大、片斷垂直裁面圖 一 處於一未密封位置中的隔板； 旦其顯不 圖6A為圖6之圈出部分之一放大圖； 圖7_為該杯子之一放大、片斷垂直截面圖1顯示該杯 子之一從該未密封位置返回至該密封位置的隔板及一向下 偏轉的部分； 圖7A為圖7中圏出部分之一放大圖； 圖8為該杯子之一蓋子之一透視圖； 圖9為該蓋子之一側面立視圖； 圖1〇為該蓋子之一俯視平面圖； 圖11為該蓋子之一仰視平面圖； 圖12為§玄隔板之一透視圖； 圖1 3為该隔板之一側面立視圖； 圖14為該隔板之一俯視平面圖； 圖15為該隔板之一仰視平面圖； 圖16為一封閉部件之一透視圖； 圖17為該封閉部件之一側面立視圖； 圖18為該封閉部件之一俯視平面圖； 148547.doc -26- 201105276 圖19為該封閉部件之一仰視平面圖； 圖20為該杯子之一蓋子的另一個實施例之—透視圖； 圖21為該杯子之-封閉部件之另_個實施例之—仰視透 視圖； 圖22為具有圖20之蓋子以及圖2丨之封閉部件的杯子之一 垂直截面圖； 圖23為具有一非剛性容器的杯子之一垂直截面圖； 圖24為一採取一運動水瓶之形式的防漏飲料杯之一垂直 截面圖； 圖25為一採取一通勤者杯之形式的防漏飲料杯之一垂直 截面圖； 圖26為一防漏飲料杯之另一個實施例的垂直截面圖，該 杯子於一傾斜的飲用位置觀察到； 圖27為一防漏飲料杯之又另—個實施例的垂直截面圖， 該杯子於一傾斜的飲用位置觀察到； 圖28為一防漏飲料杯之又另一個實施例的垂直截面圖， 該杯子具有一縱向延伸流體引導件； 圖29為一防漏飲料杯之另一個實施例的垂直截面圖，該 杯子具有一橫向延伸流體引導件；及 圖30為一係可操作地連接至—液體源的防漏飲料器具之 一實施例的垂直戴面圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 防漏飲料杯 容器 148547.doc •27· 201105276 5 封閉底部 6 圓柱形側壁 7 打開頂部 8 基部 9 蓋罩總成 10 頂部 11 蓋子 12 凹形中部 13 封閉部件 14 凸塊 15 隔板 17 罩子 18 環形轂 19 把手總成 20 握把 21 上邊緣 23 附接環 25 肩部 27 外部螺紋 35 周邊側緣 36 内部插口部 37 内部螺紋 38 内部肋狀物 39 圓頂上部 148547.doc -28- 201105276 40 凹口 41 孔徑 42 碟形部 44 環形邊緣 45 開口 46 吸嘴 47 通道 48 外接肋狀物 49 開口 50 上表面 52 下表面 54 環形漸縮槽 56 中心孔徑 58 斜壁 60 下凹中心 62 管形桿 64 尖端 66 中空圓頂 68 環形肩部 70 上部件 72 垂直壁部件 74 下部件 76 通道 80 上基部部件 I48547.doc -29- 201105276 82 下基部部件 84 漸縮部件 85 安裝帶 86 環形肋狀物 87 上隆起物 88 中心開口 89 下隆起物 92 第一内室 94 第二内室 96 通道 111 蓋子 113 封閉部件 135 周邊側緣 139 上部 141 孔徑 151 吸嘴遮罩 180 上基部部件 182 下基部部件 184 漸縮部件 185 安裝帶 186 環形肋狀物 188 中心開口 195 握把翼片 203 容器 148547.doc 201105276 303 容器 403 容器 501 防漏飲料杯 503 容器 509 蓋罩總成 511 蓋子 513 封閉部件 515 隔板 527 外部螺紋 535 周邊側緣 537 内部螺紋 538 内部肋狀物 539 上部 539a 平頂部件 539b 傾斜部件 541 孔徑 542 碟形部 543 傾斜部 544 環形邊緣 545 開口 546 吸嘴 547 通道 549 開口 550 上表面 •31 I48547.doc 201105276 552 下表面 554 環形漸縮槽 560 下凹中心 562 管形桿 564 尖端 566 中空圓頂 567 切口 568 環形肩部 580 上基部部件 585 安裝帶 588 中心開口 591 箭頭 592 第一内室 594 第二内室 601 防漏飲料杯 603 容器 609 蓋罩總成 611 蓋子 613 封閉部件 615 隔板 627 外部螺紋 637 内部螺紋 639 圓頂上部 641 孔徑 -32 148547.doc 201105276 642 碟形部 644 環形邊緣 645 開口 646 吸嘴 647 通道 649 開口 650 上表面 652 下表面 660 下凹中心 662 管形桿 664 尖端 666 中空圓頂 667 切口 668 環形肩部 680 基部部件 685 安裝帶 688 中心開口 688a 上表面 688b 下表面 691 箭頭 692 第一内室 694 第二内室 701 防漏飲料杯 703 容器 I48547.doc •33 201105276 709 蓋罩總成 711 蓋子 713 封閉部件 715 隔板 780 基部部件 785 安裝帶 786 第一環形肋狀物 788 中心開口 793 第二環形肋狀物 797 流體導管 801 防漏飲料杯 803 容器 809 蓋罩總成 811 蓋子 813 封閉部件 815 隔板 897 流體導管 901 防漏飲料裝置/器具 903 容器 905 底部 906 側壁 907 頂部 909 蓋罩總成 911 蓋子 148547.doc -34- 201105276 913 封閉部件 915 隔板 916 凸緣 922 端口 924 撓性管 926 液體源 927 外部螺紋 937 内部螺紋 148547.doc -35148547.doc Upper Base Base Member The upper base member 8A has a mounting strap 85 on the upper base. The mounting band 85 is extended there. In other words, the mounting strap 85 has a height of - 201105276 that is greater than the thickness of the upper base member 80. An annular rib % is spaced inwardly from the mounting band 85 and extends downwardly from the upper base member 8〇. However, it is contemplated that the annular rib 86 can be omitted. It is also contemplated that the closure member can be generally flat 'where the upper and lower base members 80, 82 are substantially in the same plane and the tapered members are omitted. A plurality of spaced apart elongated ridges 87 are disposed adjacent the upper base member 8 of the tapered member 84. The embodiment shown includes eight upper ridges 87 but it should be understood that more or less uplifting may be provided. The lower base member 8 2 includes a central opening 8 8 and a plurality of spaced apart elongated lower ridges 8 9 disposed adjacent the central opening. The embodiment shown contains 4 lower ridges 89 but it should be understood that more or fewer lower ridges may be provided. The ridges that may be considered may be provided on the partition 15 instead of the upper and lower ridges 87' 89 disposed on the closure member 13 (or in addition to the upper and lower ridges 87' 89). . The displayed beverage cups can be repeatedly disassembled for thorough cleaning and reassembly for the next use. These detachable components (see Figure 2) are relatively large, making them easy to grasp, not easily lost, and not dangerous to young children. Moreover, the detachable components are minimized to make assembly and reassembly of the cup 1 relatively easy without the need to include the ability to clean each of the components. The W Λ α Λ cover 17 as above can be lightly and lightly connected via its snap fit connection to the lid 11 : removed or fastened from the beverage cup 1 to the beverage cup. At the time of the implementation shown, the X lid 11 can be removed or fastened from the container 3 via its threaded connection to the container 3. That is, the internal thread 37 of the inner socket portion 36 of the cover " can be attached to and detached from the external thread 27 on the attachment ring 23 of the container 3 148547.doc 12 201105276. Other forms and configurations that produce a releasable connection between the lid 11 and the container 3 can also be used. For example, the lid 丨丨 can have a snap connection to the container 3. The closing member 13 and the partition plate. And the handle assembly 19 can be caught between the cover and the container 3 when the cover 11 is screwed (or attached) to the container. Therefore, all components of the cup 1 can be easily separated, cleaned and reassembled. The partition 15 can be snapped onto or detached from the closure member 13. More specifically, the partition 15 is releasably releasably inserted into the closure member by inserting the mounting band of the closure member into the passage 76 of the partition and through the central opening 88. It is consumed to the closure member 13. The lower edge 74 of the annular edge 44 of the partition 15 is supported against the upper edge 213b of the barn 3 when the cover is threaded onto the container. The nozzle μ of the spacer 丨 5 extends upward through the elliptical opening 49 in the cover u. The circumferential rib 48 extending circumferentially around the nozzle 46 cooperates with a portion of the dish 42 to capture a portion of the cover 11 that is nearly four open D 49 . The inner rib 38 of the cover i is received in the tapered groove 54 of the partition 15. As shown in Fig. 4, the cover 11 and the partition 丨 5 cooperatively define a first inner chamber 92 (generally referred to as "venting chamber"). More specifically, the recess 4 () in the dome portion 39 of the cover 11, the upper surface 50 of the dish portion 42 of the partition plate 15, the β-tube shape # 62, and the hollow end of the tip end 64 The domes 66 cooperate to define that the first to the inner to the 92 are in fluid communication with the aperture 41 in the cover 11 because its 3 maintains helium pressure. A second inner chamber 94 (generally referred to as a real work) is defined between the closure member 13 and the partition 15. Specifically, the lower surface 52 and the recessed center 60 of the partition and the base portion 82 and the tapered member 84 below the closure portion 148547.doc -13 - 201105276 13 cooperate to define the second inner chamber 94. One portion of the partition 15 is in contact with the upper base member 8 of the closure member 13 to minimize the volume of the second inner chamber 94. In use, this facilitates rapid infusion of the cup 1 by minimizing the amount of air that needs to be removed from the second chamber 94 before the separator moves to its unsealed position and thereby allowing the liquid to begin to flow. Referring now to Figures 4-7A, a child places his or her lips around the mouthpiece 46 to form a seal with the mouthpiece, tilting the cup such that liquid in the container 3 flows and contacts the cover assembly, and sucks the The beverage in the beverage cup 1 is easily consumed by sucking the mouth. Sucking the nozzle 46 removes some air from the second inner chamber 94 of the cup i, so that vacuum is drawn onto the second inner chamber to cause the partition 15 to move from a sealed position (Figs. 4 and 4) An unsealed position (Figs. 6 and 6A) » more specifically, the vacuum causes the upper surface 50 of the dish portion of the partition 15 to be bent downward relative to the closure member 13 thereby the second inner chamber 94 The volume is reduced from a first volume (Figs. 4 and 4A) to a second volume (Figs. 5 and 5A). The ridges 87 above the closure member 13 act as the spacers. The fulcrums 87 may also cooperate with the inner ribs 38 of the cover u to define a pinch point that captures the portion of the partition (four). The bulge 89 below the closure member acts to prevent the partition A plate 15 is partially joined to one of the closure members about a central opening 88 in the closure member and forms a sealed stop. The distance between the respective upper ridges 87 and the lower ridges 89 The spacing between the individual provides a flow path for the liquid within the container 3. The partition 15 is more than the closure member 13 In an embodiment of the appropriate J48547.doc 14-201105276, the separator is elastic and has a hardness of approximately (type A scale). The continuous deflection of the separator 15 is as seen in Figures 6 and 6A. The e-cup 62 and the crotch tip 64 of the plate move downward relative to the closure member. As a result, the annular shoulder 68 of the tip 64 is in sealing contact with the closure member 13 adjacent the central opening 88 ( 4-5A), the position defines the gap, the seal position 'moves to a position in which the annular shoulder 68 is at least partially spaced from the portion of the closure member 13 adjacent the central opening (Figs. 6 and 6A), The position defines an unsealed position of the partition. Since the annular shoulder 68 of the tip 64 is spaced from the closure member 13, a channel % is formed which allows liquid within the container to flow into the second portion of the cup 1 In chamber 94. That is, liquid is allowed to flow through the partition 15, through the intermediate opening 88 in the closure member 13, through the second inner chamber 94, and into the suction nozzle 46 for drinking. User of 46 applies to move the partition 15 to its seal and not The amount of vacuum pressure between the sealing locations can be predetermined by varying the area of the spacer (i.e., the annular shoulder 68 of the tip 64) and the area of the closure member 13 that is contacted by the spacer. In one embodiment, The amount of vacuum pressure required to move the separator between the sealed position and the unsealed position of the separator 15 is less than 1 inch of water. In a suitable embodiment, for example, in the separator 15 The amount of vacuum pressure required to move the baffle between the sealed position and the unsealed position is about 47 inches of water. As the liquid is aspirated from the container 3 by the young child, the liquid fills the first inner chamber 94 of the cup 1 minus A small volume, thereby gradually reducing the vacuum therein. As the vacuum pressure in the second inner chamber 94 approaches equilibrium with the pressure within the container 3, the rebound of the diaphragm 15 causes it to move back to the sealed position. Thus, the upper surface 5 of the disc-shaped crucible 42 of the partition plate 15 148547.doc -15- 201105276 is bent upward around the bulge 87 above the closing member 借此3, thereby connecting the tubular rod 62 and the tip end 64 upward. Move to the seal position shown in Figure 4. In this sealed position, the annular shoulder 68 of the tip end 64 of the diaphragm 15 sealingly engages a portion of the sealing member 3 adjacent the central opening 88 therein in a fluid-tight manner. In addition, the tubular rod 62 and the tip end 64 of the partition 15 are biased toward the sealed position by the rebound of the partition 15. Even after the partition 15 has returned to its sealing position, the partition, as shown in Figures 7 and 7B, continues to bend upward (i.e., exit the container 3). As a result, the volume of the second inner chamber 94 increases from a smaller second volume (Figs. 7 and 7A) to a larger first volume (Figs. 4 and 4A) β in the second inner chamber 94. The increase in volume creates a vacuum pressure that draws any residual liquid away from the opening 45 in the nozzle 46. In the embodiment shown, the sealing member of the diaphragm 15 (i.e., the tubular stem 62 and the tip end 64) is generally associated with the cup! One of the vertical axes is aligned. However, it should be understood that the sealing member can be spaced from the longitudinal axis of the cup and/or oriented orthogonally relative to the longitudinal axis without departing from the scope of the invention. Figure 20 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the lid raft of the cup 1. The cover m shown in Fig. 20 is similar to the cover u of Figs. 1 to 19 except that the cover of this embodiment includes a nozzle cover 151 covering the suction nozzle 46 of the spacer 5. Accordingly, the cover ill includes a dome upper portion 139 and a peripheral side edge 135 that depends from the upper portion. The upper portion 139 includes a relatively small, generally circular aperture 141 in its center. As shown in Figure 22, the nozzle cover 151 of this embodiment is sized and shaped to receive the nozzle 46 of the diaphragm 1 therein - thereby making the relatively soft, flexible nozzle Provide a relatively rigid 148547.doc •16·201105276 cover. The outer rib 48 of the nozzle 46 acts as a cymbal ring in this embodiment by sealingly engaging the inner surface of the nozzle mask. Figure 21 is a bottom perspective view of another embodiment of a closure member 113 of the cup 1. As with the previous embodiment of FIG. 19, the closure member U3 of this embodiment includes an upper base member 180, a lower base member 182, and a tapered member 84 extending between the upper and lower base members. The tapered member 1 84 is inclined from the upper base member 180 to the lower base member 丨82. The upper base member 180 has a mounting band 185 that extends around the circumference of the upper base member. The women's belt 1 85 extends above and below the upper base member 180. In other words, the mounting strap 185 has a height that is greater than the thickness of the upper base member 18〇. An annular rib 186 is spaced inwardly from the mounting band 1 85 and extends downwardly from the upper base member 1 85. However, it is contemplated that the annular ribs 186 may be omitted. A plurality of spaced apart elongated ridges (not shown, but similar to the ridges 87 above Figure 16) are disposed adjacent the upper base member 18A of the tapered member 184. The lower base member 18 2 includes a central opening 18 8 and a plurality of spaced, elongated lower ridges (not shown, but similar to the ridges 89 in Fig. 16) disposed adjacent the central opening. The closure member 113 of this embodiment includes three grip tabs 195 that hang from their lower surface. These grip tabs 195 provide a finger grip to facilitate removal of the closure member 113 and the spacer 15 from the cover 111. Unloading. In use, the user can grasp one or more of the grip tabs 195 and pull the closure member 113 and the spacer 15 away from the cover. Although three grip tabs 195 are shown, more or fewer grip tabs 195 may be provided. Figure 23 is a vertical front view of the cup 1 showing another embodiment of a container that is substantially 〇2 〇 148 547.doc -17- 201105276. In this embodiment, the container is added to the "four" property as a result of which it can be ductile and/or foldable. In a suitable embodiment, the non-rigid container 203 can take the form of a bag (e.g., a drop bag) or a box (e.g., a juice box). Since the sealing position of the partition 15 is in the direction t away from the container 203, the pressing of the non-rigid container 203 causes an increase in the grinding force in the container and thereby generates between the partition like the sealing member 113. - a larger seal. When the non-rigid container is squeezed, the liquid contained in the non-rigid container 2〇3 can also be held in the container in a leak-proof manner. Stated another way, the diaphragm 15 has a first sealing pressure in its sealed position and a greater second sealing pressure when the non-rigid container 2〇3 is squeezed. Figure 24 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the cup holder. Yet another embodiment of the container shown generally by 3〇3. In this embodiment, the container 303 takes the form of a sports water bottle. Figure 25 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the cup showing a further embodiment of the container indicated generally by 403. In this embodiment, the container 403 takes the form of a commuter cup. In this embodiment, the nozzle 46 of the diaphragm 15 and the nozzle mask 151 of the cover lu are shorter than the previously described embodiments. Figure 26 shows another embodiment of a leak proof beverage cup, generally indicated at 501. The cup 5 01 is displayed in an inclined drinking position. The cup 5 〇 1 contains a container, generally indicated by 503, and a cover body that is generally a frustum, generally indicated at 509. The cover of the cup 511 is discernible 509 adapted to be movably attached to the container 503 for selective closure of the container. The cover assembly 509 includes a cover 511, a closure member 513, and a partition 515 disposed between the cover and the closure member. A cover (not shown, but similar to the cover 17 of Figures 2 and 2) can be selectively secured to the cover 511 via a snap fit connection. The cover can be selectively placed on the cover 511 without the use of the cup (e.g., storage or travel) and removed when in use. The cover 5' of the 玄 hood cover assembly 509 includes an upper portion 539 and a peripheral side edge 535 depending from the upper portion. The upper portion 539 includes a relatively small generally circular aperture 541 at its center and includes a relatively large, generally rectangular or elliptical opening 549 spaced from the central aperture. The peripheral side edge 535 of the lid 511 has an internal thread 537 that releasably matches the external thread 52 7 of the container 5 〇 3 . The cover 511 also includes an internal rib 538 extending downwardly from the inner surface of one of the upper portions 539. The upper portion 539 includes a flat top member 539a and a sloped member 539b extending between the flat top member and the peripheral side edge 535. As shown in Fig. 26, the partition 515 has a shape substantially conforming to the shape of the cover 5 ι. The partition plate 5 15 includes a dish portion 542, an inclined portion 543 extending from the dish portion, and an annular edge 544 depending from the dish portion. A suction nozzle 546 (generally referred to as a "liquid discharge member") projects outwardly from the inclined portion 543 and is sized and shaped to pass through the cover 511 when the cover and the partition 515 are assembled. The elliptical opening 549 protrudes upward. The nozzle 546 includes a passage 547 and an opening 545 to allow liquid to exit or drain the beverage cup 501. The dish portion 542 of the partition 515 has an upper surface 55A and a lower surface 552. As shown in FIG. 26, the upper surface 55A includes an annular tapered groove 554 and the lower surface 552 includes a concave center 560 in fluid communication with the suction nozzle 546. A generally domed tip 564 that is recessed from the lower portion 560 of the dish portion 542 of the partition 515. The tubular rod 562 and the tip 564 collectively define a sealing member of the partition 515. The tip 564 includes a hollow dome 566 and is sized larger than the rod 562 in cross section to form an adjacent one; Department 568. The hollow dome of the tip 564 includes a slit 567 to provide a one-way valve to release (e.g., vent) the ultra-vacuum within the container. The closure member 513 of the cover assembly 509 includes an upper base member 58A, a central opening 588 in the upper portion of the base member, and a tapered member 584 extending outwardly from the upper base member. The tapered member 584 has a mounting band 585 extending around the circumference of the upper base member. The partition 515 is closed by this. A pair of women's belts 585 are attached to the rounded edge 544 of the partition and through the central opening 588, the jaw-shaped tip 564 is inserted into the closure member to be releasably engaged to the closure member 513. When the cover 511 is screwed onto the container. The annular edge W4 of the sea partition 5 15 is sealingly supported against the upper edge of one of the containers 5〇3. The nozzle 546 of the partition 515 extends upwardly through the elliptical opening 549 in the cover 511. The inner rib 538 of the cover 511 is received in the tapered groove 554 of the partition 515. The cover 511 and the partition 515 cooperatively define a first inner chamber 592 (generally referred to as a "venting chamber") and a second inner chamber 594 (generally referred to as a "vacuum chamber") is defined therein. Between the closure member 5 13 and the partition 5 15 . A child places his or her lips around the nozzle 546 to form a seal with the nozzle, tilting the cup (e.g., Figure 26) such that the liquid flow in the container 5〇3 is moved and the total cover is The beverage in the beverage cup 501 is easily consumed by contacting and sucking the nozzle. The suction nozzle 546 removes some air from the second inner chamber 594 of the cup 5〇1, so that vacuum is drawn on the second inner chamber 594, causing the partition 515 to move from a sealed position to an unsealed position. . In this embodiment, the tapered member 584 of the closure member 513 directs the liquid in the container to the central opening 588' as indicated by arrow 591. As the volume of liquid in the container 5〇3 decreases, the tapered member 584 injects the remaining liquid toward the central opening 588 where liquid can pass through the closure member 513 and into the second interior. Room 594. Liquid can flow freely from the second inner chamber 594 into the passage 547 in the nozzle 546 and out of the opening 545 therein for consumption by a child using the cup 501. Figure 27 shows another embodiment of a leak-proof beverage cup, generally indicated at 601, having a container 603 and a cap assembly 609. The cup 601 is shown in an inclined drinking position. The cover assembly 6〇9 includes a cover 611, a closure member 613, and a partition 615 disposed between the cover and the closure member. The cover 611 includes a dome upper portion 63 9 and a peripheral side edge 635 depending from the upper portion. The upper portion 639 includes a relatively small, generally circular aperture 641 at its center and includes a relatively large, generally rectangular or elliptical opening 649 spaced from the central aperture. The peripheral side edge 635 of the cover 611 has an internal thread 637 that is releasably associated with the external thread 627 of the container 603. As seen in Fig. 27, the partition 615 includes a dish portion 642, an annular rim 644, and a suction nozzle 646 (collectively referred to as a "liquid discharge member") projecting outwardly from the dish portion. The nozzle 646 is sized and shaped to protrude upwardly through the elliptical opening 649 in the cover 611 when the cover and the partition 615 are assembled. The nozzle 646 includes a passage 647 and an opening 645 to allow liquid to exit or exit the beverage cup 6〇1. The dish portion 642 of the partition 615 has an upper surface 65A and a lower surface 652. As seen in Figure 26, the lower surface 652 includes a recessed center 660 in fluid communication with the nozzle 646. A tubular rod 662 has a generally domed tip 664 that depends from a recessed center 660 below the dish portion 642 of the diaphragm 615. The tubular rod 662 and the tip 664 collectively define a sealing member of the partition 615. The tip 664 includes a hollow dome 666 and is sized in cross-section larger than the stem 662 to form an annular shoulder 668 adjacent the stem. The hollow dome 666 of the tip 664 includes a port 667 for providing a one-way valve. The ultra-vacuum within the container 603 is released (eg, vented). The closure member 613 of the cover assembly 609 includes a base member 68'' having a central opening 688 therethrough. The base member 68 has a generally planar upper surface 688a and a sloped lower surface 68. The lower surface 688b is inclined toward the central opening 688 in the closure member 613. The base member 680 has a mounting strap 685 that extends around the circumference of the upper base member. The partition 615 is releasably coupled to the closure member by a mounting strap 685 that connects the closure member to the annular edge 644 of the barrier and through the central opening 688 into the closure member 613. When the cover 611 is threaded onto the container 603, the annular rim 644 of the partition 615 is sealingly supported against the upper edge of one of the containers. The nozzle 646 of the partition 615 extends upward through the elliptical opening 649 in the cover 6丨丨. The cover 611 and the partition 615 5 cooperatively define a first inner chamber 692 (generally referred to as a 148547.doc -22. 201105276 "communication to") and a second inner chamber 694 (generally referred to as a A "vacuum chamber" is defined between the closure member 613 and the partition 615. A child places his or her lips around the mouthpiece 646 to form a seal with the mouthpiece, tilting the cup (e.g., Figure 27) such that the liquid in the container 603 flows and contacts the cover assembly, and the suction The beverage in the beverage cup 601 is easily consumed by the mouthpiece. The suction nozzle 646 removes some air from the second inner portion of the cup 601 to 6 94. Thus, a vacuum is drawn onto the second inner chamber 694, causing the partition 615 to move from a sealed position to an unsealed position. In this embodiment, the inclined lower surface 668a of the base member 688 of the closure member 613 directs the liquid in the container to the central opening 688 as indicated by arrow 69 i. As the volume of liquid within the container 603 decreases, the inclined lower surface 688b injects the remaining liquid toward the central opening 688 where liquid can pass through the closure member 613 and into the second interior 694. The liquid can freely flow from the second inner chamber 694 into the passage 647 in the suction nozzle 646 and out of the opening 645 therein for drinking by the child using the cup 6〇1. Figure 28 shows another embodiment of a leak-proof beverage cup, generally indicated by 7 ,, having a container 7〇3 and a cover assembly 7〇9. The cover assembly 709 includes a cover 711, a closure member 713, and a partition 715 disposed between the cover and the closure member. The cover 711 and the partition 715 to be displayed are substantially the same as the cover 611 and the partition 615 in Fig. 27 and thus will not be described in detail. The closure member 713 of the delta cover assembly 709 includes a base member 78A having a central opening 788 therethrough. The base member 780 has a mounting strap 785 extending around its circumference. A first annular rib 786 I48547.doc -23- 201105276 is spaced inwardly from the mounting strap 785 and extends downwardly from the base member 78〇. A second annular rib 793 is located between the first annular rib 786 and the central opening 788. In the illustrated embodiment, the second annular rib 793 is configured generally adjacent the central opening 788. A longitudinally extending fluid conduit 7.9 is frictionally attached to the second annular rib 793. The fluid conduit 797 directs fluid toward the sealing member of one of the partitions 715 during use of the cup 701. Figure 29 shows another embodiment of a leak-proof beverage cup, generally indicated by 80, having a container 803 and a cover assembly 8〇9. The cover assembly 8〇9 includes a cover 811, a closure member 813, and a partition 815 disposed between the cover and the closure member. The cover 8 11 , the closing member 8 13 and the partition 815 are shown to be the same as the cover 711, the closing member 713 and the partition plate 7 5 in Fig. 28 and will therefore not be described in detail. However, this embodiment of the cup 8.1 has a laterally extending fluid conduit 897 that is frictionally attached to the closure member 813. The fluid conduit 897 directs fluid toward one of the sealing members of the partition 815 during use of the cup 8.1. Figure 30 shows an embodiment of a leak-proof beverage appliance, indicated generally by 901. The beverage appliance 901 has a container 903 and a cover assembly 909. The cover assembly 909 includes a cover 9 11 , a closure member 913 and a partition 915 disposed between the cover and the closure member. The cover 911, the closing member 913, and the partition 915 are substantially the same as the cover 711, the closing member 713, and the partitioning plate 715 in Fig. 28 and therefore will not be described in detail. The container 903 of the beverage appliance 901 has a bottom 905, a top 907 and a generally cylindrical side wall 9〇6 extending between the bottom and the top. The cylindrical side wall 906 has external threads 927 associated with internal threads 937 on the cover 911, 148547.doc -24 - 201105276. The bottom portion 9〇5 includes a fluid defining an interior space of the container 9 The flange 9 16 of the port 922 is connected. In the embodiment shown, a flexible tube 924 fluidly connects a liquid source 926 to the container 9〇3. The liquid source 926 provides liquid to the beverage device for consumption by a user. In a suitable embodiment, the beverage device 910 can be used to provide water (or other drinkable liquid) to a hospital patient. In this embodiment, the liquid source 926 can be a bag of water depending from a conventional drip stand. In another embodiment, the beverage device 910 can be associated with a "beer helmet" or "beer cap" (i.e., a cap product that holds one or more beer or other beverage containers). The liquid can be supplied from the liquid source 926 to the beverage device 901 via gravity or by pressurization of the liquid source 926. In describing the invention or various modifications, elements of the embodiments or aspects thereof, the crown J, δ 玄" means having one or more of the elements. The term "including", "comprising" and "having" means inclusive and means that additional elements may be present other than those listed. The use of a particular orientation (e.g., "top", "bottom", "side", etc.) is used to facilitate the description and does not require any particular orientation of the described article. Since the various changes can be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, the invention is to be construed as illustrative and not restrictive. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a leak-proof beverage cup; Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cup; circle 3 is a side elevational view of the cup - one of the covers from which Removal; I48547.doc -25· 201105276 Figure 4 is a partition of one of the cups, one of the vertical sections of the segment is in a sealed position; Figure 4A is an enlarged view of one of the circled parts of Figure 4; An enlarged, fragmented vertical cross-sectional view of one of the cups, a portion of the plate that is deflected downwardly but still in its sealed position. FIG. 5A is an enlarged view of one of the circled portions of FIG. 5; 6 is a partition similar to that of FIG. 4, which is in an unsealed position; and FIG. 6A is an enlarged view of one of the circled portions of FIG. 6; FIG. One of the enlarged, fragmented vertical cross-sections of Figure 1 shows a partition of the cup that returns from the unsealed position to the sealed position and a downwardly deflected portion; Figure 7A is an enlarged view of one of the cutout portions of Figure 7; Figure 8 a perspective view of one of the covers of the cup; Figure 9 is a side elevational view of one of the covers; Figure 1 is a top plan view of the cover; Figure 11 is a bottom plan view of the cover; Figure 12 is a perspective view of one of the partitions; Figure 13 is a side elevational view of the partition; Figure 14 Figure 15 is a bottom plan view of one of the partition members; Figure 16 is a perspective view of one of the closure members; Figure 17 is a side elevational view of the closure member; Figure 18 is a plan view of the closure member Figure 149 is a bottom plan view of one of the closure members; Figure 20 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the lid of the cup; Figure 21 is another view of the closure of the cup Figure 22 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a cup having the lid of Figure 20 and the closure member of Figure 2; Figure 23 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a cup having a non-rigid container; Figure 24 A vertical cross-sectional view of a leak-proof beverage cup in the form of a sports water bottle; Figure 25 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a leak-proof beverage cup in the form of a commuter cup; Figure 26 is a leak-proof beverage cup Vertical section of another embodiment The cup is viewed in an inclined drinking position; Figure 27 is a vertical cross-sectional view of yet another embodiment of a leak-proof beverage cup, the cup being viewed in an inclined drinking position; Figure 28 is a leak-proof beverage A vertical cross-sectional view of yet another embodiment of the cup having a longitudinally extending fluid guide; FIG. 29 is a vertical cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a leak-proof beverage cup having a laterally extending fluid guide; And Figure 30 is a vertical perspective view of one embodiment of a leak-proof beverage appliance operatively coupled to a source of liquid. [Main component symbol description] Leakproof beverage cup container 148547.doc •27· 201105276 5 Closed bottom 6 Cylindrical side wall 7 Open top 8 Base 9 Cover assembly 10 Top 11 Cover 12 Concave center 13 Closure part 14 Bump 15 Partition 17 Cover 18 Ring Hub 19 Handle Assembly 20 Grip 21 Upper Edge 23 Attachment Ring 25 Shoulder 27 External Thread 35 Peripheral Side Edge 36 Internal Socket Section 37 Internal Thread 38 Internal Rib 39 Dome Upper 148547.doc -28- 201105276 40 Notch 41 Aperture 42 Dish 44 Edge rim 45 Opening 46 Nozzle 47 Channel 48 External rib 49 Opening 50 Upper surface 52 Lower surface 54 Annular tapered groove 56 Central aperture 58 Oblique wall 60 Concave Center 62 tubular rod 64 tip 66 hollow dome 68 annular shoulder 70 upper member 72 vertical wall member 74 lower member 76 channel 80 upper base member I48547.doc -29- 201105276 82 lower base member 84 tapered member 85 mounting strap 86 Annular rib 87 Upper bulge 88 Central opening 89 Lower bulge 92 First inner chamber 94 Second inner chamber 96 111 cover 113 closure member 135 peripheral side edge 139 upper portion 141 aperture 151 nozzle cover 180 upper base member 182 lower base member 184 tapered member 185 mounting strap 186 annular rib 188 central opening 195 grip tab 203 container 148547. Doc 201105276 303 Container 403 Container 501 Leakproof beverage cup 503 Container 509 Cover assembly 511 Cover 513 Closure member 515 Partition 527 External thread 535 Peripheral side edge 537 Internal thread 538 Internal rib 539 Upper 539a Flat top part 539b Tilt part 541 Aperture 542 Disc 543 Slope 544 Ring 545 Opening 546 Nozzle 547 Channel 549 Opening 550 Upper surface • 31 I48547.doc 201105276 552 Lower surface 554 Annular taper groove 560 Lower center 562 Tube rod 564 Tip 566 Hollow Dome 567 Incision 568 Annular shoulder 580 Upper base member 585 Mounting strap 588 Center opening 591 Arrow 592 First inner chamber 594 Second inner chamber 601 Leakproof beverage cup 603 Container 609 Cover assembly 611 Cover 613 Closure member 615 Partition 627 external thread 637 interior Thread 639 Dome Upper 641 Aperture -32 148547.doc 201105276 642 Dish 644 Ring Edge 645 Opening 646 Nozzle 647 Channel 649 Opening 650 Upper Surface 652 Lower Surface 660 Lower Center 662 Pipe Rod 664 Tip 666 Hollow Dome 667 Incision 668 annular shoulder 680 base member 685 mounting strap 688 central opening 688a upper surface 688b lower surface 691 arrow 692 first inner chamber 694 second inner chamber 701 leak-proof beverage cup 703 container I48547.doc • 33 201105276 709 cover assembly 711 cover 713 closure member 715 partition 780 base member 785 mounting strap 786 first annular rib 788 central opening 793 second annular rib 797 fluid conduit 801 leak-proof beverage cup 803 container 809 cover assembly 811 cover 813 Closure member 815 Separator 897 Fluid conduit 901 Leakproof beverage device/apparatus 903 Container 905 Bottom 906 Side wall 907 Top 909 Cover assembly 911 Cover 148547.doc -34- 201105276 913 Closed part 915 Partition 916 Flange 922 Port 924 Scratch Pipe 926 Liquid source 927 External thread 937 Internal thread 14 8547.doc -35