WO1997017005A1 - Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers - Google Patents

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WO1997017005A1
WO1997017005A1 PCT/US1996/017864 US9617864W WO9717005A1 WO 1997017005 A1 WO1997017005 A1 WO 1997017005A1 US 9617864 W US9617864 W US 9617864W WO 9717005 A1 WO9717005 A1 WO 9717005A1
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cup
closure
liquid dispensing
toddler
portions
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PCT/US1996/017864
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Austin Iodice
John G. Iodice
Jerry G. Iodice
Jeannine M. Iodice
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Ansa Company, Inc.
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Priority to EP96939577A priority Critical patent/EP0871386B1/en
Priority to JP9518322A priority patent/JP2000504238A/ja
Priority to DK96939577T priority patent/DK0871386T3/da
Priority to CA002235682A priority patent/CA2235682C/en
Priority to BR9611552A priority patent/BR9611552A/pt
Priority to DE69603981T priority patent/DE69603981T2/de
Priority to AU76714/96A priority patent/AU706704B2/en
Application filed by Ansa Company, Inc. filed Critical Ansa Company, Inc.
Priority to HK99101372.8A priority patent/HK1016043B/en
Priority to KR1019980703332A priority patent/KR100352739B1/ko
Publication of WO1997017005A1 publication Critical patent/WO1997017005A1/en
Publication of WO1997017005B1 publication Critical patent/WO1997017005B1/en
Priority to NO19982005A priority patent/NO310595B1/no
Priority to GR990402753T priority patent/GR3031664T3/el

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
    • A47G19/2266—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids
    • A47G19/2272—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids from drinking glasses or cups comprising lids or covers
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J9/00—Feeding-bottles in general

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to improvements in liquid
  • dispensing cups and, more particularly, to a cup and closure
  • Liquid dispensing cups for use by toddlers are well known
  • liquids such as milk, juice or the
  • nipple Typically, known “sipper cups” include a generally
  • At least one handle extending outwardly from the body of the cup.
  • “sipper cups” for use by toddlers generally include a closure secured to an upper portion of the cup to prevent spillage of liquid contained
  • the present invention is directed to a liquid
  • the dispensing cup for use by a toddler.
  • the cup includes a central opening
  • connection with the tubular portions provides a balanced feel to the cup when it is either partially or fully filled as the to ' ddler's hands are
  • the liquid dispensing cup includes an integrally molded
  • plastic cup having generally cylindrical upper and Iower portions joined
  • Iower portions and the pair of integral sections or handles define the
  • a closure having an integrally molded spout in fluid
  • the closure is preferably a screw-type cap
  • closure In its preferred form, the closure is a "spill-proof" type closure
  • Fig. 1 is a front elevational view of a liquid dispensing cup
  • Fig. 2 is a side view of Fig. 1 with a portion thereof shown
  • plastic such as polyethylene or polycarbonate
  • Iower portions 1 2 and 14 of the cup 10 are joined in fluid
  • cup 10 Iower portions 1 2 and 14 of the cup.
  • the cup 10 In its preferred form, the cup 10
  • opening 22 is generally elongated, although this is not required, and is
  • tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have
  • the liquid dispensing cup of the present invention furthermore is a liquid dispensing cup of the present invention.
  • a closure 28 removably engageable with the upper portion 1 2.
  • the closure 28 preferably includes an integrally molded spout 30 in
  • the cup includes a screw formation, shown generally at 32, integrally
  • closure 28 has a cooperating screw formation (not shown) integrally molded therein to provide a fluid seal
  • the closure 28 of the present invention is preferably a
  • liquid contained within the cup is generally dispensed only
  • cup is in a horizontal position, such as if it were accidently knocked on
  • closure 28 will prevent liquid from exiting the cup through the
  • the closure 28 is non-vented, i.e., the
  • closure includes one or more apertures through the spout 30 through
  • the present invention provides a novel liquid dispensing cup with
  • integral handles for use by toddlers during the transition from a baby

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  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Pediatric Medicine (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Table Devices Or Equipment (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Agricultural Chemicals And Associated Chemicals (AREA)
  • Cosmetics (AREA)
  • Containers Having Bodies Formed In One Piece (AREA)
PCT/US1996/017864 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers WO1997017005A1 (en)

Priority Applications (11)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
HK99101372.8A HK1016043B (en) 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers
DK96939577T DK0871386T3 (da) 1996-11-07 1996-11-07 Væskedispenseringsbæger til småbørn
CA002235682A CA2235682C (en) 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers
BR9611552A BR9611552A (pt) 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 Copo para dispensar líquido para crianças pequenas
DE69603981T DE69603981T2 (de) 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 Flüssigkeitverteilertasse für kleinkinder
EP96939577A EP0871386B1 (en) 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers
JP9518322A JP2000504238A (ja) 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 幼児のための液体ディスペンサー
AU76714/96A AU706704B2 (en) 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers
KR1019980703332A KR100352739B1 (ko) 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 유아용액체분배컵
NO19982005A NO310595B1 (no) 1995-11-09 1998-05-04 V¶ske-dispenser innbefattende en enhetlig stöpt v¶skebeholder av plast
GR990402753T GR3031664T3 (en) 1995-11-09 1999-10-27 Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US55613795A 1995-11-09 1995-11-09
US08/556,137 1995-11-09

Publications (2)

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WO1997017005A1 true WO1997017005A1 (en) 1997-05-15
WO1997017005B1 WO1997017005B1 (en) 1997-06-05

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EP (1) EP0871386B1 (cs)
JP (1) JP2000504238A (cs)
KR (1) KR100352739B1 (cs)
CN (1) CN1153538C (cs)
AR (1) AR004313A1 (cs)
AT (1) ATE183624T1 (cs)
AU (1) AU706704B2 (cs)
BR (1) BR9611552A (cs)
CA (1) CA2235682C (cs)
DE (1) DE69603981T2 (cs)
ES (1) ES2136439T3 (cs)
GR (1) GR3031664T3 (cs)
IL (1) IL124156A (cs)
MY (1) MY132598A (cs)
NO (1) NO310595B1 (cs)
TW (1) TW306877B (cs)
WO (1) WO1997017005A1 (cs)
ZA (1) ZA969420B (cs)

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WO2003030695A1 (en) * 2001-10-05 2003-04-17 The First Years Inc. Drinking container
GB2485347A (en) * 2010-11-08 2012-05-16 Fiaz Malik A container having a recess defining a compartment
DE102023207313A1 (de) 2023-07-31 2025-02-06 Optik Schlemmer Gmbh & Co. Kg Trinkgefäß

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US4750630A (en) * 1984-04-06 1988-06-14 Campbell William O Baby bottle with integral handle
DE9200120U1 (de) * 1992-01-08 1992-02-27 Hsu, Shen-Kwang, Taipeh/T'ai-pei Säuglingsflaschen-Kombination
GB2255913A (en) * 1991-05-20 1992-11-25 Hsu Shen Kwang Nursing bottle
US5320231A (en) * 1991-09-09 1994-06-14 Ansa Company, Inc. Adult personal care bottle with integral handles

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GB2029379A (en) * 1978-08-31 1980-03-19 Ashe Lab Ltd Baby's Feeding Bottle

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4388996A (en) * 1979-12-26 1983-06-21 Kiddie Products, Inc. Self-righting training cup
US4750630A (en) * 1984-04-06 1988-06-14 Campbell William O Baby bottle with integral handle
GB2255913A (en) * 1991-05-20 1992-11-25 Hsu Shen Kwang Nursing bottle
US5320231A (en) * 1991-09-09 1994-06-14 Ansa Company, Inc. Adult personal care bottle with integral handles
DE9200120U1 (de) * 1992-01-08 1992-02-27 Hsu, Shen-Kwang, Taipeh/T'ai-pei Säuglingsflaschen-Kombination

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2003030695A1 (en) * 2001-10-05 2003-04-17 The First Years Inc. Drinking container
US6976604B2 (en) 2001-10-05 2005-12-20 The First Years Inc. Restricting flow in drinking containers
US7185784B2 (en) 2001-10-05 2007-03-06 The First Years Inc. Drinking containers
GB2485347A (en) * 2010-11-08 2012-05-16 Fiaz Malik A container having a recess defining a compartment
DE102023207313A1 (de) 2023-07-31 2025-02-06 Optik Schlemmer Gmbh & Co. Kg Trinkgefäß

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NO982005D0 (no) 1998-05-04
NO982005L (no) 1998-05-04
AR004313A1 (es) 1998-11-04
AU7671496A (en) 1997-05-29
MY132598A (en) 2007-10-31
JP2000504238A (ja) 2000-04-11
BR9611552A (pt) 1999-03-02
NO310595B1 (no) 2001-07-30
GR3031664T3 (en) 2000-02-29
EP0871386B1 (en) 1999-08-25
KR19990067330A (ko) 1999-08-16
HK1016043A1 (en) 1999-10-29
ES2136439T3 (es) 1999-11-16
ATE183624T1 (de) 1999-09-15
ZA969420B (en) 1997-06-02
TW306877B (cs) 1997-06-01
CN1153538C (zh) 2004-06-16
CN1201377A (zh) 1998-12-09
DE69603981T2 (de) 1999-12-23
AU706704B2 (en) 1999-06-24
CA2235682A1 (en) 1997-05-15
DE69603981D1 (de) 1999-09-30
KR100352739B1 (ko) 2002-12-06
CA2235682C (en) 2003-01-07
IL124156A (en) 2000-12-06
EP0871386A1 (en) 1998-10-21

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