WO2005012111A2 - The coffee plug - Google Patents
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- WO2005012111A2 WO2005012111A2 PCT/US2004/024273 US2004024273W WO2005012111A2 WO 2005012111 A2 WO2005012111 A2 WO 2005012111A2 US 2004024273 W US2004024273 W US 2004024273W WO 2005012111 A2 WO2005012111 A2 WO 2005012111A2
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- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- plug
- handle
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- retaining
- side elevation
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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
- B65D39/00—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers
- B65D39/16—Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers with handles or other special means facilitating manual actuation
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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
- B65D81/00—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
- B65D81/36—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 adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
- B65D81/365—Containers, or parts thereof, simulating or being incorporated into other items, e.g. puppet, animal, vehicle, building, dumb bells
- B65D81/366—Containers, or parts thereof, simulating or being incorporated into other items, e.g. puppet, animal, vehicle, building, dumb bells the container closure only being provided with a three dimensional figure, e.g. chess piece, animal
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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
- B65D2543/00—Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
- B65D2543/00009—Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
- B65D2543/00018—Overall construction of the lid
- B65D2543/00046—Drinking-through lids
Definitions
- the present invention overcomes these limitations: it is disposable, and in one embodiment edible, inexpensive, can be easily removed and replaced, prevents all leakage, and in another embodiment it can provide for sponsorship or advertising for promotional purposes to help defer the any cost this invention provides to the consumer.
- the present invention is directed to a device that satisfies the need of preventing the spilling of the contents of a container.
- the plug having features of the present invention comprises at least one handle, at least one plug, and at least one means for retaining the plug in the container or container lid.
- the invention is also novel in that it allows for repeated insertion and removal, may be edible, and in one embodiment, the handle is shaped for the use of advertisement or sponsorship.
- Fig.l shows a view of how the invention is inserted, using the example of the Whale Tail model Fig. 2 ⁇ is a side elevation view of the invention in use
- Fig. 3 is a top view of a disposable cup lid and sipping hole
- Fig. 4 is a side elevation view of the invention showing the handle, flange, and plug
- Fig. 5 is a top view of the invention
- Fig. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the invention in use
- Fig. 7 is a side elevation view of the ball model
- Fig. 8 is a side elevation view of the cube model
- Fig. 9 is a side elevation view of the elephant model
- Fig. 10 is a side elevation view of the finger hold model
- Fig. 11 is a side elevation view of the Gumby head model
- Fig. 12 is a side elevation view of the hook model
- Fig. 13 is a side elevation view of the moose model
- Fig. 14 is a side elevation view of the penguin model
- Fig. 15 is a side elevation view of the pig model
- Fig. 16 is a side elevation view of the whale tail model
- Fig. 17 is a side elevation view of the cone model
- Fig. 18 is a side elevation view of the arrowhead model
- Fig. 19 is a side elevation view of the heart model
- FIG. 20 is a side elevation view of the logo model DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
- the present invention is extremely simple and eloquent in its design and implementation.
- Figure 1 graphically illustrates the relationship between the present invention 1, in one of its embodiments, and its insertion in a container lid hole 5 to prevent spillage.
- Figure 2 shows the present invention 1 inserted into a container lid 6.
- Figure 3 showing a top view of the invention 5.
- Figure 4 shows the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- the handle 2 is that of a whale tail, but the handle could be an infinite number of embodiments.
- Figure 5 shows a top view relationship of the plug, flange and handle.
- Figure 6 shows the present invention seals a container lid and prevents leaks.
- the lid hole 3 in the container lid 6 is completely sealed by the plug of the present invention 4.
- the flange 3 firmly retains the plug in the lid 6.
- the handle 2 allows the present invention to be firmly grasped for insertion or removal.
- Figures 7 through 20 show various embodiments of the handle in use for advertising and sponsorship purposes, although the limitation of designs is endless. While the preferred embodiment has been described above and is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, there is no intent to limit she scope of the invention to this or any other particular embodiment.
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Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US49081503P | 2003-07-29 | 2003-07-29 | |
US60/490,815 | 2003-07-29 | ||
US10/897,161 US20060016823A1 (en) | 2004-07-21 | 2004-07-21 | Coffee plug |
US10/897,161 | 2004-07-21 |
Publications (3)
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WO2005012111A2 true WO2005012111A2 (en) | 2005-02-10 |
WO2005012111A8 WO2005012111A8 (en) | 2005-07-21 |
WO2005012111A3 WO2005012111A3 (en) | 2005-12-08 |
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PCT/US2004/024273 WO2005012111A2 (en) | 2003-07-29 | 2004-07-27 | The coffee plug |
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Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2859894A (en) * | 1957-01-30 | 1958-11-11 | Milton B Brenner | Container closure |
US2975925A (en) * | 1960-01-19 | 1961-03-21 | Glenn M Chambers | Container attachment for pop bottles |
US4915252A (en) * | 1989-03-28 | 1990-04-10 | Schaffer Joel L | Beverage can stopper |
US6679397B2 (en) * | 2001-08-06 | 2004-01-20 | Solo Cup Company | Container lid with closure member |
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Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2859894A (en) * | 1957-01-30 | 1958-11-11 | Milton B Brenner | Container closure |
US2975925A (en) * | 1960-01-19 | 1961-03-21 | Glenn M Chambers | Container attachment for pop bottles |
US4915252A (en) * | 1989-03-28 | 1990-04-10 | Schaffer Joel L | Beverage can stopper |
US6679397B2 (en) * | 2001-08-06 | 2004-01-20 | Solo Cup Company | Container lid with closure member |
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WO2005012111A8 (en) | 2005-07-21 |
WO2005012111A3 (en) | 2005-12-08 |
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