WO2006125078A3 - Non-spill container with flow control structure including baffle and elastic membrane having normally-closed pinholes - Google Patents

Non-spill container with flow control structure including baffle and elastic membrane having normally-closed pinholes Download PDF

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WO2006125078A3
WO2006125078A3 PCT/US2006/019235 US2006019235W WO2006125078A3 WO 2006125078 A3 WO2006125078 A3 WO 2006125078A3 US 2006019235 W US2006019235 W US 2006019235W WO 2006125078 A3 WO2006125078 A3 WO 2006125078A3
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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

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A flow control structure for a non-spill beverage container that includes a tube-like spout defining a flow channel, and a substantially flat membrane supported by the spout over one end of the flow channel, and an annular baffle mounted in the flow channel. The membrane punctured to form multiple, substantially round pinholes arranged in a two-dimensional pattern that remain closed to prevent fluid and air flow under normal atmospheric conditions, and open and to facilitate fluid flow rate through the membrane under an applied pressure differential (e.g., when sucked on by a child). The annular baffle defines an opening that limits differential pressures applied to the membrane when not in use, thereby acting in combination with the membrane to prevent leaks. The baffle opening is also sized such that, during normal use (e.g., sucked on by a child), substantial flow is generated through the membrane.
PCT/US2006/019235 2005-05-17 2006-05-17 Non-spill container with flow control structure including baffle and elastic membrane having normally-closed pinholes WO2006125078A2 (en)

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