WO2007110234A2 - améliorations à ou se rapportant à des fermetures - Google Patents
améliorations à ou se rapportant à des fermetures Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2007110234A2 WO2007110234A2 PCT/EP2007/002731 EP2007002731W WO2007110234A2 WO 2007110234 A2 WO2007110234 A2 WO 2007110234A2 EP 2007002731 W EP2007002731 W EP 2007002731W WO 2007110234 A2 WO2007110234 A2 WO 2007110234A2
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- section
- closure
- drinking
- vessel
- liquid tight
- Prior art date
Links
Classifications
-
- 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
- A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
-
- 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
- A47G19/2222—Straw holders therefor
-
- 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
-
- 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
- B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
- B65D41/02—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
- B65D41/04—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
-
- 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
- B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
- B65D41/02—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
- B65D41/04—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
- B65D41/0435—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation with separate sealing elements
-
- 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
- B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
- B65D41/02—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
- B65D41/04—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
- B65D41/0435—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation with separate sealing elements
- B65D41/0442—Collars or rings
-
- 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
- B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
-
- 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
- B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
- B65D45/02—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
- B65D45/30—Annular members, e.g. with snap-over action or screw-threaded
Definitions
- the present invention relates to improvements in relation to closures and in particular to closures that provide a fluid tight seal around the top of drinking vessels.
- the invention provides removable closures that can be secured to drinking vessels to prevent spillage if the vessels are accidentally knocked over.
- the invention can be particularly useful with children's drinks, a drink aid for use with the elderly and infirm and in many other comparable outlets.
- closures are removable, and also that they may be re-used. They may be purchased as a kit and carried around until required or may be supplied for use in restaurants, coffee bars, pubs and the like.
- the present invention therefore provides a closure for drinking vessels comprising at least two sections, the first section is adapted for placement around the circumference of the top of the drinking vessel and the second section is adapted for attachment to the first section in a manner that covers the top of the drinking vessel and also, when attached to the first section brings the first section into contact with the exterior surface of the drinking vessel to establish a liquid tight seal therewith.
- the top of the drinking vessel will be understood to include at or near to the open end of the vessels so that the second section can be easily attached to the first section in a manner that covers the opening of the particular drinking vessel.
- the second section is provided with an aperture for the passage of a drinking straw and in a further preferment the aperture is provided with a gasket that forms a liquid tight seal around the drinking straw so as to prevent or minimise spillage through the aperture if the vessel is knocked over.
- the invention is useful with any type of drinking vessel, the vessels may be cups, glasses or cans and may be of glass, plastic, ceramic or metal.
- the invention is particularly useful " with drinking vessels such as glasses and cups and it may be applied in the home, on picnics or in cafes, restaurants, pubs and the like; it may also be used while travelling to avoid spillages in aircraft, trains, boats and the like.
- the size of the sections of the closure of the present invention will, of course, depend upon the size of the drinking vessel that is to be closed. However in many drink outlets the drinking vessels have an upper opening of between 60mm and 75mm in diameter. Accordingly a preferred closure of the present invention is designed to fit around and close such an opening.
- the sections of the closure of the present invention may be made of any suitable material although plastic is preferred for ease of manufacture, ease of application, washability and the ability to sterilise for re-use.
- the first section preferably comprises a ring that conforms to the exterior share of the drinking vessel which is usually circular and the ring is provided with a flexible seal preferably of synthetic rubber that provides the liquid tight seal when it is urged into contact with the exterior surface of the vessel.
- the external surface of the ring may be provided with ribs or protrusions that enable it to be held around the drinking vessel during the application of the second section.
- the second, top section is shaped so that it will cover the entire opening of the drinking vessel, with the possible exception of an aperture for a drinking straw. It is also provided with means around the base for interlocking with the first section to provide a liquid tight seal and also to urge the flexible seal of the first section into liquid tight contact with the exterior of the drinking vessel.
- the interlocking means may be a snap engagement which forces the top portion of the first section outwards whilst forcing the lower portion of the first section which is provided with the seal inwardly towards the vessel to form the liquid tight seal.
- the bottom of the upper section may be provided with a thread which can engage with a mating thread provided on the lower section so that by turning the sections relative to each other they become attached and also bring the seal provided on the lower section into contact with the exterior surface of the drinking vessel.
- the upper section of the closure of the present invention may be provided with an aperture for the passage of a drinking straw into the liquid within the vessel.
- the aperture is provided with a gasket that forms a tight seal around the straw to prevent or minimise spillage through the aperture if the drinking vessel is knocked over.
- the closures of the present invention are preferably made of thermoplastic material food grade polyethylene and polypropylene being preferred as they are readily mouldable and are also readily washed out and sterilised for re-use we prefer that the closure be made by injection moulding these materials.
- the seal provided at the lower end of the first section should also be of food grade material and is preferably a rubber seal such as a silicone rubber seal or a seal of a styrene/isoprene or styrene/butadiene copolymer and is preferably integrally moulded with the first section. It may of course be supplied by other means but integral moulding is preferred.
- Figure 1 is an exploded view of a closure according to the present invention.
- Figure 2 shows the closure of Figure 1 in place on the top of a drinking vessel which may be a cup, a glass or a can.
- Figure 1 shows the closure consisting of a first lower circular section (1) provided with a flexible seal (2).
- the section (1) is also provided with ribs (3) to help to grip the section.
- the upper section (4) is shown unattached from the lower section (1) in order to show the tapered thread (5) at the bottom of the upper section which can interact with a corresponding section at the top of the lower section (not shown) to attach the upper section (4) to the lower section and also when twisted as shown by the arrows (6) tightens the lower section onto the vessel (7) as is shown in Figure 2.
- closures of the present invention may be supplied in any suitable manner according to the use envisaged. For example, they may be supplied with or without a drinking straw in a sterilised aseptic package for use in hospitals or in old peoples homes.
- closures may be supplied in pubs, restaurants and cafes packaged ready for use. Alternatively they can be provided, perhaps as packages of several closures over the counter or by mail order. In other embodiments the closure may be provided together with the drinking vessel with which it is to be sued.
- the closures may be appropriately decorated according to the user for example they can carry illustrations for children.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Pediatric Medicine (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
- Table Devices Or Equipment (AREA)
Abstract
L'invention concerne des polymères cationiques modifiés par hydrophobie qui peuvent être utilisés pour renforcer la déposition de particules et les compositions de ceux-ci.
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US12/294,662 US20100294772A1 (en) | 2006-03-28 | 2007-03-28 | Closures |
EP07723677A EP1998653A2 (fr) | 2006-03-28 | 2007-03-28 | Ameliorations a ou se rapportant a des fermetures |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
GB0606118.8 | 2006-03-28 | ||
GB0606118A GB2436561A (en) | 2006-03-28 | 2006-03-28 | Closure for a drinking vessel |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2007110234A2 true WO2007110234A2 (fr) | 2007-10-04 |
WO2007110234A3 WO2007110234A3 (fr) | 2008-01-10 |
Family
ID=36384271
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/EP2007/002731 WO2007110234A2 (fr) | 2006-03-28 | 2007-03-28 | améliorations à ou se rapportant à des fermetures |
Country Status (4)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20100294772A1 (fr) |
EP (1) | EP1998653A2 (fr) |
GB (2) | GB2436561A (fr) |
WO (1) | WO2007110234A2 (fr) |
Families Citing this family (10)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20070187421A1 (en) | 2006-02-13 | 2007-08-16 | Espro Inc. | Method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow in a steaming pitcher |
WO2009137915A1 (fr) | 2008-05-12 | 2009-11-19 | Espro Inc. | Appareil et procédé d’extraction d’une infusion |
US8511507B1 (en) * | 2011-08-16 | 2013-08-20 | Neil Kumar Malik | Decorative cover object for a can |
US9364108B2 (en) | 2013-06-26 | 2016-06-14 | David B. Chasin | Beverage lid with overflow chamber |
US9526363B2 (en) * | 2014-05-12 | 2016-12-27 | Alexander A Jorge | Drinking apparatus |
USD761624S1 (en) | 2014-08-05 | 2016-07-19 | Espro, Inc. | Infusing container |
CA2957537A1 (fr) | 2014-08-07 | 2016-02-11 | Espro, Inc. | Presse d'extraction d'infusions |
US10653255B1 (en) * | 2014-12-11 | 2020-05-19 | Nicholas M. Trawinski | Container cap with integrated straw |
USD795630S1 (en) | 2015-08-19 | 2017-08-29 | Bruce Constantine | Beverage press |
USD796244S1 (en) | 2016-02-11 | 2017-09-05 | Espro, Inc. | Beverage press |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4428508A (en) * | 1981-07-06 | 1984-01-31 | Gardikas Paul T | Athletes water bottle |
GB2260973A (en) * | 1991-10-31 | 1993-05-05 | Dart Ind Inc | Rocking closure assembly with separable seal |
WO1996032336A1 (fr) * | 1995-04-10 | 1996-10-17 | Invental Laboratory, Inc. | Couvercle reutilisable, a nettoyage facile, pourvu d'une pompe d'evacuation |
US20030192891A1 (en) * | 2002-04-10 | 2003-10-16 | Ziegler Scott W. | Paper cup sip adaptor |
Family Cites Families (24)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2783919A (en) * | 1954-06-28 | 1957-03-05 | S H Ansell & Sons | Fluid dispenser |
US3201015A (en) * | 1964-04-10 | 1965-08-17 | Monoosnock Entpr Inc | Supplemental container for a bottle |
GB2033257B (en) * | 1978-10-28 | 1982-08-25 | Fisons Ltd | Container assembly for centrifuge |
GB2040888B (en) * | 1979-01-25 | 1983-05-11 | Casutt Toni | Bottle closure |
US5105975A (en) * | 1991-10-03 | 1992-04-21 | Little Kids, Inc. | Non-spill container |
US5150815A (en) * | 1991-10-25 | 1992-09-29 | Selandia Designs | Drink container |
US5265757A (en) * | 1992-09-30 | 1993-11-30 | Yienn Lih Enterprise Co., Ltd. | Container with sucking tube |
US5339982A (en) * | 1993-03-08 | 1994-08-23 | Genin Trudeau | Canteen for children |
US5381924A (en) * | 1994-03-18 | 1995-01-17 | Carol A. Kiefel | Non-spill drinking vessel |
US5361934A (en) * | 1994-04-12 | 1994-11-08 | Lisco, Inc. | Pop-up straw for juvenile drinking cup |
US5582320A (en) * | 1995-02-21 | 1996-12-10 | Shing Hong Industrial Co., Ltd. | Beverage container with extendable drinking straw |
US6502714B1 (en) * | 2000-05-18 | 2003-01-07 | Global Win Industrial Limited | Novelty drinking apparatus |
US6684814B1 (en) * | 2000-08-31 | 2004-02-03 | Ver Hage Enterprises, Inc. | Removable cap assembly |
US7172085B2 (en) * | 2001-12-04 | 2007-02-06 | Beaudette Susan A | Squeezable, fillable feeding device |
WO2003082687A1 (fr) * | 2002-03-29 | 2003-10-09 | Ball Corporation | Extremite de canette de boisson presentant une extremite d'ouverture pour une paille |
AU2002950725A0 (en) * | 2002-08-12 | 2002-09-12 | Craig Dean Chamulko | Tamper-proof cup |
US7156253B2 (en) * | 2002-09-19 | 2007-01-02 | Ziegler Scott W | Single-piece paper cup sip adaptor |
US20040124196A1 (en) * | 2002-12-12 | 2004-07-01 | Ziegler Scott W. | Paper cup sip adaptor |
FR2852580B1 (fr) * | 2003-03-18 | 2006-09-08 | Impress Group Bv | Ensembles obturateurs de recipients ou pots typiquement metalliques |
US7178685B2 (en) * | 2003-06-09 | 2007-02-20 | The First Years Inc. | Straw receptacle lid |
US7111748B2 (en) * | 2003-06-30 | 2006-09-26 | Won Il Cha | Stable thermos multi-cup |
DE20319637U1 (de) * | 2003-12-17 | 2004-03-04 | Novatex Gmbh | Trinkhilfe |
US20050269337A1 (en) * | 2004-06-04 | 2005-12-08 | Mcgrath Daniel M | Aseptic Disposable Sippy Style Beverage Container |
US20060186128A1 (en) * | 2005-02-18 | 2006-08-24 | Jeffery Summers | Beverage dispenser |
-
2006
- 2006-03-28 GB GB0606118A patent/GB2436561A/en not_active Withdrawn
-
2007
- 2007-03-28 GB GB0705965A patent/GB2436563A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2007-03-28 WO PCT/EP2007/002731 patent/WO2007110234A2/fr active Application Filing
- 2007-03-28 US US12/294,662 patent/US20100294772A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2007-03-28 EP EP07723677A patent/EP1998653A2/fr not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4428508A (en) * | 1981-07-06 | 1984-01-31 | Gardikas Paul T | Athletes water bottle |
GB2260973A (en) * | 1991-10-31 | 1993-05-05 | Dart Ind Inc | Rocking closure assembly with separable seal |
WO1996032336A1 (fr) * | 1995-04-10 | 1996-10-17 | Invental Laboratory, Inc. | Couvercle reutilisable, a nettoyage facile, pourvu d'une pompe d'evacuation |
US20030192891A1 (en) * | 2002-04-10 | 2003-10-16 | Ziegler Scott W. | Paper cup sip adaptor |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
GB0606118D0 (en) | 2006-05-03 |
US20100294772A1 (en) | 2010-11-25 |
WO2007110234A3 (fr) | 2008-01-10 |
EP1998653A2 (fr) | 2008-12-10 |
GB0705965D0 (en) | 2007-05-09 |
GB2436563A (en) | 2007-10-03 |
GB2436561A (en) | 2007-10-03 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US20100294772A1 (en) | Closures | |
EP3099592B1 (fr) | Récipient refermable comprenant un collier et un couvercle | |
US5573139A (en) | Drinking mug with lid and mug body formed from one piece | |
US9833090B2 (en) | Coffee cup lid | |
US6752287B1 (en) | Splash-proof beverage lid slide closure | |
US7156253B2 (en) | Single-piece paper cup sip adaptor | |
US8336732B1 (en) | Container with an integral lid retained onto the top of the sidewall of the container by a living hinge, the container used to retain hot liquids, the container having a thermal barrier incorporated into the exterior surface of the container | |
US8579148B2 (en) | Cover and straw for use with a container | |
US8528756B2 (en) | Leakproof closure sealing system for baby bottle | |
US8393487B1 (en) | Hygienic twist lid for insulated beverage container | |
US20030085232A1 (en) | Disposable beverage container | |
US20110068113A1 (en) | Sanitary Cup Lids | |
KR101466553B1 (ko) | 유아용 음료용기 | |
US5893472A (en) | Spout for valve assembly | |
CA2137971A1 (fr) | Opercule de canettes | |
AU2007224391A1 (en) | Tamper resistant closures | |
US7828170B2 (en) | Rim-mounted drinking aid for liquid containers | |
WO2011119222A1 (fr) | Récipient doté d'un couvercle formé d'un seul tenant | |
EP1542645B1 (fr) | Packung mit einem Stapel von Behältern und einem Stapel von Verschlüssen für Saugflaschen | |
WO2019169404A1 (fr) | Couvercle anti-déversement pour récipient | |
US20040169045A1 (en) | Application and assembly suited for use as a disposable leak proof child drinking cup | |
JP6146972B2 (ja) | 飲料容器の飲みかけキャップ | |
JP7330798B2 (ja) | カップ容器 | |
GB2621579A (en) | A fluid funnelling device | |
JPH1035702A (ja) | 飲料用容器のキャップ |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 07723677 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A2 |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2007723677 Country of ref document: EP |
|
NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 12294662 Country of ref document: US |