Flip-top closure for a container

Abstract

A lid may be sized and configured to be attached to a container and the lid may include a spout and a flip-top closure. The flip-top closure may be movable between open and closed positions relative to the spout. The lid may also include a carrying member with a loop-shaped configuration. The lid may further include one or more flanges and the flanges may include one or more protrusions. The protrusions may form a pivot point about which the flip-top closure pivots between the open and closed positions. The protrusions may also allow the carrying member to pivot independently of the flip-top closure.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to lids and, in particular, to a flip-top closure for a container.[0003]Description of Related Art[0004]Conventional containers may hold a variety of different types of liquids and fluids. For instance, known containers may hold water, beverages, liquid refreshments, sodas, juices, thirst-quenchers, and the like.[0005]Known containers may be used in a wide variety of environments such as at home, office, gym or health club, and while traveling. Known containers may also be used during activities such as exercising, driving a car, or riding in an automobile, bus, train, or airplane. Containers are also used in other situations and environments such as at work, at job sites, and while performing various tasks and trades.[0006]Many known containers include a body or vessel for holding a fluid and a lid to prevent the fluid from spilling. There are a number of known types of closures to prevent fluid fro...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a lid that can be attached to a container and used to stir, shake, mix, or blend its contents. It can be reused and refillable, easy to carry, and designed for different purposes. The lid is connected to the container with a small number of parts, making it easy to manufacture and clean. It can be attached to containers of different types, sizes, and configurations. The lid is constructed from plastic, but can also be made from other materials like metals or composites. It has a large opening that allows for easy filling, cleaning, and washing and can be closed with a flip-top closure creating a water-tight seal. The flip-top closure includes a fitting that helps prevent fluids and other materials from entering the opening when closed. Overall, this patent presents a simple and efficient way to create lids for containers that are easy to use, clean, and can be attached to a variety of containers.

Problems solved by technology

Some conventional lids that are fluid-tight, however, are difficult or inconvenient to use.

In addition, many known lids may include grooves or crevices in which particles or materials may get stuck or caught in during use.

Further, some known lids may be difficult to use or clean because of the shape, number of parts, complex configuration, and interconnection of the components.

Some known containers that are designed to mix ingredients by shaking the container may include lids that are difficult and time consuming to open and close.

For example, the lid may be screwed on the container and the user may have to unscrew the lid to dispense the contents, which may be especially difficult for users with limited agility or dexterity.

Some known containers may also not prevent the contents from leaking when shaking the container.

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