Receptacles – Closures – Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-17
2008-08-19
Stashick, Anthony D (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
Closures
Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure
C220S715000, C220S262000, C220S345300, C222S470000, C222S518000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07413096
ABSTRACT:
A beverage container includes a squeeze-actuated self-sealing valve. An actuation mechanism is disposed between inner and outer walls of the cup portion. The actuation mechanism is acted upon by squeezing the beverage container. The actuation mechanism moves a sliding plate in the cover to expose an opening along a front end of the cover for drinking from the beverage container. When not in use, a biasing mechanism in the actuation mechanism causes the sliding plate of the self-sealing valve to return to the closed position.
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Article from Thermo-Serv website: www.thermoserv.com; 2 pages, Aug. 17, 2004.
Bergold Ronald K.
Morgan Michael V.
Bilicki, Esq. Byron A.
Smalley James N
Stashick Anthony D
Tapscott, Esq. Rebecca M.K.
The Bilicki Law Firm P.C.
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