Lid with drink opening

Details Lid with drink opening Lid with drink opening

2006-06-20

2006-06-20

Newhouse, Nathan J. (Department: 3727)

Receptacles

Closures

Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure

C220S268000, C220S712000, C220S713000, C220S718000, C220S832000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07063224

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a lid for a beverage cup. The lid has a generally annular side wall, a rib depending from the side wall, and a top wall extending radially inward from the side wall. The lid further includes a central region positioned radially inward of the top wall. The central region has a well with a notched portion. The lid also includes a projection extending from a portion of the side wall. A living hinge formed by a line of weakness at the base of the projection permits the projection to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The central region has a shoulder portion that engages the tip of the projection to secure the projection in the open position.

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