No-drip carafe

Details No-drip carafe No-drip carafe

2007-08-31

2010-06-15

Shaver, Kevin P (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

With container handle or handgrips

Handle and actuator for flow controller or closure...

C222S475100, C222S517000, C222S571000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735698

ABSTRACT:
A no-drip carafe (10) is taught that is used for storing and serving a hot or cold beverage, which incorporates a vacuum insulated bottle (20) with a lid (30) engaging the top of the bottle. The lid incorporates a pouring spout (34) with a liquid cavity (36) running completely through and also an integral handle for convenience in handling. A spring loaded lever (56) pivotally snaps into the lid with the lever having an integral downwardly projecting plug finger (58) that engages and completely obstructs the liquid cavity when at rest. When the lever is manually depressed the plug finger is pivoted away from the liquid cavity permitting the beverage to flow freely and when released the integral downwardly projecting plug finger seals the cavity in a no-drip manner.

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