Plug with recessed body portions for beverage container lid

Details Plug with recessed body portions for beverage container lid Plug with recessed body portions for beverage container lid

2006-10-31

2011-11-08

Hylton, Robin (Department: 3788)

Receptacles

Closures

Secondary closure within parameter of primary closure

C220S254100, C220S717000, C220S709000, C220S705000, C220S801000, C220S805000, C220S592160, C220S592170, C220S713000, C215S355000, C215S388000, C040S311000, C239S033000, C366S129000, C366S343000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052003

ABSTRACT:
A device and system for temporarily sealing an orifice in a beverage container lid, comprising a plug having an upper surface, a body portion and a lower surface, said body portion adapted to be inserted and releasably retained in the orifice to provide a temporary seal thereof, and an external member located on the upper surface of the plug configured to allow a user to grip the plug for ease of removal from the orifice.

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