Receptacles – Closures – With closure opening arrangements for means
Patent
1985-04-01
1986-09-02
Hall, George T.
Receptacles
Closures
With closure opening arrangements for means
220263, 220264, 220331, B65D 1750, B65D 4102
Patent
active
046091246
ABSTRACT:
A unique self-actuating apparatus, basically useful in a wide variety of different type containers; said apparatus serving to automatically bias a substantially flat lid or top cover member from a normally horizontal/closed modality, to an alternate vertical/open modality, via effect of gravity acting thereupon; by virtue of a weighted guide member hingedly affixed to the lid in a manner as to result in the desired function whenever the container is lifted from a rested position. Hence, when combined with a drinking-cup, the novel actuator serves to instantly open a lid by the mere raising of the vessel from the counter surface for a drink--and conversely, snaps the lid shut whenever the cup is returned to rest; thereby providing carefree sanitary and thermal sealing advantages. The system also includes a novel `safety provision` for adaptation of the G-lid principle to a juvenile toy-chest, thereby effectively defeating chance of accidental, or even intentional, return of the lid to the closed position by an infant child, yet is easily reclosed by the parent.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3995764 (1976-12-01), Zagami
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