EP0723413B1 - Container closure - Google Patents
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- EP0723413B1 EP0723413B1 EP94930271A EP94930271A EP0723413B1 EP 0723413 B1 EP0723413 B1 EP 0723413B1 EP 94930271 A EP94930271 A EP 94930271A EP 94930271 A EP94930271 A EP 94930271A EP 0723413 B1 EP0723413 B1 EP 0723413B1
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- valve
- closure member
- closure
- assembly according
- container
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
- B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
- B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
- B65D47/2018—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure
- B65D47/2056—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type
- B65D47/2062—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type in which the deformation raises or lowers the valve stem
- B65D47/2068—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type in which the deformation raises or lowers the valve stem in which the stem is lowered by the pressure of the contents and thereby opening the valve
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G19/00—Table service
- A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
- A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
- A47G19/2266—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids
- A47G19/2272—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids from drinking glasses or cups comprising lids or covers
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- Closures For Containers (AREA)
Description
Claims (8)
- A closure assembly for a container for liquids, the assembly comprising a closure member (14) adapted to be releasably mounted on the container (10), a through passage (24) in the closure member (14) for passage of liquid from the container (10) to an outlet (24), and normally closed valve means (27, 28) which is associated with the through passage (24), characterised in that the valve means comprises a valve member (27) formed of a resiliently deformable material and defining an internal space, which is in communication with externally of the closure member (14), the valve member (27) having a valve face (28) which, in a non-deformed condition of the valve member (27) is biased to locate across the outlet (24) to prevent flow of liquid therethrough, the valve member (27) being deformed by a reduction of pressure in the internal space due to the application of negative pressure to the closure member, whereby the valve face is moved away from the outlet (24) to enable flow of liquid therethrough.
- An assembly according to Claim 1, characterised in that a mounting for the valve means (27, 28) is releasably fitted in the closure member.
- An assembly according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that a valve assembly including the valve means (27, 28) has a similar overall size to that of the closure member (14).
- An assembly according to any of the preceding Claims, characterised in that the closure member has the form of a mouthpiece on a closure lid for a drinking vessel, whereby negative pressure can be applied by sucking the mouthpiece.
- An assembly according to any of the preceding Claims 3, characterised in that the valve member (27) is formed of silicone.
- An assembly according to any of the preceding Claims, characterised in that a pair of valve members (27) is provided, each associated with a respective outlet (24).
- An assembly according to any of the preceding Claims, characterised in that the closure member (14) has means defining a channel (18) which opens at one end (20) externally of the closure member and at the other end is in communication with the valve means (27, 28), whereby the application of the negative pressure may take place through the channel (18).
- A drinking vessel characterised by a closure assembly according to any of the preceding Claims.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9321670 | 1993-10-20 | ||
GB939321670A GB9321670D0 (en) | 1993-10-20 | 1993-10-20 | Container closure |
PCT/GB1994/002291 WO1995010965A1 (en) | 1993-10-20 | 1994-10-19 | Container closure |
Publications (2)
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EP0723413A1 EP0723413A1 (en) | 1996-07-31 |
EP0723413B1 true EP0723413B1 (en) | 1999-06-09 |
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EP94930271A Expired - Lifetime EP0723413B1 (en) | 1993-10-20 | 1994-10-19 | Container closure |
Country Status (6)
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EP (1) | EP0723413B1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU7943694A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2174643A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69419026T2 (en) |
GB (1) | GB9321670D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1995010965A1 (en) |
Cited By (3)
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USD448242S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-09-25 | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. | Trainer cup |
USD448976S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-10-09 | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. | Pinched trainer cup |
USD450535S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-11-20 | Mcdonough Justin E. | Trainer cup |
Families Citing this family (18)
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DE29514259U1 (en) * | 1995-09-06 | 1996-04-04 | Vos Denefleh Juergen Dipl Ing | Adjustable, self-closing valve for drinking cups |
DE29706653U1 (en) * | 1997-04-14 | 1997-07-10 | S & R Kunststofftechnik Gmbh | Drinking vessel |
FR2767117B1 (en) * | 1997-06-26 | 1999-09-03 | Franck Rene Lardeur | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF A BEVERAGE |
WO1999007614A1 (en) * | 1997-08-12 | 1999-02-18 | Veresk Biosystems Limited | Container |
BR9811973A (en) | 1997-08-21 | 2000-08-15 | Nouri E Hakim | Device for use in non-spilling drinking cup, and non-spilling drinking cup assembly |
RU2224702C2 (en) * | 1998-08-03 | 2004-02-27 | Вереск Байосистемз Лимитед | Liquid container |
DE19907581C2 (en) * | 1999-02-22 | 2003-03-27 | Diamond Creek Corp N V | Leak-preventing valve, as well as cover part and container using the valve |
WO2000049920A2 (en) * | 1999-02-22 | 2000-08-31 | Diamond Creek Corporation B.V. | Anti-spill drinking cup |
NL1014934C2 (en) * | 2000-04-13 | 2001-10-16 | Schievacc B V | Leak proof drinking beaker, has spout closed by valve device containing two cavities linked to spout and container and connected via channel containing a valve body |
WO2001097663A1 (en) * | 2000-06-23 | 2001-12-27 | Sybre Limited | Spill proof closure and cup |
DE20019294U1 (en) * | 2000-11-14 | 2002-03-28 | Wulf & Co Emsa Werk | drinkware |
JP2003081296A (en) * | 2001-09-10 | 2003-03-19 | Katsutoshi Masuda | Tube type container |
GB0201185D0 (en) * | 2002-01-18 | 2002-03-06 | Tomy Uk Ltd | Drinking vessel |
CN101897531B (en) | 2002-01-18 | 2013-04-17 | Oz10有限公司 | Drinking vessel |
SE0200397L (en) * | 2002-02-12 | 2003-08-13 | Baby Bjoern Ab | Liquid container with suction pipe |
JP2004067099A (en) | 2002-06-10 | 2004-03-04 | Katsutoshi Masuda | Valve mechanism |
NO321708B1 (en) * | 2004-09-09 | 2006-06-26 | Smartseal As | Hygiene retaining device by a suppressor activated valve for a beverage container |
JP2021512024A (en) * | 2018-01-26 | 2021-05-13 | ストリックス (ユーエスエー), インコーポレイテッド | Liquid container lid and device and how to use |
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US2747573A (en) * | 1954-07-16 | 1956-05-29 | Owens Illinois Glass Co | Valved nursing nipple |
NO137258C (en) * | 1975-09-26 | 1978-02-01 | Alto As | DRINKING SPOT FOR BOTTLES AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS |
GB2187722B (en) * | 1986-03-11 | 1990-08-01 | Jackel Int Pty Ltd | Teat and cap assembly |
EP0266067A1 (en) * | 1986-10-02 | 1988-05-04 | Kosa Designs Limited | Mouthpiece for a drinking vessel |
US5079013A (en) * | 1990-08-30 | 1992-01-07 | Belanger Richard A | Dripless liquid feeding/training containers |
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1993
- 1993-10-20 GB GB939321670A patent/GB9321670D0/en active Pending
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1994
- 1994-10-19 EP EP94930271A patent/EP0723413B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1994-10-19 DE DE69419026T patent/DE69419026T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1994-10-19 CA CA 2174643 patent/CA2174643A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1994-10-19 WO PCT/GB1994/002291 patent/WO1995010965A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1994-10-19 AU AU79436/94A patent/AU7943694A/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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USD448242S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-09-25 | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. | Trainer cup |
USD448976S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-10-09 | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. | Pinched trainer cup |
USD450535S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-11-20 | Mcdonough Justin E. | Trainer cup |
USD452116S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-12-18 | Mcdonough Justin E. | Trainer cup |
USD452415S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2001-12-25 | Mcdonough Justin E. | Pinched trainer cup |
USD463216S1 (en) | 1999-12-30 | 2002-09-24 | Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. | Trainer cup |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP0723413A1 (en) | 1996-07-31 |
DE69419026D1 (en) | 1999-07-15 |
WO1995010965A1 (en) | 1995-04-27 |
DE69419026T2 (en) | 1999-11-11 |
AU7943694A (en) | 1995-05-08 |
GB9321670D0 (en) | 1993-12-08 |
CA2174643A1 (en) | 1995-04-27 |
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