Lid for container
First Claim
1. A lid for use with a container and having a pre-stored additive, the lid comprising:
- a base member sized to fit over the container, the base member having at least one compartment region which has a sealed outlet, wherein the outlet is erected from the base member and has a plurality of troughs in the outlet formed substantially perpendicularly with respect to the base member; and
a cover sealing the compartment region to prevent the additive from exiting the compartment region, wherein when the cover is actuated against the outlet, the troughs in the outlet breaks open and allows the additive in the compartment region to flow into the container.
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Abstract
A disposable lid is used with a container has pre-stored additives such as sugar or cream. The base member has at least one compartment region which has a sealed outlet and a cover sealing the compartment region to prevent the additive from exiting the compartment region. When the cover is actuated, the outlet breaks open and allows the additive in the compartment region to flow into the container. The outlet in the base member projects from the base member and preferably has troughs formed in the outlet. The outlet is arranged under the cover, and when the cover is depressed the outlet opens at the troughs to allow the content to exit out of the compartment region. The cover is preferably made of a flexible material to permit the outlet to be depressed by applying pressure on the cover. The compartment region of the base member is formed by raised walls surrounding the compartment region, the cover being affixed to top of the raised wall to create an air tight seal.
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19 Claims
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1. A lid for use with a container and having a pre-stored additive, the lid comprising:
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a base member sized to fit over the container, the base member having at least one compartment region which has a sealed outlet, wherein the outlet is erected from the base member and has a plurality of troughs in the outlet formed substantially perpendicularly with respect to the base member; and a cover sealing the compartment region to prevent the additive from exiting the compartment region, wherein when the cover is actuated against the outlet, the troughs in the outlet breaks open and allows the additive in the compartment region to flow into the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for making a lid for use with a container and having a pre-stored additive, the method comprising the steps of:
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preparing a base member sized to fit over the container, the base member having at least one compartment region which has a sealed outlet, wherein the outlet is erected from the base member and has a plurality of troughs in the outlet formed substantially perpendicularly with respect to the base member; and preparing a cover sealing the compartment region to prevent the additive from exiting the compartment region, wherein when the cover is actuated against the outlet, the troughs in the outlet breaks open and allows the additive in the compartment region to flow into the container. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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