Dispensing cap
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1. A container cap for use with a container having a cavity, the cavity for holding a liquid and the cavity having an opening, the container cap comprising:
- a) an outer peripheral wall forming an open bottom, the bottom adapted and configured to operatively connect to the container;
b) a deformable cover operatively connected to the outer peripheral wall, the deformable cover having an inner surface and an outer surface;
c) the deformable cover having a generally convex, first position and a generally concave, second position;
d) a plurality of levers having a first end operatively connected to the inner surface, the levers pointing toward a center; and
e) a puncturable membrane operatively connected to the cap forming a storage area in the cap, the storage area for storing a substance, the storage area including the levers, wherein when the cover is depressed and moves from the first position to the second position, the levers move downward and radially outward, thereby puncturing the membrane and spreading out the punctured membrane creating an opening for the substance in the storage area to drop into the cavity.
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Abstract
A combination container and container cap (10) includes a container cap (11) having a deformable cover (14) on which a plurality of levers (15) are operatively connected. The levers (15) move from a first position to a second position, wherein the levers (15) move downward and radially outward to puncture a membrane (20) thereby allowing the substance in the container cap (11) to mix with a liquid (102) in a cavity (101) of a container (100).
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1. A container cap for use with a container having a cavity, the cavity for holding a liquid and the cavity having an opening, the container cap comprising:
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a) an outer peripheral wall forming an open bottom, the bottom adapted and configured to operatively connect to the container;
b) a deformable cover operatively connected to the outer peripheral wall, the deformable cover having an inner surface and an outer surface;
c) the deformable cover having a generally convex, first position and a generally concave, second position;
d) a plurality of levers having a first end operatively connected to the inner surface, the levers pointing toward a center; and
e) a puncturable membrane operatively connected to the cap forming a storage area in the cap, the storage area for storing a substance, the storage area including the levers, wherein when the cover is depressed and moves from the first position to the second position, the levers move downward and radially outward, thereby puncturing the membrane and spreading out the punctured membrane creating an opening for the substance in the storage area to drop into the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A container for holding a first substance separate from a liquid prior to mixing, the container comprising:
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a) a body having an open top, the body defining a cavity for holding a liquid;
b) a cap having an outer peripheral wall forming an open bottom, the bottom adapted and configured to be operatively connected to the open top of the body;
c) a deformable cover operatively connected to the outer peripheral wall, the deformable cover having an inner surface and an outer surface;
d) the deformable cover having a generally convex, first position and a generally concave second position;
e) a plurality of levers having a first end operatively connected to the inner surface, the levers pointing toward a center; and
f) a puncturable membrane operatively connected to the cap forming a storage area in the cap, the storage area for storing a substance, the storage area including the levers, wherein when the cover is depressed and moves from the first position to the second position, the levers move downward and radially outward, thereby puncturing the membrane and spreading out the punctured membrane creating an opening for the substance in the storage area to drop into the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of mixing a dry substance in a container cap and a liquid in a cavity of a container to make a drink, the container cap having a storage area sealed by a puncturable membrane, the cap having a plurality of levers having a first end connected to an inner surface of a cap cover, the levers pointing toward a center, the method comprising:
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a) depressing the cap cover toward the cavity;
b) moving the levers downward and outward by depressing the cap downward, thereby puncturing the membrane and spreading the punctured membrane creating an opening for the dry substance in the storage area to drop into the cavity; and
c) shaking the container, thereby mixing the substance and liquid to create a drink; and
d) removing the cap, wherein the drink is available for consumption.
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