초록 ▼

A spill proof container and closure for use therewith are disclosed. The closure incorporates a plurality of overlapping arcuate flaps of a resilient and flexible nature. Through the use of the overlapping, arcuate flaps a container embodying the closure of the present invention may be relatively ti

A spill proof container and closure for use therewith are disclosed. The closure incorporates a plurality of overlapping arcuate flaps of a resilient and flexible nature. Through the use of the overlapping, arcuate flaps a container embodying the closure of the present invention may be relatively tightly sealed to prevent spillage and in addition, may be directly accessed by the user by the penetration of the user\s hand through the approximate center of the closure surface. Although the closure is intended for use with the container, the closure may be used for a variety of purposes.

대표청구항 ▼

A spill proof closure comprising: a peripheral support surface defining a planar closure area; and at least two resilient, flexible flaps mounted to said support surface, said flaps substantially covering said planar closure area, each of said flaps having an unsupported non-linear edge, said flaps

A spill proof closure comprising: a peripheral support surface defining a planar closure area; and at least two resilient, flexible flaps mounted to said support surface, said flaps substantially covering said planar closure area, each of said flaps having an unsupported non-linear edge, said flaps being overlapped and forming at least one overlapping area defined by said unsupported nonlinear edges, edge of said unsupported nonlinear edges intersecting said peripheral support surface at two intersection points, the nonlinearity of said unsupported nonlinear edges being so configured as to optimize the overlap area to provide an enhanced seal.