IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0899579
(2001-07-05)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Stillinger, Scott H.
- Panec, Donald J.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
19 인용 특허 :
84 |
초록
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Drink spout systems and drink containers that include a drink spout system. In some embodiments, the drink spout system includes an air return system to permit improved dispensing from the drink container. In some embodiments, the drink spout system is actuated by a user sucking on the system. In ot
Drink spout systems and drink containers that include a drink spout system. In some embodiments, the drink spout system includes an air return system to permit improved dispensing from the drink container. In some embodiments, the drink spout system is actuated by a user sucking on the system. In others, the system is actuated by a user depressing or bending at least a portion of the system. In still others, the system is actuated by other user-imparted forces to the system. In some embodiments, the drink spout system includes a biasing system adapted to preload the system's valve assembly to a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the drink spout system includes components formed from different materials via two-shot molding or a similar process, and in some embodiments, the materials used are selected to provide improved opening of the systems' valve assembly.
대표청구항
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Drink spout systems and drink containers that include a drink spout system. In some embodiments, the drink spout system includes an air return system to permit improved dispensing from the drink container. In some embodiments, the drink spout system is actuated by a user sucking on the system. In ot
Drink spout systems and drink containers that include a drink spout system. In some embodiments, the drink spout system includes an air return system to permit improved dispensing from the drink container. In some embodiments, the drink spout system is actuated by a user sucking on the system. In others, the system is actuated by a user depressing or bending at least a portion of the system. In still others, the system is actuated by other user-imparted forces to the system. In some embodiments, the drink spout system includes a biasing system adapted to preload the system's valve assembly to a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the drink spout system includes components formed from different materials via two-shot molding or a similar process, and in some embodiments, the materials used are selected to provide improved opening of the systems' valve assembly. rating from the base when in the assembled position, each of the first pair of opposed side walls having a pair of opposed, inwardly directed flanges having an inner surface with a latch receiving area formed therein, the latch receiving area defined by at least one latch acceptance member having a flexible portion for receiving a corresponding latch member therein in an interference fit when the container is oriented in the assembled position, and wherein to move the container to the collapsed position, a force sufficient to overcome the interference fit is applied to an exterior surface of each of the first pair of opposed side walls. 2. A collapsible container, comprising: a base having first and second pairs of opposing edges, one of the first and second pairs of opposing edges defined by an upstanding base wall, and each of the first and second pairs of opposing edges including a plurality of lower hinge members, each lower hinge members defined by a clearance opening and an adjacent hook portion having a downwardly directed edge; and first and second pairs of opposed side walls, each having at least one upper hinge member having a bar with a projection extending therefrom, each of the second pair of opposed side walls mounted to a corresponding upstanding base wall and having a pair of opposed lateral flanges inwardly depending therefrom and integral therewith, each lateral flange having a latch receiving portion formed therein, each of the first pair of opposed side walls each having a pair of opposing lateral edges, each lateral edge having a latch member extending therefrom, wherein when the container is oriented in an assembled position, each latch receiving portion receives a latch member therein, and the projection of the upper hinge member engages the downward edge of the hook portion, thereby impeding the movement of the sidewalls outward beyond the assembled position. 3. A collapsible container orientable between an assembled position and an inwardly folded position, the container comprising: a floor member; a first pair of opposed side walls having a first latch portion including at least one latch member; and a second pair of opposed side walls having a second latch portion including a flexible clip portion having a latch member acceptance area and a flex portion, wherein the at least one latch member is a dowel member having a bulbous head for being received by the clip portion in an interference fit, and wherein when the container is moved from the inwardly folded position to the assembled position, the second pair of opposed side walls is rotated upward until it is oriented substantially perpendicular to the base, and the first pair of opposed side walls is rotated upwardly such that the at least one latch member is inserted into the opening of the flex portion, thereby expanding it until the latch member is received within the latch member acceptance area and the flex portion returns to its rest position, impeding the release of the at least one latch member. 4. A collapsible container orientable between an assembled position and an inwardly folded position, the container comprising: a floor member; a first pair of opposed side walls having a first latch portion including at least one latch member; and a second pair of opposed side walls having a second latch portion including a flexible clip portion having a latch member acceptance area and a flex portion, wherein the flexible clip portion is a C-shaped clip member and the flex portion is defined by an end of the C-shaped clip, and wherein when the container is moved from the inwardly folded position to the assembled position, the second pair of opposed side walls is rotated upward until it is oriented substantially perpendicular to the base, and the first pair of opposed side walls is rotated upwardly such that the at least one latch member is inserted into the opening of the flex portion, thereby expanding it until the latch member is received within the latch member acceptance area and the flex portion returns to its rest position, impeding the release of the at least one latch member. 5. A collapsible container arranged for movement between a collapsed orientation and an assembled orientation, comprising: a base; a first pair of opposed side walls each pivotably attached to the base, each of the first pair of opposed side walls having a pair of opposed lateral edges, each lateral edge having a latch member disposed thereon; and a second pair of opposed side walls each pivotably attached to the base, each of the second pair of opposed side walls having a pair of opposed flanges inwardly depending therefrom, each flange having a surface with at least one latch receiving member formed therein, the latch receiving member having a receiving area and a corresponding opening defined by a fixed edge and a flexible edge spaced apart from each other, the opening relatively smaller than the latch member, wherein when the container is moved from the collapsed orientation to the assembled orientation, the walls rotate upward such that the latch member enters the opening and displaces the flexible edge of the latch receiving member slightly in the vertical direction, whereupon the latch member is received within the receiving area for securing the latch member. 6. A collapsible container orientable between an assembled position and an inwardly folded position, the container comprising: a floor member; a first pair of opposed side walls having a latch member; and a second pair of opposed side walls having a clip member having an acceptance area defined by a pair of spaced apart edges, at least one of the pair of spaced apart edges being flexible, wherein when the container is moved from the inwardly folded position to the assembled position, the second pair of opposed side walls is rotated upward until it is oriented substantially perpendicular to the base, and the first pair of opposed side walls is rotated upwardly such that the at least one latch member is directly inserted into an opening defined by the pair of spaced apart edges, causing the flexible edge to temporarily deflect in the vertical direction until the latch member enters the acceptance area. 7. A collapsible container adapted to move between a collapsed orientation and an assembled orientation, comprising: a floor member; a first pair of opposed side walls each pivotably attached to the floor member, each of the first pair of opposed side walls having lateral edges with a first latch portion attached thereto; and a second pair of opposed side walls each pivotably attached to the floor member, each of the second pair of opposed side walls having a pair of opposed flanges inwardly depending therefrom, each flange having a surface with a second latch portion attached thereto, wherein the first latch portion includes one of a male latch portion and a female latch portion, and wherein the second latch portion includes the other of the male latch portion and the female latch portion, the female latch portion comprising a pair of spaced apart receiver members, each of the spaced apart receiver members having a corresponding pair of spaced apart edges defining an opening therebetween, wherein at least one of the edges is a flexible member, and the male latch portion comprising a pair of spaced apart latch members corresponding to the receiver members, wherein when the container is moved from the collapsed orientation to the assembled orientation, the walls pivot upward such that the openings of the female latch portion receive a corresponding latch member thereby displacing by interference fit the flexible member while the latch member rests therein. 8. The collapsible container of claim 7, wherein the flexible member is displaced in the vertical direction. 9. A collapsible container, comprising: a bottom wall having first and second pairs of opposing base edges, one of the first and second pairs of opposing edges defined by an upstanding base portion, and each of the base edges including a plurality of lower hinge members, the lower hinge members defined by an outer base surface, a spaced apart inner base member having a downwardly directed edge, and a hinge receiving opening disposed therebetween; and first and second pairs of opposed side walls, each having at least one upper hinge member having a bar with a projection extending therefrom, each of the second pair of opposed side walls mounted to a corresponding upstanding base wall and having a pair of opposed lateral flanges inwardly depending therefrom, each lateral flange having a first latch portion formed therein, each of the first pair of opposed side walls each having a pair of opposing lateral edges, each lateral edge having a second latch portion formed therewith, wherein one of the first and second latch portions comprises a male latch member, and the other of the first and second latch portions comprises a female latch member such that when the container is oriented in an assembled position, the latch receiving portion of the female latch member receives the male latch member therein, and the projection of the upper hinge member engages the downwardly directed edge of the inner base member, thereby impeding the movement of the sidewalls outward beyond the assembled position.
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