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An anti-splash device for use in a cup or other container can help prevent or minimize sloshing, splashing and other undesirable movement of fluids. In some embodiments, the device includes a main body portion having a plurality of openings. The device can also include one or more features that are

An anti-splash device for use in a cup or other container can help prevent or minimize sloshing, splashing and other undesirable movement of fluids. In some embodiments, the device includes a main body portion having a plurality of openings. The device can also include one or more features that are configured to engage an interior wall of the cup or other container. In other embodiments, the anti-splash device can attach to the brim of a cup or to a lid. In other embodiments, an anti-splash device, a cup lid or any other components related to a beverage or food container comprises one or more finger guides that provide targeted points of contact when manipulating such a device.

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What is claimed is: 1. An anti-splash device configured for placement within a beverage container, the anti-splash device comprising:a main body portion comprising a planar surface having a plurality of openings, the openings configured to permit the passage of fluids therethrough, a plurality of ri

What is claimed is: 1. An anti-splash device configured for placement within a beverage container, the anti-splash device comprising:a main body portion comprising a planar surface having a plurality of openings, the openings configured to permit the passage of fluids therethrough, a plurality of ribs extending from at least a portion of the planar surface; andan outer peripheral edge extending outwardly from the main body portion, the outer peripheral edge being configured to contact an interior wall of the container so as to generally securely maintain a position of the anti-splash device relative to the container;wherein the main body portion is configured to be located below a brim of the container and when situated therein;wherein the outer peripheral edge comprises an upwardly opening U-shaped or V-shaped channel, said U-shaped or V-shaped channel being configured to deform as the anti-splash device is placed into engaging contact with an interior of the beverage container;wherein the U-shaped or V-shaped channel is substantially disposed below the planar surface;wherein the anti-splash device is located completely within an interior of the container when securely positioned therein;wherein at least a section of the outer peripheral edge is configured to generally conform to the shape of and be generally parallel to an internal wall of the beverage container into which the anti-splash device is secured; andwherein the U-shaped or V-shaped channel becomes compressed while a shape of the main body portion remains the same when anti-splash device is urged deeper into a beverage container.