Patent classifications
B65D17/503
CUP AND METHOD OF USE
Disclosed is a cup comprising a base and a sidewall. The sidewall can comprise a plurality of spaced ribs projecting outwardly from the sidewall and extending for at least a portion of a length of the sidewall. The sidewall can also comprise an externally mounted sleeve configured to be located with respect to the ribs such that the sleeve is spaced from the sidewall adjacent to the ribs. The sleeve can extend for at least a portion of the length of the sidewall.
PRESSURE EQUALIZATION APPARATUS FOR A CONTAINER AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
A device is provided that assists with equalizing air pressure within a container with the atmospheric air pressure as liquid is being poured from the container and includes one or more relatively short air tubes. The device is provided with the ability to simultaneously equalize pressure in the container while also providing a drip collection mechanism. The device may be configured for unidirectional pouring or multi-directional pouring.
CUP AND METHOD OF USE
Disclosed is a cup including a base and a sidewall. The sidewall includes an in-use upper sidewall portion that extends to an in-use upper rim of the cup. The sidewall also includes an in-use lower sidewall portion. The upper and lower sidewall portions are separated by an internal rim. The lower sidewall portion defines a lower portion of the cup, and the upper sidewall portion defines an upper portion of the cup. The cup also includes an internal lid for the cup lower portion. The internal lid is arranged in use to locate at the internal rim. The cup further includes an elongated tab which in use extends from the lid and projects beyond so as to enable the tab to hook over the upper rim of the cup.