WO1997017005A1 - Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers - Google Patents

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Publication number: WO1997017005A1
Authority: WO; WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords: cup; closure; liquid dispensing; toddler; portions
Prior art date: 1995-11-09

Application number

PCT/US1996/017864

Other languages

English (en)

French (fr)

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WO1997017005B1 (en

Inventor

Austin Iodice

John G. Iodice

Jerry G. Iodice

Jeannine M. Iodice

Original Assignee

Ansa Company, Inc.

Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)

1995-11-09

Filing date

1996-11-07

Publication date

1997-05-15

1996-11-07 Priority to DE69603981T priority Critical patent/DE69603981T2/de

1996-11-07 Application filed by Ansa Company, Inc. filed Critical Ansa Company, Inc.

1996-11-07 Priority to EP96939577A priority patent/EP0871386B1/en

1996-11-07 Priority to JP9518322A priority patent/JP2000504238A/ja

1996-11-07 Priority to AU76714/96A priority patent/AU706704B2/en

1996-11-07 Priority to DK96939577T priority patent/DK0871386T3/da

1996-11-07 Priority to BR9611552A priority patent/BR9611552A/pt

1996-11-07 Priority to KR1019980703332A priority patent/KR100352739B1/ko

1996-11-07 Priority to CA002235682A priority patent/CA2235682C/en

1997-05-15 Publication of WO1997017005A1 publication Critical patent/WO1997017005A1/en

1997-06-05 Publication of WO1997017005B1 publication Critical patent/WO1997017005B1/en

1998-05-04 Priority to NO19982005A priority patent/NO310595B1/no

1999-04-07 Priority to HK99101372A priority patent/HK1016043A1/xx

1999-10-27 Priority to GR990402753T priority patent/GR3031664T3/el

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Classifications

- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G19/00—Table service
- A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
- A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
- A47G19/2266—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids
- A47G19/2272—Means for facilitating drinking, e.g. for infants or invalids from drinking glasses or cups comprising lids or covers
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G19/00—Table service
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
- A61J9/00—Feeding-bottles in general

Definitions

the present invention relates to improvements in liquid
dispensing cups and, more particularly, to a cup and closure
Liquid dispensing cups for use by toddlers are well known
liquids such as milk, juice or the
nipple Typically, known “sipper cups” include a generally
At least one handle extending outwardly from the body of the cup.
“sipper cups” for use by toddlers generally include a closure secured to an upper portion of the cup to prevent spillage of liquid contained
the present invention is directed to a liquid
the dispensing cup for use by a toddler.
the cup includes a central opening
connection with the tubular portions provides a balanced feel to the cup when it is either partially or fully filled as the to ' ddler's hands are
the liquid dispensing cup includes an integrally molded
plastic cup having generally cylindrical upper and Iower portions joined
Iower portions and the pair of integral sections or handles define the
a closure having an integrally molded spout in fluid
the closure is preferably a screw-type cap
closure In its preferred form, the closure is a "spill-proof" type closure
Fig. 1 is a front elevational view of a liquid dispensing cup
Fig. 2 is a side view of Fig. 1 with a portion thereof shown
plastic such as polyethylene or polycarbonate
Iower portions 1 2 and 14 of the cup 10 are joined in fluid
cup 10 Iower portions 1 2 and 14 of the cup.
the cup 10 In its preferred form, the cup 10
opening 22 is generally elongated, although this is not required, and is
tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have the tubular portions 1 6 and 1 8 have
the liquid dispensing cup of the present invention furthermore is a liquid dispensing cup of the present invention.
a closure 28 removably engageable with the upper portion 1 2.
the closure 28 preferably includes an integrally molded spout 30 in
the cup includes a screw formation, shown generally at 32, integrally
closure 28 has a cooperating screw formation (not shown) integrally molded therein to provide a fluid seal
the closure 28 of the present invention is preferably a
liquid contained within the cup is generally dispensed only
cup is in a horizontal position, such as if it were accidently knocked on
closure 28 will prevent liquid from exiting the cup through the
the closure 28 is non-vented, i.e., the
closure includes one or more apertures through the spout 30 through
the present invention provides a novel liquid dispensing cup with
integral handles for use by toddlers during the transition from a baby

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Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
Pediatric Medicine (AREA)
Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
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Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
Closures For Containers (AREA)
Table Devices Or Equipment (AREA)
Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
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Containers Having Bodies Formed In One Piece (AREA)

PCT/US1996/017864 1995-11-09 1996-11-07 Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers WO1997017005A1 (en)

Priority Applications (11)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
BR9611552A BR9611552A (pt)	1995-11-09	1996-11-07	Copo para dispensar líquido para crianças pequenas
EP96939577A EP0871386B1 (en)	1995-11-09	1996-11-07	Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers
JP9518322A JP2000504238A (ja)	1995-11-09	1996-11-07	幼児のための液体ディスペンサー
AU76714/96A AU706704B2 (en)	1995-11-09	1996-11-07	Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers
DK96939577T DK0871386T3 (da)	1996-11-07	1996-11-07	Væskedispenseringsbæger til småbørn
DE69603981T DE69603981T2 (de)	1995-11-09	1996-11-07	Flüssigkeitverteilertasse für kleinkinder
KR1019980703332A KR100352739B1 (ko)	1995-11-09	1996-11-07	유아용액체분배컵
CA002235682A CA2235682C (en)	1995-11-09	1996-11-07	Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers
NO19982005A NO310595B1 (no)	1995-11-09	1998-05-04	V¶ske-dispenser innbefattende en enhetlig stöpt v¶skebeholder av plast
HK99101372A HK1016043A1 (en)	1995-11-09	1999-04-07	Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers
GR990402753T GR3031664T3 (en)	1995-11-09	1999-10-27	Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
US55613795A	1995-11-09	1995-11-09
US08/556,137		1995-11-09

Publications (2)

Publication Number	Publication Date
WO1997017005A1 true WO1997017005A1 (en)	1997-05-15
WO1997017005B1 WO1997017005B1 (en)	1997-06-05

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Application Number	Title	Priority Date	Filing Date
PCT/US1996/017864 WO1997017005A1 (en)	1995-11-09	1996-11-07	Liquid dispensing cup for toddlers

Country Status (19)

Country	Link
EP (1)	EP0871386B1 (zh)
JP (1)	JP2000504238A (zh)
KR (1)	KR100352739B1 (zh)
CN (1)	CN1153538C (zh)
AR (1)	AR004313A1 (zh)
AT (1)	ATE183624T1 (zh)
AU (1)	AU706704B2 (zh)
BR (1)	BR9611552A (zh)
CA (1)	CA2235682C (zh)
DE (1)	DE69603981T2 (zh)
ES (1)	ES2136439T3 (zh)
GR (1)	GR3031664T3 (zh)
HK (1)	HK1016043A1 (zh)
IL (1)	IL124156A (zh)
MY (1)	MY132598A (zh)
NO (1)	NO310595B1 (zh)
TW (1)	TW306877B (zh)
WO (1)	WO1997017005A1 (zh)
ZA (1)	ZA969420B (zh)

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WO2003030695A1 (en) *	2001-10-05	2003-04-17	The First Years Inc.	Drinking container
GB2485347A (en) *	2010-11-08	2012-05-16	Fiaz Malik	A container having a recess defining a compartment

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1996
- 1996-11-07 WO PCT/US1996/017864 patent/WO1997017005A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1996-11-07 CA CA002235682A patent/CA2235682C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-11-07 CN CNB961981113A patent/CN1153538C/zh not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-11-07 ES ES96939577T patent/ES2136439T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-11-07 AU AU76714/96A patent/AU706704B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1996-11-07 AT AT96939577T patent/ATE183624T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-11-07 TW TW085113612A patent/TW306877B/zh not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-11-07 JP JP9518322A patent/JP2000504238A/ja active Pending
- 1996-11-07 BR BR9611552A patent/BR9611552A/pt not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-11-07 DE DE69603981T patent/DE69603981T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-11-07 EP EP96939577A patent/EP0871386B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-11-07 KR KR1019980703332A patent/KR100352739B1/ko not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-11-07 IL IL12415696A patent/IL124156A/xx not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-11-08 ZA ZA969420A patent/ZA969420B/xx unknown
- 1996-11-08 MY MYPI96004662A patent/MY132598A/en unknown
- 1996-11-08 AR ARP960105119A patent/AR004313A1/es unknown
1998
- 1998-05-04 NO NO19982005A patent/NO310595B1/no unknown
1999
- 1999-04-07 HK HK99101372A patent/HK1016043A1/xx not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1999-10-27 GR GR990402753T patent/GR3031664T3/el unknown

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US4388996A (en) *	1979-12-26	1983-06-21	Kiddie Products, Inc.	Self-righting training cup
US4750630A (en) *	1984-04-06	1988-06-14	Campbell William O	Baby bottle with integral handle
GB2255913A (en) *	1991-05-20	1992-11-25	Hsu Shen Kwang	Nursing bottle
US5320231A (en) *	1991-09-09	1994-06-14	Ansa Company, Inc.	Adult personal care bottle with integral handles
DE9200120U1 (de) *	1992-01-08	1992-02-27	Hsu, Shen-Kwang, Taipeh/T'ai-pei	Säuglingsflaschen-Kombination

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number	Priority date	Publication date	Assignee	Title
WO2003030695A1 (en) *	2001-10-05	2003-04-17	The First Years Inc.	Drinking container
US6976604B2 (en)	2001-10-05	2005-12-20	The First Years Inc.	Restricting flow in drinking containers
US7185784B2 (en)	2001-10-05	2007-03-06	The First Years Inc.	Drinking containers
GB2485347A (en) *	2010-11-08	2012-05-16	Fiaz Malik	A container having a recess defining a compartment

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Publication number	Publication date
ZA969420B (en)	1997-06-02
CN1201377A (zh)	1998-12-09
TW306877B (zh)	1997-06-01
BR9611552A (pt)	1999-03-02
CA2235682C (en)	2003-01-07
CA2235682A1 (en)	1997-05-15
NO982005D0 (no)	1998-05-04
HK1016043A1 (en)	1999-10-29
MY132598A (en)	2007-10-31
KR19990067330A (ko)	1999-08-16
IL124156A (en)	2000-12-06
NO310595B1 (no)	2001-07-30
ATE183624T1 (de)	1999-09-15
GR3031664T3 (en)	2000-02-29
KR100352739B1 (ko)	2002-12-06
ES2136439T3 (es)	1999-11-16
CN1153538C (zh)	2004-06-16
DE69603981D1 (de)	1999-09-30
DE69603981T2 (de)	1999-12-23
JP2000504238A (ja)	2000-04-11
EP0871386A1 (en)	1998-10-21
NO982005L (no)	1998-05-04
EP0871386B1 (en)	1999-08-25
AU7671496A (en)	1997-05-29
AU706704B2 (en)	1999-06-24
AR004313A1 (es)	1998-11-04

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