Closure and lid and method of forming closure and lid

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-12227341-B2
Application number	US-202318209611-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Jun 14, 2023
Priority date	Oct 23, 2018
Publication date	Feb 18, 2025
Grant date	Feb 18, 2025

Abstract

An example lid assembly can include a lid and a slider. The lid can include a wall defining a recess. The slider can be configured to slide in the recess and can be configured to move between a closed position where the slider covers the opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container, and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents may be poured from the container. The slider can be configured to be removable from the lid and can be replaced back on the lid. Additionally, the slider can be formed from upper and lower sled elements that are magnetically coupled to one another.

First claim

We claim:

1. A lid assembly comprising:
a rim for engaging an opening of a container, the rim defining a top wall;
a middle wall extending below the rim, the middle wall having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first opening configured to allow fluid to flow and a second opening, wherein the second surface of the middle wall includes a first crest surface and a first trough depression positioned on a first side of the second opening; and
a slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively close or open the first opening, the slider mechanism comprising:
an upper sled configured to be positioned on the first surface of the middle wall, and having an upper sled magnet encapsulated therein;
a lower sled configured to be positioned proximate the second surface of the middle wall, the lower sled further comprising:
an inner surface having a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, wherein the lower sled ramp is configured to slide across the first crest surface and the first trough depression as the slider mechanism moves to close or open the first opening;
a lower sled magnet encapsulated within the lower sled; and

wherein magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet magnetically couples the upper sled to the lower sled.

2. The lid assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lower sled includes a gasket, configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the second surface of the middle wall.

3. The lid assembly of claim 2 , wherein the lower sled further comprises a curved wall extending from the inner surface of the lower sled, and having a tab ear at a distal end of the curved wall configured to extend through the second opening.

4. The lid assembly of claim 3 , wherein the lower sled moves away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the first trough depression to the first crest surface.

5. The lid assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner surface of the lower sled includes a lower vent channel.

6. The lid assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lower sled further comprises a knob extending from an outer surface, wherein the knob is configured to be gripped by a user.

7. The lid assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second surface of the middle wall includes a second trough depression positioned on the first side of the second opening, wherein the first crest surface is positioned between the first trough depression and the second trough depression.

8. The lid assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second surface of the middle wall includes a second crest surface, a third trough depression, and a fourth trough depression positioned on a second side of the second opening, wherein the second crest surface is positioned between the third trough depression and the fourth trough depression.

9. A container assembly, comprising:
a container comprising:
an inner wall having a first end with a container opening extending into an internal reservoir;
an outer wall forming an outer shell of the container, the outer wall having a second end configured to support the container on a surface;
a lid adapted to seal the container opening, further comprising:
a rim for engaging the container opening;
a middle wall extending below the rim, the middle wall having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first opening configured to allow fluid to flow and a second opening, wherein the second surface of the middle wall includes a first crest surface and a first trough depression positioned on a first side of the second opening; and a slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively close or open the first opening, the slider mechanism comprising:
an upper sled configured to be positioned on the first surface of the middle wall, and having an upper sled magnet encapsulated therein;
a lower sled configured to be positioned proximate the second surface of the middle wall, the lower sled further comprising:
an inner surface having a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, wherein the lower sled ramp is configured to slide across the first crest surface and the first trough depression as the slider mechanism moves to close or open the first opening;
a lower sled magnet encapsulated within the lower sled; and

wherein magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet magnetically couples the upper sled to the lower sled.

10. The container assembly of claim 9 , wherein the inner wall of the container comprises a threaded sidewall configured to receive a thread structure on a side wall of the lid.

11. The container assembly of claim 9 , wherein the container further comprises a sealed vacuum cavity between the inner wall and the outer wall.

12. The container assembly of claim 9 , wherein the second surface of the middle wall includes a second trough depression positioned on the first side of the second opening, wherein the first crest surface is positioned between the first trough depression and the second trough depression.

13. The container assembly of claim 9 , wherein the lower sled moves away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the first trough depression to the first crest surface.

14. The container assembly of claim 9 , wherein the lower sled includes a gasket, configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the second surface of the middle wall.

15. The container assembly of claim 9 , wherein the lower sled further comprises a knob extending from an outer surface, wherein the knob is configured to be gripped by a user.

16. A lid assembly comprising:
a rim for engaging an opening of a container;
a middle wall extending below the rim, the middle wall having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first opening configured to allow fluid to flow, and a second opening, wherein the second surface of the middle wall includes a first crest surface and a first trough depression positioned on a first side of the second opening; and
a slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position by covering the first opening, and an open position by uncovering the first opening, the slider mechanism comprising:
an upper sled configured to be positioned on the first surface of the middle wall;
a lower sled configured to be positioned proximate the second surface of the middle wall, the lower sled further comprising:
an inner surface having a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, the first crest surface and the first trough depression as the slider mechanism moves to close or open the first opening;
a lower sled magnet encapsulated within the lower sled; and

wherein when the slider mechanism is moved from the closed position to the open position causes sliding motion of both the upper sled and the lower sled.

17. The lid assembly of claim 16 , wherein the second surface of the middle wall includes a second trough depression positioned on the first side of the second opening, wherein the first crest surface is positioned between the first trough depression and the second trough depression.

18. The lid assembly of claim 16 , wherein the lower sled moves away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the first trough depression to the first crest surface.

19. The lid assembly of claim 16 , wherein the lower sled includes a gasket, configured to extend around a perimete

Assignees

• Yeti Coolers Llc

Inventors

• Jinkins Cody
• Bondhus Andy
• Rane Mark Carlson
• Bullock Dustin
• Fritz John

Classifications

• A47G19/2272 Primary

  from drinking glasses or cups comprising lids or covers · CPC title

• B65D53/02

  Collars or rings · CPC title

• B65D41/16

  Snap-on caps or cap-like covers · CPC title

• B65D47/286 Primary

  between planar parts · CPC title