IP Library Granted Patent US 10,827,860
Granted Patent B2
US 10,827,860 · App. 16/141,825 · Granted Nov 10, 2020

Non-spill drinking container

Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn (Beverly Hills, CA); Mark A. Hatherill (Agoura Hills, CA); Kevin Douglas Johnson (Tarzana, CA); Matthew Joseph Saxton (Agoura, CA)
Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
A47G19/2272
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,827,860
App. No.
16/141,825
Granted
Nov 10, 2020
Kind
B2
Abstract

A collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The closed lower end may have a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface defines at least one channel. A fastener portion may be provided on the collar.

Claims (37)

1. A collar comprising:

an open upper end;

a closed lower end having a projection extending upward therefrom;

a sidewall having a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end;

one or more passages concentrically disposed through an intermediate ledge of the sidewall to channel a fluid;

a support surface provided along an inner surface of the sidewall adjacent to the open upper end defining one or more channels; and

a fastener portion provided on the collar.

2. The collar in claim 1 , wherein one or more passages are radially disposed through the closed lower end or the sidewall.

3. The collar in claim 1 , wherein the one or more passages are concentrically disposed through the closed lower end or the sidewall.

4. The collar in claim 1 , wherein the projection has a vent hole disposed therethrough.

5. The collar in claim 1 , wherein the projection has a one-way air valve disposed therein.

6. The collar in claim 1 , wherein the closed lower end further comprises an off-center opening.

7. A collar, comprising:

an open upper end;

a substantially closed lower end having a projection extending outward therefrom, the projection having a vent hole disposed therethrough;

an internal wall having a substantially frustoconical shape that extends from the open upper end to the closed lower end;

an inner surface of the internal wall defining one or more channels;

one or more passages disposed through the closed lower end or the internal wall; and

a fastener portion provided opposite the internal wall.

8. The collar in claim 7 , wherein one or more passages are radially disposed through the closed lower end or the sidewall.

9. The collar in claim 7 , wherein the one or more passages are concentrically disposed through the closed lower end or the sidewall.

10. The collar in claim 7 , wherein the one or more passages are concentrically disposed through an intermediate ledge of the sidewall.

11. The collar in claim 7 , wherein the vent hole has a one-way air valve disposed therein.

12. The collar in claim 7 , wherein the substantially closed lower end further comprises an off-center opening.

13. A collar, comprising:

an open upper end;

a closed lower end having a projection extending outward therefrom;

an internal wall having a frustoconical shape that extends from the open upper end to the closed lower end, the internal wall having an intermediate ledge disposed thereon;

a support surface provided along an inner surface of the internal wall adjacent to the open upper end defining one or more channels formed by varying protrusions disposed thereon;

one or more passages disposed through the closed lower end or the internal wall to channel a fluid; and

a fastener portion provided opposite the internal wall.

14. The collar in claim 13 , wherein one or more passages are radially disposed through the closed lower end or the sidewall.

15. The collar in claim 13 , wherein the one or more passages are concentrically disposed through the closed lower end or the sidewall.

16. The collar in claim 13 , wherein the one or more passages are concentrically disposed through the intermediate ledge of the sidewall.

17. The collar in claim 13 , wherein the projection has a vent hole disposed therethrough.

18. The collar in claim 13 , wherein the projection has a one-way air valve disposed therethrough.

19. The collar in claim 13 , wherein the closed lower end further comprises an off-center opening.

Assignments (1)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 4, 2025
From: MUNCHKIN, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 070740/0669 →
Continuity (6)
Continuation 15794969 · Oct 26, 2017
Continuation 14980620 · Dec 28, 2015
Continuation 14514186 · Oct 14, 2014
Provisional Application 62000887 · May 20, 2014
Provisional Application 61891409 · Oct 16, 2013
Related Publication 20190021532A1 · Jan 24, 2019