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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2024
Mirza Faizan, Plano, TX (US);
Mirza Faizan, Plano, TX (US);
Iliyan Ali, Plano, TX (US);
Ali Naseem, Plano, TX (US);
Taarush Adhikari, Plano, TX (US);
Yara Wael Abo-Auda, Plano, TX (US);
Deen Adil Khan, Plano, TX (US);
Shrey Jain, Plano, TX (US);
Temitope Oluwaji, Plano, TX (US);
Tomisin Oluwaji, Plano, TX (US);
Rohan Vanama, Plano, TX (US);
Hidvika Dubey, Plano, TX (US);
Dhruva Kanthi, Plano, TX (US);
Saadia Asaf, Aligarh, IN;
Mansoor Hasan Khan, Aligarh, IN;
Ayaan Ahmed, Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
The invention is a container holding apparatus designed to prevent spillage, featuring a hollow structure that securely holds a container and a hinged cover member that can move between open and closed positions. A first spring biases the cover towards the closed position, while a pendulum mechanism, responsive to turbulence, triggers the lid to close if vertical motion exceeds a threshold force. The apparatus includes a latch mechanism with a hook and eye system to maintain the cover in the open position. Additional features include a gasket for a liquid-tight seal, a damping system to reduce pendulum oscillation, and an alarm system with a position sensor, microcontroller, and audio alarm to notify users of the lid's closure, complemented by a visual indicator that illuminates when the lid is closed.