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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2002
David E. Featherston, Rockford, MI (US);
Brenda J. Meyers, Reedsburg, WI (US);
Charles Quinn, Sun Prairie, WI (US);
Gerber Products Company, Fremont, MI (US);
Abstract
A cup that is used for children that transitions them from sippy cups to conventional drinking cups. The cup does not require any suction by the child when drinking yet is spill proof when locked for transit. The cup features a reservoir, a top and a lid. Within the top is a central passage and a plate that contains vents. When closed, the lid is flush against the plate and prevents any liquid from leaking. When the lid is rotated open, a gap is exposed between the lid and plate to allow liquid to flow from the reservoir and through the vents to the child's mouth. Regardless of whether the lid is opened or closed, the lid always remains below the top rim of the top.