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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2011
Joseph R. Pounder, Greenville, WI (US);
Shawn A. Oakes, Ripon, WI (US);
Margaret P. Hoks, Neenah, WI (US);
Ann M. Andres, Neenah, WI (US);
Joseph R. Pounder, Greenville, WI (US);
Shawn A. Oakes, Ripon, WI (US);
Margaret P. Hoks, Neenah, WI (US);
Ann M. Andres, Neenah, WI (US);
Dixie Consumer Products LLC, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide an adapter suitable for use with cups and lids. In some embodiments, the adapter is designed so that a single lid with a predetermined diameter fits, by way of the adapter, with paper cups of different diameters. In some embodiments, an adapter including an inner diameter that corresponds to the upper diameter of the paper cup cooperates with the upper portion of the cup. The adapter also includes an outer diameter that corresponds to the predetermined diameter of the lid to ensure a secure fit between that particular sized cup and the plastic lid having a predetermined diameter.