Spill-proof cover

Abstract

A spill-proof cover comprising two or more sectored layers that snap fit or are integral to the rim of covers so as to allow access to snacks and similar food materials in a cup, bowl or any container without any spillage of the snacks or material when the cup, bowl or container is jostled or accidentally falls on the floor, sofa or anywhere. The triangularly sectored layers are off-set from the center and one is rotated a hundred and eighty degrees with respect and thereby provides the spill-proof nature of this invention; more than two layers and geometric shapes other than triangular sectors are also envisaged in this invention.

1 . A planar or curvilinear (dome and other geometric profiles) spill-proof cover that consists of two or more layers that are suitably sectored, symmetrically and asymmetrically, that are attached via a ball and socket and other similar attaching systems, or are integrally attached to a single circumferential lid that has beading and grooves that are of conventional design to securely fasten on to containers of various sizes and shapes, the material of the cover having properties between that of low density polyethylene and cellophane, and covers that are circular as well as square, rectangular and other geometric shapes as dictated by the containers in general to hold and access without spilling food materials such as popcorn, cereals, cookies, peanuts and so on for use by toddlers, children and even adults.  
   
   
       2 . A spill-proof cover of  claim 1  wherein the spill-proof cover has one layer with triangular sectors off-set from the center and a second layer with triangular sectors off-set from the center and this second layer is rotated one hundred and eighty degrees with respect to the first layer so as to not have sector opening focal point coincide and thereby providing for a more leak proof configuration of the two layers.  
   
   
       3 . A spill-proof cover of  claim 2  wherein the sector cuts of the two layers have a clearance from the cover circumferential periphery to provide for enhances strength of the sectors  
   
   
       4 . A spill-proof cover of  claim 3  wherein the edges of the sector cuts are buffed or beaded to minimize any abrading effect on the fingers of portions of the hand when the snack, food or other material from the container is obtained by the child, teenager or adult.  
   
   
       5 . A spill-proof cover of  claim 4  wherein the spill-proof cover is made of plastic material having the transparency, pliability and properties between that of low density polyethylene and cellophane.  
   
   
       6 . A spill-proof cover of  claim 5  wherein the spill-proof cover is made with the outermost circumferential ring with an indented annulus to tightly engage with the hardened rim of pop-corn tubs and similar containers used in cinema theaters and other sporting concession stands and venues.