Liquid container cap with integral steeper

Abstract

A disposable drinking cup cap includes a lid attachable to an upper lip of a drinking cup and a steeper integrally formed from the lid. The steeper pivots between a first position wherein the steeper and the lid cooperatively partially cover an upper opening of the drinking cup, and a second position wherein the steeper extends into the drinking cup from the lid. The lid further includes a cover portion extending substantially over the upper opening of the drinking cup, and a lid retainer integrally formed from the cover portion and engageable with the upper lip of the drinking cup. Accordingly, the lid retainer extends about a periphery of the cover portion.

1 . A liquid container cap, comprising:
 a lid attachable to an upper lip of a container; and   a steeper integrally formed with the lid, the steeper pivotable between a first position wherein the steeper and the lid cooperatively partially cover an upper opening of the container, and a second position wherein the steeper extends into the container from the lid.   
   
   
       2 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a cover portion extending substantially over the upper opening of the container, and a lid retainer integrally formed with the cover portion and engageable with the upper lip of the container. 
   
   
       3 . The cap of  claim 2 , wherein the lid retainer extends about a periphery of the cover portion. 
   
   
       4 . The cap of  claim 2 , including a slit in the cover portion for selectively receiving a straw. 
   
   
       5 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the steeper includes a slit, a hook, or an angled slot. 
   
   
       6 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the steeper selectively detaches from the lid. 
   
   
       7 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the steeper includes a first extension for positioning the steeper within the container. 
   
   
       8 . The cap of  claim 7 , wherein the first extension pivots about a hinge. 
   
   
       9 . The cap of  claim 8 , including a second extension coupled to the first extension, wherein the first extension is fully detachable from the lid and remains coupled to the second extension via the hinge. 
   
   
       10 . The cap of  claim 9 , wherein the second extension pivots about a second hinge coupled to the lid. 
   
   
       11 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein lid includes a set of scorelines which define the steeper. 
   
   
       12 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the steeper comprises a tab. 
   
   
       13 . The cap of  claim 1 , including a flavoring agent selectively detachable from the steeper. 
   
   
       14 . The cap of  claim 13 , wherein the flavoring agent comprises a teabag. 
   
   
       15 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a drinking aperture. 
   
   
       16 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the lid is configured for nestable storage with other similar lids. 
   
   
       17 . A disposable drinking cup cap, comprising:
 a lid attachable to an upper lip of a drinking cup, wherein the lid comprises a cover portion extending substantially over an upper opening of the drinking cup, and a peripheral lid retainer integrally formed with the cover portion and engageable with the upper lip of the drinking cup; and   a steeper including a slit, a hook, or an angled slot integrally formed with the lid, the steeper pivotable between a first position wherein the steeper and the lid cooperatively partially cover the upper opening of the drinking cup, and a second position wherein the steeper extends into the drinking cup from the lid.   
   
   
       18 . The disposable cap of  claim 17 , including a slit in the cover portion for selectively receiving a straw. 
   
   
       19 . The disposable cap of  claim 17 , wherein the steeper includes a first extension pivotable about a first hinge for positioning the steeper within the drinking cup, a portion of the first extension being selectively detachable from the lid. 
   
   
       20 . The disposable cap of  claim 19 , including a second extension pivotable about a second hinge coupled to the lid, wherein the first extension fully detaches from the lid and is coupled to the second extension via the first hinge. 
   
   
       21 . The disposable cap of  claim 17 , wherein lid includes a set of scorelines which define the steeper. 
   
   
       22 . The disposable cap of  claim 17 , including a flavoring agent selectively detachable from the steeper, wherein the flavoring agent comprises a teabag. 
   
   
       23 . The disposable cap of  claim 17 , wherein the lid comprises a drinking aperture and is configured for nestable storage with other similar lids. 
   
   
       24 . The disposable cap of  claim 17 , wherein the steeper comprises a tab.