Sipper lid with straw capability

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a sipper lid with straw capability and includes a cup engaging section, a spout section, and a straw receptacle. The cup engaging section is adapted for securing the lid to a drinking cup; the spout section includes a protrusion and at least one opening that is located at or adjacent to the top of the protrusion; and the straw receptacle, which functions to facilitate the insertion of a drinking straw into the drinking cup, may be spaced from the spout opening or it may be positioned adjacent thereto. In another embodiment, the present lid further includes a groove or channel adapted for accommodating and holding spilled fluid within a confined area of the lid.

1 . A lid for use on a drinking cup comprising:
 a cup engaging section adapted for securing the lid to a drinking cup, said cup engaging section being generally shaped to engage and extend over a top rim of a drinking cup;   a spout section including a protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface of the lid, said protrusion including at least one opening extending therethrough that is located at or adjacent to a top portion of the protrusion; and   a straw receptacle formed on the upper surface of the lid configured for facilitating insertion of a drinking straw into the drinking cup, said straw receptacle being spaced from said protrusion opening.   
     
     
         2 . The lid of  claim 1  further including a groove formed on the upper surface of the lid at a central portion thereon, said groove forming an annular channel that is sufficient in size to hold and trap spilled fluid. 
     
     
         3 . The lid of  claim 2  wherein said groove encompasses the straw receptacle. 
     
     
         4 . The lid of  claim 2  wherein a portion of said groove is located on said spout section in the vicinity of said at least one protrusion opening. 
     
     
         5 . The lid of  claim 1  wherein said cup engaging section includes an exterior skirt portion which engages a peripheral rim on the upper edge of the drinking cup. 
     
     
         6 . The lid of  claim 1  wherein the straw receptacle is formed in a medial portion of the lid. 
     
     
         7 . The lid of  claim 1  wherein said at least one protrusion opening is diametrically opposed to said straw receptacle. 
     
     
         8 . The lid of  claim 1  wherein said at least one protrusion opening is recessed within said protrusion. 
     
     
         9 . The lid of  claim 1  wherein said straw receptacle includes a plurality of break lines defining an opening. 
     
     
         10 . The lid of  claim 1  wherein said straw receptacle is recessed on the upper surface of the lid. 
     
     
         11 . A lid for use on a drinking cup comprising:
 a cup engaging section adapted for securing the lid to a drinking cup, said cup engaging section being generally shaped to engage and extend over a top rim of a drinking cup;   a spout section including a protrusion having at least one opening extending therethrough located at or adjacent to a top portion thereof, said protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface of the lid; and   a groove formed on the upper surface of the lid, at least a portion of said groove being in the vicinity of said at least one protrusion opening, said groove forming an annular channel that is sufficient in size to hold and trap spilled fluid.   
     
     
         12 . The lid of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of said groove is located on said spout section. 
     
     
         13 . The lid of  claim 11  further including a straw receptacle, said straw receptacle being located on said protrusion adjacent to said spout opening. 
     
     
         14 . The lid of  claim 13 , wherein said straw receptacle includes a plurality of break lines defining an opening. 
     
     
         15 . The lid of  claim 13  wherein said at least one spout opening and said straw receptacle form a single opening. 
     
     
         16 . The lid of  claim 14  wherein said spout opening is located in the middle of said plurality of break lines. 
     
     
         17 . A lid for use on a drinking cup comprising:
 a first component having a substantially flat circular surface area, said first component including an outer perimeter and a central portion;   a second component for securing the lid to a drinking cup, said second component extending downwardly from the outer perimeter of said first component, said second component engaging and extending over a top rim of a drinking cup;   a raised third component having a sipper opening, said sipper opening being located adjacent said outer perimeter of said first component;   a straw receptacle adapted for facilitating insertion of a drinking straw into the drinking cup; and   a groove formed between the outer perimeter and the central portion of said first component, said groove forming an annular channel that is sufficient in size to hold and trap spilled fluid.   
     
     
         18 . The lid of  claim 17  wherein said groove encompasses said straw receptacle and includes at least a portion located in the vicinity of said sipper opening. 
     
     
         19 . The lid of  claim 18  wherein that portion of said first component encompassed by said groove is recessed from the remainder of said first component. 
     
     
         20 . A lid for use on a drinking cup comprising:
 a first component having a substantially flat circular surface area, said first component including an outer perimeter and a central portion;   a second component for securing the lid to a drinking cup, said second component extending downwardly from the outer perimeter of said first component, said second component engaging and extending over a top rim of a drinking cup;   a straw receptacle located on said first component for facilitating insertion of a drinking straw therethrough; and   a groove formed on said first component and encompassing said straw receptacle, said groove forming an annual channel that is sufficient in size to hold and trap spilled fluid.