Liquid-dispensing compartmented lid

Abstract

The invention presents a compartmented lid for conveying at least two liquids simultaneously, the compartmented lid comprising a lid, the lid further comprising a rim, a substantially flat top crowning the rim, the top further comprising an exterior surface, an interior surface, and at least one portal with an aperture; and a compartment comprising an inner wall, the compartment further comprising a basin operably attached to the interior surface of the top of the lid and at least one channel located on the inner wall of the compartment. An opening formed by the channel for dispensing a liquid or other product stored within the confines of the basin is formed when a cover is secured to the upper portion.

1 . A compartmented lid for conveying at least two liquids simultaneously, the compartmented lid comprising a rim ( 9 ) and a basin ( 15 ) operably attached to the rim, the rim further comprising an exterior surface and at least one aperture ( 5 ) for conveying a first liquid therethrough, the basin further comprising a wall, wherein a portion of the basin wall comprises at least one channel ( 49 ) for conveying at least one second liquid therethrough. 
     
     
         2 . The compartmented lid of  claim 1  wherein the rim slopes vertically over its circumference. 
     
     
         3 . The compartmented lid of  claim 2  wherein the aperture is located at a peak of the rim. 
     
     
         4 . The compartmented lid of  claim 1  wherein the aperture is pre-perforated. 
     
     
         5 . The compartmented lid of  claim 1  wherein the basin further comprises a baffle. 
     
     
         6 . The compartmented lid of  claim 1  wherein the baffle provides support or structural integrity to the basin. 
     
     
         7 . The compartmented lid of  claim 1  further comprising a second channel ( 49 ). 
     
     
         8 . The compartmented lid of  claim 1  further comprising a cover ( 38 ). 
     
     
         9 . The compartmented lid of  claim 8  further comprising a compartment closure ( 48 ). 
     
     
         10 . The compartmented lid of  claim 10  wherein the cover is liquid- and beverage-resistant and adheres to the exterior surface of the top of the rim. 
     
     
         11 . The compartmented lid of  claim 1  wherein the lid is manufactured from liquid- and beverage-resistant materials. 
     
     
         12 . The compartmented lid of  claim 1  wherein the lid is manufactured by at least one process selected from blow molding, die cutting, die pressing, die stamping, extrusion, vacuum infiltration, injection molding, rotational molding, thermoforming, thermoplastic molding and thermosetting. 
     
     
         13 . The compartmented lid of  claim 11  wherein the liquid- and beverage-resistant materials are paper or organic polymers selected from cellulosics, coated paper, nitrile resins, paper slurry, polybutylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terphthalate, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride thermoplastic resins, and thermosetting resins. 
     
     
         14 . A compartmented lid for conveying at least two liquids simultaneously, the compartmented lid comprising a rim ( 9 ) and a compartment ( 16 ), the rim further comprising an exterior surface and at least one aperture ( 5 ) for conveying a first liquid therethrough, the compartment further comprising a shell or housing ( 15 ) operably attached to the rim, the shell or housing comprising a wall, wherein a portion of the shell or housing wall comprises at least one channel ( 49 ) for conveying at least one second liquid therethrough. 
     
     
         15 . The compartmented lid of  claim 14  wherein one or more of the apertures are pre-perforated. 
     
     
         16 . The compartmented lid of  claim 14  further comprising a cover ( 38 ). 
     
     
         17 . The compartmented lid of  claim 14 , the shell or housing further comprising a second channel. 
     
     
         18 . The compartmented lid of  claim 16  further comprising a compartment closure ( 48 ).