Cover

Abstract

Described are lid protection systems. These systems include a cover configured to protect at least a mouth portion of a lid. The cover can be configured to not substantially affect stackability of the lids to which they are applied.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A lid protection system comprising:
 a cover configured to protect at least a mouth portion of a lid,   wherein the cover is removable and does not substantially affect stackability of the lid.   
     
     
         2 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is biodegradable. 
     
     
         3 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is recyclable. 
     
     
         4 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the cover is permanently bonded to the lid. 
     
     
         5 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the cover includes a tab. 
     
     
         6 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is configured to peel off the lid. 
     
     
         7 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is vacuum sealed to the lid. 
     
     
         8 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the cover conforms to a surface of the lid. 
     
     
         9 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the cover protects substantially all of the outer surface of the lid. 
     
     
         10 . The lid protection system of  claim 9 , wherein the cover protects substantially all of the inner surface of the lid. 
     
     
         11 . The lid protection system of  claim 1 , further comprising a second cover that does not cover the mouth portion. 
     
     
         12 . The lid protection system of  claim 11 , wherein the second cover protects substantially all of the inner surface of the lid. 
     
     
         13 . A method of protecting a mouth portion of a lid from contamination, the method comprising:
 peeling a cover off of the lid to provide a protected surface,   wherein the cover protects at least the mouth portion of the lid when the lid is installed.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the cover is biodegradable. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the cover is recyclable. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the peeling is by a tab included on the cover. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the cover is vacuum sealed to the lid. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the cover conforms to an outer surface of the lid. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the cover protects substantially all of an outer surface of the lid from contamination. 
     
     
         20 . A lid protection system comprising:
 a beverage container lid, and   a cover configured to protect an outer surface of the beverage container lid,   wherein the cover does not substantially affect stackability of the beverage container lid, and   wherein the cover includes a tab configured to peel the cover from the lid.