Patent ID: 11873139
Assignee: GPCP IP HOLDINGS LLC
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 10:
11. A reclosable cup lid, comprising:
an upper surface having a first recess formed therein, the first recess having curved ends and an arcuate shape;
a tab configured to fit within the first recess, the tab having curved ends and an arcuate shape corresponding to the arcuate shape and curved ends of the first recess;
a second recess formed within the upper surface that provides a space for a user's nose; and
an opening disposed within the first recess to allow fluid flow therethrough, wherein the tab and the first recess have corresponding s-shaped profiles to provide a friction fit therebetween such that the tab is able to move within the first recess from a first position to a second position so that the opening is at least partially blocked when the tab is located in the first position, and the opening is unobstructed when the tab is located in the second position, and
wherein the first recess comprises one or more protrusion formed on an inner sidewall thereof, the one or more protrusions adapted to engage the tab to provide an auditory response when the tab is moved to indicate a position of the tab relative to the opening.