Patent ID: 6247608
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A flat end sanitary drinking container comprising:a main body portion having a base and a hollow cylindrical wall portion extending outwardly therefrom at one end and an outer rim formed at the other end of said cylindrical portion;a lid having an outer edge mounted to the outer rim and extending over the hollow cylindrical wall portion, an outer recessed groove extending circumferentially adjacent the outer rim, an inner rim extending upwardly from the outer groove, a substantially concentric inner groove adjacent the inner rim, a central platform extending upwardly from the inner groove and having a pull tab area and frangible opening positioned thereon, a pull tab mounted on the central platform adjacent the frangible opening and extending to the inner rim with an upwardly curved surface to permit drinking directly from the opening after the pull tab is actuated to break the frangible opening and facilitate cleaning of the central platform.