Patent ID: 6374726
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: A47G,A47J,B65D

Abstract:
A lid for a beverage container, comprising:a container attachment portion for removable association with the rim of an associated liquid container in a snug, liquid-tight relation, an annular cover panel portion extending radially inwardly from said container attachment portion, said annular cover panel portion having a centrally-located opening to permit insertion of condiments into a beverage while said container attachment portion is attached to an associated container, said centrally-located opening having a cross-sectional area along a vertical plane, said vertical plane being substantially perpendicular to the plane formed by the outer circumference of said centrally-located opening, said annular cover panel portion having a cross-sectional area along said vertical plane, said cross-sectional area of said centrally-located opening being greater than said cross-sectional area of said annular cover panel portion, a drinking area formed in a portion of said annular cover panel portion, said drinking area including an opening having at least one portion lying radially inwardly of said container attachment portion, and a separate cover piece for seating engagement within said centrally-located opening of said annular cover panel portion, said cover piece having an upper surface, said cover piece upper surface being flat and uninterrupted across said cover piece.