Patent ID: 6513683
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: A47G,Y10S

Abstract:
An improved teapot comprising:a pot structure having a handle provided thereon; a screw in bottom sealing member; a spout; and a screw in lid that together define a tea holding cavity therein; the pot structure, the screw in bottom sealing member, the spout and the screw in lid all being formed from thermally insulating material; the spout be in fluid connection with the tea holding cavity; the spout being sealable by a provided, friction fit cap that is positionable over an open end of the spout; the spout being in fluid connection with the tea holding cavity through a valve mechanism wherein the valve mechanism is moveable between a closed position blocking fluid flow between the tea holding cavity and the spout and an open position wherein a fluid pathway is provided for allowing the flow of fluid between the tea holding cavity and the open end of the spout; the valve mechanism being actuated by use of a valve manipulating mechanism accessible to the user from the exterior of the improved teapot.