Patent Description:
Container lids can include mechanisms, such as caps (e.g., a screw-on cap, a flip cap, a push cap, etc.), for sealing an opening of a container through which fluid may enter and/or exit. To access fluid within the container while the container lid engages the container, a user can typically move or remove the cap relative to the opening of the container such that a fluid path into the container may be provided, allowing the user to drink through the lid. When the user wishes to seal the container (e.g., for transport), the user can move the cap such that the fluid path is sealed. Ideally, the cap seals the fluid path in a leak-proof manner so that leakage of fluid within the container is prevented.

A wide range of container lid designs exist. One such design includes a lid with a push button-activated cap. In this design, pushing a button disposed on a face of the lid can release a cap, thereby opening the lid. However, if the button is accidentally pushed, release of the cap can occur inadvertently, possibly resulting in spillage of the liquid stored inside of the container.

Exemplary container lids with push buttons are disclosed in <CIT> and <CIT>. An example of a linearly translating locking mechanism for a container lid is disclosed in <CIT>.

The present disclosure provides a container lid with a push button and a locking mechanism that can linearly translate in a horizontal direction. The lid can include a cap rotatably coupled thereto that is configured to seal the opening. The button, when activated, can release the cap from the sealed position. The locking mechanism, which is operably coupled to the button, can be capable of locking the button and preventing the cap from being inadvertently released from the lid.

According to the present invention, a container lid includes: a body having an opening formed therethrough, the body configured to be mated with a container; a cap rotatably coupled to the body, the cap configured to rotate between a sealed position in which the cap seals the opening and a released position in which the cap does not seal the opening; a button disposed on the body, the button configured to release the cap from the sealed position, causing rotation of the cap to the released position, upon activation of the button; and a locking mechanism operably coupled to the button, the locking mechanism configured to linearly translate in a horizontal direction with respect to the body between a locked position in which the locking mechanism prevents the activation of the button and an unlocked position in which the locking mechanism allows the activation of the button.

The button is formed with a first locking mechanism engagement portion that protrudes toward a rear of the body, and the locking mechanism is formed with a first receiving portion configured to receive the first locking mechanism engagement portion.

The button is formed with a second locking mechanism engagement portion that protrudes toward a bottom of the body, and the locking mechanism is formed with a second receiving portion configured to receive the second locking mechanism engagement portion.

In the locked position, the locking mechanism can be positioned such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion abuts a surface of the locking mechanism, thereby preventing the activation of the button. In the unlocked position, the locking mechanism can be positioned such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion can penetrate the first receiving portion, thereby allowing the activation of the button. The first receiving portion can be an opening formed through the locking mechanism.

The second receiving portion can be formed with a dividing member that protrudes toward a top of the body, the dividing member configured to interact with the second locking mechanism engagement portion during linear translation of the locking mechanism. The dividing member can be tapered on both sides thereof so as to facilitate the linear translation of the locking mechanism into one of the locked position and the unlocked position. The second receiving portion can be formed such that a feedback sound is produced by the second locking mechanism engagement portion contacting a portion of the second receiving portion during linear translation of the locking mechanism.

When the cap is in the sealed position, the button can be further configured to hold the cap in place. The button can be formed with a cap holding portion that protrudes toward a front of the body, the cap holding portion configured to penetrate an opening of the cap, thereby holding the cap in place. The activation of the button can cause movement of the holding portion toward a rear of the body, thereby reversing the penetration of the opening of the cap. The cap can be formed with a receiving portion in which the opening of the cap is disposed, and respective surfaces of the receiving portion and the holding portion are formed with a tapered portion, such that the tapered portion of the receiving portion is configured to come into contact with the tapered portion of the holding portion during the rotation of the cap.

The button can be disposed on a front of the body, and at least a portion of the locking mechanism is disposed behind the button.

The container lid can further include a spring coupled to the body and the cap, the spring configured to cause the rotation of the cap to the released position upon activation of the button. The spring can be further configured to provide an ongoing bias force that causes the cap to rotate away from the sealed position.

The container lid can further include a rear pin attached to the body. The cap can be coupled to the rear pin such that the cap is configured to rotate about the rear pin, and the spring is at least partially coiled around the rear pin.

The container lid can even further include a handle rotatably coupled to the body. The handle can be coupled to the rear pin such that the handle is configured to rotate about the rear pin, and the rear pin can traverse at least a portion of each of the body, the cap, the spring, and the handle.

The container lid can further include a front pin attached to the body. The button can be coupled to the front pin such that the front pin regulates movement of the button in the front and rear directions of the body, and the button can be formed with a front pin opening configured to receive the front pin.

The container lid can further include a resilient member disposed on the body at a location behind the button, the resilient member configured to provide a counteracting force in response to the activation of the button.

The cap can be further configured to rotate to a stowed position, opposite the sealed position, in which a surface of the cap rotates beyond a stowing member that protrudes from a rear surface of the body, thereby preventing rotation of the cap.

It should be understood that the above-referenced drawings are not necessarily to scale, presenting a somewhat simplified representation of various preferred features illustrative of the basic principles of the disclosure. The specific design features of the present disclosure, including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, locations, and shapes, will be determined in part by the particular intended application and use environment, within the scope of the appended claims.

As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

Further, throughout the specification, like reference numerals refer to like elements.

Referring now to embodiments of the present disclosure, the disclosed container lid features a push button operably coupled to a locking mechanism that can linearly translate in a horizontal direction. The lid can include a cap rotatably coupled thereto that is capable of sealing the opening. The button, when activated, can release the cap from the sealed position. To prevent the cap from being inadvertently released from the lid, the locking mechanism can be translated into a locked position to lock the button. <FIG> includes views illustrating a container lid <NUM> coupled to a container <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the lid <NUM> can be designed so as to engage with the container <NUM>, which may be any suitable container, such as a bottle for carrying liquids or the like. In such case, the lid <NUM> can prevent spillage of the liquid being carried inside the container <NUM>.

The lid <NUM> can include a body <NUM>, as shown in greater detail in <FIG>, which reversibly mates with the container <NUM>. The body <NUM> can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as Tritan® or any other plastic polymer, for example.

The body <NUM> can have an opening <NUM> formed therethrough. The opening <NUM> can operate as a fluid path, allowing the user to drink through the lid <NUM> while it is coupled to the container <NUM>. The body <NUM> can be formed with a thread pattern <NUM> for mating the lid <NUM> to the container <NUM> (via a corresponding thread pattern disposed on the container <NUM>). The thread pattern <NUM> can be disposed on an interior of the lid body <NUM>, for example. Alternatively, the lid <NUM> can be designed to engage with the container <NUM> in any other suitable manner, such as a push-on lid, a snap-on lid, or the like.

The lid <NUM> can further include a cap <NUM>, as shown in greater detail in <FIG>, which is rotatably coupled to the body <NUM>. The cap <NUM> can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as Tritan® or any other plastic polymer, for example. In some cases, the cap <NUM> can be formed with a transparent material.

The cap <NUM> can be rotatably coupled to a rear portion of the body <NUM>. For example, the cap <NUM> can be rotatably coupled to the rear portion of the body <NUM> via a rear pin <NUM>, as shown in greater detail in <FIG>. In such case, rotation of the cap <NUM> can occur about the rear pin <NUM>.

The cap <NUM> can be configured to reversibly seal the opening <NUM> of the body <NUM>. In detail, the cap <NUM> can rotate among a plurality of positions. For example, the cap <NUM> can rotate between, at least, a sealed position in which the cap <NUM> seals the opening <NUM> and a released position in which the cap <NUM> does not seal the opening <NUM>, as demonstrated in <FIG>. A cap gasket <NUM> can be disposed on or within the cap <NUM> at such a position that, when the cap <NUM> is in the sealed position, the cap gasket <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, can form a leak-proof seal with the opening <NUM>. The cap gasket <NUM> may be fashioned using any suitable material, such as silicone, for example.

The lid <NUM> can further include a button <NUM>, as shown in greater detail in <FIG>, which is disposed on the body <NUM>. The button <NUM> can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as polypropylene (PP) or other thermoplastic polymers, for example.

The button <NUM> can be disposed at a front portion of the body <NUM> such that the button <NUM> is operably coupled to the cap <NUM>. For example, the button <NUM> can be inserted in a button housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, formed in the front portion of the body <NUM>. The button <NUM> can be contained within the button housing <NUM> by a front pin <NUM>, as described in greater detail below.

Operationally, the button <NUM> can release the cap <NUM> from the aforementioned sealed position, causing rotation of the cap <NUM> to the released position, upon activation of the button <NUM>. For the purpose of the present disclosure, activation of the button <NUM> can correspond to a state in which the button <NUM> is pushed, as opposed to a state in which the button <NUM> is at rest.

In further detail, <FIG> are cross-sectional views illustrating an activation process of the button <NUM>. While the button <NUM> is at rest, as shown in <FIG>, the cap <NUM> can be held in the sealed position in which the cap <NUM> seals the opening <NUM> of the body <NUM>. More specifically, the cap <NUM> can be held in this position by the button <NUM>.

To this end, the button <NUM> can be formed with a protruding cap holding portion <NUM>, as shown in greater detail in <FIG>. For example, the cap holding portion <NUM> can protrude toward the front of the body <NUM>. When the cap <NUM> is in the sealed position, the cap holding portion <NUM> can penetrate an opening of the cap <NUM>, thereby holding the cap <NUM> in place.

The opening of the cap <NUM> can be formed in a receiving portion <NUM>, as shown in greater detail in <FIG>. The receiving portion <NUM> can be formed to protrude downwardly, for example. Thus, when the cap holding portion <NUM> of the button <NUM> penetrates the opening in the receiving portion <NUM>, the cap <NUM> can be held in the sealed position. In some cases, respective surfaces of the receiving portion <NUM> and the cap holding portion <NUM> can be formed with a tapered portion (i.e., an inclined surface). The cap <NUM> and button <NUM> can be positioned such that the tapered portion of the receiving portion <NUM> can come into contact with the tapered portion of the cap holding portion <NUM> during downward rotation of the cap <NUM> (toward the sealed position). Consequently, the respective tapered portions can facilitate movement of the cap <NUM> into the sealed position.

When the button <NUM> is activated, i.e., pressed inwardly, as shown in <FIG>, such activation can cause the button <NUM> to move in a rearward direction. Rearward movement of the button <NUM> can simultaneously cause rearward movement of the cap holding portion <NUM>, which is integral with the button <NUM>. As a result, the aforementioned penetration of the receiving portion <NUM> by the cap holding portion <NUM> can be reversed, resulting in release of the cap <NUM> and allowing the cap <NUM> to freely rotate. In other words, activation of the button <NUM> can cause rotation of the cap <NUM> to the released position in which the cap <NUM> does not seal the opening <NUM> of the body <NUM>, as demonstrated in <FIG>.

In addition to rotating between the sealed position and the released position, as described above, the cap <NUM> can further rotate to a stowed position that is opposite the sealed position. In detail, <FIG> includes cross-sectional views illustrating a process for stowing the cap <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the body <NUM> of the lid <NUM> can include a protruding stowing member <NUM> disposed thereon. For example, the stowing member <NUM> can protrude outwardly from a rear surface of the body <NUM>.

When the cap <NUM> rotates away from the sealed position shown in <FIG>, i.e., toward the rear off the body <NUM>, an outer surface of the cap <NUM> can abut the stowing member <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, protruding from the body <NUM>. For example, a tapered protrusion can be disposed on an outer surface of the cap <NUM> that is positioned to come into contact with the stowing member <NUM>. At this position, the cap <NUM> can be rotated approximately <NUM> degrees away from the stowed position, for example, although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited as such.

Upon contacting the stowing member <NUM>, rotation of the cap <NUM> can be interrupted. However, an additional rotational force applied to the cap <NUM> (e.g., a user manually rotating the cap <NUM>) can push the cap <NUM> beyond the stowing member <NUM> such that the cap <NUM> moves into the stowed position, as shown in <FIG>. Here, the outer surface of the cap <NUM> can abut the body <NUM> acting a hard stop against the cap <NUM> so as to prevent further rotation of the cap <NUM>. Movement of the cap <NUM> beyond the stowing member <NUM> can produce a "click"-like sound, indicating to the user that the cap <NUM> is stowed. At the stowed position, the cap <NUM> can be secured to the body <NUM> in an open position, thus allowing for a user to drink through the opening <NUM> of the lid <NUM> without interference from the cap <NUM>. Rotation of the cap <NUM> toward the sealed position can be prevented until an additional rotational force is applied to the cap <NUM> (e.g., a user manually rotating the cap <NUM>).

Movement of the button <NUM> in the front and rear directions can be regulated by a front pin <NUM>. The front pin <NUM> can be attached to the body <NUM> via one or more openings that is formed in a front portion of the body <NUM> to receive the front pin <NUM>, such that the front pin <NUM> traverses the one or more openings of the body <NUM>. The button <NUM> can be similarly formed with a front pin opening <NUM> configured to receive the front pin <NUM>, such that the front pin <NUM> traverses the front pin opening <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, of the button <NUM>.

The front pin opening <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, can be formed with a width greater than a diameter of the front pin <NUM>, allowing the front pin <NUM> to be variably positioned within the width of the front pin opening <NUM>. Consequently, the front pin <NUM> can effectively regulate the forward and rearward movement of the button <NUM> by restricting movement of the button <NUM> from a position in which the front pin <NUM> contacts a front inner surface of the front pin opening <NUM> to a position in which the front pin <NUM> contacts a rear inner surface of front pin opening <NUM>.

Furthermore, the lid <NUM> can include a resilient member <NUM>, such as a spring or other resilient object made of a silicone-based or similarly resilient material, disposed on the body <NUM> at a location behind the button <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. The resilient member <NUM> can provide a counteracting force in response to the activation of the button <NUM>. Particularly, when the button <NUM> is pressed by the user, the resilient member <NUM> can compress, thereby storing potential energy. As the user releases the button <NUM>, the resilient member <NUM> can expand and release the stored potential energy to push the button <NUM> in the opposite direction, thus returning the button <NUM> to its original (i.e., deactivated) state.

As explained above, upon activation of the button <NUM>, the cap <NUM> can rotate from the stowed position, in which the cap <NUM> seals the opening <NUM>, away from the opening <NUM> to the released position. Such rotation can be effected automatically as a result of a spring <NUM> coupled to the body <NUM> and the cap <NUM>. The spring <NUM> can be configured to cause the rotation of the cap <NUM> to the released position upon activation of the button <NUM>.

In detail, <FIG> are views illustrating the rear portion of the body <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, a rear pin <NUM> can be attached to the body <NUM>. For example, one or more openings can be formed in a rear portion of the body <NUM> to receive the rear pin <NUM>, such that the rear pin <NUM> traverses the one or more openings of the body <NUM>. The rear pin <NUM> can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as steel or other metals, for example.

Each of the cap <NUM> and the spring <NUM> can be coupled to the rear pin <NUM>. For example, one or more openings can be formed in a rear portion of the cap <NUM> to receive the rear pin <NUM>. Therefore, the cap <NUM> can rotate about the rear pin <NUM>, as described above.

Meanwhile, the spring <NUM> can be at least partially coiled around the rear pin <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. Another portion of the spring <NUM> can extend outwardly from the rear pin <NUM> and attach to the cap <NUM>. For example, the spring <NUM> can attach to an underside of the cap <NUM>, although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited as such.

The spring <NUM> can be configured such that it provides an ongoing bias force that causes the cap <NUM> to rotate away from the sealed position (i.e., away from the opening <NUM>) toward the stowed position. The spring <NUM> can be coiled around the rear pin <NUM> such that it is under tension when the cap <NUM> is in the sealed position. The spring <NUM> can, therefore, unwind once the cap <NUM> is released from the cap holding portion <NUM>. As a result, rotation of the cap <NUM> toward the stowed position can occur automatically upon activation of the button <NUM>.

The lid <NUM> can further include a handle <NUM>, as shown in greater detail in <FIG>. The handle <NUM> can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or other thermoplastic polymers, for example.

The handle <NUM> can be rotatably coupled to the body <NUM>. For example, the handle <NUM> can be coupled to the rear pin <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, such that the handle <NUM> freely rotates about the rear pin <NUM>. In this manner, the rear pin <NUM> can traverse at least a portion of each of the body <NUM>, the cap <NUM>, the spring <NUM>, and the handle <NUM>.

The lid <NUM> can further include a locking mechanism <NUM>, as shown in greater detail in <FIG>, which is operably coupled to the button <NUM>. The locking mechanism <NUM> can be formed in a substantially rectangular shape, although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The locking mechanism <NUM> can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as PP or other thermoplastic polymers, for example.

The locking mechanism <NUM> can be configured to linearly translate in a horizontal direction with respect to the body <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, which is a frontal view illustrating the locking mechanism <NUM> in conjunction with the button <NUM>. The button <NUM> can be disposed on a front portion of the body <NUM>, as described above, while at least a portion of the locking mechanism <NUM> can be disposed behind the button <NUM>. Like the button <NUM>, the locking mechanism <NUM> can be inserted in the button housing <NUM> of the body <NUM>. The locking mechanism <NUM> can be permitted to move linearly within the button housing <NUM>, as described in greater detail below, while being contained within the button housing <NUM> by the button <NUM>.

The locking mechanism <NUM> can be operably coupled to the button <NUM> in order to lock the button <NUM> in place, i.e., prevent activation of the button <NUM>, in accordance with a user's desire to prevent the cap <NUM> from accidentally opening. That is, the linear movement of the locking mechanism <NUM> can effect whether or not the button <NUM> is capable of being activated to release the cap <NUM> from the sealed position. Particularly, the locking mechanism <NUM> can translate linearly between a locked position in which the locking mechanism <NUM> prevents the activation of the button <NUM> and an unlocked position in which the locking mechanism <NUM> allows the activation of the button <NUM>. These operations are demonstrated in <FIG>.

The button <NUM> and locking mechanism <NUM> can operate in conjunction with each other at least through a series of protrusions disposed on the button <NUM> and corresponding receiving portions formed in the locking mechanism <NUM>. For example, the button <NUM> can be formed with a first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> that protrudes toward a rear of the body <NUM>, as shown at least in <FIG> and <FIG>. Correspondingly, the locking mechanism <NUM> can be formed with a first receiving portion <NUM> to receive the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM>. The first receiving portion <NUM> of the locking mechanism <NUM> can be an opening formed through the locking mechanism <NUM>, for example, as shown in <FIG>.

The first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> and first receiving portion <NUM> can be formed at such positions on the button <NUM> and locking mechanism <NUM>, respectively, that the two features are able to interface with one another. Similarly, the respective shapes of the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> and first receiving portion <NUM> can correspond to one another, such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> is able to penetrate the first receiving portion <NUM>, as explained below.

The first receiving portion <NUM> of the locking mechanism <NUM> and the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> of the button <NUM> can interact with each other so as to control whether the button <NUM> is able to be activated. Specifically, in the unlocked position, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the locking mechanism <NUM> can be positioned such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> can penetrate, i.e., pass through, the first receiving portion <NUM>, which permits the button <NUM> to be pressed by a user, thereby allowing the activation of the button <NUM>. In <FIG> and <FIG>, the locking mechanism <NUM> is shown as being linearly translated (e.g., moved or slid) to the left in a horizontal direction with respect to the body <NUM>, although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited as such. At this position, the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> can be in alignment with the first receiving portion <NUM> such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> is able to penetrate the first receiving portion <NUM>.

In the locked position, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the locking mechanism <NUM> can be positioned such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> abuts a surface of the locking mechanism <NUM>, which prohibits the button <NUM> from being pressed, thereby preventing the activation of the button <NUM>. In <FIG> and <FIG>, the locking mechanism <NUM> is shown as being linearly translated to the right in the horizontal direction, although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited as such. At this position, the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> can be misaligned with the first receiving portion <NUM> such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> is unable to penetrate the first receiving portion <NUM>. Instead, a surface of the locking mechanism <NUM> adjacent to the first receiving portion <NUM> can block the first locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> from moving inwardly (i.e., in the rearward direction).

In addition, the button <NUM> can be formed with a second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> that protrudes toward a bottom of the body <NUM>, as shown at least in <FIG> and <FIG>. Correspondingly, the locking mechanism <NUM> can be formed with a second receiving portion <NUM> to receive the second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM>. The second receiving portion <NUM> of the locking mechanism <NUM> can be an indentation or cut-out portion formed in a top portion of the locking mechanism <NUM>, for example, as shown in <FIG>.

The second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> and second receiving portion <NUM> can be formed at such positions on the button <NUM> and locking mechanism <NUM>, respectively, that the two features are able to interface with one another. The second receiving portion <NUM> can be formed with a width greater than that of of the second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> such that the second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> is able to be located at different positions within the second receiving portion <NUM> in response to linear translation of the locking mechanism <NUM>.

In this regard, the second receiving portion <NUM> can be formed with a dividing member <NUM> that protrudes upwardly, i.e., toward a top of the body <NUM>, at the approximate center of the second receiving portion <NUM>. The dividing member <NUM> can be formed to interact with the second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> of the button <NUM> during linear translation of the locking mechanism <NUM>. Specifically, the dividing member <NUM> can facilitate the linear translation of the locking mechanism <NUM> into one of the locked position and the unlocked position, as described above, by being tapered on both sides thereof. When the tapered surface of the dividing member <NUM> comes into contact with the second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM>, it can encourage the locking mechanism <NUM> to move either to the locked or unlocked position, as opposed to remaining positioned therebetween.

Furthermore, the second receiving portion <NUM> can be formed such that a feedback sound is produced by the second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> contacting a portion of the second receiving portion <NUM> during linear translation of the locking mechanism <NUM>. In particular, as the locking mechanism <NUM> is facilitated to eitherthe locked or unlocked position by the dividing member <NUM> of the second receiving portion <NUM>, the resultant linear movement can cause the second locking mechanism engagement portion <NUM> to contact an inner wall of the second receiving portion <NUM>. Such contact can produce a "click"-like sound, indicating to the user that the locking mechanism <NUM> is either in the locked or unlocked position.

<FIG> is an exploded view illustrating the lid <NUM> and a plurality of components disposed therein. In addition to the various components described hereinabove, the lid <NUM> can include additional or alternative components in accordance with the present claims, as would be understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the lid <NUM> can include an annular gasket <NUM> disposed in an interior of the body <NUM> so as to ensure a leak-proof seal between the lid <NUM> and the container <NUM>.

Although specific materials are mentioned above, any and all portions of the container lid <NUM> described herein may be made of any suitable material such as, but not limited to, plastic, metal, ceramic, or combinations thereof. Plastics of the present disclosure may include, for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, vinyl, polypropylene, and polystyrene. Additionally, suitable metals of the present disclosure may include aluminum and iron (e.g., steel, stainless steel, and cast iron). Any seal herein disclosed may be made of any suitable sealing material such as, but not limited to rubber, plastic, soft plastic and/or foam.

Accordingly, the container lid disclosed herein features a push button operably coupled to a locking mechanism that can linearly translate in a horizontal direction. The button, when activated, can release a cap from a sealed position in which an opening of the lid is sealed. To prevent the cap from being inadvertently released from the lid, the locking mechanism can be translated into a locked position to lock the button.

Claim 1:
A container lid (<NUM>) comprising:
a body (<NUM>) having an opening (<NUM>) formed therethrough, the body (<NUM>) configured to be mated with a container (<NUM>);
a cap (<NUM>) rotatably coupled to the body (<NUM>), the cap (<NUM>) configured to rotate between a sealed position in which the cap (<NUM>) seals the opening (<NUM>) and a released position in which the cap (<NUM>) does not seal the opening (<NUM>);
a button (<NUM>) disposed on the body (<NUM>), the button (<NUM>) configured to release the cap (<NUM>) from the sealed position, causing rotation of the cap (<NUM>) to the released position, upon activation of the button (<NUM>); and
a locking mechanism (<NUM>) operably coupled to the button (<NUM>), the locking mechanism (<NUM>) configured to linearly translate in a horizontal direction with respect to the body (<NUM>) between a locked position in which the locking mechanism (<NUM>) prevents the activation of the button (<NUM>) and an unlocked position in which the locking mechanism (<NUM>) allows the activation of the button (<NUM>), wherein
the button (<NUM>) is formed with a first locking mechanism engagement portion (<NUM>) that protrudes toward a rear of the body (<NUM>), and the locking mechanism (<NUM>) is formed with a first receiving portion (<NUM>) configured to receive the first locking mechanism engagement portion (<NUM>),
characterized in that
the button (<NUM>) is formed with a second locking mechanism engagement portion (<NUM>) that protrudes toward a bottom of the body (<NUM>), and the locking mechanism (<NUM>) is formed with a second receiving portion (<NUM>) configured to receive the second locking mechanism engagement portion (<NUM>).