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WO2019118323A2
WO2019118323A2 PCT/US2018/064689 US2018064689W WO2019118323A2 WO 2019118323 A2 WO2019118323 A2 WO 2019118323A2 US 2018064689 W US2018064689 W US 2018064689W WO 2019118323 A2 WO2019118323 A2 WO 2019118323A2
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Patrick Thrailkill
William Salvatore
Anjali GUPTA
Sandra KASPRZAK
Anthony Garay
Carrie VANHOOK
Jimmy GOMEZ
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Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G23/00—Other table equipment
    • A47G23/10—Devices for counting or marking the number of consumptions
    • A47G23/12—Consumption counters combined with table-ware or table-service
    • A47G23/16—Consumption counters combined with table-ware or table-service combined with drinking vessels or with lids therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
    • A47G19/2227—Drinking glasses or vessels with means for amusing or giving information to the user

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  • the Present Disclosure relates to cups and infant or children feeding containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to infant cup assemblies and/or infant or child feeding container assemblies.
  • Child cups and feeding containers are known and seek to conform to the needs of a child and/or a caretaker.
  • Child cups having handles, cups with spouts or straws, cups that mitigate against fluid escaping the container other than by the spout or straw are known.
  • Cups have graphics, colors and/or shapes designed to appeal to a child and/or a caretaker.
  • the present disclosure provides an interactive cup assembly.
  • the term““container assembly” as used herein is inclusive of vessels and containers used by children and/or infants for feeding or activities related to feeding, such as food containers and liquid containers, as well as their related parts.
  • the term“container” is inclusive of vessels and containers used by children and/or infants for feeding or activities related to feeding, such as food containers and liquid containers.
  • the cup assembly has user activated input feature.
  • the user activated input feature enables the user to track information with respect to feeding, such as volume of fluid (or food) consumed, and/or number of feedings.
  • the user activated input feature permits the user to interact with the cup.
  • the user activated input feature activates the cup or container to permit withdrawal of the contents (i.e. fluid, food, other items).
  • the user activated input feature is rotationally coupled to the cup or container such that the user activated input feature rotates with respect to the remainder of the cup or container (and/or the assembly as a whole).
  • the terms“user input activation feature”,“user activated feature”,“user activated input feature”,“user input activated feature”, and“user activation input feature” are synonymous.
  • the user activated input feature is depressible, is compressible, is slideable, is translatable, is elastomeric/extensible/stretchable, and/or a combination thereof.
  • the user activated feature includes mechanisms such as friction fits, detents, male and female members, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, hinges, knobs, levers, slides, threads, grooves, and combinations thereof.
  • the user activated input feature is a receptacle.
  • the receptacle is accessible about one of the sides of the receptacle such that items can be placed within and removed from the receptacle.
  • the receptacle is at least partially translucent such that the contents within the receptacle can be seen.
  • the item stored within the receptacle is also partially translucent such that the cup or container underneath the receptacle is visible even when the item is within the receptacle.
  • the item is a card that can be traded amongst cups or containers and/or in general.
  • the user activated input feature is an adjustable feature (i.e. hologram or other item contained within the sidewall of the cup or container) such that upon agitating or moving at least a portion of the cup or container, the adjustable feature depicts a new image.
  • an adjustable feature i.e. hologram or other item contained within the sidewall of the cup or container
  • the cup or container assembly has at least one user activated input feature, but can have two, three, four, etc....
  • a user activated feature works in concert with a second user activated feature.
  • a first user activated feature permits rotational movement of a portion of a sidewall with respect to the container, while a second user activated feature is connectable to the first user activated feature and is depressible.
  • the user input activation feature is a connection feature.
  • the connection feature allows the cup or container to matingly engage a second item, such as a second cup or container, or another item.
  • the connection feature includes male and female member(s), a pattern of male and female members forming peaks and valleys, a latch, hook and loop fasteners, etc....
  • other items are meal time items such as utensils, bottles, plates, bowls, snackers and the like.
  • other items are items used to transport mealtime items 75 such as lunch boxes or bags, coolers, totes, bins, baskets, back packs, briefcases, side packs, etc.
  • the other items include a table surface, a high chair, a placemat, a warmer, etc.
  • the other items include a child’s toy, a pacifier, a teether, etc.
  • the connection feature in further embodiments, connects to cleaning items such as a dishwasher basket, drying rack, a sterilizer, etc.
  • cup that mitigates against leaks and/or spills.
  • These cups and containers include a connection means (threads, helical threads, bayonet tracks, etc.) securing the lid to the cup or container.
  • the child exerts a force on a flexible rim which deflects and permits fluid to bypass the flexible rim.
  • the flexible rim is biased to be in a closed state, such that, upon release of the force of the child’s lip, the flexible rim creates a seal and mitigates against spills in the event the cup is tipped over.
  • FIG. 1 Another aspect of the present disclosure resides in a simplified cup having two components- a lid and a cup.
  • the lid and/or cup may, individually, include many non-integral parts, but the cup in of this configuration is designed to reduce assembly complexity, reduce the number of parts that require separate cleaning, and improve storage/organization convenience.
  • cup theme coincides with any other feature present in the cup.
  • the theme is of an animal or a monster.
  • the mouth of the animal or monster coincides with the spout or straw or port, while the lid perimeter coincides with the head of the animal or monster.
  • the rear-end of the animal or monster may coincide with the spout or straw or port permitting access to the contents of the cup or container.
  • the theme is a superhero or true theme.
  • the superhero or true theme coincides with the cup or container that does extraordinary things, like, for instance, mitigating against leaks and spills, permitting a child to drink from a vessel that looks like an adult glass, mug, travel mug, and/or water bottle, creates visual illusions, permits storage of special items, etc.
  • the theme provokes imagery of maturation.
  • the cup or container may look like an adult cup or container, or have graphics or text similar thereto.
  • the theme is that of a cartoon, an educational topic, sports or activities, etc.
  • the interactive cup has an inner wall defining a volume.
  • a plastic outer wall defines a body having an outer periphery of the cup, the outer wall separated from the inner wall by a gap therebetween.
  • a first user input activated feature extends outward from the outer wall and is movable with respect to the outer wall.
  • the first user input activation feature is a connecting means having either or both of a plurality of recesses or a plurality of protrusions.
  • the first user input activation feature is at least one button, wherein the at least one button is depressible such that the at least one button moves into the gap and towards the inner wall.
  • the first user input activation feature has a first portion of a graphic movable by a dial.
  • the graphic further comprises a second stationary portion such that upon movement of the dial, the first portion moves with respect to the second stationary portion.
  • the first user input activation feature is a consumption tracker, wherein the consumption tracker is movable by a dial that rotates or translates.
  • the interactive cup has an inner wall defining a fluid storage volume.
  • An outer wall and the inner wall define a gap having a gap width, the gap having a fluid contained between the outer wall and the inner wall, the outer wall being at least partially translucent.
  • Particulate matter is within the gap.
  • the particulate matter has a width dimension of between about 0.01 mm and about 20 mm, a height dimension of between about 0.01 mm and about 20 mm, and a thickness of between about 0.05 mm and about 2.0 mm, wherein the particulate matter is contained within the gap between the outer wall and the inner wall and is movable upon application of a force to the interactive cup.
  • the particulate matter to total volume ratio of the mass of the particulate matter to the total volume of the cup is preferably between about 0.003 to about .08.
  • the mass of the particulate matter is between about 1 gram and about 20 grams.
  • the particulate matter is shiny, shimmery, glossy, and/or reflective.
  • the particulate matter to container sidewall height ratio is between about 0.008 g/mm to about 0.16 g/mm.
  • the particulate matter has one or more shapes correlating to a theme of the interactive cup.
  • the interactive cup includes a primary graphic located on one of the inner wall, the outer wall, or within the gap.
  • the primary graphic correlates to the theme of the interactive cup.
  • the interactive cup further includes a secondary graphic located on the inner wall or the outer wall, wherein the inner wall or outer wall only have one of the primary graphic or the secondary graphic.
  • the secondary graphic correlates to the theme of the interactive cup.
  • the fluid within the gap has a viscosity of between about 1 Centipoise and about 85 Centipoise.
  • An interactive cup has an inner wall defining a fluid storage volume.
  • the outer wall and the inner wall defining a gap, the outer wall being at least partially translucent.
  • a primary graphic is positioned between the inner wall and the outer wall, the primary graphic comprising a lenticular element thereby creating depth such that at least a portion of the primary graphic appears to be three-dimensional.
  • At least one of the inner wall and the outer wall includes a secondary graphic that accents the primary graphic, thereby adding an additional layer of depth to the primary graphic.
  • the primary graphic and the secondary graphic are related.
  • the primary graphic and the secondary graphic are related in that the secondary graphic adds additional features to one or more images portrayed in the primary graphic.
  • the primary graphic is adjacent the inner wall.
  • the gap further comprises a particulate matter.
  • FIG.1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG.2 is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG.3 is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG.4 is an angled front view of an embodiment of the cup of the present disclosure
  • FIG.4a is a sectional view of an embodiment of the cup of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic view of an embodiment of the particulate matter of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic view of an embodiment of the particulate matter of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.7 is an angled top view of an embodiment of the valve of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.8 is an angled bottom view of an embodiment of the lid of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.9 is angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.10 is an angled view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG.11 is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG.12 is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.12a is an angled bottom view of FIG.12;
  • FIG.13 is an front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.14 is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.15a-c is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.16a is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.16b is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.17 is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG.18a is an angled top view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG.18b is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.19 is an angled top view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.20 is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG.21a-b is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIGS.22-2g is an angled front view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.23 is a top view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.24 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a cup assembly (or container assembly) 10 is provided.
  • the cup assembly 10 has a central vertical axis 11.
  • the cup 12 has at least a first user activated input feature 26, a second user activated input feature 27, a third interactive input feature 28, and/or a fourth user activated input feature 29.
  • reference numeral 26 refers to a first activated input feature and/or one or more (or multiple) user activated input features will be referred to as 26.
  • the user activated input features are positioned around the body 17 of the cup 12.
  • the features can be in parallel with respect to a vertical plane 31 or a horizontal plane 30, or both.
  • a user activated input feature 26 includes one or more features, as shown by the triangular features 28.
  • the user activated input feature 26 can move along a track 32 as exemplified by the dashed lines adjacent the square feature 27 and the round feature 29.
  • the user activated input feature 26 is movable about an axis 21 such that it rotates, pivots, or translates.
  • the user activated input feature 26 can include a means for tracking consumption 33 of the contents of the container (or cup) 12, an as shown, the number of ounces consumed in the container (or cup) 12 and/or the total number of ounces consumed in a period of time (i.e. a feeding, a day, a trip, etc.).
  • the exemplary embodiment of the ounces per cup (or mL per cup) includes a translucent portion 34 of the container (or cup) 12 [inner] wall 16 (and as applicable, outer wall 18) with gradation markings 35 in a unit typical of the geographic region (i.e. standard and/or metric units) adjacent the translucent portion 34.
  • the translucent portion 34 is typically in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface 19 of the container (or cup) 12, or along the vertical axis 11 of the container (or cup) 12.
  • FIG. 2 also provides a user activated input feature 26 enabling consumption tracking 33 beyond what can be deposited (and withdrawn) from the cup (or container) 12 in a single instance.
  • the consumption tracker includes a dial 36 with numbers (or letters, symbols, or characters) 38 signifying the quantity consumed.
  • the dial 36 is rotatable, translatable or slidable about the periphery 23 of the cup (or container) 12.
  • the dial 36 can move smoothly without interference, or slides over one or more ribs 37 (shown by dashed line 37 on FIG.2) indicating a specific quantity has been consumed.
  • the cup (or container) 12 or lid 14 has a marking 39 on the cup (or container) body 17 or lid side wall 40 such that the dial’s 36 position with respect to the marking 39 indicates the amount of consumption.
  • Other embodiments provide tracking using different means, such as depressing buttons 41 as a certain amount of consumption has occurred, turning knobs 42 or dials 36 to be positioned differently, signifying consumption has occurred, etc.
  • FIGS. 3-6 The embodiment demonstrated by FIGS. 3-6 includes particulate matter (sparkles, glitter confetti, and/or other objects) 43 that can move within the gap 25 between the inner wall 16 and outer wall 18.
  • the gap 25 includes a fluid such as water, air or other inert non-toxic substance.
  • the gap 25 has a width 85 that is less than or equal to about 10 mm (about 0.4 inches), less than or equal to about 5 mm in in width (about 0.2 inches), or between about 1 mm (about 0.04 inches) and about 5 mm (about 0.2 inches).
  • graphics (or images) 44 can adorn (and be printed or adhered onto) the outside of the inner wall 16 and/or the inside or outside of the outer wall 18. Layers of graphics 44, in addition to the particulate matter 43 in the gap 25, are advantageous in that they add depth and realism to the cup (or container) 12 aesthetic or a theme.
  • the aforementioned surfaces of the inner wall 16 and outer wall 18 include a hologram, or a lenticular graphic.
  • the outer wall 18 and/or inner wall 16 are at least partially translucent such that the inner wall 16 and/or contents within the inner wall 16 can be seen through the particulate matter 43 and/or the outer wall 18.
  • FIG. 10 exemplifies a cup (or container) 12 including a user activated input feature 26 requiring the user to direct one or more pieces of particulate matter 43 past an obstacle 45.
  • Such particulate matter 43 is trapped within gap 25 between outer wall 18 and inner wall 16.
  • Obstacle 45 extends from outer wall 18, mating with inner wall 16.
  • Obstacle 45 extends from inner wall 16, mating with outer wall 16.
  • gap 25 includes a fluid with a viscosity greater than or equal to 1 Centipoise, where the temperature of the fluid is 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and less than or equal to 140 Centipoise, where the temperature of the fluid is 70 degrees Fahrenheit, such that the user has a greater opportunity to direct a piece of particulate matter 43 past the obstacle 45.
  • the viscosity is between about 1 Centipoise and about 85 Centipoise, or between about 1 Centipoise and about 10 Centipoise.
  • the viscosity of the fluid is such that the piece of particulate matter 43 moves more slowly than if the gap 25 were filled with only air.
  • Particulate matter 43 and/or objects 43a have varying shapes from small squares, circles, ovals, triangles, rectangles, to various shapes having a theme corresponding to a cup (or container) 12 theme.
  • Particulate matter 43 and/or objects 43a are paperboard, foil, or plastic sheet material, and can be processed by cutting or shredding into smaller pieces.
  • particulate matter 43 and/or objects 43a are heart-shaped, star-shaped, moon-shaped, sun-shaped, animal shaped (or animal head shaped or animal paw shaped 77a as in FIG. 5) animal accessory shaped (such as a dog bone 77b in FIG.6), cartoon character shaped (or character head shaped).
  • Particulate matter 43 and/or objects 43a have a thickness between about 0.05 mm (0.001 inches) and about 2 mm (0.08 inches), or between about 0.5mm (about 0.02 inches) to about 1 mm (0.04 inches).
  • Particulate matter 43 and/or objects 43a have a width 79 and/or height 80 of between about 0.05 mm (0.001 inches) and about 20 mm (about 0.8 inches), or between about 1 mm (about 0.04 inches) and about 15 mm (about 0.6 inches), or between about 2 mm (about 0.08 inches) and about 10 mm (about 0.4 inches), or between about 2 mm (about 0.08 inches) and about 5 mm (about 0.2 inches).
  • particulate matter 43 and/or objects 43a are provided per cup (or container) 12 having a volume of about 255 grams (about 9 ounces).
  • the particulate matter 43 to container 12 total volume ratio is preferably between about 0.003 to about .08, and more preferably between about 0.02 and about 0.04.
  • the container sidewall height 78 is also significant with respect to confirming the appropriate amount of particulate matter 43 (or objects 43a).
  • the particulate matter 43 to container 12 sidewall height 78 ratio is between about 0.008 g/mm to about 0.16 g/mm, or between about 0.04 g/mm or preferably between about 0.08 g/mm.
  • Such particulate matter 43 (or objects 43a) are free- flowing and leave a distribution of particulate matter 43 (or objects 43a) in the upper portion 51, middle portion 52, and bottom portion 53.
  • Table 1 below provides some exemplary embodiments of particulate matter 43 (or objects 43a) of the present disclosure.
  • FIG.9 exemplifies a user activated input feature 26 causing a change in image or aesthetic.
  • the cup (or container) 12 includes an inner wall 16 and an outer wall 18, where the inner wall 16 is in direct contact with the contents of the cup (or container) 12. There is a gap 25 between in the inner wall 16 and outer wall 18, including the user input activated feature 26.
  • user activated input feature 26 is moved to cause a shift between at least two graphics 44a-44b or objects 43a.
  • the user activated input feature 26 is rotated (and as shown, about central vertical axis 11) causing at least one of the two graphics 44a-44b to move with respect to at least one other graphic 44a-44b.
  • the container (or cup) 12 has a user activated input feature 26 that involves a graphic 44 with at least one movable portion 44a.
  • the container (or cup) 12 has a user activated input feature 26 that involves a graphic 44 with at least one stationary portion 44b.
  • the embodiment of FIG. 9 includes a cup 12 having an inner wall 16 and an outer wall 18 and three graphics 44a-c, two of which 44a and 44c are synchronized.
  • the three graphics 44a-c can be a portion of the outer wall 18 or are in the gap 25 between the inner wall 16 and outer wall 18.
  • the three graphics 44a-c move with respect to each other such that upon moving (via rotation/twisting) the user activated input feature 26 connected to the bottom portion 19 of the cup (or container) 12, the two synchronized graphics 44a and 44c move (i.e. rotate). In this embodiment, turning the user activated input feature 26 clockwise causes the two synchronized graphics 44a and 44c to move counterclockwise.
  • the third unsynchronized graphic 44b remains stationary.
  • the three graphics 44a-c each represent a slice of a graphic theme, such that the top slice 44a corresponds to a top portion of such graphic theme, a middle slice 44b corresponds to a middle portion of a graphic theme, and a bottom slice 44c corresponds to a bottom portion of a graphic theme. Graphics 44 having two slices 44a and 44b, four slices 44a-d, five slices 44a-e, etc. are within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the graphic slices 44 could be vertical or angular in shape, and could be more than two, more than three, etc....
  • a dial 36 (or a slide/track similar to user activated input features 27 or 29 on FIG. 1) could be attached about the body 17 periphery 23, about the perimeter of a cross-sectional slice of the cup (or container) 12, or along the vertical height 46 of the cup (or container) 12.
  • the graphics 44 could change like blinds, from one graphic 44 to another.
  • the user input activation feature 26 may comprise magnets.
  • the magnets may be overmolded such that they are contained within the wall 16 of the cup (or container) 12 or between the inner wall 16 and outer wall 18 (i.e. the magnet is not removable or accessible from the exterior of the cup, and the magnet does not contact with contents of the container). Movement of one magnet with respect to another magnet causes a change in the cup (or container) 12. With respect to the movable graphics 44 embodiment of FIG.9, magnets could cause a shift between graphics 44 (i.e. one or more graphics 44 moving with respect to another). Magnets are encapsulated within a casing in the gap 25 to mitigate against exposure to liquids in cup 12 and/or exterior to outer wall 18.
  • movement of graphics 44 with respect to each other is driven by friction.
  • a first graphic 44a moves and drives, via friction, movement of a second graphic 44a.
  • the first graphic 44 and second graphic 44b move at different rates, based on the friction and force exerted between the graphics 44a-44b or components involved in driving movement of the graphics 44a-44b.
  • a first graphic 44a makes a full revolution of the cup (or container) 12 periphery 23 while a second graphic 44b does not make a full revolution.
  • a first graphic 44a makes a full revolution while a second graphic 44b makes greater than a full revolution.
  • FIG. 10 demonstrates another embodiment of the present disclosure, similar in some regards to FIGS.3-6.
  • the cup (or container) 12 has an inner wall 16 and an outer wall 18, and a fluid such as air, water, or another inert fluid therein the gap 25.
  • the gap 25 also includes fixed or stationary obstacles 45 as well as movable objects 43a such as particulate matter 43.
  • the movable objects 43a can be jockeyed via user inputted force/movement past the stationary objects 45, similar to a game.
  • the fixed obstacles 45 are buttons 41, compressible or depressible, forming a variety of sounds such as a click via a snap mechanism 41a or a squeak or squish via compressible air-filled elastomeric button 41b.
  • buttons 41 that appear to be fixed are movable in that they can be depressed or compressed.
  • the button objects 41 are attached to the outer wall 18.
  • the button objects 41 extend through the wall into the gap 25 and towards inner wall 16.
  • a gap 25 exists between these button objects 41 and the inner wall 16 when there is no user activated force.
  • the button object 41 pushes through the gap 25 and towards the inner wall 16.
  • the user can move the cup (or container) 12 to disturb the movable objects 43a and/or depress these button objects 41.
  • This embodiment permits a user to trap or pin a movable object 43a between the inner wall 16 and the button object 41.
  • the button object 41 at least partially corresponds to a fixed object 45a on the inner wall 16. This permits the user the opportunity to trap a movable object 43a between the button object 41 and the fixed object 45a at least partially corresponding to the button object 41.
  • the button object 41 is capable of sliding.
  • the button object 41 slides superficially about the outside periphery 23 of the outer wall 18.
  • the gap 25 contains air, and the movable objects 43a are sized to prevent them from exiting the gap 25 through the track 32 on which the button 41 slides.
  • the cup (or container) 12 has one or more drainage ports 47 such that during cleaning, water that may enter the gap 25 through the tracks 25 is able to exit the gap 25 via the one or more drainage ports 47. Drainage ports 47 are preferably at an end of the cup (or container) 12, preferably the bottom end 19. Drainage ports 47 are sized such that water is able to drain easily.
  • Movable objects 43 are sized such that they cannot exit via the drainage ports 47.
  • FIG. 11 demonstrates an embodiment having multiple user activated features 26.
  • FIG. 11 has a first set of user activated features 26 about an upper portion of the cup (or container) 12. These user activated features 26 are placed about the cross-sectional periphery 23 of the cup (or container) 12 and are rotatable. Optionally, these user activated features 26 are depressible buttons 41b, or knobs 42 that can be further extended away from the cup (or container) 12.
  • FIG. 11 provides a second set of user activated features 26 that create audible feedback.
  • These user activated features 26 are located about the upper portion 51 of the cup (or container) 12 such that they can be depressed easily without necessarily engaging them while holding the cup (or container) 12 to eat/drink/fill/empty.
  • These user activated features 26 are located about the middle portion 52 of the cup (or container) 12 such that they can be depressed easily during feeding.
  • These user activated features 26 are located about the bottom portion 53 of the cup (or container) 12 such that these features can be depressed without necessarily engaging them while holding the cup (or container) 12 to eat/drink/fill/empty.
  • These user activated features 26 are spaced in different intervals than the first user activated features 26 are.
  • the second user activated features 27 are, optionally, depressible, pullable and or movable, which assist in making a sound.
  • the sound is generated from a small battery 64 powered mechanism that is responsive to pressure, change in movement or engagement by a mechanical feature.
  • a mechanical feature can include a triaxial accelerometer, a pressure transducer, etc.
  • Mechanical features can include a clasp, latch, friction fit, snap fit, interference fit, a ratchet, and/or a cam and cam surface.
  • the battery 64 powered feature is encased such that moisture does not penetrate it.
  • the battery 64 powered feature is located between an inner wall 16 and an outer wall 18 and/or the user activated feature 26 itself.
  • FIG.11 also provides a third set of user activated features 28 that creates a different tactile feedback than at least the first user activated input features 26 and/or the second user activated features 27.
  • the third user activated features 28 have a compressibility different than the first user activated input features 26 and/or the second user activated features 27.
  • the third user activated features 28 optionally have a different coefficient of friction than the third or bottom portion 53 of the cup (or container) 12 and/or the other regions or user activated features 26-27 on the cup (or container) 26.
  • FIG.11 demonstrates user activated input features 26 and portions 51, 52, 53 of the cup (or container) 12 that have varying colors to assist in visual contrast between such regions and user activated input features 26.
  • a theme is provided to the cup (or container) 26.
  • user activated features 26 can invoke other visual feedback such as lights 67 (flashing, blinking, strobe, etc.).
  • visual feedback includes a battery 64 powered mechanism described above but additionally includes an LED 67 or other light emitting mechanism 67.
  • FIGS. 11A and 11B are representative of batter 64 powered mechanisms that generate sound or light by at least one speaker (or light) 67.
  • the battery 64 has a positive terminal 65 and a negative terminal 66.
  • the speaker (or light) 67 has a positive lead 68 and a negative lead 69 that engage the positive terminal 65 and the negative terminal 66, respectively, in order to power the speaker (or light) 67.
  • a spring 71 compresses to close the circuit and thereby products light or sound or both.
  • Button 41 has a casing 70 and engagement means 72 to enable the user to depress the button 41 and lock the button 41 in a state generating sound and/or light.
  • the button 41 releases (i.e. the spring 71 relaxes) thereby breaking the circuit once more by causing one or one or both of the positive terminal 65 and the negative terminal 66 to be displaced from and not in contact with at least one of the positive lead 68 and/or negative lead 69, respectively.
  • a circuit board is provided including the recorded sound (or sounds).
  • a circuit board is provided to enable both upon activation by the user (by depressing button 41).
  • Such speakers 67 have a footprint of less than 1” in length, width, or diameter, have a thickness of under 5mm.
  • Such batteries 64 are coin-sized batteries with a similarly discreet profile that offer sufficient power to generate light and/or sound.
  • Button 41 and casing 70 are sufficiently tight to mitigate against foreign matter entering into the circuitry, speaker (or light) 67, or battery 64.
  • another user activated input feature 26 is provided. The user activated input feature 26 permits connection 54 of a cup (or container) 12 to another object 55.
  • connection means includes a plurality of recesses 57 and protrusions 56 which can also be described as an alternating, patterned array of male members 56 and female members 57.
  • Such connection means has reciprocal features on an additional object 55.
  • the additional object 55 is a surface.
  • Such a surface 55 can be that of an item used for transporting cups (or containers) 12 and other mealtime items, such as an organization system (or bag, cooler, tote, lunch box, basket, etc.) 76.
  • the surface 55 additionally and/or alternatively is an eating surface such as a countertop, table, high chair tray, a food tray, placemat, etc...
  • FIG. 12 includes such connection means 54 on the bottom portion 19 of the cup (or container) 12, but other portions of the cup can have connection means. In some embodiments, substantially all of the cup (or container) 12 body 17 has such connection means 54.
  • FIG. 13 is an example showing a connection means on the cup (or container) 12 body 17. In other embodiments, the cup (or container) 12 has different connection means to permit connection with certain objects.
  • such a connection means 54 provides an overall organization system.
  • the organization system 76 optionally includes a container to hold all the connecting objects and additionally has connection means 54 to connect the objects 55 (directly or vicariously) to the container.
  • the organization system 76 provides connection amongst a set of mealtime or otherwise related items. For instance, the organization system 76 may provide connection means 54 (directly or vicariously) amongst a first cup 12, a second cup 12, a first plate, a first bowl, a first spoon, a first fork, combinations thereof, etc.
  • the organizational system 76 includes is a tacky material, such as a silicone, that assists in keeping containers, container assemblies, and other related item in a stationary position.
  • a tacky material such as a silicone
  • the organizational system 76 includes a substantially rigid material having recesses 57 or protuberances 56 suitably shaped for mating with and/or capable of retaining a portion of a containers (or cups) 12, container (or cup) assemblies 10, and other related items.
  • a substantially rigid material having recesses 57 or protuberances 56 suitably shaped for mating with and/or capable of retaining a portion of a containers (or cups) 12, container (or cup) assemblies 10, and other related items.
  • Such materials include wood, metal, plastics, combinations thereof and in connection with other materials such as wovens, nonwovens, etc....
  • connection means 54 can include a second cup 12 or lid 14, or other cup 12 components such as a straw 20b or valve 22.
  • a smaller cup 12 component attaches to the cup 12 via a connection means and nests into a nook of the cup 12 for convenient storage.
  • the connection means 54 enables the cup (or container) 12 to act like a puzzle or series of puzzle pieces. As exemplified in FIG. 13, a first puzzle connector 74a mates with a second puzzle connector 74b, a third puzzle connector 74c connects with a fourth puzzle connector 74d.
  • Additional puzzle connectors 74 are possible, and some puzzle connectors are multi-connectable, such that, for example, puzzle connector 74a connects to another puzzle connector 74.
  • the cup (or container) 12 is a complete puzzle (i.e., no other objects aside from the cup (or container) 12 and its related components are needed).
  • a family of products provides the entire puzzle.
  • certain objects 55 can be interchanged amongst cups 12, containers 12, and other mealtime items (i.e., snackers, bowls, plates, cutlery, etc).
  • FIG.14 illustrates an embodiment having another user activated input device 26 in the form of a receptacle 58.
  • the receptacle 58 is accessible but is capable of at least partially containing an object.
  • the receptacle 58 is attached outwardly of the cup wall 16, or an outer wall 18 of the cup (or container) 12 (where the cup (or container) 12 has an inner wall 16 and an outer wall 18).
  • the receptacle 58 utilizes the gap 25 between an inner wall 16 and an outer wall 18 by permitting access to such space via a port or slit creating an opening 59.
  • the receptacle 58 is an elastic/extensible/stretchable material such that the opening 59 is made larger by applying a force to at least a portion proximal the opening 59 of the receptacle 58.
  • the receptacle 58 includes a card 60 (as represented by dashed lines on FIG. 9) having a theme. Cards 60 can be interchanged amongst various cups (or containers) 12 having a receptacle 58.
  • the card 60 is removable from the receptacle 58.
  • the receptacle 58 and/or the outer wall 18 are at least partially translucent such that the card 60 can be seen through the receptacle 58.
  • the receptacle 58 and/or the outer wall 18, and the card 60 are at least partially translucent such that the inner wall 16 can be seen through the card 60 and the receptacle 58.
  • at least a portion of the inner wall 16 behind the card 60 and/or receptacle 58 is also at least partially translucent.
  • FIGS. 7-8 represent various embodiments of cups 12 that mitigate against spills.
  • Fluid valve 22 and an air valve 24 correspond to valve receiving portions 86a and 86b, respectively on lid 14.
  • Valve 22 includes at least one slit 22a in fluid valve 22, that opens to enable fluid contained within cup 12 to removed (by suction) through port 20.
  • Valve 24 includes at least one slit 24a found in air valve 24 to mitigate against negative pressure build-up when fluid is being suctioned-out of port 20.
  • Air valve 24 and fluid valve 22 mate in suitably shaped valve receiving structures 86 on lid 14 by press-fit or friction-fit or interference fit.
  • FIGS.4 and 8 exemplify cup (or container) connecting means 13 and lid connecting means 15 including mating threads.
  • Other connecting means 13, 15 can include bayonet tracks and hybrids of threads, helical threads, thread segments, etc.
  • a rib 81 is provided on the upper end 84 of cup (or container) 12.
  • a detent 83 is provided on lower rim 82 of lid 14. Upon rotational movement of lid 14 with respect to cup (or container) 12, detent 83 passes over rib 81 creating a tactile or audial connection confirming to the user that a sealed configuration between cup (or container) 12 and lid 14 is achieved.
  • FIGS.15b-15c and 17 represent various embodiments of cups 12 that mitigate against spills.
  • These cups 12 have a movable or deformable inner top portion 61 of the lid 14 that is deflectable when a force is applied against it.
  • the inner top portion 61 moves to create an opening between it and the outer upper rim 62 of the lid 14.
  • the inner top portion 61 is biased into a closed position such that, without the application of a force directed to the inner top portion 61, the inner top portion 61 remains substantially sealed against the outer upper rim 62 of the lid 14.
  • the cup 12 mitigates against spills when the cup 12 is tipped such that the lid 14 is other than substantially parallel to the ground or the surface on which the cup 12 rests.
  • a unique aspect of these embodiments is that the lid 14 is interchangeable amongst other sippy top lids 14. Said differently, this unique spill mitigating lid i14 s connectable to other cups 12 that have other types of lids 14 (i.e. straws, spouts, soft-spouts, nipples, etc%) such that a complete lineup of lid 14 options is available to the user and/or caretaker. This reduces confusion with assembly of cups 12 and lids 14 and reduces the number of parts theoretically needed (i.e. having five different lid 14 options and four cups 12 those five lids 14 matingly engage with). Some such cups (or containers) 12 or lids 14 have a hook 63 that offer a means for holding or gripping cup assembly 10, or hooking the cup assembly 10 to a bag.
  • Some such cups (or containers) 12 or lids 14 have a hook 63 that offer a means for holding or gripping cup assembly 10, or hooking the cup assembly 10 to a bag.
  • Handle 50 is provided. Handle 50 forms a loop as shown in FIGS.1 and 21b. Handle 50 has a free end as in FIGS.22-22g.
  • the spill mitigating lid 14 has a theme.
  • the cup 12 not only assists with assisting young children with learning how to drink, the cup assembly 10 functions in a unique and exceptional manner, much like a superhero and/or fictional character with supreme abilities.
  • the theme of such a cup (or container) 12 can be akin to one or more superheroes, action heroes and/or other fictional character with impressive skills.
  • the cup 12 has a theme of being a“big kid” or a“grown-up”.
  • the cup 12 is structured similarly to an adult drinking vessel such as an adult mug, travel mug or other cup, as demonstrated by FIGS. 21-21a.
  • the top or lid 14 that mitigates against leaks is disposed about the upper end of the adult vessel but the structure of the cup 12 evokes sufficient similarity to the big kid or grown-up theme.
  • the cup 12 has a secondary related theme such that a decoration, color, material and/or graphic resemble an adult drinking vessel.
  • the cup (or container) 12 is a stainless metal material and optionally has an outer wall 18 that is at least partially plastic or translucent, as shown in FIG.20.
  • Such cups (or containers) 12 as demonstrated by FIG. 20 have improved insulation over single wall 16 cups (or containers) 18.
  • FIG. 19 exemplifies a simplified cup (or container) 12 having only two parts requiring connection/assembly for a user.
  • FIG. 19 also exemplifies such but further includes a user activated input feature 26.
  • the cup (or container) 12 wall 16 has a lever 48 movable in track 32 thereby operating a (plug or cover) 49 that at least partially to completely impedes the flow of fluids or food out of port 20.
  • Lever 48 is movable such that it controls the amount of fluid (or food) that can escape via the lid 14 port 20.
  • FIG.19 also demonstrates a cup (or container) 12 having a theme that is associated with a functional aspect of the cup (or container) 12.
  • the cup (or container) 12 has an animal theme, where the mouth of the animal coincides with the port 20 on the lid 14.
  • the port 20 is optionally a spout 20a or a straw 20b.
  • Spout 20a can be a hard plastic material, or a softer, pliable material such as latex, silicone, rubber, TPFE, or other thermoplastic materials.
  • the user input activation feature 26 extends outward from the outer periphery 23 of the cup (or container) 12 and relates to a theme.
  • a user input activation feature 26 includes an arm, a leg, a head, ears, a nose, a tail, etc... that resembles a superhero, animal, cartoon, etc....
  • such user input activation features 26 are removably connectable to the container (or cup) 12 and/or container (or cup) assembly 10.
  • such features are malleable such that they can be bent, biased, twisted and/or contorted between at least two positions.
  • the container (or cup) assembly 10 of the present disclosure optionally includes an enhanced gripping feature.
  • the gripping feature is on the nipple ring or on the upper portion of the container assembly.
  • the gripping feature has an enlarged height and/or an enlarged depth, width, radial direction.
  • the gripping feature has protuberances or ribs that have a height that extends outward from an underlying gripping feature surface.
  • the gripping feature has a geometry that flares outward towards the upper nipple end of the container assembly such that the widest portion of the gripping feature is proximal the nipple.
  • the cup (or container) assembly 10 is made from a variety of materials, including without limitation: plastic, silicone, films, rubber, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), sealed wood, metal, composite materials, woven fiber materials, metals such as stainless steel, copper, aluminum, nickel, reconstituted or recycled materials, and/or bio-based materials such as sugarcane, blends of bio- based materials with plastic materials such as polypropylene, or any combination thereof.
  • the cup (or container) assembly 10 is made from material that provides sufficient rigidity in order to give it structure while providing sufficient flexibility, so it can deflect under the user’s hand or mouth to facilitate one or more user activated input features 26.
  • the cup (or container) assembly 10 is sufficiently durable to repeated usage, cleaning, storage and optionally connection to other items.
  • a container (or cup) assembly 10 that mitigates against spills and has a theme
  • a container (or cup) assembly 10 having a user activated input feature 26 and mitigates against spills.

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Ensemble gobelet ou récipient présentant une caractéristique d'entrée activée par l'utilisateur. La caractéristique d'entrée activée par l'utilisateur permet de retirer le contenu du récipient tout en atténuant les fuites et/ou les déversements. La caractéristique d'entrée activée par l'utilisateur permet le déplacement d'un composant par rapport au gobelet ou récipient (ou vice-versa) pour aider à suivre des données de consommation. Un gobelet ou récipient comporte une matière particulaire dans un espace entre une paroi extérieure et une paroi intérieure.
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