Abstract: A guard (50) is provided for a joint between first (12) and second (14) pivotally interconnected members. The members (12, 14) are pivotable from a first position to a second position about a pivot axis (82) on one side of the members (12, 14), thereby creating a gap between the two members. The gap has a widest part opposite the pivot axis and sides of the gap extend between the widest part and the pivot axis. The guard (50) includes a plurality of shroud portions (52, 54, 56, 58). Each shroud portion (52, 54, 56, 58) is formed as a partial enclosure including side wall portions (66, 72) on opposite sides of the gap. The partial enclosure extends continuously from one side of the gap to the other side of the gap including across the widest part of the gap.

Abstract: A drinking vessel is provided for use in an upright orientation and an upturned orientation. The vessel includes a mouthpiece portion and a conduit portion fluidly connected to the mouthpiece portion. The conduit portion has a lower opening through which fluid may be drawn to the mouthpiece portion when the vessel is oriented in a substantially upright orientation. The vessel further includes an intermediate inlet (fluidly connected to the mouthpiece portion. The intermediate inlet is disposed intermediate the lower opening and the mouthpiece portion. The vessel further includes a flow controller operable to control flow to the mouthpiece portion from the intermediate inlet, according to the orientation of the vessel. A lid for a drinking vessel and a drinking conduit are also claimed.

Abstract: A drinking vessel is provided for use in an upright orientation and an upturned orientation. The vessel includes a mouthpiece portion and a conduit portion fluidly connected to the mouthpiece portion. The conduit portion has a lower opening through which fluid may be drawn to the mouthpiece portion when the vessel is oriented in a substantially upright orientation. The vessel further includes an intermediate inlet (fluidly connected to the mouthpiece portion. The intermediate inlet is disposed intermediate the lower opening and the mouthpiece portion. The vessel further includes a flow controller operable to control flow to the mouthpiece portion from the intermediate inlet, according to the orientation of the vessel. A lid for a drinking vessel and a drinking conduit are also claimed.