Abstract: A reusable lid includes a main body, a spout portion, and a sealing member. The main body has a first surface. The spout portion extends outwardly from the first surface of the main body and has a second surface that is substantially parallel to the first surface and has an opening formed therein. The sealing member has a base portion, a cap portion with a third surface, and an intermediate portion disposed between the base portion and the cap portion. The sealing member is movable relative to the main body and the spout portion between a first orientation and a second orientation. In the first orientation, the cap portion engages the second surface to seal the opening and the third surface is substantially parallel to the first and second surfaces, and in the second orientation, the opening is unobstructed by the cap portion and the third surface is non-parallel to the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A reusable lid includes a main body, a spout portion, and a sealing member. The main body has a first surface. The spout portion extends outwardly from the first surface of the main body and has a second surface that is substantially parallel to the first surface and has an opening formed therein. The sealing member has a base portion, a cap portion with a third surface, and an intermediate portion disposed between the base portion and the cap portion. The sealing member is movable relative to the main body and the spout portion between a first orientation and a second orientation. In the first orientation, the cap portion engages the second surface to seal the opening and the third surface is substantially parallel to the first and second surfaces, and in the second orientation, the opening is unobstructed by the cap portion and the third surface is non-parallel to the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A metering device capable of selectively dispensing any one of a desired quantities of wine or other liquids from any one of a number of holding tanks or reservoirs in which the wines or liquid are stored. The device is particularly adapted for use in bars and restaurants, for each time it is actuated to dispense a drink a non-reset type of counter is actuated to record that a drink has been dispensed, and as a result, close control on the inventory of wine and other liquids may be maintained. After the device has been actuated it will automatically dispense a predetermined quantity of a selected liquid, allowing a bartender, waiter, waitress, or other personnel to perform other tasks during the dispensing operation.