Spill-proof cap for a beverage container
FIG. 1 is a left perspective view of a spill-proof cap for a beverage container of the present invention, showing the spout in the closed position;
FIG. 2 is a view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container similar to FIG. 1, showing the spout in the open position;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 2;
FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 8 is a left side view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1, the right side view being similar thereto.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 13, 1997
Date of Patent: Dec 16, 1997
Inventors: Michael J. Sullivan (Little Rock, AR), Lynn A. Sullivan (Little Rock, AR)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Cathron B. Matta
Attorney: Dinesh Agarwal
Application Number: 0/64,861
International Classification: 0701;
