Beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup

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The present invention relates to a removable lid for a drinking cup.

More particularly, the present invention relates to a beverage lid with a built-in clip mechanism, which can be used to secure the lid to the side rim of a drinking cup, any time the lid isn't securely fastened to the top of the cup. In another aspect, the present invention is a beverage lid which is suitable for reusable or disposable use, especially in the fast-food or take-out food and beverage market.

The present invention is a beverage lid with a built-in clip mechanism that allows a user to clip the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, by securing the clip mechanism to a portion of the rim of the cup. The present invention is especially useful when a user removes the lid off the cup to add cream, sugar, and other additives to their drink, or to allow a hot beverage to cool down, without the user needing to set the lid down on any surface. The present invention can be manufactured as a disposable or reusable beverage lid. The built-in clip mechanism can be implemented as a movable feature which can be engaged and disengaged, or as a stationary and non-movable feature of the beverage lid, which is always engaged.

Referring now to the invention in more detail, inthere is shown a perspective view of a beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, in which the clip mechanism is implemented as a movable feature of the lid. Referring in even greater detail in, there is shown a 1) clip mechanism implemented as a movable pull tab 2) designed based on the same curvature and geometry of the lid itself and 3) which lays flat against the side of the lid when not engaged.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in, the device is shown to have a built-in clip mechanism which can be engaged by pulling the tab away from the lid and disengaged by pushing the tab back into the side of the lid. When engaged, the beverage lid can be clipped to a portion of the rim of a beverage cup utilizing this built in clip mechanism.

The construction details of the invention as shown inare that the beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup may be made of plastic, paper, cardboard, or any other sufficiently moldable, rigid, and safe material and the like, and that the clip mechanism can be manufactured as a built-in component of the beverage lid.

Referring now to the invention in more detail, inthere is shown a perspective view of a beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, in which the clip mechanism is implemented as a movable feature of the lid. Referring in even greater detail in, there is shown a 1) clip mechanism implemented as a movable pull tab that pops out to the side when pulled and activated 2) designed based of the same curvature and geometry of the lid itself and manufactured as a single unit, connected to the rest of the lid by a foldable seam where the pull tab meets the primary body of the lid 3) most notably featuring the same curvature that allows the lid to securely attach to the rim of the cup, by 4) utilizing the same curvature and geometry as the full circular lip of the lid itself, generating a layered pull tab that lays flat against the side of the lid when not activated.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in, the device is shown to have a built-in movable clip mechanism which can be engaged by pulling the tab away from the lid and disengaged by pushing the tab back into the side of the lid. When engaged, the beverage lid can be clipped to the side of a beverage cup utilizing this built in clip mechanism. When disengaged, the clip mechanism lays flat against the beverage lid.

The construction details of the invention as shown inare that the beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup may be made of plastic, paper, cardboard, or any other sufficiently moldable, rigid, and safe material and the like, and that the clip mechanism can be manufactured as a built-in component of the beverage lid.

Referring now to the invention in more detail, inthere is shown a perspective view of a beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, in which the clip mechanism is implemented as a movable and non-stationary feature of the lid. Referring in even greater detail in, there is shown a 1) clip mechanism implemented as a movable pull tab designed based of the same curvature and geometry of the lid itself and 2) which can easily and securely be clipped to the side of the beverage cup, connecting to the rim of the cup.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in, the device is shown to have a built-in movable clip mechanism which can be engaged by pulling the tab away from the lid and disengaged by pushing the tab back into the side of the lid. When engaged, the beverage lid can be clipped to the side rim of a beverage cup utilizing this built-in clip mechanism by turning the lid upside down and securing the pull tab to the rim of the cup. When disengaged, the clip mechanism lays flat against the beverage lid.

The construction details of the invention as shown inare that the beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup may be made of plastic, paper, cardboard, or any other sufficiently moldable, rigid, and safe material and the like, and that the clip mechanism can be manufactured as a built-in component of the beverage lid.

Referring now to the invention in more detail, inthere is shown a perspective view of a beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, in which the clip mechanism is implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature of the beverage lid. Referring in even greater detail in, there is shown a 1) clip mechanism implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature of the lid 2) designed as an elevated clip feature built into the curvature and geometry of the lip of the lid (which is also based on the geometry and curvature or the rim of the cup), 3) leaving a space between the elevated clip feature and the 4) primary center body of the coffee lid. Within the space of 3) the elevated clip mechanism, and 4) the primary center body of the coffee lid, there is a width slightly greater than the width of the rim of the cup, creating an ideal amount of tension to securely clip the lid onto the rim of the cup when turned upside down and placed on the rim of the cup.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in, the device is shown to have a built-in stationary and non-movable feature of the lid, making the clip always engaged and ready to clip the lid to the side of the beverage cup by clipping to the rim of the cup.

The construction details of the invention as shown inare that the beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side of a beverage cup may be made of plastic, paper, cardboard, or any other sufficiently moldable, rigid, and safe material and the like, and that clip mechanism can be manufactured as a built-in component of the beverage lid. Referring now to the invention in more detail, inthere is shown a side view of a beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, in which the clip mechanism is implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature. Referring in even greater detail in, there is shown a 1) clip mechanism implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature of the lid 2) designed as an elevated clip feature built into the curvature and geometry of the lip of the lid (which is also based on the cup rim geometry and curvature), 3) leaving a space between the elevated clip feature and the 4) primary center body of the coffee lid. Within the space of 3) the elevated clip mechanism and 4) the primary center body of the coffee lid, there is a width slightly greater than the width of the rim of the beverage cup, creating an ideal amount of tension to securely clip the lid onto the rim of the cup when turned upside down and placed on the rim of the cup. In further detail, still referring to the invention in, the device is shown to have a built-in stationary and non-movable feature of the lid, making the clip always engaged and ready to clip the lid to the side of the beverage cup by clipping to the rim of the cup.

The construction details of the invention as shown inare that the beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup, may be made of plastic, paper, cardboard, or any other sufficiently moldable, rigid, and safe material and the like, and that clip mechanism can be manufactured as a built-in component of the beverage lid.

Referring now to the invention in more detail, inthere is shown a perspective view of a beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, in which the clip mechanism is implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature of the lid. Referring in even greater detail in, there is shown a 1) clip mechanism implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature of the lid designed based of the same curvature and geometry of the lid and the rim of the cup and 2) which can easily and securely be clipped to the side of the beverage cup, connecting to the rim of the cup.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in, the device is shown to have a built-in stationary and non-movable feature of the lid, making the clip always engaged and ready to clip the lid to the side rim of the beverage cup by clipping to the lip of the cup.

The construction details of the invention as shown inare that the beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup may be made of plastic, paper, cardboard, or any other sufficiently moldable, rigid, and safe material and the like, and that the clip mechanism can be manufactured as a built-in component of the beverage lid.

Referring now to the invention in more detail, inthere is shown a perspective view of yet another embodiment of a beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, in which the clip mechanism is also implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature of the beverage lid. Referring in even greater detail in, there is shown a 1) clip mechanism implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature of the lid, designed as a recessed feature within the center of the body of the lid, which is based on the geometry and curvature or the rim of the cup, creating a space between 2) the back section of the center body of the lid and 3) the front section of the center body of the lid. Within the space between 2) the back section of the center body of the lid, and 3) the front section of the center body of the lid, there is a width slightly greater than the width of the rim of the cup, creating an ideal amount of tension to securely clip the lid onto the rim of the cup when turned upside down and placed on the rim of the cup. The 4) walls of the recessed clip mechanism feature are fully sealed and manufactured from the same molded material as the rest of the lid, to maintain a spill proof seal for the liquid inside the beverage cup.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in, the device is shown to have a built-in stationary and non-movable feature of the lid, making the clip always engaged and ready to clip the lid to the side rim of the beverage cup by clipping to the rim of the cup.

The construction details of the invention as shown inare that the beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup may be made of plastic, paper, cardboard, or any other sufficiently moldable, rigid, and safe material and the like, and that clip mechanism can be manufactured as a built-in component of the beverage lid.

Referring now to the invention in more detail, inthere is shown a perspective view of yet another embodiment of a beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup when lid is not securely fastened on top of the cup, in which the clip mechanism is implemented as a stationary and non-movable feature of the lid. Referring in even greater detail in, there is shown a 1) built in clip mechanism designed as a recessed feature within the center of the body of the lid, which is based on the geometry and curvature or the rim of the cup and 2) which can easily and securely be clipped to the side of the beverage cup, connecting to the rim of the cup.

In further detail, still referring to the invention in, the device is shown to have a built-in stationary and non-movable feature of the lid, making the clip always engaged and ready to clip the lid to the side of the beverage cup by clipping to the lip of the cup.

The construction details of the invention as shown inare that the beverage lid with built-in clip mechanism that allows user to secure the lid to the side rim of a beverage cup may be made of plastic, paper, cardboard, or any other sufficiently moldable, rigid, and safe material and the like, and that the clip mechanism can be manufactured as a built-in component of the beverage lid.