Closure and lid and method of forming closure and lid

Description

FIELD

The present disclosure herein relates broadly to lids for drinkware, and more specifically to closeable lids for drinkware containers used for drinkable beverages or foods.

BACKGROUND

Beverage containers can be filled with hot or cold drinkable liquids, such as water, coffee, tea, soft drink, or alcoholic beverage, such as beer. These beverage containers can be made of a variety of materials such as stainless steel, glass, plastic, cardboard, or paper material. Lids may be provided on beverage containers to provide an opening for pouring out the contents of the beverage container. In certain instances, it can be desired to selectively close and store the container such that the contents of the container do not spill.

SUMMARY

This Summary provides an introduction to some general concepts relating to this invention in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the invention.

Aspects of the disclosure herein may relate to a closable lid assembly for drinkware. In one example, the lid assembly can include a manually movable slider, which may include a tab or handle. In certain examples, the slider can be configured to perform one or more of the following: slide between a closed position and an open position where the slider covers an opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents of the container can be consumed, remain secured to the lid during movement between the closed position and the opened position, and to be removable from the lid so that the lid and slider can be cleaned.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing Summary, as well as the following Detailed Description, will be better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements in all of the various views in which that reference number appears.

FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of a lid assembly that is removably coupled to a container, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 2A and 2B depict isometric views of a lid assembly in a closed and an open configuration, respectively, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 3 schematically depicts an exploded isometric view of a lid assembly, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 4 schematically depicts a cross-sectional view through a lid assembly 100, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 5A and 5B depict isometric views of a lid assembly without a slider mechanism come according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 6A and 6B depict isometric views of a lower sled, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 7A and 7B depict isometric views of an upper sled, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 8A and 8B depict an isometric and a partial cross-sectional view of the lower gasket, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 9A and 9B schematically depict cross-sectional views of a lid assembly in a closed configuration, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 10A and 10B schematically depict cross-sectional views of a lid assembly in an open configuration, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 11A and 11B schematically depict cross-sectional views of a lid assembly in a partially-open configuration, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 12A-12D depict various steps for disassembly of a slider mechanism and removal from a lid assembly, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 13 schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of a portion of a lid assembly coupled to a container, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 14A-14E depict an alternative implementation of a slider mechanism that has an alternative disassembly mechanism come according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 15 depicts another implementation of a lid assembly that is configured to be removably coupled to a container, according to one or more aspects described here.

FIG. 16 schematically depicts an exploded view of multiple elements of the lid assembly of FIG. 15, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 17 depicts a bottom view of a portion of the lid assembly of FIG. 15, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 18A and 18B depict isometric views of a lower sled elements of a slider mechanism, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 19 depicts a configuration whereby a lower sled is prevented from being from being incorrectly positioned on the lid of the lid assembly, according to one or more aspects described here.

FIG. 20 depicts a view of a lower portion of an upper sled, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIGS. 21A and 21B depict an isometric and an elevation view of a lower gasket, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 22 schematically depicts a cross sectional view of a lid assembly in an open configuration, according to one or more aspects described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description of the various examples and components of this disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration various example structures and environments in which aspects of the disclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other structures and environments may be utilized and that structural and functional modifications may be made from the specifically described structures and methods without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Also, while the terms “frontside,” “backside,” “top,” “base,” “bottom,” “side,” “forward,” and “rearward” and the like may be used in this specification to describe various example features and elements, these terms are used herein as a matter of convenience, e.g., based on the example orientations shown in the figures and/or the orientations in typical use. Nothing in this specification should be construed as requiring a specific three dimensional or spatial orientation of structures in order to fall within the scope of the claims.

FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of a lid assembly 100 that is removably coupled to a container 105, according to one or more aspects described herein. Container 105 is one example container to which the lid assembly 100 may be configured to be removably coupled. Accordingly, the container 105 may be configured to store a volume of liquid and the lid assembly 100 may be configured to seal an opening of the container 105.

FIGS. 2A and 2B depict isometric views of the lid assembly 100 in a closed and an open configuration, respectively. The lid assembly 100 generally includes a slider mechanism 102 that is configured to move between a closed position (depicted in FIG. 2A) and an open position (depicted in FIG. 2B) to selectively close or open a first opening 104 through which a liquid, stored in the container 105, is configured to flow. Further details of the slider mechanism 102 are discussed in relation to the proceeding figures. The lid assembly 100 may additionally include a side wall 106, which can define a groove 108 for placement of a gasket 110. Accordingly, the gasket 110 may provide a seal between the lid assembly 100 and the container 105. However, other sealing methods for sealing the lid assembly 100 to the container 105 are also contemplated. The lid assembly 100 may also include a rim 112 for engaging an opening of the container 105. The rim 112 may also include a top wall 114 and grip elements 116 and/or an optional lid tab (not depicted) extending from the top wall 114 to assist the user in removing the lid assembly 100 from the container 105.

The lid assembly 100 may also include a middle wall 118 extending below the rim 112. A top surface 120 of the middle wall 118 can define a recess 122 for receiving the slider mechanism 102. In one example, the recess 122 can define a guide channel as the slider mechanism 102 moves between the closed position depicted in FIG. 2A and the open position depicted in FIG. 2B. As shown in FIG. 2B, the first opening 104 for drinking or pouring liquid out of the container can also be formed in the recess 122. The recess 122 can also include a second opening 124, which is described in further detail in relation to FIG. 5A. A detent 126 may extend into from the top surface 120 of the middle wall 118 into the recess 122. This detent 126 may be configured to abut the slider mechanism 102 when in the open position depicted in FIG. 2B to prevent liquid from being compressed between the slider mechanism 102 and an end wall 128 of the recess 122, which may otherwise result in splashing of a liquid that may pool in the recess 122 as a result of a user drinking or pouring from the first opening 104.

FIG. 3 schematically depicts an exploded isometric view of the lid assembly 100, according to one or more aspects described herein. In particular, FIG. 3 schematically depicts multiple elements that make up the slider mechanism 102, as discussed in relation to FIGS. 2A and 2B. Accordingly, the slider mechanism 102 may include an upper sled 130, which is configured to be positioned within the recess 122 on the top surface 120 of the middle wall 118. The upper sled 130 may include an upper magnet 132 that is encapsulated therein. In one example, the upper magnet 132 may be encapsulated within a cavity in the upper sled 130, and may be overmolded with a polymeric overmold plug element 134. Additional or alternative encapsulation methods may be used to secure the upper magnet 132 within the upper sled 130, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Additionally, the upper sled magnet 132 may be formed of any suitable ferromagnetic or otherwise magnetic material. The upper sled 130 is discussed in further detail in relation to FIGS. 7A and 7B.

The slider mechanism 102 may additionally include a lower sled 136 that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a bottom surface 138 of the middle wall 118 (depicted in FIG. 5B). The lower sled 136 may include a lower sled magnet 140 that is encapsulated therein. In one example, the lower sled magnet 140 may be encapsulated within a cavity in the lower sled 136, and may be overmolded with a polymeric overmold plug element 142. Additionally, the slider mechanism 102 may include a lower gasket 144 that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the lower sled 136. The lower sled 136 is described in further detail in relation to FIGS. 6A and 6B.

In one example, magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet 132 and the lower sled magnet 140 magnetically couples the upper sled 130 to the lower sled 136 across the middle wall 118. Accordingly, manual actuation of the upper sled 130 on the top surface 6 of the middle wall 118 results in sliding motion of both the upper sled 130 and the lower sled 136.

FIG. 4 schematically depicts a cross-sectional view through the lid assembly 100, according to one or more aspects described herein. As depicted, the slider mechanism 102 is in a closed configuration such that the first opening 104 is sealed by the slider mechanism 102. In one example, the lower sled magnet 140 may have a cylindrical geometry with a hollow center. As such, the lower sled magnet 140 may otherwise be described as a ring magnet that extends around a central tube 146 through the overmolded plug element 142 and the lower sled 136. In another example, the lower sled magnet 140 may have a solid cylindrical geometry.

FIGS. 5A and 5B depict isometric views of the lid assembly 100 without the slider mechanism 102. In particular, FIG. 5A depicts a view of the top surface 120 of the middle wall 118, and FIG. 5B depicts a view of the bottom surface 138 of the middle wall 118. As depicted, the lid mechanism 100 includes a first opening 104 and a second opening 124. In one example, a portion of the slider mechanism 102 is configured to extend through the second opening 124 when the upper sled 130 is magnetically coupled to the lower sled 136.

The second opening 124 may include detents 148 that extend from the middle wall 118 into the second opening 124. These detents 148 are configured to be received into channels 150 (see FIG. 6A) extending along a portion of the central tube 146 of the lower sled 136 when the slider mechanism 102 is in the closed position depicted in FIG. 2A. Accordingly, the detents 148 are configured to provide an interference fitting to prevent the slider mechanism 102 from being inadvertently moved and thereby inadvertently unseal the first opening 104. In one example, the slider mechanism 102 may be configured to lock in the open and/or closed configuration depicted in FIGS. 2A and 2B. It is further contemplated that a locking mechanism in addition to the detents 148 may be used to further prevent the slider mechanism 102 from being inadvertently moved.

FIG. 5B depicts the bottom surface 138 of the middle wall 118. Accordingly, as depicted, the bottom surface 138 defines a first ramped feature 152 on a first side of the second opening 124. The first ramped feature 152 having a crest surface 154 spaced between two trough depressions 156. Similarly, a second ramped feature 158 is positioned on a second side of the second opening 124. The second ramped feature 158 includes a crest surface 160 spaced between two trough depressions 162.

The lid assembly 100 additionally includes a recess pocket 161 extending into an inner surface 163 of the sidewall that extends below the bottom surface 138 of the middle wall 118. Accordingly, the recess pocket 161 receives a portion of the lower sled 136 when the slider mechanism 102 is in the closed position depicted in FIG. 2A. The lid assembly 100 also includes a recessed vent pocket 165, such that the geometry of the recessed vent pocket 165 allows air to flow into the container 105 as a liquid is being poured out of the first opening 104.

FIGS. 6A and 6B depict isometric views of the lower sled 136, according to one or more aspects described herein. Accordingly, the lower sled 136 includes an inner surface 164 that is configured to be positioned adjacent to the bottom surface 138 of the middle wall 118. The inner surface 164 includes a lower sled ramp 166. The lower sled ramp 166 is configured to be received into one of the trough depressions of each of the first ramped feature 152 and the second ramped feature 158. As such, the lower sled ramp 166 is configured to slide across the first ramped feature 152 and the second ramped feature 158 as the slider mechanism 102 slides between the open and close configurations. As the slider mechanism 102 transitions between the open and the closed configuration, the lower sled ramp 166 will abut the crest surfaces 154 and 160. Further, because the crest surfaces 154 and 160 are raised relative to the trough depressions on either side of the crest surfaces 154 and 160, this will urge the upper sled 130 and the lower sled 136 to space further apart from one another. As such, because the magnetic force between the upper sled magnet 132 and the lower sled magnet 140 is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them, the magnetic attractive force will be reduced when the lower sled ramp 166 abuts the crest surfaces 154 and 160. In one example, this reduction in magnetic force will provide for smooth movement of the slider mechanism 102 between the open and closed positions. Further, when the lower sled ramp 166 is positioned within the trough depressions of the first ramped feature 152 and the second ramped feature 158, the comparatively shorter distance between the upper sled magnet 132 and the lower sled magnet 140 will result in a comparatively stronger magnetic attractive force that serves to secure the slider mechanism 102 in the open or closed configuration.

It is noted that the lower sled 136 and the upper sled 130 are symmetrical about to perpendicular axes in order to allow the slider mechanism to be installed in the lid assembly 100 in any of four different ways. The lower sled 136 additionally includes a central tube 146 that extends from the inner surface 164. Further, the central tube 146 includes tab ears 168 that are configured to extend through the second opening 124. The lower sled 136 further includes a channel 170 that is configured to receive a portion of the lower gasket 144. Additionally, the lower sled 136 includes lower vent channels 171a and 171b. Accordingly, when the slider mechanism 102 is in the open configuration, a portion of the lower sled 136 extends over a portion of the recessed vent pocket 165. Further, one of the lower vent channels 171a or 171b is positioned over the recessed vent pocket 165, and thereby sets up a channel by which air can pass from the slider mechanism 102 into an internal cavity of the container 105.

FIG. 6B depicts an isometric view of an outer surface 172 of the lower sled 136. In one example, a knob 174, otherwise referred to as finger tabs 174 extend from the outer surface 172. This knob 174 is configured to be gripped by a user in order to install the slider mechanism 102 in the lid assembly 100. This installation process is described in further detail in relation to FIG. 12.

FIGS. 7A and 7B depict isometric views of the upper sled 130. The upper sled 130 can include two symmetrical flanges 176a and 176b, which are both configured to selectively cover and seal the first opening 104 for pouring liquid out of the container and the second opening 124 in the recess 122, otherwise referred to as a guide channel 122. The tab or the handle 178 is configured for the user to grasp to selectively move the upper sled 130, and thereby the slider mechanism 102, into an opened position to uncover the first opening 104 on the lid assembly 100 or closed position to cover the first opening 104 on the lid assembly 100. The tab or handle 178 may include two inwardly tapered portions 180a and 180b for grasping purposes.

FIG. 7B depicts a view of an inner side 182 of the upper sled 130. Accordingly, the upper sled 130 includes upper vent channels 184a and 184b. Accordingly, when the slider mechanism 102 is in the open configuration, a vent path is partially formed by a portion of the lower sled 136 extending over a portion of the recessed vent pocket 165. Additionally, one of the lower vent channels 171a or 171b is positioned over the recessed vent pocket 165, and thereby sets up a channel through which air can pass from the slider mechanism 102 into an internal cavity of the container 105. This vent path between an external environment and the internal cavity of the container 105 is completed as the upper vent channels 184a and 184b allow air to pass from the external environment into the slider mechanism 102. The upper sled recesses 186a and 186b are configured to receive a portion of the tab ears 168 of the lower sled 136.

FIGS. 8A and 8B depict an isometric and a partial cross-sectional view of the lower gasket 144, according to one or more aspects described herein. Accordingly, the lower gasket 144 is configured to seal the first opening 104 when the slider mechanism 102 is in the closed configuration depicted in FIG. 2A. Additionally, the lower gasket 144 is configured to seal the second opening 124. In one example, an inner surface 188 of the lower gasket 144 is configured to be positioned over the outer surface 172 of the lower sled 136. The opening 190 in the lower gasket 144 is configured to allow the knob 174 of the lower sled 136 to extend through. In one example, the lower gasket 144 may be constructed from silicone. However, additional or alternative polymeric materials may be used, without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

The cross-sectional view of FIG. 8B indicates the spring feature 192 of the lower gasket 144. Accordingly, the spring feature 192 allows the seal formed by the gasket 144 to move and stay in contact with the bottom surface 138 of the middle wall 118. Accordingly, when in the open or closed configurations, the comparatively high magnetic force urging the lower sled 136 toward the bottom surface 138 of the middle wall 118 compresses the spring feature 192 of the lower gasket 144. Further, when the lower sled ramp 166 is positioned on the crest surfaces 154 and 160, and the magnetic force is comparatively lower and the lower sled 136 is moved away from the bottom surface 138, the spring feature 192 extends out toward and maintains contact with the bottom surface 138 to maintain the seal of the lower gasket 144 on the bottom surface 138.

FIGS. 9A and 9B schematically depict cross-sectional views of the lid assembly 100 in a closed configuration. As depicted, the slider mechanism 102 that includes the upper sled 130 and the lower sled 136 is sealing the first opening 104. FIG. 9B depicts a more detailed view of a portion of the cross-section of FIG. 9A. Accordingly, FIG. 9B depicts a portion of the lower sled 136 and the lower gasket 144 received into the recess pocket 161 of the lid assembly 100.

FIGS. 10A and 10B schematically depict cross-sectional views of the lid assembly 100 in an open configuration. As depicted, the first opening 104 is completely uncovered by the slider mechanism 102 that includes the upper sled 130 and the lower side 136. FIG. 10B schematically depicts a more detailed view of a portion of the cross-section of FIG. 10A. In particular, FIG. 10B depicts a portion of the lower gasket 144 that has been slid over a portion of the recessed vent pocket 165. The overlap of the portion of the lower gasket 144 on the portion of the recessed vent pocket 165 results in a gap 194 through which the air can enter into the container 105 as liquid is being poured from the first opening 104.

FIGS. 11A and 11B schematically depict cross-sectional views of the lid assembly 100 in a partially-open configuration. As depicted, the first opening 104 is partially uncovered by the slider mechanism 102 that includes the upper sled 130 and the lower sled 136. FIG. 11B schematically depicts a more detailed view of a portion of the cross-section of FIG. 11A. In particular, FIG. 11B depicts a separation 196, or gap 196 between the upper sled 130 and the lower sled 136. This separation 196 results from the lower sled ramp 166 abutting the crest surfaces 154 and 160, as previously described.

FIGS. 12A-12D depict various steps for disassembly of the slider mechanism 102 and removal from the lid assembly 100. As previously described, the slider mechanism 102 includes the upper sled 130 and the lower sled 136. Further, the upper sled includes the upper sled magnet 132, and the lower sled 136 includes the lower sled magnet 140 and lower gasket 144. FIG. 12A depicts the lid assembly 100 with the slider mechanism 102 fully installed and in an open configuration. In order to remove the slider mechanism, for example to facilitate cleaning of the lid assembly 100, the upper sled 130 may be manually lifted from the top surface 120. FIG. 12B depicts the upper sled 130 after having being removed from the top surface 120. Once the upper sled 130 is removed, the lower sled 136 is no longer held against the bottom surface 138 by the magnetic attractive force between the upper sled magnet 132 and the lower sled magnet 140. However, tab ears 168 prevent the lower sled 136 from falling into the container 105 as the tab ears 168 extend through the second opening 124 and grip onto a portion of the top surface 120.

In order to remove the lower sled 136 from the lid assembly 100, the lower sled 136 is rotated through 90° such that the tab ears 168 can be passed through the second opening 124. FIG. 12D depicts the upper sled 130 and lower sled 136 fully removed from the lid assembly 100.

FIG. 13 schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of a portion of the lid assembly 100 coupled to a container 105. In one example, the lid assembly 100 may be resealably coupled to the container 105 by threaded elements on both the side wall 106 of the lid assembly 100, and a side wall 202 of the container 105. Elements 204 and 206 are threads on the sidewalls 106 and 202, respectively. Further, it is contemplated that any thread geometries may be used to secure the lid assembly 100 to the container 105, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Alternatively, the various lid assembly 100 structures described throughout this disclosure may be implemented without a threaded coupling between the lid assembly 100 and the container 105. In one example, the lid assembly 100 may be secured to the container 105 by an interference fit, among others.

FIGS. 14A-14E depict an alternative implementation of a slider mechanism that has an alternative disassembly mechanism. Accordingly, FIG. 14A depicts an isometric view of a lid assembly 300 that includes a slider mechanism 301. The lid assembly 300 may be similar to lid assembly 100, and the slider mechanism 301 may be similar to slider mechanism 102. The slider mechanism 301 may include an upper sled 302 similar to upper sled 130, and a lower sled 306 similar to lower sled 136. In order to disassemble the slider mechanism, the upper sled 302 may be manually removed from the lid assembly 300. Similar to the lower sled 136, the lower sled 306 may include tab ears 308 to prevent the lower sled 306 from falling into the container when the upper sled 302 is removed. However, in order to remove the lower sled 306 from the lid assembly 300, the lower sled 306 is slid to the position depicted in FIG. 14C, such that the geometry of the tab ears 308 aligns with the geometry of an opening 309 in the middle wall 310 of the lid assembly 300. When positioned in the configuration depicted in FIG. 14C, the lower sled 306 can pass through the opening 309, as depicted in FIG. 14D. FIG. 14E depicts the upper sled 302 and lower sled 306 fully removed from the lid assembly 300.

FIG. 15 depicts another implementation of a lid assembly 1500 that is configured to be removably coupled to a container 1505, according to one or more aspects described here. The lid assembly 1500 and container 1505 may be interchangeable with lid assembly 100 and container 105, such that lid assembly 1500 may be removably coupled to container 105 and lid assembly 100 may be removably coupled to container 1505. The lid assembly 1500 may include multiple elements similar to lid assembly 100, such that reference numerals used to described features of lid assembly 1500 may include elements of similar features described in relation to lid assembly 100, if those features are labelled with the first two digits being “15” and the final two digits being the same as those described in relation to lid assembly 100. For example, slider mechanism 102 described in relation to lid assembly 100 may be similar to slider mechanism 1502, since both elements are denoted with labels ending in “02.” Additional, alternative or distinguishing features of the elements of lid assembly 1500 over those of lid assembly 100 may be noted in the proceeding descriptions.

FIG. 16 schematically depicts an exploded view of multiple elements of the lid assembly 1500, according to one or more aspects described herein. The lid assembly 1500 generally includes a slider mechanism 1502 that is configured to move between a closed position (depicted in FIG. 15) and an open position to selectively close or open a first opening 1504 through which a liquid, stored in the container 1505, is configured to flow. The lid assembly 1500 may additionally include a side wall 1506, which can define a groove 1508 for placement of a gasket 1510. Accordingly, the gasket 1510 may provide a seal between the lid assembly 1500 and the container 1505. However, other sealing methods for sealing the lid assembly 1500 to the container 1505 are also contemplated. The lid assembly 1500 may also include a rim 1512 for engaging an opening of the container 1505. The rim 1512 may include a top wall 1514 and grip elements 1616 extending from the top wall 1514 to assist the user in removing the lid assembly 1500 from the container 1505. As depicted, the grip elements 1616 include multiple groove elements extending along a vertical wall 1602 of the rim 1512. It is contemplated that these grip elements 1616 may have any groove geometries (depth, spacing, among others) and may be made from a same material or a different material to the rim 1512 element. Additionally or alternatively, the grip elements may include different grip surface geometries to the depicted grooves, such as dimples, protrusions, or a relatively smooth grip surface.

The lid assembly 1500 may include a lid 1501 with a middle wall 1518 extending below a rim 1512. A top surface 1520 of the middle wall 1518 may define a recess 1522 for receiving the slider mechanism 1502. In one example, the recess 1522 can define a guide channel as the slider mechanism 1502 moves between the closed position depicted in FIG. 15 and an open position. The first opening 1504 for drinking or pouring liquid out of the container can also be formed in the recess 1522. The recess 1522 can also include a second opening 1524. A detent 1526 may extend from the top surface 1520 of the middle wall 1518 into the recess 1522. This detent 1526 may be configured to abut the slider mechanism 1502 when in the open position to prevent liquid from being compressed between the slider mechanism 1502 and an end wall 1528 of the recess 1522, which may otherwise result in splashing of a liquid that may pool in the recess 1522 as a result of a user drinking or pouring from the first opening 1504.

The slider mechanism 1502 may include an upper sled 1530, which is configured to be positioned within the recess 1522 on the top surface 1520 of the middle wall 118. The upper sled 1530 may include an upper magnet that is encapsulated therein. In one example, the upper magnet may be encapsulated within a cavity within the upper sled 1530, and may be overmolded with a polymeric overmold plug element. Additional or alternative encapsulation methods may be used to secure the upper magnet within the upper sled 1530, without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

The slider mechanism 1502 may additionally include a lower sled 1536 that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a bottom surface 1538 of the middle wall 1518 (depicted in FIG. 17). Accordingly, FIG. 17 depicts the bottom surface 1538 of the middle wall 1518. The lower sled 1536 may include a lower sled magnet that is encapsulated therein. In one example, the lower sled magnet may be encapsulated within a cavity in the lower sled, and may be overmolded with a polymeric overmold plug element. Additionally, the slider mechanism 1502 may include a lower gasket 1544 that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the lower sled 1536. The lower sled 1536 is described in further detail in relation to FIGS. 18A and 18B. In one example, magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet magnetically couples the upper sled 1530 to the lower sled 1536 across the middle wall 1518. Accordingly, manual actuation of the upper sled 1530 on the top surface 1520 of the middle wall 1518 results in sliding motion of both the upper sled 1530 and the lower sled 1536.

FIG. 17 depicts a bottom view of the lid assembly 1500, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 17 depicts the bottom surface 1538 of the middle wall 1518. Accordingly, as depicted, the bottom surface 1538 defines a first ramped feature 1552 on a first side of the second opening 1524. The first ramped feature 1552 has a crest surface or point 1554 spaced between two trough depressions 1556a and 1556b. Similarly, a second ramped feature 1558 is positioned on a second side of the second opening 1524. The second ramped feature 1558 includes a crest surface or point 1560 spaced between two trough depressions 1562a and 1562b.

The lid assembly 1500 additionally includes a recess pocket 1561 extending into an inner surface 1563 of the sidewall that extends below the bottom surface 1538 of the middle wall 1518. Accordingly, the recess pocket 1561 receives a portion of the lower sled 1536 when the slider mechanism 1502 is in the closed position depicted in FIG. 15.

The second opening 1524 may include detents 1548 that extend from the middle wall 1518 into the second opening 1524. These detents 1548 are configured to be received into channels 1550 (see FIG. 18B) extending along a portion of the curved walls 1646a and 1646b of the lower sled 1536 when the slider mechanism 1502 is in the closed position depicted in FIG. 15. Accordingly, the detents 1548 are configured to provide an interference fitting to prevent the slider mechanism 1502 from being inadvertently moved and thereby inadvertently unseal the first opening 1504. In one example, the slider mechanism 1502 may be configured to lock in the open and/or closed configuration. It is further contemplated that a locking mechanism in addition to the detents 1548 may be used to further prevent the slider mechanism 1502 from being inadvertently moved.

FIGS. 18A and 18B depict isometric views of the lower sled 1536, according to one or more aspects described herein. The lower sled 1536 includes an inner surface 1564 that is configured to be positioned adjacent to the bottom surface 1538 of the middle wall 1518. The inner surface 1564 includes a lower sled ramp 1566. The lower sled ramp 1566 is configured to be received into one of the trough depressions of each of the first ramped feature 1552 and the second ramped feature 1558. As such, the lower sled ramp 1566 is configured to slide across the first ramped feature 1552 and the second ramped feature 1558 as the slider mechanism 1502 slides between the open and closed configurations. As the slider mechanism 1502 transitions between the open and the closed configuration, the lower sled ramp 1566 will abut the crest surfaces 1554 and 1560. Further, because the crest surfaces 1554 and 1560 are raised relative to the trough depressions on either side of the crest surfaces 1554 and 1560, this will urge the upper sled 1530 and the lower sled 1536 to space further apart from one another. As such, because the magnetic force between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them, the magnetic attractive force will be reduced when the lower sled ramp 1566 abuts the crest surfaces 1554 and 1560. In one example, this reduction in magnetic force will provide for smooth movement of the slider mechanism 1502 between the open and closed positions. Further, when the lower sled ramp 1566 is positioned within the trough depressions of the first ramped feature 1552 and the second ramped feature 1558, the comparatively shorter distance between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet will result in a comparatively stronger magnetic attractive force that serves to secure the slider mechanism 1502 in the open or closed configuration.

The lower sled 1536 includes a curved walls 1646a and 1646b that extend from the inner surface 1564 to tabs/tab ears 1568a and 1568b. The tab ears 1568a and 1568b are configured to extend through the second opening 1524. The lower sled 1536 further includes a channel 1570 that is configured to receive a portion of the lower gasket 1544. Additionally, the lower sled 1536 includes lower vent channels 1571a and 1571b. Accordingly, when the slider mechanism 1502 is in the open configuration, one or more of the lower vent channels 1571a or 1571b may provide a channel for air to pass from the external environment, through the slider mechanism 1502 and into an internal cavity of the container 1505. This air flow path may reduce or prevent glugging as liquid is poured from the first opening 1504. Further, the air flow path may be configured to relieve a pressure differential between an internal cavity of the container 1505 and an external environment. As such, an increased pressure within an internal cavity of the container 1505 may be partially or wholly relieved as a gas/air is allowed to escape to an external environment surrounding the container 1505 through the slider mechanism 1502.

Additionally, the lower sled 1536 includes a knob air vent 1802 that extends from the seal surface 1650 through to a lower surface 1804 of the knob 1574. The knob air vent may be configured to allow air to pass between an internal cavity of the container 1505 and an external environment surrounding the container 1505. In one example, air may pass through the knob air vent 1802, through the second opening 1524 and out to the external environment. In one example, when the lower sled 1536 and the upper sled 1530 are positioned moved from the closed position depicted in FIG. 15 to the open position schematically depicted in FIG. 22, the lower sled 1536 is spaced apart from the upper sled 1530. This spacing unseals the radial ridges 1664 from the seal surface 1640 and allows air to flow through the knob air vent 1802 between the internal cavity of the container 1505 and the external environment. This knob air vent 1802 may reduce or prevent glugging due to a relative pressure difference between the internal cavity of the container and the external environment as a liquid is being poured from the first opening 1504.

In one example, the curved walls 1646a and 1656b may be separated by gaps 1648a and 1648b. These gaps 1648a and 1648b may allow air to escape when a portion of the upper sled 1530 is brought into contact with a seal surface 1650 of the lower sled 1536. In one example, the seal surface 1650 may have a smooth surface texture to enhance a seal between the upper sled 1530 and lower sled 1536. In one example, the seal surface 1650 may include a polished surface finish, and may be an SPI-A2 finish.

In one example, a separation distance between a lower surface 1652a or 1652b of the tab ears 1568a and 1568b and the inner surface 1564 may be such that the lower sled 1536 cannot be inserted on the incorrect side of the slider mechanism 1502. Specifically, the separation distance between a lower surface 1652a or 1652b of the tab ears 1568a and 1568b and the inner surface 1564 may be less than the wall thickness between top surface 1520 and bottom surface 1538. This geometry prevents the lower sled 1536 from being inserted into the second opening 1528 such that the inner surface 1564 would be in contract with the recess 1522. FIG. 19 depicts a configuration whereby the lower sled 1536 is on the incorrect top surface 1520 but cannot be fully inserted into the recess 1522.

FIG. 18B depicts an isometric view of an outer surface 1572 of the lower sled 1536. In one example, a knob 1574 extends from the outer surface 1572. This knob 1574 is configured to be gripped by a user in order to install the slider mechanism 1502 in the lid assembly 1500. The knob 1574 may comprise a grip surface finish. In one example, the knob 1574, or a portion thereof, may be formed from a first material and the remainder of the lower sled 1536 may be formed from a second, different material. In one example, the know 1574 may have a rubberized outer surface. The lower sled 1536 encapsulates a lower sled magnet, similar to lower magnet 142. In one example, this lower sled magnet of lower sled 1536 is encapsulated within the knob 1574.

FIG. 20 depicts a view of an inner side 1582 of the upper sled 1530. The upper sled 1530 includes upper vent channels 1584a and 1584b. An air vent path between an external environment and an internal cavity of the container 1505 may be completed as the upper vent channels 1584a and 1584b allow air to pass from the external environment into the slider mechanism 1502. The upper sled recesses 1586a and 1586b are configured to receive a portion of the tab ears 1568a and 1568b of the lower sled 1536. A cylindrical spacer 1660 extends from the upper sled 1530 and is configured to be received between the curved walls 1646a and 1646b of the lower sled 1536. The cylindrical spacer 1660 includes a lower surface 1662 with radial ridges 1664. This lower surface 1662 and radial ridges 1664 are configured to abut seal surface 1650. In one example, the radial ridges 1664 form a seal with seal surface 1640 when the upper sled 1530 is magnetically coupled to the lower sled 1536 when the slider mechanism 1502 is in a closed configuration and/or open configuration. The radial ridges 1664 may be formed from a rubber material. In one example, the radial ridges 1664 may be formed from a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) material. The upper sled 1530 encapsulates an upper sled magnet. In one example, this upper sled magnet may be similar to upper magnet 132. In one example, the upper sled magnet is encapsulated within the cylindrical spacer 1660.

In one implementation, the slider mechanism may include the upper sled 1530 and lower sled 1536 such that movement of the upper sled 1530 urges the lower sled 1536 to move in a same direction. This synchronous movement may result from the cylindrical spacer 1660 of the upper sled 1530 abutting one or more surfaces of the curved walls 1646a and 1646b of the lower sled 1536. In one example, the synchronous movement of the upper sled 1530 and the lower sled 1536 may not utilize magnets to urge the upper sled 1530 toward the lower sled 1536. In this example the upper sled 1530 and/or lower sled 1536 may be implemented without magnet elements such that there is no magnetic attractive force between the upper sled 1530 and lower sled 1536.

FIGS. 21A and 21B depict an isometric and an elevation view of the lower gasket 1544, according to one or more aspects described herein. Accordingly, the lower gasket 1544 is configured to seal the first opening 1504 when the slider mechanism 1502 is in the closed configuration depicted in FIG. 15. Additionally, the lower gasket 1544 is configured to seal the second opening 1524. In one example, an inner surface 1588 of the lower gasket 1544 is configured to be positioned over the outer surface 1572 of the lower sled 1536. The opening 1590 in the lower gasket 1544 is configured to allow the knob 1574 of the lower sled 1536 to extend through. In one example, the lower gasket 1544 may be constructed from silicone. However, additional or alternative polymeric materials may be used, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. In one example, the lower gasket 1544 may be integrally molded with the bottom slider 1536. Accordingly, lower gasket 1544 may be molded from a same or a different material to the bottom slider 1536 using a single- or multi-stage (single-shot or multi-shot) molding process.

In one example, and as depicted in the elevation view of 21B, the lower gasket 1544 may have a lip 1692 that extends farther out from the inner surface 1588 than the comparable spring feature 192 of lower gasket 144. Accordingly, the lip 1692 may provide enhanced sealing when the lower gasket 1544 is positioned on the bottom surface 1538 of the lid 1501.

FIG. 22 schematically depicts the lid assembly 1500 in an open configuration. In one example, a back wall 1690 of the recess 1522 is configured to abut the upper sled 1530 when positioned in the open configuration of FIG. 22. Accordingly, when in the depicted open configuration, the lower sled ramp 1566 may be held on the crest surface 1554 (and 1560). In this configuration, the lower gasket 1544 may be spaced apart from the bottom surface 1538 such that air can flow between an internal cavity of the container 1505, through the lid assembly 1500 and out to an external environment, thereby preventing or limiting glugging during pouring.

In one implementation, a lid assembly may include a rim for engaging an opening of a container, with the rim defining a top wall, the lid assembly may additionally include a side wall defining a groove for placement of an upper gasket. A middle wall may extend below the rim, with a top surface of the middle wall defining a recess. The recess may have a first opening, a second opening, and an air vent. A bottom surface of the middle wall may define a first ramped feature having a crest surface spaced between two trough depressions. The first ramped feature may be positioned on a first side of the second opening, and a second ramped feature may have a crest surface spaced between two trough depressions, with the second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening. The lid assembly may additionally include a slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position, by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position, by only covering the second opening. The slider mechanism may include an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall. Further, the upper sled may have an encapsulated upper sled magnet. The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower sled configured to be positioned beside the bottom surface of the middle wall. The lower sled may additionally include an inner surface that has a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, with the lower sled ramp configured to be selectively received into a first trough depression of the two trough depressions on the first side of the second opening, and a first trough depression of the two trough depressions on the second side of the second opening, when the slider mechanism is in the open position. The lower sled ramp is additionally configured to be received into a second trough depression of the two trough depressions on the first side of the second opening and a second trough depression of the two trough depressions on the second side of the second opening when the slider mechanism is in the closed position. The lower sled may also include a lower sled magnet that is encapsulated within the lower sled. The lower sled may also have a central tube that extends from the inner surface of the lower sled and has tab ears at a distal end configured to extend through the second opening. The slider mechanism may also include a lower gasket that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the lower surface of the middle wall. Further, magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet is configured to magnetically couple the upper sled to the lower sled.

In another example, the lower sled ramp of the lid assembly is configured to slide over the crest surfaces of the first and second ramped features as the slider mechanism slides between the open and closed positions.

In one example, the lower sled moves away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from a selected pair of the trough depressions to the crest surfaces.

In another example, the lower gasket further includes a gasket spring portion that stays in contact with the bottom surface of the middle wall of the lower sled moves away from the upper sled.

The second opening of the lid assembly further includes detents extending from the middle wall into the second opening, such that the detents are configured to be received into channels extending along a portion of the central tube, when the slider mechanism is in the closed position.

The lid assembly further includes a detent extending into the recess on the top surface of the middle wall, which is configured to abut the upper sled when in the open position to prevent liquid from being compressed between the upper sled and an end wall of the recess on the top surface of the middle wall.

The upper sled of the lid assembly may be manually removable from the lid assembly by exerting a manual force of overcome the magnetic force between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet.

The tab ears of the lid assembly may be configured to catch on the sides of the second opening to prevent the lower sled from separating from the lid assembly when the upper sled is removed from the lid assembly.

The lower sled may further include finger tabs extending from an outer surface.

The lower sled of the lid assembly may be manually removable from the lid assembly by manually actuating the finger tabs to rotate the lower sled through 90° relative to the second opening in the middle wall.

The lid assembly may also have a recess pocket extending into an inner surface of the side wall that extends below the middle wall. The recess pocket may receive a portion of the lower sled when the slider mechanism is in the closed position.

The lid assembly may also include a vent pocket on the bottom surface of the middle wall, such that when the lid assembly is attached to a container and in the open position, the lower gasket slides over the vent pocket to allow air to pass between an outside atmosphere and an internal cavity of the container.

The lower sled magnet may be a ring magnet that extends around the central tube.

In another aspect, a container assembly may include a container that has an inner wall having a first end with a container opening extending into an internal reservoir, and an outer wall forming an outer shell of the container, with the outer wall having a second end configured to support the container on a surface. The container assembly may additionally include a lid adapted to seal the container opening. The lid may further include a rim for engaging the container opening, the rim defining a top wall. The lid may also have a side wall defining a groove for placement of an upper gasket, and a middle wall extending below the rim, a top surface of the middle wall defining a recess, and the recess having a first opening, a second opening, and an air vent. A bottom surface of the middle wall may define a first ramped feature that has a crest surface spaced between two trough depressions. The first ramped feature may be positioned on a first side of the second opening. A second ramped feature may have a crest surface spaced between two trough depressions, with the second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening. The lid may additionally include a slider mechanism configured to manually slide to selectively provide a closed position, by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position, by only covering the second opening. The slider mechanism may additionally include an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall. The upper sled may encapsulate an upper sled magnet. The slider mechanism may also include a lower sled configured to be against the bottom surface of the middle wall. The lower sled may further include an inner surface that has a protruding lower sled ramp, with the lower sled ramp configured to be selectively received into a first trough depression of the two trough depressions on the first side of the second opening and a first trough depression of the two trough depressions on the second side of the second opening when the slider mechanism is in the open position. The lower sled ramp may be configured to be received into a second trough depression of the two trough depressions on the first side of the second opening, and a second trough depression of the two trough depressions on the second side of the second opening when the slider mechanism is in the closed position. The lower sled may encapsulate a lower sled magnet. The lower sled may additionally include a central tube extending from the inner surface of the lower sled, with the central tube having tab ears connected to a distal end configured to extend through the second opening. The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower gasket that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the lower surface of the middle wall. The magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet may magnetically couple the upper sled to the lower sled.

In one example, the inner wall of the container includes a threaded sidewall configured to receive a thread structure on the sidewall of the lid.

The container may also include a sealed vacuum cavity between the inner wall and the outer wall.

In another example, the lower sled ramp may slide over the crest surfaces of the first and second ramped features as the slider mechanism slides between the open and closed positions.

In one example, the lower sled may move away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the selected pair of the trough depressions to the crest surfaces.

The lower gasket of the container assembly may further include a gasket spring portion that stays in contact with the bottom surface of the middle wall as the lower sled moves away from the upper sled.

The second opening of the container assembly may further include detents that extend from the middle wall into the second opening, such that the detents are configured to be received into channels extending along a portion of the central tube when the slider mechanism is in the closed position.

The container assembly may additionally include a detent that extends into the recess on the top surface of the middle wall, and configured to abut the upper sled when in the open position to prevent liquid from being compressed between the upper sled and the end wall of the recess on the top surface of the middle wall.

The upper sled may be manually removable from the lid assembly by exerting a manual force of overcome the magnetic force between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet.

The upper sled of the lid assembly may be manually removable from the lid assembly by exerting a manual force of overcome the magnetic force between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet.

The lower sled may further include finger tabs extending from an outer surface.

The container assembly may also have a recess pocket extending into an inner surface of the side wall that extends below the middle wall. The recess pocket may receive a portion of the lower sled when the slider mechanism is in the closed position.

The container assembly may also include a vent pocket on the bottom surface of the middle wall, such that when the lid assembly is attached to the container and in the open position, the lower gasket slides over the vent pocket to allow air to pass between an outside atmosphere and an internal cavity of the container.

The lower sled magnet may be a ring magnet that extends around the central tube.

In another implementation, a lid assembly may include a rim for engaging an opening of a container, and a middle wall extending below the rim, with a top surface of the middle wall having a first opening, a second opening, and an air vent. The bottom surface of the middle wall may define a first ramped feature having a crest surface spaced between two trough depressions. The first ramped feature may be positioned on a first side of the second opening. A second ramped feature may have a crest surface spaced between two trough depressions, the second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening. The lid assembly may additionally include a slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position, by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position, by only covering the second opening. The slider mechanism may further include an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall, the upper sled may encapsulate an upper sled magnet. The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower sled configured to be positioned beside the bottom surface of the middle wall. The lower sled may further include an inner surface having a protruding lower sled ramp. The lower sled ramp may be configured to be selectively received into a first trough depression of the two trough depressions on the first side of the second opening, and a first trough depression of the two trough depressions on the second side of the second opening when the slider mechanism is in the open position. The lower sled ramp may be configured to be selectively received into a second trough depression of the two trough depressions on the first side of the second opening, and a second trough depression of the two trough depressions on the second side of the second opening when the slider mechanism is in the closed position. A lower sled magnet may be encapsulated within the lower sled. The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower gasket that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the lower surface of the middle wall. Magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet may magnetically couple the lower sled to the upper sled.

In another example, a method of forming a lid assembly can include one or more of: injection molding a lid body of a first shot of material, injection molding a first plate portion of a second shot of material onto the lid body, injection molding a second plate portion of a third shot of material onto the lid body, and injection molding a seal portion with a third shot of material to seal the first plate portion and the second plate portion to the lid body. The method may further include in-molding a magnet assembly into the second plate portion. A channel can be formed between the first plate portion and the second plate portion and the second shot of material can be combined with the third shot of material. The method may also include trapping a pocket of air between the lid body and both the first plate portion and the second plate portion.

In one implementation, a lid assembly may include a rim for engaging an opening of a container, with the rim defining a top wall. The lid assembly may additionally include a side wall defining a groove for placement of an upper or first gasket. A middle wall may extend below the rim, with a top surface of the middle wall defining a recess. The recess may have a first opening and a second opening. A bottom surface of the middle wall may define a first ramped feature having a first crest surface and a first trough depression. The first ramped feature may be positioned on a first side of the second opening. A second ramped feature may have second a crest surface and a second trough depression, with the second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening. The lid assembly may additionally include a slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position, by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position. The slider mechanism may include an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall. Further, the upper sled may have an encapsulated upper sled magnet. The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower sled configured to be positioned beside the bottom surface of the middle wall. The lower sled may additionally include an inner surface that has a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, with the lower sled ramp configured to be selectively received into the first trough depression and the second trough depression when the slider mechanism is in the closed position. The lower sled ramp is additionally configured to abut the first crest surface and the second crest surface when the slider mechanism is in the open position. The lower sled may also include a lower sled magnet that is encapsulated within the lower sled. The lower sled may also have a first and a second curved wall that extend from the inner surface of the lower sled and have first and second tab ears at distal ends of the first and second curved walls configured to extend through the second opening. The slider mechanism may also include a lower gasket that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the lower surface of the middle wall. Further, magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet is configured to magnetically couple the upper sled to the lower sled.

In another example, a spacing distance between the inner surface of the lower sled and the first and second tab ears prevents the first and second tab ears from being inserted into the second opening when the lower sled is incorrectly positioned on the top surface of the middle wall.

In one example, the lower sled moves away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the first and second trough depressions to the first and second crest surfaces.

In one example, as the lower sled moves away from the upper sled, the second gasket is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the middle wall to unseal the lower sled from the bottom surface and allow air to flow through the slider assembly.

In one example, as the lower sled moves away from the upper sled, a seal surface of the lower gasket is unsealed from radial ridges of the upper sled to allow air to flow through a knob air vent of the lower sled and through the slider assembly.

The second opening of the lid assembly further includes detents extending from the middle wall into the second opening, such that the detents are configured to be received into channels extending along a portion of the first and second curved walls, when the slider mechanism is in the closed position.

The upper sled of the lid assembly may be manually removable from the lid assembly by exerting a manual force of overcome the magnetic force between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet.

The first and second tab ears of the lid assembly may be configured to catch on the sides of the second opening to prevent the lower sled from separating from the lid assembly when the upper sled is removed from the lid assembly.

The lower sled may further include a knob extending from an outer surface.

The lower sled of the lid assembly may be manually removable from the lid assembly by manually actuating the knob to rotate the lower sled relative to the second opening in the middle wall. The angle of rotation may have any value between 5 degrees and 145 degrees.

In another aspect, a container assembly may include a container that has an inner wall having a first end with a container opening extending into an internal reservoir, and an outer wall forming an outer shell of the container, with the outer wall having a second end configured to support the container on a surface. The container assembly may additionally include a lid adapted to seal the container opening. The lid may further include a rim for engaging the container opening, the rim defining a top wall. The lid may also have a side wall defining a groove for placement of an upper gasket, and a middle wall extending below the rim, a top surface of the middle wall defining a recess, and the recess having a first opening and a second opening. A bottom surface of the middle wall may define a first ramped feature that has a first crest surface and a first trough depression. The first ramped feature may be positioned on a first side of the second opening. A second ramped feature may have a second crest surface and a second trough depression, with the second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening. The lid may additionally include a slider mechanism configured to manually slide to selectively provide a closed position, by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position, by only covering the second opening. The slider mechanism may additionally include an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall. The upper sled may encapsulate an upper sled magnet. The slider mechanism may also include a lower sled configured to be positioned against the bottom surface of the middle wall. The lower sled may further include an inner surface that has a protruding lower sled ramp, with the lower sled ramp configured to be selectively received into the first trough depression and the second trough depression when the slider mechanism is in the closed position. The lower sled ramp may be configured to abut the first crest surface and the second crest surface when the slider mechanism is in the open position. The lower sled may encapsulate a lower sled magnet. The lower sled may additionally include first and second curved walls extending from the inner surface of the lower sled, with the first and second curved walls having first and second tab ears connected to a distal end configured to extend through the second opening.

The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower gasket that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the lower surface of the middle wall. The magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet may magnetically couple the upper sled to the lower sled.

In one example, the inner wall of the container includes a threaded sidewall configured to receive a thread structure on the sidewall of the lid.

The container may also include a sealed vacuum cavity between the inner wall and the outer wall.

In one example, the lower sled may move away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the first and second trough depressions to the first and second crest surfaces.

The second opening of the container assembly may further include detents that extend from the middle wall into the second opening, such that the detents are configured to be received into channels extending along a portion of the first and second curved walls when the slider mechanism is in the closed position.

The upper sled of the lid assembly may be manually removable from the lid assembly by exerting a manual force of overcome the magnetic force between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet.

The lower sled may further include a knob extending from an outer surface.

The lower sled of the lid assembly may be manually removable from the lid assembly by manually actuating the knob to rotate the lower sled relative to the second opening in the middle wall.

In another implementation, a lid assembly may include a rim for engaging an opening of a container, and a middle wall extending below the rim, with a top surface of the middle wall having a first opening and a second opening. A bottom surface of the middle wall may define a first ramped feature having a first crest surface and a first trough depression. The first ramped feature may be positioned on a first side of the second opening. A second ramped feature may have a second crest surface and a second trough depression. The second ramped feature may be positioned on a second side of the second opening. The lid assembly may additionally include a slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position, by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position, by only covering the second opening. The slider mechanism may further include an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall, the upper sled may encapsulate an upper sled magnet. The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower sled configured to be positioned beside the bottom surface of the middle wall. The lower sled may further include an inner surface having a protruding lower sled ramp. The lower sled ramp may be configured to be selectively received into the first and second trough depressions when the slider mechanism is in the closed position. The lower sled ramp may be configured to abut the first and second crest surfaces when the slider mechanism is in the open position. A lower sled magnet may be encapsulated within the lower sled. The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower gasket that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the lower surface of the middle wall. Magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet may magnetically couple the lower sled to the upper sled.

In one implementation, a lid assembly may include a rim for engaging an opening of a container, with the rim defining a top wall. The lid assembly may additionally include a side wall defining a groove for placement of an upper or first gasket. A middle wall may extend below the rim, with a top surface of the middle wall defining a recess. The recess may have a first opening and a second opening. A bottom surface of the middle wall may define a first ramped feature having a first crest surface and a first trough depression. The first ramped feature may be positioned on a first side of the second opening. A second ramped feature may have second a crest surface and a second trough depression, with the second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening. The lid assembly may additionally include a slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position, by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position. The slider mechanism may include an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall. The slider mechanism may additionally include a lower sled configured to be positioned beside the bottom surface of the middle wall. The lower sled may additionally include an inner surface that has a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, with the lower sled ramp configured to be selectively received into the first trough depression and the second trough depression when the slider mechanism is in the closed position. The lower sled ramp may be additionally configured to abut the first crest surface and the second crest surface when the slider mechanism is in the open position. The lower sled may also have a first and a second curved wall that extend from the inner surface of the lower sled and have first and second tab ears at distal ends of the first and second curved walls configured to extend through the second opening. The slider mechanism may also include a lower gasket that is configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the lower surface of the middle wall.

The present disclosure is disclosed above and in the accompanying drawings with reference to a variety of examples. The purpose served by the disclosure, however, is to provide examples of the various features and concepts related to the invention, not to limit the scope of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that numerous variations and modifications may be made to the examples described above without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lid assembly comprising: a rim for engaging an opening of a container, the rim defining a top wall;a middle wall extending below the rim, a top surface of the middle wall defining a recess, the recess having a first opening and a second opening, a bottom surface of the middle wall defining a first ramped feature positioned on a first side of the second opening, and a second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening; anda slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position, the slider mechanism comprising: an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall, and having an upper sled magnet encapsulated therein;a lower sled configured to be positioned proximate the bottom surface of the middle wall, the lower sled further comprising: an inner surface having a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, wherein the lower sled ramp is configured to slide across the first ramped feature as the slider mechanism moves between the open position and the closed position;a lower sled magnet encapsulated within the lower sled;a gasket, configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the bottom surface of the middle wall; andwherein magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet magnetically couples the upper sled to the lower sled.
2. The lid assembly of claim 1, wherein the lower sled further comprises a first and a second curved wall extending from the inner surface of the lower sled, and having a first tab ear at a distal end of the first curved wall and a second tab ear at a distal end of the second curved wall configured to extend through the second opening.
3. The lid assembly of claim 2, wherein a spacing distance between the inner surface of the lower sled and the first and second tab ears prevents the first and second tab ears from being inserted into the second opening when the lower sled is incorrectly positioned on the top surface of the middle wall.
4. The lid assembly of claim 1, wherein the first ramped feature includes a first crest surface and a first trough depression, and the second ramped feature includes a second crest surface and a second trough depression.
5. The lid assembly of claim 4, wherein the lower sled moves away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the first and second trough depressions to the first and second crest surfaces.
6. The lid assembly of claim 5, wherein as the lower sled moves away from the upper sled, a seal surface of the lower sled is unsealed from radial ridges of the upper sled to allow air to flow through a knob air vent of the lower sled and through the slider mechanism.
7. The lid assembly of claim 1, wherein the inside surface of the lower sled includes a lower vent channel.
8. The lid assembly of claim 1, further comprising a detent extending into the recess on the top surface of the middle wall, configured to abut the upper sled when in the open position to prevent liquid from being compressed between the upper sled and an end wall of the recess on the top surface of the middle wall.
9. The lid assembly of claim 1, wherein the lower sled further comprises a knob extending from an outer surface, wherein the knob includes a knob air vent that extends from a seal surface of the lower sled and an outer surface of the knob.
10. A container assembly, comprising: a container comprising: an inner wall having a first end with a container opening extending into an internal reservoir;an outer wall forming an outer shell of the container, the outer wall having a second end configured to support the container on a surface;a lid adapted to seal the container opening, further comprising: a rim for engaging the container opening;a middle wall extending below the rim, a top surface of the middle wall defining a recess, the recess having a first opening and a second opening, a bottom surface of the middle wall defining a first ramped feature positioned on a first side of the second opening, a second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening; anda slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position, the slider mechanism comprising: an upper sled configured to be positioned within the recess on the top surface of the middle wall, and having an upper sled magnet encapsulated therein;a lower sled configured to be positioned proximate the bottom surface of the middle wall, the lower sled further comprising: an inner surface having a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, wherein the lower sled ramp is configured to slide across the first ramped feature as the slider mechanism moves between the open position and the closed position; a lower sled magnet encapsulated within the lower sled; a gasket, configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the bottom surface of the middle wall; andwherein magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet magnetically couples the upper sled to the lower sled.
11. The container assembly of claim 10, wherein the inner wall of the container comprises a threaded sidewall configured to receive a thread structure on a side wall of the lid.
12. The container assembly of claim 10, wherein the container further comprises a sealed vacuum cavity between the inner wall and the outer wall.
13. The container assembly of claim 10, wherein the first ramped feature includes a first crest surface and a first trough depression, and the second ramped feature includes a second crest surface and a second trough depression.
14. The container assembly of claim 13, wherein the lower sled moves away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the first and second trough depressions to the first and second crest surfaces.
15. The container assembly of claim 14, wherein as the lower sled moves away from the upper sled, a seal surface of the lower sled is unsealed from radial ridges of the upper sled to allow air to flow through a knob air vent of the lower sled and through the slider mechanism.
16. The container assembly of claim 10, wherein the lower sled further comprises a knob extending from an outer surface, wherein the knob includes a knob air vent that extends from a seal surface of the lower sled and an outer surface of the knob.
17. A lid assembly comprising: a rim for engaging an opening of a container;a middle wall extending below the rim, a top surface of the middle wall having a first opening and a second opening, a bottom surface of the middle wall defining a first ramped feature positioned on a first side of the second opening, and a second ramped feature positioned on a second side of the second opening; anda slider mechanism configured to be manually slid to selectively provide a closed position, by covering both the first opening and the second opening, and an open position, the slider mechanism comprising: an upper sled configured to be positioned within a recess on the top surface of the middle wall, and having an upper sled magnet encapsulated therein;a lower sled configured to be positioned proximate the bottom surface of the middle wall, the lower sled further comprising: an inner surface having a lower sled ramp protruding therefrom, wherein the lower sled ramp is configured to slide across the first ramped feature as the slider mechanism moves between the open position and the closed position;a lower sled magnet encapsulated within the lower sled; anda gasket configured to extend around a perimeter of the inner surface of the lower sled, and also configured to be compressed between the lower sled and the bottom surface of the middle wall; a knob extending from an outer surface, wherein the knob includes a knob air vent that extends from a seal surface of the lower sled to an outer surface of the knob; andwherein magnetic attraction between the upper sled magnet and the lower sled magnet magnetically couples the upper sled to the lower sled.
18. The lid assembly of claim 17, wherein the first ramped feature includes a first crest surface and a first trough depression, and the second ramped feature includes a second crest surface and a second trough depression.
19. The lid assembly of claim 18, wherein the lower sled moves away from the upper sled as the lower sled ramp slides from the first and second trough depressions to the first and second crest surfaces, and as the lower sled moves away from the upper sled, the seal surface of the lower sled is unsealed from radial ridges of the upper sled to allow air to flow through the knob air vent.
20. The lid assembly of claim 17, wherein the lower sled further comprises a first and a second curved wall extending from the inner surface of the lower sled, and having a first tab ear at a distal end of the first curved wall and a second tab ear at a distal end of the second curved wall configured to extend through the second opening.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/988,301 filed Aug. 7, 2020, which is a continuation-in-part of International Application No. PCT/US2019/057420,” filed Oct. 22, 2019, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/749,443 filed Oct. 23, 2018. All of these applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for any and all non-limiting purposes.

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United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Defendant Kelly Scoggins d/b/a King Engraving's Memorandum in Support of Rule 12(b)(6) Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Take Judicial Notice,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. JDS Industries, Inc., Lionel Landry Jr., d/b/a Accolades d/b/a Accolades Awards & Engraving, Creative and Fast LLC d/b/a Promotional Products San Antonio, Kelly Scoggins d/b/a King Engraving, Case: 1:17-cv-00424-RP, Document #65, filed Aug. 11, 2017, 28 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Case: 1:17-cv-01145, Document #1, filed Dec. 8, 2017, 98 pages.
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United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Hogg Dullillers, LLC, Case: 1:18-cv-00512, Document #1, filed Jun. 20, 2018, 26 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Elighters Management, Inc. d/b/a Visol Products d/b/a Visol d/b/a eflasks.com, Case: 1:18-cv-00513, Document #1, filed Jun. 20, 2018, 25 pages.
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United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Gourmet Home Products, LLC, Case: 1:17-cv-00533, Document #1, filed Jun. 2, 2017, 25 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Godinger Silver Art, Ltd., Cathy's Concepts, Inc., Viatek Consumer Products Group, Inc., Case: 1:17-cv-00467, Document #1, filed May 16, 2017, 22 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Bayou Ice Boxes, Inc., Case: 1:17-cv-00261, Document #1, filed Mar. 24, 2017, 41 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Vickery Products, LLC d/b/a Axis Cups, f/d/b/a Frio Cups, Case: 1:17-cv-00260, Document #1, filed Mar. 24, 2017, 52 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Wadley Holdings, LLC d/b/a Meadowcraft, and Southern Sales & Marketing Group, Inc. d/b/a/ nICE, Case 1:17-cv-00421, Document 1, filed May 5, 2017, 121 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. JDS Industries, Inc., Lionel Laundry Jr., d/b/a Accolades Awards & Engraving, Creating and Fast LLC d/b/a Promotional Products San Antonio, Kelly Scoggins d/b/a King Engraving, Jamey Z. Apps d/b/a Roberts Trophies, and Eagle Media, Inc., Case 1:17-cv-00424, Document 1, filed May 5, 2017, 62 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Glacier Coolers, LLC, and Tecomate Holdings, LLC, Case 1:17-cv-00586, Document 1, filed Jun. 15, 2017, 161 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Gametime Sidekicks, LLC, Case 1:17-cv-00413, Document 1, filed May 5, 2017, 107 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Kodiak Coolers, LLC and Flexible Automation LLC, Case 1:17-cv-00422, Document 1, filed May 5, 2017, 51 pages.
Oct. 18, 2016—(JP) Office Action—App 2016-004374—English trans.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Benner China and Glassware Florida, Inc., Case: 1:16-cv-00142-RP, Document #1, filed Feb. 16, 2016, 21 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Blackbird Products Group, LLC, d/b/a Mammoth Coolers, Case: 1:15-cv-01105, Document #1, filed Dec. 7, 2015, 266 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Defendant Blackbird Products Group, LLC's Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff YETI Coolers, LLC's Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Blackbird Products Group, LLC, d/b/a Mammoth Coolers, Case: 1:15-cv-01105-SS, Document #13, filed Dec. 28, 2015, 11 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Order,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Blackbird Products Group, LLC, d/b/a Mammoth Coolers, Case: 1:15-cv-01105-RP, Document #26, filed Apr. 20, 2016, 1 page.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. The Boelter Companies, Inc., Boelter Brands, LLC and Boelter Beverage, LLC, Case: 1:16-cv-00456, Document #1, filed Apr. 8, 2016, 20 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Defendants' Answer to Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. The Boelter Companies, Inc., Boelter Brands, LLC and Boelter Beverage, LLC, Case: 1:16-cv-00456-RP, Document #21, filed Jun. 7, 2016, 9 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Consent Judgment,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. The Boelter Companies, Inc., Boelter Brands, LLC and Boelter Beverage, LLC, Case: 1:16-cv-00456-RP, Document #25, filed Sep. 13, 2016, 3 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Jennifer Leverne Bootz Evans d/b/a Bling and Burlap Buy In's and Blanks, Case: 1:15-cv-00995, Document #1, filed Nov. 2, 2015, 128 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Order,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Jennifer Leverne Bootz Evans d/b/a Bling and Burlap Buy In's and Blanks, Case: 1:15-cv-00995-RP, Document #18, filed Apr. 18, 2016, 1 page.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Defendant Kaiser Group Inc.'s Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims to Plaintiff YETI Coolers, LLC's Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Kaiser Group Inc., d/b/a Thermo Steel, d/b/a Vino2Go, d/b/a Brew2GO, Case: 1:15-cv-00725-RP, Document #14, filed Oct. 13, 2015, 65 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Great American Products, Ltd., Case: 1:15-cv-00686, Document #1, filed Aug. 6, 2015, 20 pages.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Order,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Great American Products, Ltd., Case: 1:15-cv-00686-RP, Document #25, filed Mar. 14, 2016, 1 page.
United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Complaint,” YETI Coolers, LLC v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Takeya USA Corporation, Case: 1:17-cv-00342, Document #1, filed Apr. 12, 2017, 24 pages.
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United States District Court Western District of Texas Austin Division, “Defendants RTIC Outdoors, LLC's and Corporate Support & Fulfillment, LLC's Invalidity Contentions”, YETI Coolers, LLC v. RTIC Outdoors, LLC and Corporate Support & Fulfillment, LLC, Case No. 1:21-cv-00214, Jury Trial Demanded, filed Jan. 17, 2022, 3173 pages.
Exhibits L-5 and M-5, “Miir Camp Cup”, U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, “Defendants RTIC Outdoors, LLC's and Corporate Support & Fulfillment, LLC's Invalidity Contentions”, YETI Coolers, LLC v. RTIC Outdoors, LLC, Case No. 1:21-cv-00214, Jan. 17, 2022, pp. 1399-1472 and 2058-2081.
Exhibits L-11 and M-10, “Camelbak Camp Mug”, U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, “Defendants RTIC Dutdoors, LLC's and Corporate Support & Fulfillment, LLC's Invalidity Contentions”, YETI Coolers, LLC v. RTIC Dutdoors, LLC, Case No. 1:21-cv-00214, Jan. 17, 2022, pp. 1839-1915 and 2164-2191.
Exhibits N-4 and O-4, “Elio Campy Travel Mug”, U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, “Defendants RTIC Dutdoors, LLC's and Corporate Support & Fulfillment, LLC's Invalidity Contentions”, YETI Coolers, LLC v. RTIC Dutdoors, LLC, Case No. 1:21-cv-00214, Jan. 17, 2022, pp. 2413-2477 and 2781-2802.
Exhibits L-12, M-11, N-7 and O-7, “RTIC Lowball Tumbler”, U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, “Defendants RTIC Outdoors, LLC's and Corporate Support & Fulfillment, LLC's Invalidity Contentions”, YETI Coolers, LLC v. RTIC Outdoors, LLC, Case No. 1:21-cv-00214, Jan. 17, 2022, pp. 1916-1973, 2192-2209, 2608-2657 and 2849-2866.
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