John M Krammes

US Patent:

20100127006, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Apr 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/596353

Inventors:

John Krammes - Chelmsford MA, US
James J. Britto - Westport MA, US

International Classification:

A47G 19/22
B65D 25/40

US Classification:

220705, 220714, 222490

Abstract:

A container including a main body and a removable lid. The main body defines an interior cavity accessible through an opening at an upper end of the main body, and the main body has a rim about the opening. The removable lid secures to the rim of the main body to enclose the interior cavity. The removable lid includes an upper portion having a convex surface and comprises a soft, flexible material. The removable lid also includes a spout integrally molded with the upper portion and extending from the upper portion at an off-center location. The spout is shaped and sized to be received inside a child's mouth. The spout includes a wall and a flexible membrane supported by the wall. The membrane has a convex surface facing a distal end of the spout and forming a cavity within the distal end of the spout, and a valve configured to provide fluid communication between the interior cavity and the child's mouth when sufficient pressure is applied to the distal end of the spout.

US Patent:

20100127011, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Apr 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/596342

Inventors:

James J. Britto - Westport MA, US
Mary O'Brien - Hull MA, US
John Krammes - Chelmsford MA, US

Assignee:

LEARNING CURVE BRANDS, INC. - Dyersville IA

International Classification:

B65D 51/04

US Classification:

220810

Abstract:

A lid for a container. The lid includes a planar surface, a wall surrounding the planar surface, and a recess. The recess is formed on a portion of the planar surface and has a defined perimeter. The recess has a gradually sloping surface from a middle portion of the planar surface to the wall and an opening formed therein. The lid also includes a cover pivotably connected with the recess and is configured to pivot between a first position and a second position. The cover has a perimeter configured to rest within the recess when in one of the first position and the second position. The cover also has a cavity sized to engage the opening in the recess.

US Patent:

20100170902, Jul 8, 2010

Filed:

Apr 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/596355

Inventors:

James J. Britto - Westport MA, US
John Krammes - Chelmsford MA, US
Mary O'Brien - Hull MA, US
Jen Gomes - Norton MA, US

International Classification:

B65D 51/16
A47G 19/22

US Classification:

2203671, 220711, 220709

Abstract:

A drinking container including a main body and a removable lid. The lid includes an opening configured to receive a straw. The lid includes a removable cover having an opening configured to receive an upper portion of the straw. The cover includes a slide mechanism adapted to move and bend the straw to close the opening. The straw is bent at an angle to prevent closing or kinking of the straw.