Spill-proof cap for a beverage container

Description

FIG. 1 is a left perspective view of a spill-proof cap for a beverage container of the present invention, showing the spout in the closed position;

FIG. 2 is a view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container similar to FIG. 1, showing the spout in the open position;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a left side view of the spill-proof cap for a beverage container of FIG. 1, the right side view being similar thereto.

Claims

The ornamental design for a spill-proof cap for a beverage container, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Sullivan; Michael J. (Little Rock, AR), Sullivan; Lynn A. (Little Rock, AR)
Appl. No.:	D/064,861
Filed:	January 13, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D7/510; D7/511; D9/447
Current International Class:	0701
Field of Search:	;D9/435,447,449.5,440,443 ;D7/510,511,392,392.1 ;215/228,229 ;220/254,705,707,708,709,711,714,715 ;222/566

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Other References

Playtex Products Inc., "Spill-Proof.TM.Cup", packaging (1 page), undated..

Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Matta; Cathron B.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Agarwal; Dinesh