| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a beverage container in which a beverage container closure can be opened and closed using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure. <P>SOLUTION: The beverage container closure or lid is provided which is adapted for closing an open end of the beverage container. The lid is coupled to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The stopper is opened by pressing a button disposed on a side of the beverage container closure. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the button is released by a user. Thus, the user may open and close the beverage container closure using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure from the beverage container. The beverage container closure includes an actuating lever configured to press the button when a user applies a force to the lever. By utilizing the mechanical advantage provided by the lever, the user is able to selectively open and close the stopper using a relatively low amount of force. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
