Container with lockable flip top lid and handle

Abstract

Described are embodiments of an apparatus that include and/or consist of a drinking vessel with a lockable flip top lid and handle. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a container and a lid, where the lid includes a spill-proof drinking spout that can be covered by a drinking spout cover. When the drinking spout cover is in its covering position, it can be locked or unlocked. The apparatus may also include a rotatable handle for more easily carrying the apparatus.

1 . A drinking container, comprising:
 a container and a detachable lid,   the detachable lid including a first end and a second end,   the detachable lid including a drinking spout cover attached to the lid to rotate between a first position and a second position, wherein the drinking spout cover covers a drinking spout in the lid in its first position and allows drinking access to the drinking spout in its second position;   the detachable lid including a cover release attached to the lid to rotate between a first position and a second position, wherein when the cover release is in its first position it prevents the drinking spout cover from rotating from its first position to its second position, and when the cover release is in its second position it allows the drinking spout cover to rotate from its first position to its second position;   the detachable lid including a lock bar attached to the lid to rotate between a first position and a second position, wherein when the lock bar is in its first position it allows the drinking spout cover to rotate from its first position to its second position, and when the lock bar is in its second position it prevents the drinking spout cover from rotating from its first position to its second position.   
     
     
         2 . The drinking container of  claim 1  wherein the drinking spout cover rotates about a first axis of rotation. 
     
     
         3 . The drinking container of  claim 2  wherein the cover release rotates about a second axis of rotation. 
     
     
         4 . The drinking container of  claim 3  wherein the lock bar rotates about a third axis of rotation. 
     
     
         5 . The drinking container of  claim 4  wherein the second and third axis of rotation is the same axis of rotation. 
     
     
         6 . The drinking container of  claim 5  wherein a spring biases the drinking spout cover to its second position. 
     
     
         7 . The drinking container of  claim 6  wherein a spring biases the cover release to its first position. 
     
     
         8 . The drinking container of  claim 7  wherein the cover release is located inside the lock bar. 
     
     
         9 . The drinking container of  claim 8  wherein the lock bar and the drinking spout cover include a locking interface that locks the lock bar in its second position. 
     
     
         10 . The drinking container of  claim 9  wherein the lock bar and the lid include a locking interface that locks the lock bar in its first position. 
     
     
         11 . The drinking container of  claim 10  wherein the detachable lid includes a handle attached to the lid to rotate between a first position and a second position. 
     
     
         12 . The drinking container of  claim 11  wherein the handle rotates about a fourth axis of rotation. 
     
     
         13 . The drinking container of  claim 12  wherein the first and fourth axis of rotation is the same axis of rotation. 
     
     
         14 . The drinking container of  claim 13  wherein the locking interface that locks the lock bar in its second position includes a lip on the lock bar and an upper lock latch on the drinking spout cover. 
     
     
         15 . The drinking container of  claim 14  wherein the locking interface that locks the lock bar in its first position includes the lip on the lock bar and a lower lock latch on the lid. 
     
     
         16 . The drinking container of  claim 15  wherein the lid includes a vent that is covered by the drinking spout in its first position but not in its second position. 
     
     
         17 . The drinking container of  claim 16  wherein the drinking spout is spill-proof.