Lid

Abstract

A lid for a drinking vessel comprises a first lid closure portion ( 26 ), with a first and a second opening, and a second lid closure portion ( 28 ) with a first and a second opening, and a tubular member ( 30 ). The second lid closure portion is releasably connected to the first lid closure portion. The second lid closure portion rotates relatively to the first lid closure portion. A first configuration forms a first fluid passage through the lid, in which the first opening of the first lid closure portion is aligned with the first opening of the second lid closure portion, in which the tubular member protrudes through the first openings The lid further includes a second configuration in which the second opening of the first lid closure portion is aligned with the second opening of the second lid closure portion, thereby forming a second fluid passage through the lid.

1 . A lid for a container, the lid comprising:
 a first lid closure portion, wherein the first lid closure portion comprises a first opening and a second opening;   a second lid closure portion, wherein the second lid closure portion is configured to be releasably connected to the first lid closure portion and comprises a first opening and a second opening; and   a tubular member;   wherein the second lid closure portion is configured to rotate relative to the first lid closure portion; and   wherein the lid further comprises:
 a first configuration in which:
 the first opening of the first lid closure portion is aligned with the first opening of the second lid closure portion; and 
 the tubular member protrudes through the first opening of the first lid closure portion and the first opening of the second lid closure portion, thereby forming a first fluid passage through the lid; and 
 
 a second configuration in which:
 the second opening of the first lid closure portion is aligned with the second opening of the second lid closure portion, thereby forming a second fluid passage through the lid. 
 
   
     
     
         2 . A lid according to  claim 1  wherein, when the lid is in the first configuration, the second opening of the first lid closure portion is offset relative to the second opening of the second lid closure portion and the second fluid passage is closed. 
     
     
         3 . A lid according to  claim 1  wherein, when the lid is in the second configuration, the first opening of the first lid closure portion is offset relative to the first opening of the second lid closure portion and the first fluid passage is closed. 
     
     
         4 . A lid according to  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a third configuration in which the first opening of the first lid closure portion is offset relative to the first opening of the second lid closure portion; and the second opening of the first lid closure portion is offset relative to the second opening of the second lid closure portion such that each of the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage is closed. 
     
     
         5 . A lid according to  claims 1 , wherein the releasable connection between the first lid closure portion and the second lid closure portion is a push fit connection. 
     
     
         6 . A lid according to  claim 5 , wherein the first lid closure portion comprises a stem to which the second lid closure portion is releasably and rotatably connected. 
     
     
         7 . A lid according to  claim 6 , wherein the second lid closure portion comprises a handle, the handle comprises a hollow portion which is configured to receive the stem. 
     
     
         8 . A lid according to  claim 7 , wherein the handle comprises a release mechanism, the release mechanism having a first condition in which the stem cannot be removed from the handle and a second condition in which the stem can be removed from the handle. 
     
     
         9 . A lid according to  claims 1 , wherein the lid comprises a fourth configuration in which the second lid closure portion can be removed from the first lid closure portion and, wherein when the lid is not in the fourth configuration then second lid closure portion cannot be removed from the first lid closure portion. 
     
     
         10 . A lid according to any of  claim 9 , wherein the second lid closure portion comprises a securing member protruding, preferably protruding inwardly, therefrom, and wherein the securing member is configured to rotationally engage a projecting member provided around the first lid closure portion so that when the lid is not in the fourth configuration then the second lid closure portion cannot be removed from the first lid closure portion. 
     
     
         11 . A lid according to  claim 1 , wherein the tubular member is flexible. 
     
     
         12 . A lid according to  claim 1 , wherein the tubular member is a first tubular member, the lid further comprising a second tubular member that is fluidly connected to the first tubular member and, preferably wherein, in use, the first tubular member extends upward relative to the first lid closure portion and the second tubular member extends downward relative to the first lid closure portion. 
     
     
         13 . A lid according to  claim 12 , wherein the first and second tubular members further comprises a valve means that is configured to regulate the passage of a liquid between the first tubular member and the second tubular member. 
     
     
         14 . A lid according to  claim 12 , wherein the first and second tubular members further comprise an air vent that is configured to permit air to enter the container. 
     
     
         15 . A lid according to  claim 1 , wherein the first lid closure portion comprises a first aperture, the first aperture forming an air vent when the lid is in the first configuration and, preferably, wherein the first aperture has a smaller cross-sectional area than each of the openings in the first lid closure portion and the second lid closure portion. 
     
     
         16 . A lid according to  claim 1 , wherein the releasable connection of the first lid closure portion and the second lid closure portion further comprises spaced channels which are arranged to permit air to enter the drinking vessel when the lid is in the first configuration. 
     
     
         17 . A lid according to  claim 1 , wherein the second lid closure portion comprises an aperture, the aperture in the second lid closure portion aligning with a second aperture in the first lid closure portion to form an air vent when the lid is in the second configuration. 
     
     
         18 . A lid according to  claim 17 , wherein a sealing member is disposed around an outer perimeter of the second aperture on the first lid closure portion to seal against the lower surface of the second lid closure portion. 
     
     
         19 . A lid according to  claim 18 , wherein the sealing member is disposed around an outer perimeter of the second opening on the first lid closure portion to seal against the lower surface of the second lid closure portion. 
     
     
         20 . A lid according to  claim 18 , wherein the lower surface of the second lid closure portion includes a plurality of projecting members, wherein the plurality of projecting members are positioned on the lower surface so that when the lid is in any one of the first, second, or third configuration then a pair of the projecting members are aligned to seal against each of the first seal member and the second seal member of the first lid closure portion. 
     
     
         21 . A lid according to  claim 18 , wherein the sealing member is a first sealing member and wherein a second sealing member is disposed around an outer perimeter of the lower surface of the first lid closure portion to seal against a lip of a container, in use. 
     
     
         22 . A lid according to  claim 21 , wherein the second sealing member of the first lid closure portion is formed integrally with the first sealing member of the aperture and/or the second opening. 
     
     
         23 . A lid according to  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a skirt portion which is configured for connection to a container and, preferably wherein the skirt portion comprises a threaded portion, for example wherein the threaded portion is provided on an outer surface of the skirt portion. 
     
     
         24 . A drinking vessel comprising a lid according to  claim 1  and a container. 
     
     
         25 . A drinking vessel according to  claim 24 , wherein the container comprises a threaded portion, for example wherein the threaded portion is provided on an inner surface of the container.