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United States Patent | 6,003,721 |
Fleming | December 21, 1999 |
A covered beverage container with an internal baffle which forces aroma laden vapor between the lid and the beverage in the container out openings in the lid when the container is tipped from the level position to the drinking position, thereby allowing the user to more fully enjoy the aroma of the beverage.
Inventors: | Fleming; Douglas H. (4126 Ashworth Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103) |
Appl. No.: | 730483 |
Filed: | October 11, 1996 |
Intern'l Class: | B65D 023/00 |
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