# US 10,441,100 B2 · Illuminated double wall lens indicia drinking vessel > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,441,100 B2 - Document ID: US10441100B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/626,746 - Filed: 2017-06-19 - Published: 2018-12-20 - Granted: 2019-10-15 - Earliest claimed: 2017-06-19 - Assignees: Frost Holdings, LLC - Applicants: Jesse H O'Neal; Christopher R Ganter - Inventors: Jesse H O'Neal; Christopher R Ganter - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10441100B2 ## CPC - A47G 19/2227: {with means for amusing or giving information to the user (A47G23/16 takes precedence)} - F21L 4/00: Electric lighting devices with self-contained electric batteries or cells - F21L 4/085: {Pocket lamps} - F21V 5/04: of lens shape - F21V 33/0036: {Table-ware or table equipment, e.g. dishes, cutlery or trays} - G09F 13/005: {Illumination controller or illuminated signs including an illumination control system} - G09F 13/04: Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia - G09F 23/00: Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes (on or in vehicles G09F21/00) - G09F 23/08: with tableware - A47G 2019/2238: {with illumination means} - A47G 2019/2244: {with sound emitting means} - A47G 2200/08: Illumination - A47G 2200/143: producing means - F21Y 2107/30: on the outer surface of cylindrical surfaces, e.g. rod-shaped supports having a circular or a polygonal cross section - F21Y 2115/10: Light-emitting diodes [LED] - G09F 2013/222: {with LEDs} - G09F 2023/0025: {on containers} - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - F21L: LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS - F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED ## Abstract A double walled illuminated vessel for displaying indicia comprising an outer sleeve, an inner liner, a lens, a transparent or translucent connection ring, a base and an illumination module adapted to be inserted into the base whereby the base and connection ring are connected to each other creating a base illumination unit. Light from the illumination module passes through the hollow space between the outer sleeve and the inner liner such that the lens bearing indicia is illuminated thus prominently displaying any desired graphic, logo, design, trademark, symbol, letter, number or any other indicia. The connection ring transmits and diffuses light through the inner liner and upper rim as well as the sidewall of the connection ring. The base illumination unit is removable from the outer sleeve and can be used as an independent light source by a user. Additionally, the illumination module is rechargeable in one embodiment and can provide an adequate charge to a mobile device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A drinking vessel, comprising: an outer non-transparent cup sidewall; at least one aperture formed in the outer non-transparent cup sidewall; a lens conformed to fit into said at least one aperture of said outer non-transparent cup sidewall and capable of transmitting light; an inner cup; an upper connector ring; a lower connector ring having an outer edge that is exposed on the outer surface of the drinking vessel and adjacent to a bottom edge of the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and whereby an upper portion of the lower connector ring is joined to the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and whereby a lower portion of the lower connector ring is joined to a base; and a light source that transmits light upwards through a void between the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner cup whereby said light source transmits light vertically through said upper connector ring to create a distinct light effect on said upper connector ring, said light source transmits light vertically through a bottom edge and side edges of said lens which transmits light horizontally and outward to create a distinct light effect in said lens, and said light source transmits light vertically through said lower connector ring into said void and horizontally through said outer edge of said lower connector ring to create a distinct light effect in said lower connector ring. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The drinking vessel of claim 1 further comprising an indicia located on the lens. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The drinking vessel of claim 1 wherein the lens, the lower connector ring, and the upper connector ring are transparent or translucent and the light source is at least one light emitting diode located in a base of the vessel connected to a battery and operated by a switch located on said base of the vessel. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The drinking vessel of claim 3 wherein the light source is located on an illumination module located in a base illumination unit comprised of the base, the illumination module and a transparent or translucent lower connector ring. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The drinking vessel of claim 4 wherein the base illumination unit is removable from the outer sleeve by means of attachment and detachment of the base illumination unit such that the base illumination unit can be used to project light independently of the drinking vessel. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The drinking vessel of claim 5 further comprising an indicia located on the lens. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The drinking vessel of claim 6 wherein the illumination module has a printed circuit board with at least one said light emitting diode on its upper surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The drinking vessel of claim 7 wherein the light emitting diode can be at least one of a white light emitting diode, a red light emitting diode, a green light emitting diode, a blue light emitting diode, an ultra-violet light emitting diode, a red-green-blue light emitting diode, and a red-green-blue-white light emitting diode. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The drinking vessel of claim 8 wherein the illumination module printed circuit board has a rechargeable battery, a charging circuit, a charging port and a switch for powering the illumination module on and off. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The drinking vessel of claim 9 wherein the illumination module further comprises a reverse charging circuit such that the rechargeable battery can charge a mobile device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The drinking vessel of claim 10 wherein the illumination module has a plurality of light emitting diodes that are located on the upper surface and the outer perimeter of the printed circuit board in a circular array and facing upwards whereby said circular array of light emitting diodes are positioned on the printed circuit board directly below the void formed by the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner cup. ### Claim 12 (depends on 3) The drinking vessel of claim 3 further comprising an indicia on the lens and wherein the light emitting diode can be at least one of a white light emitting diode, a red light emitting diode, a green light emitting diode, a blue light emitting diode, an ultra-violet light emitting diode, a red-green-blue light emitting diode, and a red-green-blue-white light emitting diode. ### Claim 13 A drinking vessel, comprising: an outer non-transparent cup sidewall; at least one aperture located in the non-transparent cup sidewall; a lens insertable into said aperture; an inner liner insertable into the outer non-transparent cup sidewall whereby said inner liner has an annular lip purposed for a drinking surface and a ring located below said annular lip whereby said ring is joined to the outer non-transparent cup sidewall; a transparent or translucent connector ring having a light transmitting outer edge that is exposed on the outer surface of the drinking vessel and adjacent to a bottom edge of the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and whereby an upper portion of the lower connector ring is joined to the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and whereby a lower portion of the lower connector ring is joined to a base; and a light source that transmits light upwards through a void between the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner liner and whereby said light source transmits light vertically through said annular lip to create a distinct light effect on said annular lip, said light source transmits light vertically through a bottom edge and side edges of said lens which transmits light horizontally and outward to create a distinct light effect in said lens, and said light source transmits light vertically through said connector ring into said void and horizontally through said outer edge of said connector ring to create a distinct light effect in said connector ring. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The vessel of claim 1 wherein the lens, the inner liner, the annular lip of the inner liner and the ring are transparent or translucent. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The vessel of claim 14, further comprising an indicia on the lens. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The drinking vessel of claim 15 wherein the light source is at least one light emitting diode located in the base of the vessel connected to a battery and operated by a switch located on said base of the vessel. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The vessel of claim 16 wherein the light source is located on an illumination module whereby said illumination module is located in a base illumination unit comprised of the base, the illumination module and the connector ring whereby the connector ring connects to the outer non-transparent cup sidewall on said connector ring upper portion and said connector ring connects to the base on a connector ring lower portion. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The vessel of claim 17 wherein the inner liner has a shoulder below the ring whereby the shoulder is in direct communication with the light source being transmitted through the void between the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner liner such that light is emitted from the annular lip. ### Claim 19 (depends on 13) The vessel of claim 13 wherein the connector ring joins to the base and encapsulates an illumination module such that there is formed a base illumination unit that is also removable and attachable to the bottom outer sleeve through means of attachment and detachment such that the base illumination unit can be used to project light independently of the drinking vessel. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The vessel of claim 19 wherein the illumination module further comprises a printed circuit board, at least one light emitting diode on its upper surface, a rechargeable battery, a charging circuit, a charging port and a switch for powering the illumination module on and off. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The vessel of claim 20 wherein the at least one light emitting diode can be at least one of a white light emitting diode, a red light emitting diode, a green light emitting diode, a blue light emitting diode, an ultra-violet light emitting diode, a red-green-blue light emitting diode, and a red-green-blue-white light emitting diode. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The vessel of claim 21 further comprising a reverse charging circuit such that the rechargeable battery can charge a mobile device, a plurality of light emitting diodes that are located on the outer perimeter of the upper surface of the printed circuit board in a circular array whereby said circular array of light emitting diodes are positioned on the printed circuit board directly below the void formed by the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner liner, and where the switch is located on the bottom surface of the printed circuit board. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The vessel of claim 22 wherein the lens, inner liner, annular lip and ring are transparent or translucent and further comprising an indicia on the lens. ### Claim 24 (depends on 13) The vessel of claim 13 wherein the inner liner is formed of a photo luminescent material. ### Claim 25 (depends on 13) The vessel of claim 13 wherein the lens is formed onto the inner liner such that they are a unitary article and wherein the lens protrudes a distance out from the inner liner and is adapted to be insertable into the aperture such that there is a flush fit with the lens in the aperture and the lens further comprises an indicia on its outer surface. ### Claim 26 A drinking vessel, comprising: an outer non-transparent cup sidewall; at least one aperture formed in the outer non-transparent cup sidewall; a lens conformed to fit into said at least one aperture of said outer non-transparent cup sidewall and capable of transmitting light whereby said lens has a lip on its outer edge that secures the lens in the aperture such that the lip is trapped behind the outer non-transparent cup sidewall directly adjacent to the aperture; an inner cup; a light source located in the bottom region of said drinking vessel whereby said light source transmits light upwards through a void between the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner cup and transmitting light through the lens bottom edge and lens side edges which transmits light horizontally and outward of the lens to create a distinct light effect in said lens and whereby said lens is recessed into the void and occupies the area between the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner cup such that lens captures the light transmitted from the bottom region of the drinking vessel. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The drinking vessel of claim 26 wherein the vessel has a base and whereby there is an illumination module located in said base. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The drinking vessel of claim 26 further comprising a base illumination unit that is comprised of ft said base, said illumination module and a transparent or translucent connection ring whereby the illumination module is installed in the base and the connection ring is joined to the base and said base illumination unit is removable through means of detachment and reattachment with the bottom of the outer non-transparent cup sidewall such that the base illumination unit can be used to project light independently of the drinking vessel. ### Claim 29 (depends on 28) The drinking vessel of claim 28 wherein the illumination module has at least one light source located on its surface. ### Claim 30 (depends on 29) The drinking vessel of claim 29 wherein the at least one light source is a light emitting diode. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) The drinking vessel of claim 30 wherein the light emitting diode can be at least one of a white light emitting diode, a red light emitting diode, a green light emitting diode, a blue light emitting diode, an ultra-violet light emitting diode, a red-green-blue light emitting diode, and a red-green-blue-white light emitting diode. ### Claim 32 (depends on 29) The drinking vessel of claim 29 wherein the illumination module has a printed circuit board, a rechargeable battery, a charging circuit, a charging port and a switch for powering the illumination module on and off. ### Claim 33 (depends on 32) The drinking vessel of claim 32 wherein the illumination module further comprises a reverse charging circuit such that the rechargeable battery can charge a mobile device and said illumination module has a plurality of light emitting diodes that are located on the upper surface and the outer perimeter of the printed circuit board in a circular array and facing upwards whereby said circular array of light emitting diodes are positioned on the printed circuit board directly below the void formed by the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner cup. ### Claim 34 (depends on 26) The drinking vessel of claim 26 whereby said inner cup is an inner liner that is transparent or translucent and having an annular lip and ring on its upper surface. ### Claim 35 A drinking vessel, comprising: non-transparent cup sidewall; an aperture located in the outer non-transparent cup sidewall; an inner liner whereby a protruding lens is formed onto the side of said inner liner such that the inner liner and the lens are a unitary article and the lens being adapted to be installed into the aperture from the interior of the drinking vessel; a connection ring having an outer edge that emits light outward from the drinking vessel; a base; and a light source that transmits light upwards through a void between the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner liner whereby said light source transmits light vertically through an upper edge of the inner liner to create a distinct light effect on said upper edge of the inner liner, said light source transmits light vertically through a bottom edge and side edges of said lens which transmits light horizontally and outward to create a distinct light effect in said lens, and said light source transmits light vertically through said connection ring into said void and horizontally through said outer edge of said connection ring to create a distinct light effect in said connection ring. ### Claim 36 (depends on 35) The vessel of claim 35 wherein the protruding lens, the inner liner and the connection ring are transparent or translucent and can be clear or colored. ### Claim 37 (depends on 35) The vessel of claim 35, further comprising an indicia on the protruding lens. ### Claim 38 (depends on 35) The drinking vessel of claim 35 wherein the light source is at least one light emitting diode located in the base of the vessel connected to a battery and operated by a switch located on a base of the vessel. ### Claim 39 (depends on 35) The vessel of claim 35 wherein the light source is located on top of an illumination module having a printed circuit board having at least one light emitting diode on its upper surface. ### Claim 40 (depends on 35) The vessel of claim 35 wherein the inner liner has an annular ring and an annular lip on its upper portion such that it promotes secure seating and flush connection with the outer sleeve when the inner liner is inserted into the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and whereby the annular lip is distinctly lit by the light transmitting upwards through the void between the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner liner. ### Claim 41 (depends on 35) The vessel of claim 35 wherein the connection ring joins to the base and encapsulates an illumination module such that there is formed a base illumination unit that is also removable and attachable to the bottom outer non-transparent cup sidewall through means of attachment and detachment such that the base illumination unit can be used to project light independently of the drinking vessel. ### Claim 42 (depends on 41) The vessel of claim 41 wherein the illumination module further comprises a printed circuit board, at least one light emitting diode on its upper surface, a rechargeable battery, a charging circuit, a charging port and a switch for powering the illumination module on and off. ### Claim 43 (depends on 42) The vessel of claim 42 wherein the at least one light emitting diode can be at least one of a white light emitting diode, a red light emitting diode, a green light emitting diode, a blue light emitting diode, an ultra-violet light emitting diode, a red-green-blue light emitting diode, and a red-green-blue-white light emitting diode. ### Claim 44 (depends on 43) The vessel of claim 43 further comprising a reverse charging circuit such that the rechargeable battery can charge a mobile device, a plurality of light emitting diodes that are located on the outer perimeter of the upper surface of the printed circuit board in a circular array whereby said circular array of light emitting diodes are positioned on the printed circuit board directly below the void formed by the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner cup, and where the switch is located on the bottom surface of the printed circuit board. ### Claim 45 (depends on 35) The vessel of claim 35 wherein the protruding lens, inner liner, an annular lip and an annular ring located on the top of the inner liner, and the connection ring are transparent or translucent and further comprising an indicia on the protruding lens. ### Claim 46 (depends on 45) The vessel of claim 45 wherein the inner liner and protruding lens is formed of a photo luminescent material. ### Claim 47 A drinking vessel, comprising: a transparent or translucent outer sleeve having at least one inward protruding lens that is transparent or translucent that is formed on an inner surface of said outer sleeve such that it protrudes inward and whereby the inward protruding lens and the outer sleeve are a unitary article and integral and whereby a non-transparent coating is applied to at least one of the outer surface and inner surface of the outer sleeve such that a transparent or translucent window is created on the outer surface of the outer sleeve by not applying the non-transparent coating in the area of the window and said window corresponds to the area occupied by the inward protruding lens interior of the window and the area on the inner surface of the protruding lens is left transparent and translucent; an inner liner having an annular lip; a connection ring; a base; and a light source that transmits light upwards through a void between the outer non-transparent cup sidewall and the inner cup whereby said light source transmits light vertically through said annular lip to create a distinct light effect on said annular lip, said light source transmits light vertically through a bottom edge and side edges of said inward protruding lens which transmits light horizontally and outward to create a distinct light effect in said inward protruding lens, and said light source transmits light vertically through said connection ring into said void and horizontally through said outer edge of said connection ring to create a distinct light effect in said connection ring. ### Claim 48 (depends on 47) The vessel of claim 47 whereby the connection ring has an outer edge that emits light outward from the drinking vessel. ### Claim 49 (depends on 48) The vessel of claim 48 wherein the protruding lens, the inner liner, the annular lip and the connection ring are transparent or translucent and can be clear or colored. ### Claim 50 (depends on 49) The vessel of claim 49, further comprising an indicia on the window. ### Claim 51 (depends on 50) The drinking vessel of claim 50 wherein the light source is at least one light emitting diode located in the base of the vessel connected to a battery and operated by a switch located on a base of the vessel. ### Claim 52 (depends on 50) The vessel of claim 50 wherein the light source is an illumination module having a printed circuit board having at least one light emitting diode on its upper surface. ### Claim 53 (depends on 50) The vessel of claim 50 wherein the inner liner has an annular ring and an annular lip on its upper portion such that it promotes secure seating and flush connection with the outer sleeve when the inner liner is inserted into the outer sleeve. ### Claim 54 (depends on 50) The vessel of claim 50 wherein the connection ring joins to the base and encapsulates an illumination module such that there is formed a base illumination unit that is also removable and attachable to the bottom outer sleeve through means of attachment and detachment of said outer sleeve such that the base illumination unit can be used to project light independently of the drinking vessel. ### Claim 55 (depends on 54) The vessel of claim 54 wherein the illumination module further comprises a printed circuit board, at least one light emitting diode on its upper surface, a rechargeable battery, a charging circuit, a charging port and a switch for powering the illumination module on and off. ### Claim 56 (depends on 55) The vessel of claim 55 wherein the at least one light emitting diode can be at least one of a white light emitting diode, a red light emitting diode, a green light emitting diode, a blue light emitting diode, an ultra-violet light emitting diode, a red-green-blue light emitting diode, and a red-green-blue-white light emitting diode. ### Claim 57 (depends on 56) The vessel of claim 56 further comprising a reverse charging circuit such that the rechargeable battery can charge a mobile device, a plurality of light emitting diodes that are located on the outer perimeter of the upper surface of the printed circuit board in a circular array and positioned on said printed circuit board directly below said void between the outer sleeve an the inner liner and whereby the light emitting diodes can be positioned at angle outward so as to match the angle of the void, and where the switch is located on the bottom surface of the printed circuit board. ### Claim 58 (depends on 50) The vessel of claim 50 wherein the inner liner is formed of a photo luminescent material.