Dual-purpose cup
OwnerAudrey Mattyinventor
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Abstract
A dual-purpose cup that is an ordinary cup that can be rapidly converted into a dysphagia cup. The dual-purpose cup includes a peripheral sidewall open at its upper end and closed at its lower end by a bottom floor. The peripheral sidewall has a perforated line therein proximate to the upper end, wherein the perforated line defines a cutout shape. Removal of the cutout shape along the perforated line converts the dual-purpose cup into a dysphagia cup. The dual-purpose cup can be made of any suitable material, such as a biodegradable material, e.g., paper or cardboard. The dual-purpose cup can be made of any suitable polymer, such as Styrofoam.
Claims7
A dual-purpose cup, said dual-purpose cup is adaptable for use as an ordinary cup or can be rapidly converted to a dysphagia cup, said dual-purpose cup comprising a peripheral sidewall having upper and lower ends, said peripheral sidewall being open at its upper end and closed at its lower end by a bottom floor, said peripheral sidewall having a perforated line therein proximate to said upper end, wherein said perforated line defines a cutout shape and removal of said cutout shape along said perforated line converts said dual-purpose cup into a dysphagia cup.
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