Combination beverage cup with removable storage container
AssigneeJordan CreativeWorks, LLC
InventorJordan S. Bernhard
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Abstract
Combination beverage containers and storage vessels. Various embodiments are configured to store a consumable beverage or otherwise consumable liquid as well as at least one second item which may comprise an edible foodstuff, toy, novelty, etc. In some embodiments, the second items may be stored directly in a vessel lid or the second items may be stored in a second container that may be removably seated in a portion of the lid that, once installed on the vessel body or cup, is not removable by the end user.
Claims20
A combination beverage vessel and storage container, comprising:
- a vessel body defining a first storage area and a recessed cavity such that the recessed cavity is at least partially surrounded by the first storage area;
- a consumable liquid in the first storage area;
- a sealable first access opening in the vessel body for accessing the first storage area;
- a second storage container sized to be removably received within the recessed cavity and configured to store at least one second item therein;
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- means for releasably retaining the second storage container within the recessed cavity.
A combination beverage vessel and storage container, comprising:
- a vessel body defining a first storage area and a recessed cavity such that the recessed cavity is at least partially surrounded by the first storage area;
- a consumable liquid in the first storage area;
- a sealable first access opening in the vessel body for accessing the first storage area;
- a second storage container sized to be removably received within the recessed cavity and including a second access opening therein;
- at least one second item in the second storage container, said second item being selected from the group of second items consisting of a foodstuff, a toy, and a novelty;
- an annular retainer formation protruding from the second storage container,
- an annular groove in a wall of the recessed cavity configured to releasably engage the annular retainer formation on the second storage container when the second storage container is seated within the recessed cavity;
- a first seal member configured to releasably seal the first access opening, the first seal selected from the group of seal members consisting of:
- a peel-off tape, a peel-off foil, a puncturable membrane, a folding tab assembly, a pop-top assembly, a twist off cap, a threaded nipple and screw cap, a push/pull spout, a swivelable closure, a rotatable closure, a slidable closure and a folding spout;
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- a second seal member covering the second access opening to establish a hermetical seal therewith.
A combination beverage cup and storage container, comprising:
- a beverage cup including an open top
- a consumable liquid in the beverage cup;
- a lid non-removably coupled to the beverage cup and covering the open top, the lid including a recessed area extending at least partially into the consumable liquid;
- a first access opening through the lid;
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- at least one second item within the recessed area, wherein the second item is selected from the group of second items consisting of a foodstuff, a toy, and a novelty.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.