# US 2014/0197128 A1 · Commemorative Hollow-Stem Vesselware

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- Number: US 2014/0197128 A1
- Document ID: US20140197128A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/106,521
- Filed: 2014-02-07
- Published: 2014-07-17
- Earliest claimed: 2013-02-17
- Assignees: Thomas Conrad Stempel
- Inventors: Thomas Conrad Stempel
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140197128A1

## CPC

- A47G 19/2227: {with means for amusing or giving information to the user (A47G23/16 takes precedence)}
- B65D 13/02: of glass, pottery, or other ceramic material
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES

## Abstract

Product is a commemorative and/or functional drinking vessel of any size that contains thematic emblems, imagery, graphics, and labels displayed on the cup, with associated thematic objects contained within a hollow stem of any diameter or length. Hollow-stem vesselware is defined as any vessel that is supported by a hollow stem with thematic object and foot. This iconic work is a memorable souvenir, award, or gift for people of all walks of life, and can be custom-designed to meet any customer need. The hollow stem containing thematic objects is not found within any other market with such style and poise. This item lends instant class and character to any event or memorabilia collection.

## Claims

### Claim 1

Thomas Stempel formulated the idea for Commemorative Hollow-Stem Vesselware after serving in Iraq. Upon return from deployment in 2011, Mr. Stempel—who owns his own glass-blowing studio—formed the prototype with a 7.62 mm ball round. The round was too heavy for the glass, and the second iteration was made of a plastic replica that was electro-plated to look like the genuine article.

### Claim 2

This product has not been reproduced or distributed in any existing glassware market nationally or internationally. No permission has been granted—written or otherwise—by the inventor for production or replication of this product in any form without express written consent of Thomas Stempel.