# US 8,740,116 B2 · Essence extracting drinking vessel > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,740,116 B2 - Document ID: US8740116B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/219,985 - Filed: 2011-08-29 - Published: 2013-08-08 - Granted: 2014-06-03 - Earliest claimed: 2010-12-07 - Applicants: Joshua A. Lefkovitz - Inventors: Joshua A. Lefkovitz - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8740116B2 ## CPC - B65D 33/2525: {located between the fastener and the product compartment} - B65D 33/2508: {using slide fasteners with interlocking members having a substantially uniform section throughout the length of the fastener; Sliders therefor} - 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 An improved hand operated citrus press is provided in direct operational combination with a liquid drinking vessel. The citrus press is provided removably connected to, and in fluid communication with, the liquid drinking vessel. The fluid contained within the drinking vessel can be infused with the essences from the ground or comminuted fruit from the citrus press. The fluid communication between the comminuting volume of the citrus press grinder assembly and the container allows these all natural ingredients to steep directly with the beverage, creating refreshingly flavored drinks. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An essence extractor and liquid container comprising: a citrus press in combination with; a liquid drinking vessel; wherein said drinking vessel forms a leak proof, integrated storage and dispensing volume that is in fluid communication with comminuted foodstuffs and freshly extracted edible and aromatic oils discharged from said citrus press such that the direct, continuous blending of said comminuted foodstuffs and said freshly extracted edible and aromatic oils are mixed with the dispensing volume contained within said drinking vessel and dispensed therefrom in a manner adapted for drinking. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1, wherein said drinking vessel is adapted to dispense said liquid as a beverage from said drinking vessel directly for consumption while said citrus press is still attached to said beverage container. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1, wherein said drinking vessel is adapted to dispense said liquid from said drinking vessel regardless of whether said citrus press is attached or removed from said beverage container. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1, wherein said liquid drinking vessel is formed of material selected from the group consisting of: stainless steel; and plastic that is free of BPA (Bis-Phenol A). ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 2, wherein said liquid drinking vessel further forms a viewing window to allow visual access to said dispensing volume. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1, wherein said container is adapted for specific use with a beverage liquid and further comprises a drinking spout for dispensing contents from said dispensing volume. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1, wherein said container is operatively connected to said citrus press such that said citrus press removably connects to the liquid drinking vessel, as well as being in fluid communication with said dispensing volume. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1, said hand grinding citrus press further comprising screw grooves for removably attaching to a screw on vessel. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 6, wherein said hand grinding citrus press is in an open configuration and does not have a lid. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 6, wherein said hand grinding citrus press is closed, sealed, and contained with a lid. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1, wherein said hand grinding citrus press further comprises a corking device for securing to said vessel. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1, wherein said citrus press is contained within the volume of said drinking vessel. ### Claim 13 An essence extractor and liquid container for the extraction and infusion of edible and aromatic oils into a consumable liquid comprising: a citrus press in combination with; a liquid drinking vessel that is removably connected to said citrus press, said liquid drinking vessel further forming a storage and beverage dispensing fluid volume in continuous fluid communication with said citrus press such that the direct blending of freshly extracted edible and aromatic oils is available, wherein said liquid drinking vessel is adapted for leak proof containment of said comminuted foodstuffs and an infused liquid while said citrus press is attached to said liquid drinking vessel; and a separation mechanism between said citrus press and said liquid drinking vessel, said separation mechanism adapted to obstruct physical communication of comminuted foodstuffs into said storage and dispensing fluid volume while permitting fluid communication of said comminuted foodstuffs and freshly extracted edible and aromatic oils with said storage and dispensing fluid volume. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 13, wherein said liquid drinking vessel further allows visual access to said dispensing fluid volume.