EP3426105A1 - Verre à liqueur jetable avec opercule pelable - Google Patents

Verre à liqueur jetable avec opercule pelable

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EP3426105A1
EP3426105A1 EP17762381.6A EP17762381A EP3426105A1 EP 3426105 A1 EP3426105 A1 EP 3426105A1 EP 17762381 A EP17762381 A EP 17762381A EP 3426105 A1 EP3426105 A1 EP 3426105A1
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Prior art keywords
shot
lid
glass
brim
peel
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Courtland LIVESLEY-JAMES
Kieran HOOEY
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Ripshot Enterprises Corp
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Ripshot Enterprises Corp
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • 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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/10—Container closures formed after filling
    • B65D77/20—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers
    • B65D77/2024—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers the cover being welded or adhered to the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • 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
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
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    • B65D17/501—Flexible tape or foil-like material
    • B65D17/502—Flexible tape or foil-like material applied to the external part of the container wall only
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B3/00—Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, or jars
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    • B65B3/022—Making containers by moulding of a thermoplastic material
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • 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
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/22—Boxes or like containers with side walls of substantial depth for enclosing contents
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    • B65D1/265—Drinking cups
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • 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
    • B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/40—Details of walls
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • 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
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • 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
    • B65D43/00—Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • 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
    • B65D2221/00—Small packaging specially adapted for product samples, single-use packages or échantillons
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
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    • B65D85/72—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to a disposable shot-glass. INTRODUCTION
  • Single-serve cups may contain food and beverages. Existing single-serve cups may not be ideal vessels from which to drink due to an abrasive brim. Single-serve cups may not be optimized to contain alcoholic beverages for long periods of time and may be subject to deterioration over time. Single-serve cups may not be optimized to contain alcoholic beverages since the method of adhesion used in affixing a lid to the cup may be subject to erosion from the alcohol. Single-serve cups may not be optimized to contain alcoholic beverages in a form-factor as small as a shot-glass since the level of adhesion between a lid and the cup may result in spillage from the cup during removal of the lid. Some lids may drastically raise the price of the single-serve, shot-glass, making it commercially inefficient to produce.
  • a single-serve, shot-glass system made up of a shot-glass for containing alcoholic beverage, the shot-glass having a curved brim to enhance users' drinking experience and prevent spilling of the alcoholic beverage.
  • the shot-glass may also have a flared shaft to enhance users' drinking experience, and a peel-off lid to seal the system and preserve the alcohol.
  • a shot-glass with a curved brim as part of the single-serve shot-glass system, the brim comprising a curvature optimized to allow ease of drinking and spill prevention, and to allow secure adhesion of a peel-off lid in a manner that still allows the peel-off lid to be removed with ease.
  • the curved brim may integrate with a flared shaft to enhance users' drinking experience.
  • a process for manufacturing the single-serve shot-glass system comprising: forming molds for the lid material, shot- glasses including the lip, creating shot-glasses from the molds, and slicing lids from the lid materials, dispensing alcohol into the shot-glasses, sealing the shot-glasses with a peel-off lid and a sealant, and adding the lip mold to the shot glass.
  • FIG. 1 is a view of an example single-serve, shot-glass system
  • Fig. 2A is a cross-section of an example curved brim for a single-serve, shot-glass system
  • Fig. 2B is a view of an example shot-glass and curved brim
  • Fig. 2C is a view of an example shot-glass with flared shaft resting upon a user's lip;
  • Fig. 2D is a cross-section of an example curved brim and flared shaft for a single- serve, shot-glass system
  • Fig. 2E is a view of an example single-serve, shot-glass system
  • FIG. 3 is a view of an example peel-off lid; [0017] . 4 shows a front view of the container.
  • Fig. 5 shows a front view of the container with the lid.
  • Fig. 6 shows a side view of the container.
  • Fig. 7 shows a top down view of the inside of the container.
  • Fig. 8 shows a bottom up view of the outside of the container.
  • Fig. 9 shows a bottom cross-cut of the container of Fig. 4.
  • Fig. 10 shows a flow chart of a process for manufacturing a single-serve, shot- glass system
  • Fig. 1 1 shows a flow chart of a process for manufacturing a single-serve, shot- glass system
  • Fig. 12 shows a view of a solid plastic from for producing peel-off lids for a single- serve, shot-glass system.
  • inventive subject matter provides many example embodiments of the inventive subject matter. Although each embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements, the inventive subject matter is considered to include all possible combinations of the disclosed elements. Thus if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and a second embodiment comprises elements B and D, then the inventive subject matter is also considered to include other remaining combinations of A, B, C, or D, even if not explicitly disclosed.
  • Embodiments described herein relate to a disposable shot-glass having a peel-off lid wherein the shot glass has a flared shaft and curved brim for facilitating drinking and preventing spilling from the shot-glass.
  • a single-serve, shot-glass of alcohol with a flared shaft, curved brim and peel-off lid may provide consumers with simplicity, sanitation, insurance of being tamper-proof, and ease-of-use.
  • Embodiments described herein may help give consumers of alcohol an opportunity to purchase smaller quantities of alcohol that are offered in a useful, sanitary and enjoyable-to-drink container.
  • Embodiments described herein may help to serve alcohol beverages to consumers efficiently without requiring mixing of the beverage, cleaning of individual shot glasses and pouring the mixed beverage into individual shot glasses in response individual order requests from the consumers.
  • the shot-glass containing alcohol may be easy and enjoyable to drink and cost-effective to produce.
  • Embodiments described herein relate to a disposable shot-glass having a peel-off lid wherein the shot glass has a lip attached with a flared shaft and curved brim for facilitating drinking and preventing spilling from the shot-glass.
  • a single-serve, shot-glass of alcohol having a lip attached with a flared shaft, curved brim and peel-off lid may provide consumers with simplicity, sanitation, insurance of being tamper-proof, and ease-of-use.
  • Embodiments described herein may help give consumers of alcohol an opportunity to purchase smaller quantities of alcohol that are offered in a useful, sanitary and enjoyable-to-drink container.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a single-serve shot-glass system 90 of a shot-glass 100 containing a specified volume of alcoholic beverage 200, sealed by a peel-off lid 120 with a tab 122 according to some embodiments.
  • the shot-glass 100 may be shaped with a flared shaft 150 that curves outward from bottom to top such that the opening at the brim 140 may have a greater circumference than the circumference of the base 160 of the shot-glass 100.
  • the flared shaft 150 may be shaped to receive a user's 300 lip therein.
  • the curvature may be smooth to provide comfort to the user 300.
  • the shot-glass 100 has a lip attached with a flared shaft 150 that curves outward from bottom to top such that the opening at the brim 140.
  • the shot-glass 100 may contain approximately 100ml_ and in other examples the shot-glass 100 may contain approximately 60ml_ as a typical 1.5 ounce shot (approximately 45ml_).
  • the shot-glass 100 may be formed from HDPE (high density polyethylene) or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic in some example embodiments in order to ensure that the alcohol 200 is preserved and does not break down the material of the shot-glass 100. The material may also enable the printing of colors and advertisements on the shot-glass 100.
  • a coating e.g. epoxy may be applied to the inside of the shot-glass 100 in order to strengthen the shot-glass 100 and extend the life of the alcohol 200.
  • a coating may also improve the temperature range of the shot-glass 100 by allowing it to remain sturdy and intact at temperatures warmer than -50 degrees Celsius.
  • Figs. 2A and 2D are cross-sections of the brim 140 of the shot-glass 100 according to some embodiments.
  • the curved brim 140 may help to prevent alcoholic beverages 200 from spilling from the shot-glass when the lid 120 has been removed.
  • the curved brim 140 may have or integrate with a flared shaft 150 as shown.
  • Fig. 2B demonstrates the manner in which the brim 140 may prevent the spilling of alcohol 200 when the shot-glass 100 is tilted up to a specified angle.
  • the brim 140 may feature a flat top edge of between 1- 8mm, which may be desirable in order to provide a platform upon which an adhesive may seal the lid 120 to the shot-glass brim 140.
  • the size of the brim 140 may be adjusted according to the percentage of alcohol 200 in the single-serve shot-glass system 90.
  • the flat edge may extend away from the outer edge of the curved brim 140 so that a rounded outer edge provides comfort to the user 300.
  • the curved brim 140 also may provide users 300 with an ideal drinking experience as the brim 140 may not create discomfort when users 300 consume alcoholic beverages 200 from the shot-glass 100.
  • Figs. 2C and 2E illustrate a flared shaft 150 of the shot-glass 100 according to some embodiments.
  • the flared shaft 150 may provide a place for users' 300 lips to rest while drinking from the shot-glass 100.
  • the flared shaft 150 may enhance users' 300 drinking experience by allowing the alcoholic beverage 200 to flow smoothly as users 300 drink.
  • the flared shaft 150 may also enhance users' 300 drinking experience by helping the shot-glass 100 to rest at an optimal location on users' 300 lips (without sliding up or down) such that the alcoholic beverage 200 may flow optimally into users' 300 mouths.
  • the flared shaft 150 may flare outward at an approximately 180-250 degree angle from the bottom shaft 151 of the shot-glass 100.
  • the flared shaft 150 may progressively flare out from the bottom shaft at an increasing angle until arriving at the curved brim 140.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a peel-off lid 120 for use with a single-serve shot glass 100 according to some embodiments.
  • the peel-off lid 120 may be made of metal foil or plastic.
  • the tab 122 of the lid 120 may have surface area sufficient to enable a user 300 to grasp the tab with thumb and index finger.
  • the peel-off lid 120 may be comprised of HDPE plastic, PET plastic, metallic foil or other materials that preserve the contents of the shot-glass 100 and/or allow for printing colors and advertisements on the lid 120.
  • the peel-off lid 120 may be affixed to the shot-glass 100 with a sealant 130 that is both resistant to alcohol and yet not so strong that removing the lid 120 would likely cause the shot-glass 100 to spill.
  • the lid 120 may have sufficient structural integrity such that a user 300 may peel of the lid 120 in its entirety without tearing the lid 120 itself in order to avoid an incomplete removal.
  • Fig. 10 describes an exemplary process for assembling the shot-glass system 90 according to some embodiments.
  • a mold is created for molding the shot-glass 100.
  • This mold may be made from aluminum or other solid material according to specified requirements.
  • the mold may have a rounded lip for smooth drinking and the company logo and a recyclable symbol may be engraved in the container.
  • the mold may have a flared shaft to provide comfort for users that drink from the shot-glasses 100 made from the mold.
  • shot-glasses 100 are formed using vacuum-forming or other similar techniques by which a mold is used to form materials.
  • the shot-glasses 100 may be formed with a curved brim 140 and flared shaft 150.
  • an epoxy resin is added to the shot-glass 100.
  • a mold is created for a semi-cylindrical, solid tube of plastic or foil. A solid piece of plastic is molded into the shape of a cylinder with a smaller curved protrusion running along its length (as in Fig. 12). The curved protrusion will later form the tab of the lid.
  • an aluminum mold specific to the requirements may be used.
  • a mold for the lid is created so the plastic cutter will be symmetrical and uniform.
  • the containers are created using vacuum forming. Large numbers can be handled quickly and efficiently. Many printing and advertising techniques are available to get the desired look and colour and this is all handled by the packager. HDPE and PET offer the packager the ability to add a wide array of colours and designs. At this time, an epoxy resin would be added.
  • a cutting apparatus is used to slice thin layers (lids 120) from the semi-cylindrical, solid tube of plastic.
  • the plastic cutter is used to slice the required amount of lids from a thin slice of plastic.
  • the lids are also subject to colour and advertising.
  • the lids and containers are sent to a factory that meets Food and Drug Administration standards (safety, protocol, sanitation) for the packaging of alcohol.
  • advertising and/or coloration is applied to the lids.
  • the shot-glasses 100 are filled with a specified amount of alcohol 200 using a machine programmed with fill parameters for controlling the specified amount.
  • a fill and seal machine may measure and dispense the alcohol 200 into the shot-glasses 100 according to the specified amount.
  • the specified amount may leave space from the top of the brim 140.
  • the shot-glasses 100 may be filled manually via a syringe.
  • adhesive is applied to the shot-glass brim.
  • the lid 120 is placed on the brim 140 and held securely until the lid 120 has bonded to the shot-glass 100, forming the single-serve shot-glass system 90.
  • a fill and seal machine may apply heat or pressure to bond the lid 120 to the shot glass.
  • the containers may be filled with exactly one ounce of the alcohol ordered, typically by a fill and seal machine that automatically measures the precise amount of alcohol. This can also be done manually using syringes that are calibrated to exactly one ounce but the process is time consuming.
  • a sealant/adhesive is placed on the lid 120 as well as on wide top of the container by a machine or carefully brushed on in a uniform fashion manually. While the sealant is still wet, the plastic lid is placed on top of the container. A strong force holds and pushes the lid together until the sealant has dried.
  • a fill and seal machine places the lid 120 that has been previously sprayed with a sealant 130 on the shot glass 100. It uses heat to activate the sealant and seal the lid 120 to the shot glass 100.
  • Fig. 11 describes another exemplary process for assembling the shot-glass system 90 according to some embodiments.
  • a mold is created for molding the shot-glass 100.
  • This mold may be made from aluminum or other solid material according to specified requirements.
  • the mold may have a rounded lip for smooth drinking and the company logo and a recyclable symbol may be engraved in the container.
  • the mold may have a flared shaft to provide comfort for users that drink from the shot-glasses 100 made from the mold.
  • shot-glasses 100 are formed using vacuum-forming or other similar techniques by which a mold is used to form materials.
  • the shot-glasses 100 may be formed with a curved brim 140 and flared shaft 150.
  • step 1106 an epoxy resin is added to the shot-glass 100.
  • a mold is created for a semi-cylindrical, solid tube of plastic or foil.
  • a solid piece of plastic is molded into the shape of a cylinder with a smaller curved protrusion running along its length (as in Fig. 12). The curved protrusion will later form the tab of the lid.
  • an aluminum mold specific to the requirements may be used.
  • a mold for the lid is created so the plastic cutter will be symmetrical and uniform.
  • the containers are created using vacuum forming. Large numbers can be handled quickly and efficiently. Many printing and advertising techniques are available to get the desired look and colour and this is all handled by the packager.
  • HDPE and PET offer the packager the ability to add a wide array of colours and designs. At this time, an epoxy resin would be added.
  • a cutting apparatus is used to slice thin layers (lids 120) from the semi-cylindrical, solid tube of plastic.
  • the plastic cutter is used to slice the required amount of lids from a thin slice of plastic.
  • the lids are also subject to colour and advertising.
  • the lids and containers are sent to a factory that meets Food and Drug Administration standards (safety, protocol, sanitation) for the packaging of alcohol.
  • a sealant or adhesive is applied to the lid 120.
  • a sealant or adhesive 130 can be placed on the lid 120 and/or the curved brim 140 of the shot-glass 100, for example.
  • a machine may apply the adhesive 130.
  • the adhesive may be applied manually.
  • step 1114 advertising and/or coloration is applied to the lids.
  • the shot-glasses 100 are filled with a specified amount of alcohol 200.
  • a fill and seal machine may measure and dispense the alcohol 200 into the shot-glasses 100 according to the specified amount. The specified amount may leave space from the top of the brim 140.
  • the shot-glasses 100 may be filled manually via a syringe.
  • the lid 120 is placed on the brim 140 and held securely until the lid 120 has bonded to the shot-glass 100, forming the single-serve shot-glass system 90.
  • a fill and seal machine may apply heat or pressure to bond the lid 120 to the shot glass.
  • the containers may be filled with exactly one ounce of the alcohol ordered, typically by a fill and seal machine that automatically measures the precise amount of alcohol. This can also be done manually using syringes that are calibrated to exactly one ounce but the process is time consuming.
  • a sealant/adhesive is placed on the lid 120 as well as on wide top of the container by a machine or carefully brushed on in a uniform fashion manually. While the sealant is still wet, the plastic lid is placed on top of the container. A strong force holds and pushes the lid together until the sealant has dried.
  • a fill and seal machine places the lid 120 that has been previously sprayed with a sealant 130 on the shot glass 100. It uses heat to activate the sealant and seal the lid 120 to the shot glass 100.
  • a mold is created for molding the shot-glass 100 this may also involve a mold to be created for the lip attachment.
  • a fill and sealing machine may not be able to be used if the lip is already included in the mold for the shot glass 100, for example.
  • Using a shot glass 100 with a lip in a fill and seal machine can cause the plastic shot glass 100 to be destroyed by the improper balance of force in the machine.
  • the lip attachment is formed.
  • the lip attachment is added to the already filled and sealed shot glass with a peelable lid. This can be done manually or by a fill and seal machine.
  • the filled and sealed shot glasses with peelable lids can be tested to ensure there are no leakages. Any air bubbles in the seal 130 between the lid 120 and the shot glass 100 would cause a leak. Moreover, if the lid 120 has a small hole in it, this will cause leaks as well.
  • the shot glasses with peelable lids are packaged in units (ex: 8, 16, 40) and are then ready to be shipped by an alcohol distributor to a licensed seller.
  • Fig. 12 illustrates the solid plastic shape from which lids 120 for the single-serve shot-glass system 90 are cut according to some embodiments.
  • Embodiments described herein facilitate individual-serving alcohol consumption.
  • the adhesive/sealant 130 releases and the lid 120 can easily be ripped off of the shot-glass 100. Once the lid is removed, the alcohol 200 can be consumed. If drinking with a group of people, each person can bring the shot-glass system 90 together to "cheers" each other, rip off the lids 120 from the shot-glasses 100 and then consume the alcohol shot 200.
  • the present embodiment can speed up the serving of spirits at bars and restaurants because no mixing and pouring would be required.
  • Embodiments may also improve the safety and quality of drinking spirits as consumers can be more confident that they are consuming exactly, for example, 1.5 ounces of alcohol 200 or as marked on the shot-glass 100.
  • Embodiments may provide commercial efficiency, as the shot-glass system 90, reduces the time it takes to serve individual patrons of bars. This is due to the fact that the alcohol 200 has already been mixed and poured into the shot-glass 100. Wth respect to user satisfaction, the curved brim 140 provides a smooth drinking experience that is comparable to non-disposable cups. Wth respect to spill-prevention, the curved brim 140 enables the shot-glass 100 to be tilted and consumed in a manner that contains the alcohol 200 in the shot-glass 100.
  • embodiments described herein comprise a single-serve, shot-glass system with three components that all help to create a lightweight, attractive, and smooth plastic shot glass.
  • the materials create an enhanced drinking experience through the use of a flared shaft and rounded brim at the top of the glass where the lip can be positioned when taking the shot.
  • the materials include a container, removable or peel-able lid and adhesive.
  • the container holds the alcohol in an upright position.
  • HDPE High-density polyethylene
  • the container may provide strength during shipping and may be stackable so it takes up less space than other shot glasses.
  • the container structure may be designed so it can be dropped into other glasses without breaking or breaking the glass into which it is dropped (e.g. jagerbombs, saki bombs).
  • the container may be non-toxic and may not leach or change the flavour of alcohol.
  • an epoxy coating may be added inside the container as extra support and may increase the longevity of the product. This epoxy system also improves the temperature range of the product by allowing it to remain sturdy and intact at temperatures warmer than -50 degrees Celsius.
  • the coating may be non-toxic and may not leach or change the flavour of alcohol.
  • the container has a flared shaft and curved brim to enhance the drinking experience.
  • the flared shaft and curved brim improve the design of conventional cups with peel-off lids (fruit cups, k-cups) by replacing the square, rigid design with a gradual, rounded edge. This helps reduce spillage when drinking and provides a more comfortable and effortless drinking experience.
  • the container is built specifically for the purpose of drinking alcohol.
  • the flared shaft may integrate smoothly with the curved brim for user comfort when drinking.
  • the peel-able lid ensures that the alcohol does not spill while also providing a tab that allows the drinker easily to peel it off the container. It may be created using a thin strip of HDPE as well or a similar plastic such as PET that allows for more creativity for printing colours and advertising.
  • the plastic lid provides better resistance to poking and sharp objects than a foil top, for example. It too can be coated to increase the longevity of the product.
  • the lid is non-toxic and may not leach or change the flavour of alcohol.
  • the adhesive holds the alcohol inside the container by sealing the lid to the container.
  • the adhesive ensures the longevity of the product while also not being too strong to prevent the lid from being able to be peeled off the container.
  • An epoxy system may do this by offering a stable adhesive and ripping off when opposing force is applied (e.g. 12 pounds).
  • Embodiments described herein provide a smooth drinking experience attributed to the flared shaft and curved brim, which reduces spillage and makes ordering a shot or making a drink much faster and precise. Embodiments described herein may reduce or eliminate issues of sanitation, contamination, and inaccurate shot volumes (such as under or over-pouring).
  • the shipping may be cheaper because the weight is less per ounce than a glass bottle and storage may be cheaper because they are a more uniform size.
  • the alcohol is unexposed until the point of consumption (if taken as a shot directly) and the provision of beverages may be more economical because they can be poured and served faster.
  • the following provides an example specification for the single-serve, shot-glass system 90. This example specification is for illustrative purposes and not limiting.
  • Approximate diameter at top 64mm
  • Approximate diameter inside top lip 50mm
  • top lip 1-8mm (as required for the adhesive to be able to seal the lid on)
  • Top lip is rounded for easy drinking (see Figure 4) Width of material for container: 1-5 mm Approximate diameter at bottom: 32mm
  • the single-serve shot-glass system 90 may find useful applications in large event venues (e.g. sporting arenas, concerts, rallies, etc.).
  • the peel-off lid 120 and/or the shot- glass 100 may serve as advertising platforms upon which companies may place advertisements.
  • the single-serve shot-glass system 90 may have applications in the field of medicine or hygiene.
  • the single-serve shot-glass system may be used to dispense fluoride rinses in a manner that is easy to consume for users by reason of the curved brim 140 and the peel-off lid 120 that prevent spilling.
  • doses of medication either in liquid or pill form may be stored in the single-serve shot-glass system 90 in order to preserve the medication, protecting it from outside air and preventing accidental spilling.
  • the single-serve shot-glass system 90 may contain other liquids such as mouth-wash or contact-lens solution (e.g. for traveling users).
  • the shot-glass 100 may be made of a flexible plastic that enables "squeezing" out a more viscous substance from the shot glass 100.

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L'invention concerne un système et un procédé pour la création d'un verre à liqueur à usage unique avec un buvant évasé, un bord incurvé et un opercule pelable.
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