GB2370218A - Disposable dual cup - Google Patents

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GB2370218A
GB2370218A GB0207782A GB0207782A GB2370218A GB 2370218 A GB2370218 A GB 2370218A GB 0207782 A GB0207782 A GB 0207782A GB 0207782 A GB0207782 A GB 0207782A GB 2370218 A GB2370218 A GB 2370218A
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Marie Pollock
David James Gregory
Terry Allan
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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
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0233—Nestable containers
    • 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
    • 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
    • B65D1/26—Thin-walled containers, e.g. formed by deep-drawing operations
    • B65D1/265—Drinking cups
    • 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
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0201—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together side-by-side
    • B65D21/0206—Separate rigid or semi-rigid trays or cups joined together, e.g. separate trays connected by single foil closure or crimped together
    • B65D21/0208—Separate rigid or semi-rigid trays or cups joined together, e.g. separate trays connected by single foil closure or crimped together by bonding, adhesive, hook and loop-type fastener or the like
    • 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
    • B65D2231/00—Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contents
    • B65D2231/02—Precut holes or weakened zones

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Abstract

A disposable dual cup having two vessels ( 1a and 1b) and each vessel having a semicircular base (2a and 2b), and being joined to form one moulding by having a circular rim (3) at the upper end of the cup. Preferably an adhesive panel (4) is contained within the interior walls (5) of both vessels to enable both vessels to connect for stability and to allow the creation of a partition within the cup. A lid (6) is then secured to the circular rim preventing the mixing of drinks and two openings (7a and 7b) are strategically pierced within the lid to allow the cup to receive straws (8a and 8b) for dispensation of both drinks. Prior to fixing by the panel (4), the lower parts of the vessels are able to move apart allowing the cup to be stacked in a nested relationship with other such cups.

Description

DISPOSABLE DUAL CUP This invention relates to a disposable dual cup, having two vessels yet being formed into one mould to allow more choice of beverages.
Drinking cups can be made in a range of materials and come in a variety of shapes, designs and other formations.
These cups all have a common purpose which is to contain either a hot or cold drink or other liquid formula. Most cups suffer the disadvantage of allowing a person only one choice of drink. Due to the pace of people's lifestyles in today's society and the levels of disposable income, purchasing drinks at retail outlets is now more common which in turn highlights the convenience of disposable cups and the necessity of having a stackable formation to assist with storage.
Other previous cups/containers have been divided by way of partitions inside the interior of the cup/container to hold two different ingredients whereby both ingredients can meet at a common point within the cup to allow both ingredients to mix together when a person takes a drink from it.
Another previous invention namely a US Patent a"Souvenir Cup"has an internal partition and a handle to each of the two separate compartments for use simultaneously by two persons.
Therefore the aim of this invention is to provide a disposable and stackable dual drinking cup with two drinking compartments being brought together by the joining of both vessel walls and being covered with a lid to seal both compartments, allowing the dispensation of the drinks through two openings within the lid, by way of straws.
Another aim is to construct the said invention in a disposable material.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Fig 1 Shows the drinking cup in its stackable formation.
Fig 2 Shows the fastening process of the two vessels for cup stability.
Fig 3 A perspective view of the cup as it would look having been removed from its stackable position and secured by a fixative placed between, and at the lower part of, both half-cylindrical vessels.
Fig 4 Shows a view of the whole cup together with the lid and straws in its final position.
Referring now in more detail to the drawings of the dual vessel cup.
As shown in Figure 1 the cup comprises of two half-cylindrical vessels (la & Ib) both of which taper down to their own semicircular base (2a & 2b), yet being joined together at their upper end by way of a circular rim (3) to bring both the vessels (la & Ib) to one moulding.
As in Figure 2 in order to reinforce the stability of the cup after having been removed from its stackable position, a fixative (4), (affixed during manufacture), is placed between the walls of both vessels (la & Ib) securing both half-cylindrical vessels together creating a partition (5) and therefore forming one moulding.
As in Figure 4 in order to prevent both drinks mixing together a lid (6) is secured to the circular rim (3) of the cup to meet with the partition (5).
As in Figure 4 in order to dispense both drinks the lid (6) has two openings (7a & 7b) which are positioned one above each vessel (la & Ib) to enable a person to feed a straw (8a & 8b) into the drink contained in each vessel.

Claims (5)

  1. CLAIMS 1. A disposable and stackable dual drinking cup with two drinking compartments being brought together by the joining of both vessel walls and being covered with a lid to seal both compartments, allowing the dispensation of the drinks through two openings within the lid, by way of straws.
  2. 2. A cup as claimed in Claim 1 whereby upon bringing both vessels together by way of their walls meeting when a fixative is applied.
  3. 3. A cup as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 whereby the vessel walls are secured together by way of a fixative reinforcing stability.
  4. 4. A cup as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 whereby the cup is covered with a lid over the circular rim and therefore sealing both vessels.
  5. 5. A cup as claimed in Claim 1 whereby it may be made of a disposable material
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WO2008089797A1 (en) * 2007-01-23 2008-07-31 Pavla Stolarik Disposable tumbler or disposable cup
US8424713B2 (en) 2009-12-17 2013-04-23 Michael J. Bolland Multiple container retaining device and method for using same
US9315293B2 (en) 2014-02-07 2016-04-19 Christina Lynn Vucich Combination dosing chaser device
RU168890U1 (en) * 2016-02-03 2017-02-27 Сергей Вильямович Иоффе COCKTAIL COMPOSITION CONTAINER
RU169021U1 (en) * 2016-02-03 2017-03-01 Сергей Вильямович Иоффе CAPACITY CONTAINERS
US11453532B2 (en) * 2018-03-01 2022-09-27 Snackshacker Llc Lid assembly and container having lid assembly

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WO1999001057A1 (en) * 1997-07-03 1999-01-14 Nancy Olivares De Serrano Container with two or more direct access chambers
US5934501A (en) * 1997-12-09 1999-08-10 Wright; Graham Beverage container for use with drinking cup
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US4867331A (en) * 1987-08-13 1989-09-19 Task Harry L Combination hors d'oeurves, drink and utensil holder
US4955503A (en) * 1989-02-02 1990-09-11 Propes Michael L Partitioned drinking cup
US5259528A (en) * 1993-04-06 1993-11-09 Pace Michael A Combination food, drink, utensil and napkin tray
WO1999001057A1 (en) * 1997-07-03 1999-01-14 Nancy Olivares De Serrano Container with two or more direct access chambers
US5934501A (en) * 1997-12-09 1999-08-10 Wright; Graham Beverage container for use with drinking cup
US6079586A (en) * 1999-04-15 2000-06-27 Hanneman; Amy L. Combination cup and food container

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1582121A1 (en) * 2004-03-30 2005-10-05 Itchak Stern Drinking vessel for pairs and attachment for drinking vessels for pairs
WO2008089797A1 (en) * 2007-01-23 2008-07-31 Pavla Stolarik Disposable tumbler or disposable cup
US8424713B2 (en) 2009-12-17 2013-04-23 Michael J. Bolland Multiple container retaining device and method for using same
US9315293B2 (en) 2014-02-07 2016-04-19 Christina Lynn Vucich Combination dosing chaser device
RU168890U1 (en) * 2016-02-03 2017-02-27 Сергей Вильямович Иоффе COCKTAIL COMPOSITION CONTAINER
RU169021U1 (en) * 2016-02-03 2017-03-01 Сергей Вильямович Иоффе CAPACITY CONTAINERS
US11453532B2 (en) * 2018-03-01 2022-09-27 Snackshacker Llc Lid assembly and container having lid assembly

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