KR102016771B1 - Beverage glass and beverage glass assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The beverage container assembly includes a first beverage container having a first container body, the first container body having a first base having a first periphery and a first sidewall connected to the first base, the first sidewall being connected to the connecting member. Include. The first beverage container includes a first rim formed at the end of the first sidewall with respect to the first base. The assembly also includes a second beverage container having a second container body, the second container body having a second base having a second periphery and a second sidewall connected to the second base. The second sidewall includes a coupling member that engages the connecting member such that the first beverage container is attached to the second beverage container.

Description

Drink glass and drink glass assembly {BEVERAGE GLASS AND BEVERAGE GLASS ASSEMBLY}

This application is directed to: 1) a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 13 / 111,454, filed May 19, 2011, filed U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29 / 411,983, filed Jan. 27, 2012 And 2) some continuing applications of US patent application Ser. No. 13 / 111,454, filed May 19, 2011, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The present invention relates to a beverage container such as a wine glass that can be sealed with a seal or lid that can be removed before consumption. The invention also relates to an assembly of a multi-beverage container of an attached configuration, directly connected.

Beverages are typically glass or plastic bottles, aluminum or iron cans, cardboard or plastic cartons; Or sold to a consumer in a container such as a device containing a bladder containing a beverage. The beverage in the container may be transferred to a suitable beverage glass made of a suitable material, including but not limited to glass, plastic, or the like for consumption. In some situations, the user prefers to drink beverages in individually provided containers, such as cans, juice bottles, and the like. However, many consumers prefer to drink a beverage type of glass bottle with a wide mouth to enhance the aroma and flavor of the beverage.

It may be desirable to individually provide the various beverages contained in a sealed wide mouth container to enhance the aroma and taste of the beverage during consumption. It would also be desirable to provide serving containers individually which can be placed together in a multi-serving container package for sale or distribution.

One routine of the present invention relates to a beverage container assembly, wherein the beverage container assembly includes a first beverage container having a first container body, the first container body connected to a first base having a first periphery and to the first base; It has a first side wall, and the first side wall comprises a connecting member. The first beverage container includes a first rim formed at the end of the first sidewall with respect to the first base. The assembly also includes a second beverage container having a second container body, the second container body having a second base having a second periphery and a second sidewall connected to the second base. The second sidewall includes an engagement member that engages the connecting member such that the first beverage container is attached to the second beverage container.

A second routine of the invention relates to an assembly wherein the assembly comprises a first beverage container having a first container body, the first container body having a first base having a first periphery and a first connected to the first base. A side wall and a first rim formed at the end of the first side wall relative to the first base. The first beverage container includes a first lid having a first sealing region, the first sealing region being removably attached to the first rim. The assembly also includes a second beverage container having a second container body, the second container body having a second base having a second periphery, a second sidewall connected to the second base, and a second sidewall relative to the second base. And a second rim formed at the distal end. The second container body is removably engaged by the first base of the first beverage container so that the lid of the second container is interposed between the rim of the second container and the base of the first container. The second beverage container also includes a second lid having a second sealing area, the second sealing area being removably attached to the second rim.

Various features, advantages and other uses of the invention will become more apparent with reference to the following detailed description and drawings.
1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a beverage container according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the beverage container of FIG. 1. FIG.
3 is a plan view of the beverage container of FIG.
4 is a detailed view of one embodiment of a rim elevation of the beverage container of FIG. 1.
5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG.
FIG. 6 is a detailed view of an embodiment of a rim portion of the beverage container of FIG. 1. FIG.
7 is a bottom view of the beverage container of FIG. 1.
8 is a detail view of the bottom region of the beverage container of FIG. 1.
9 is a detailed view of the lid region of the beverage container of FIG. 1.
10 is a schematic view of a second embodiment of a beverage container engaged with another beverage container according to the present invention.
Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of a third embodiment of a beverage container engaged with another beverage container according to the present invention.
12 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a beverage container engaged with another beverage container according to the present invention.
12A is a partial cross-sectional view of the beverage container front in engagement with the second beverage container of FIG. 12.
12B is a cross-sectional view of the upper portion of the beverage container engaged with the second beverage container of FIG. 12.
13 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a beverage container assembly as disclosed herein and in accordance with the present invention.
14 is a front view of the beverage container assembly of FIG. 13.
FIG. 15 is a detailed view of a connection between two beverage containers of the beverage container assembly of FIG.
16 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a beverage container assembly system, wherein the beverage container assembly of FIG. 13 includes a removable cover according to the present invention.
17 is a front view of the beverage container assembly system of FIG. 16.
18 is a top view of the beverage container assembly system of FIG. 16.
19 is a top view of the beverage container assembly system of FIG. 16.
20 is a side view of a beverage container described as an assembly, with an embodiment of a removable beverage container accessory.
21 is a detailed view of the assembly of FIG. 20.
22 is a perspective view of the container of FIGS. 10-15 modified to have a engagement member and engagement member.
FIG. 23 is a plan view of a first possible configuration of the four beverage containers of FIGS. 1-15 using the connecting and engaging members of FIG. 22.
24 is a top view of a second possible configuration of the four beverage containers of FIGS. 1-15 using the connecting and engaging members of FIG. 22.

As shown in the exemplary figures, in particular with reference to FIG. 1, the beverage container 10 includes a beverage container body 12 and a removable lid 14 securely fixed to the beverage container body 12. . The beverage container body 12 may be constructed from any suitable material. In various embodiments, the beverage container body 12 may be made from a suitable moldable polymeric material. If desired or required, the material may be transparent. In certain embodiments, the material used may be any material suitable for use with the food material. The material is dimensionally stable, but small deformations may be provided in particular applications. If the beverage container 10 comprises wine (alcohol), the beverage container body 12 may be composed of a suitable transparent polymer material. Lid 14 may be made of any suitable material, including but not limited to foil, plastic, and the like. The material used for the lid 14 may be made of the same or different material as the material of the container body 12. In some applications, it is contemplated that the material used for the lid 14 may be more deformable than the material used for the container body 12 and may conform to appropriate dimensional contours, such as by crimping.

The beverage container body 12 comprises a base 16 with a circumference C _B measured at the outer periphery of the surface contact area, having a first definite value (see FIG. 7). The beverage container body 12 also has a side wall 20 that terminates at the rim 22. Sidewall 20 and base 16 form an internal chamber of a specified volume. In this way, the side wall 20 has a suitable height (H). The side wall 20 also has a side wall middle portion M as shown in FIG. 2.

In the embodiment as shown in the figure, the side wall 20 has a curved outer contour that forms at least one outwardly protruding bulbous region 24, which is the base region 16. Extends beyond the periphery formed by it. Sidewall 20 has an area 26 that slopes inwardly just above the flattened area 24 as shown in FIG. 2. The inclined region 26 terminates at the rim 22, the form of which is described in more detail below. In the described embodiment, the side wall 20 has a rounded flat area 24 located below the side wall height middle portion M. As shown in FIG. The rounded region 24 has a circumference C _w larger than the circumference C _B of the base 16 as shown in FIG. 7. The side wall 20 curves upward from the base 16 up to the circumferential maximum at C _W. And the side walls 20 form a smooth internal curve running adjoining into the inclined region 26. The circumferential maximum in C _W may be any percentage greater than the circumference C _B of the base 16. In certain embodiments, it is contemplated that the circumferential maximum value C _W may be between 10 and 50% greater than the circumference C _B of the base 16.

The side wall 20 also has an area 26 that slopes inwardly between the rounded area 24 and the rim 22. In the described embodiment, the rim 22 has a circumferential maximum C _{R that} is less than or equal to the circumference C _B of the base 16. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the outer circumference or circumferential maximum value C _R of the rim 22 may be between 5% and 50% greater than the circumference C _B of the base 16.

As shown in FIG. 2, the side wall 20 may have a suitable inner face 28 opposite the curved outer face 30. In any of several embodiments, the inner and outer faces can be parallel. In the case of parallel inner and outer surfaces, the inner chamber formed in the container body 12 may have a larger volume in the area below the intermediate portion M.

The space of the inner volume of the container body 12 contained in the inner chamber may generally be suitable for storing a suitable serving of beverage. The container body 12 may be balanced in a manner that provides a suitable volume. In certain embodiments, it is contemplated that base 16 may have a cross-sectional diameter between 2 and 4 inches. The outer diameter of the rim 22 may be sufficient to allow for a removable engagement between the rim 22 of the first vessel 10 and the base 16 of the second vessel. The inner diameter of the rim 22 may be sufficient for the beverage to be consumed from the container body 12. The maximum diameter of the sidewall 20 in the rounded area 24 may be between 1/4 and 1 inch larger than the diameter of the base 16. The overall height of the beverage container may be the height of the beverage container of approximately 6 ounces in any application.

Rim 22 is connected adjacent the upper region of sidewall 20. As shown in FIGS. 5-6, the rim 22 includes a body 32 having a lip 34 projecting axially outwardly to a defined distance therefrom. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the lip 34 extends to provide an outer surface that can be accommodated in a suitable orifice defined in the base 16 of the corresponding beverage container. In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the rim 22 is essentially the same as the inner diameter defined by the base 16. Rim 22 also has an upward facing surface, which may include at least one upward facing surface or bead 36 protruding therefrom.

Rim 22 is shaped to mate in contact with lid 14 in a manner that facilitates installation of the removed seal. Lid 14 may be in contact with rim 22 in any suitable manner. In some embodiments, the lid 14 is shaped to have a suitable edge area secured to the rim 22 to keep the beverage inside the container body 12. Lid 14 may be attached to rim 22 in any suitable manner including, but not limited to, bonding adhesives and the like. Suitable adhesive materials, where adhesive materials (first material and second material) are used, may be suitable adhesive materials for use in food. The adhesive material may be present as a layer, bead, or other structure interposed between the rim 22 and the interior facing side of the lid 14. If desired or necessary, intervening adhesive may be placed in contact with all or a portion of the top surface of rim 22, such as bead 36.

Lid 14 may have any suitable shape that sealably engages rim 14 to close an opening formed in container body 12. In various embodiments, the lid 14 may be a thin planar member that conforms to and can cover the formed opening. For example, the lid 14 may be made of a foil-like material having a tab that extends beyond the bead so that a user can grasp the tab and remove the lid 14. When in the sealing engagement, the lid 14 may be deflected into the opening formed in the container body 12. The lid 14 has a suitable outer area proximate its outer edge, which may be shaped to conform to at least a portion of the rim 22.

The desired beverage can be sealed in the container body 12 by the lid 14. The volume of the beverage can be such that the height of the beverage is up to the appropriate filling line (F). When the container body is made of a moderately transparent polymeric material, the beverage is visible through the container body 12. In addition to the liquid, it may be noted that the container body 12 may include other types of objects, such as solid food.

Rim 22 may have any shape that facilitates sealing engagement between lid 14 and container body 12. In one embodiment, the rim 22 may include a generally vertical neck portion with beads present at its ends. In another embodiment shown in FIGS. 5-6, the rim 22 may have a form having a plurality of steps 40, 42 located inside and outside of the surface oriented with respect to the beads 36. It is contemplated that an adhesive or other sealing material may be interposed between the inwardly facing steps 40, 42 and the lid 14. The term "adhere" as used herein includes the connection carried out by the adhesion of the rim to the lid, as well as the appropriate adhesive layer interposed between the rim 22 and the lid 14. Where a line of adhesive is used, it is contemplated that the adhesive line may be used to contact the beads 36 of the rim 22, where necessary, the adhesive may be a multi-sided surface with the adhesive formed on the surface facing the inside of the rim It may be arranged to contact with.

In addition, within the scope of this technique, the lid 14 may have a shape consistent with one or more geometric ridges (plural ridge members) and / or shelves formed on the top surface of the rim 22. This matching can be achieved at the time of manufacture of the lid 14 with respect to the joined rim 22 or upon attachment of the lid 14. Matching fixation can be effected by applying wherever the adhesive is desired or needed.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4-6, the rim 22 has at least one shoulder 38 in the radial interior of the beads 36. The shoulder 38 has a maximum height or peak below the bead 36. The shelf 40 is located radially inside and adjacent the shoulder 38. Shelf 40 terminates at an upper portion protruding downward of interior wall 28.

Where desired or necessary, the rim 22 may have appropriate external geometric details. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4-6, the rim 22 has one shoulder 42 positioned below the bead 36 radially outward of the bead 36. The shelf 44 is located below the shoulder 42 radially outwardly of the shoulder 42 and connected adjacent thereto. The contours of the various shelves 40, 44 and shoulders 38, 42 are sufficient to allow contact with the lid 14 but can be small enough to enjoy drinking beverages.

While adhesive attachment between the lid 14 and the rim 22 associated with it has been described above, other forms of attachment are possible. For example, the outer edge of the lid 14 can be engaged like a beer bottle cap to engage the outer side of the rim 22. Another possibility is to slightly melt the top layer of the rim 22 and / or the bottom of the lid 14 before placing the lid 14 thereon, such that a seal can be formed between the lid 14 and the rim 22. You can also do that.

The outer edge 46 of the shelf 44 defines a downwardly extending wall region 48 that terminates in the inwardly curved lower region 50. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5-6, the inwardly curved lower region 50 terminates in a cylindrical band portion 52 interposed between the rim 22 and the top portion of the side wall 20. Side wall 20 and cylindrical band portion 52 may be adjacent to each other, or may have a suitable intermediate region 54 interposed therebetween. In the embodiment shown in the various figures, the inwardly inclined portion is interposed between the intermediate region 54, the inwardly curved lower region 50 and the cylindrical band portion 52.

The container body 12 may also include a transition region 55 interposed between the band portion 52 and the upper region of the side wall 20.

The base 16 of the container body 12 may have a form that detachably engages the rim 22 of the beverage container 10 of a similar shape. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8-9, the base 16 includes at least one arm member 56 having an outwardly facing side 58, with the outwardly facing side facing the rim 22. Adjacent to the lower region of the side wall 20 at a position on the body 12. The arm member 56 defines an inwardly directed detent 60 generally facing the outwardly facing side 58 that terminates at the bottom wall (shown dark in FIGS. 8 and 9). The size, number and positioning of the arm members 56 are sufficient to detachably engage the rim 22 of the corresponding beverage container 10. 7, 8 and 9, the device has one arm member 56 extending continuously around the circumference of the base 16, forming a surface contact area 64.

Detent 60 may have any suitable interior wall shape sufficient to receive and hold at least a portion of rim 22 of associated beverage device 10 in an engaged relationship. In the embodiment shown, the inner wall of detent 60 has a concave shape that can be detachably engaged with a corresponding rim 22. In the embodiment shown, the inner wall of detent 60 is in contact with shoulder 50 associated with rim 22.

Arm member 56 may be either a solid or hollow structure, depending on the particular application. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the arm member 56 is a continuous solid annular body positioned adjacent to the side wall 20 and the bottom surface 62. Regardless of the theory, it is believed that the continuous solid arm member 56 provides stability to the combined container body 12. It is also believed that the continuous solid arm member 56, when used with the solid rim 22 in connection with the curved linear sidewall 20, provides a structurally robust beverage container 10.

The bottom surface 62 (shown dark in FIGS. 2, 8 and 9) may have any suitable geometry. In the embodiment described in the figures, the bottom surface 62 has an inwardly curved geometry, with a bottom region proximate the arm member 56 and a maximum inwardly oriented point proximate the radial center of the device 10. . The arc formed by the curved bottom surface 62 is between 1 degree and 30 degrees from the plane.

Engagement between rim 22 and arm member 56 generally occurs at a connection point located in the lower portion of detent 60 and the round shoulder area 50 of each member.

It is noted that other connections between the base 16 of one beverage container 10 and the rim 22 'of another beverage container 10' are also possible. For example, the inner side surface of the base 16 of the beverage container 10 of FIGS. 1-9 is formed on the outer surface of the rim 22 'of another beverage container 10', as shown in FIG. The screw pattern 82 may be modified to have a screw pattern 80 that is engaged by screwing. Thus, the beverage containers 10, 10 'overlap each other and screw. Of course, the coupling modality may be reversed such that the screw pattern 80 is formed on the outer surface of the base 16, the screw pattern 82 is formed on the inner surface of the rim 22 ′, and the base 16 is The screw patterns can be sized to engage each other. Thus, in summary, each base and rim of the beverage containers 10, 10 'of FIGS. 1-9 may be modified to include the aforementioned screw engagement.

Another possible attachment scenario is shown in FIG. 11. In particular, the base 16 of FIGS. 1-9 may be modified such that the inner surface 84 of the lower portion of the sidewall 20 forms a vertical surface. Bottom surface 62 is formed above bottom edge 86 of the interior surface. As shown in FIG. 11, a channel 88 is formed at the inner surface 84, and one end 90 of the channel 88 is formed at the bottom edge 86, such that the bottom edge 86 is formed. Access to channel 88 is possible. Channel 88 is raised at an angle from bottom edge 86 and leveled off at the other end 92. Prior to the level off, the channel 88 includes a protrusion 94. The channel 88 and the protrusion 94 are nub 96 when the nubs 96 formed on the rim 22 of the other vessel move along the channel 88 and after the nubs 96 pass through the protrusion 94. It is constructed to a size such that 96 is hooked to end 92.

Given this structure, attachment of the rim 22 of one vessel to the base 16 of another vessel is accomplished by inserting the rim 22 of one vessel into the inner surface 84 of the other vessel. The two vessels are then rotated in the first direction relative to each other until the nubs 96 are inserted into the channels 88 of the other vessel and pass through the protrusions 94 on the rim 22 of one vessel. . The vessels are effectively engaged with each other until a relative rotation between the two vessels is carried out in the opposite direction of the first direction. When sufficient torque is applied, the nubs 96 pass through the protrusions 94 and are fed to the bottom edge of the container where the rim 22 can be released.

Another possible attachment scenario is shown in FIGS. 12A-12B. In particular, the base of FIGS. 1-9 may be modified to extend approximately 180 degrees such that the bottom portion is C-shaped at the bottom edge. Thus, in practice, the lid 22 ′ of one container slides into the detent 60 until the rim 22 ′ reaches the rear portion 98 of the base 16. Rim 22 'and base 16 are coupled to each other using a channel and nub system similar to that described with respect to FIG. The structure of the channel formed inside the sidewall where the detent 60 is present is basically the same as that described for channel 88 in FIG. One difference is that unlike the protrusion 94 of FIG. 11, the protrusion is formed on the side of the channel 88, not the bottom, as shown in FIG. 11. With the channels mentioned above. The engagement between the rim 22 'and the base 16 is accomplished by the rim 22' sliding into the detent 60, and until the nubs formed in the rim 22 'slide into the channel. 22 ') and the base 16 are twisted with respect to each other and raise the channel over the protrusion until it moves into the end portion of the channel where the rim 22' and the base 16 are joined. Twisting in the opposite direction with sufficient torque will release the nubs from the channel in a manner similar to that described above with respect to FIG.

The present technology implements an assembly of beverage containers as described above, wherein the assembly comprises two beverage containers each having a container body 12 and a lid 14. One example of such an assembly in which the beverage container of FIGS. 1-9 is used is shown in FIGS. 13-15. Each beverage container 10 has a given serving of beverage located in a sealed chamber of a size formed in the container body 12. Serving size can be a predetermined amount. In applications where the beverage container 10 is configured to contain wine, the serving size may be, for example, between 2 oz and 6 oz. In the assembly 200, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the base 16 of the at least one first beverage container 10 has a lid 14 ′ of each of the second beverage container 10 ′ s, each of which has a lid 14 ′. In a manner interposed between the rim 22 'and the base 16, it detachably engages the rim 22' of the second beverage container 10 '. It is also noted that the beverage container may include a plastic cap surrounding the lid, on top of the stack.

Assembly 200 may consist of any number of beverage containers 10, 10 ′. Any assembly may even consist of multiple beverage containers, generally having two and four assemblies in some applications. The assembly 200 of FIGS. 13-15 may also include an outer covering member. Non-limiting examples of outer coverings include boxes, shrink wraps, and the like.

Examples of possible outer coverings are shown in FIGS. 16-19. The outer covering 300 is made of a flexible, plastic material, such as PET, with openings at both ends thereof. The assembly 200 of FIGS. 13-15 is first inserted through the opening at the bottom end such that the covering 300 and the assembly 200 form a covered assembly of the beverage container 302. In the case of using PET in the covering 300, the combination of the covering 300 and the assembly is placed in a steam tunnel or the like, so that the covering can be obtained by reducing the shape of the assembly of the beverage container. As shown in FIGS. 16-17, the material takes the external form of the assembly 200 along the sides. At the top, an annular ring can be formed around the outer edge of the plastic cap attached to the lid 14 and the rim 22. At the bottom, the annular portion 306 is centered with respect to the center of the base 16. It is noted that the covering 300 can include several features. For example, the covering 300 can include an opening 308 that allows an observer to identify the contents within the covering 300. The covering 300 can include an opening device 310 that includes an area that extends along the length of the assembly 302, which is so weak that the user taps 308 along the length of the opening device at the top. When is pulled, this area is broken and separated to show the beverage container in it. As shown in FIGS. 16-17, this area includes two parallel lines of holes, each hole 312 approximately 1 mm in diameter, about seven holes per centimeter along the length of this area. There is this. The holes in the lines are separated from each other by approximately 8 mm. When the tab area 308 is pulled down, the material breaks and separates the holes in the line along one of the holes in the line. The same process occurs in the holes of the other lines, so that a slit-like opening is formed between the holes of the lines.

Beverage containers 10, 10 ′ and the like may be formed approximately the same size as the height and maximum width of standard wine bottles. Thus, the assembly 200 of the four beverage containers 10, 10 ′, 10 ″, 10 ″ ″ positioned in end-to-end stacked relationship has approximately the height of a standard wine bottle. The assembly may contain the same or different four servings of wine. Each container can be accessed by removing each lid. The contents can be consumed from an open beverage container which can be used as a beverage glass.

Although the present technology is shown with respect to the engagement between two beverage containers 10, 10 ', it is also contemplated that a removable engagement between the beverage container 10 and a suitable accessory may be provided within the scope of the present technology. One non-limiting example of a suitable accessory to be engaged by the beverage container 10 of FIGS. 1-9 is the wine glass support 100 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21. The wine glass support 100 includes a suitable head 110, a base 112, and a stem 114 interposed between the head 110 and the base 112. The head 110 is formed to be detachably engaged with a suitably formed base 16 of the beverage container 10. In the illustrated embodiment, the head 110 of the wine glass support 100 includes a suitable rim 122 formed to mate and make contact with the arm member 56. In the illustrated embodiment, the rims 122 are mated in orifices formed by continuous annular arm members 56 in the manner described above. Other accessories may be implemented including, but not limited to, Pilsner stems, with plate members and the like.

When the beverage container 10 is used with an accessory such as the wine glass support 100, the support 100 can be attached if necessary. In general, the support 100 may be attached to the base 16 of the beverage container 10 prior to removal of the lid 14.

As described with respect to the beverage container 10 and the system 200 of FIGS. 1-15, attachment is possible between the base of another container and the lid / rim of one container. Additional attachments are possible. As shown in FIG. 22, the container 10 of FIGS. 1-15 may be adapted to include one or more connecting members 402 on the sidewall 20. This connecting member 402 may be adapted to engage the engagement member 404 of another container 10 '. For example, it is contemplated that the connecting member 402 may be a male member of the snap and the engagement member 404 may be a corresponding female member of the snap. Of course, other engagement structures are possible for the members 402, 404.

The aforementioned side engagements allow for different packaging forms, one of which is shown in FIG. Another pattern may be a container 10 having sides and sides connected to each other along a line, using members 402 and 404 as shown in FIG. 24. If one of the unattached sides has a sufficient shape, such as a flat surface, the entire line of attached containers is rotated so that the aforementioned non-attached sides are placed on the surface so that the lines of the containers extend perpendicularly from the surface. As a result, a laminate is formed similarly to those shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

Although the invention has been described in connection with the most practical and preferred embodiments, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described, but on the contrary is intended to include various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. It is to be understood that the scope of the claims is to be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent structures as permitted by law.

10 Beverage Containers 12 Container Body
14 lids and 16 bases
20 sidewall 22 rim

Claims (40)

A first beverage container and a second beverage container,
The first beverage container,
A first container body comprising a first base having a first periphery, a first sidewall connected to the first base, and a first rim formed at the end of the first sidewall relative to the first base;
A first lid having a first sealing region removably attached to an upper surface of the first rim; And
A first material adhered to the first sealing region and the first rim such that the first sealing region is removably attached to the first rim,
The first rim defines a first opening providing access to a space of a first internal volume defined by the first container body,
The first sealing region releasably engages in contact with a first material located between the first lid and the top surface of the first rim: and
The second beverage container,
A second container body comprising a second base having a second periphery, a second sidewall connected to the second base, and a second rim formed at the second sidewall end with respect to the second base;
A second lid having a second sealing region removably attached to the second rim; And
A second material adhered to the second sealing region and the second rim such that the second sealing region is removably attached to the second rim,
The first beverage container is detachably coupled by the second base of the second beverage container, such that the first lid of the first beverage container has the first rim and the second beverage of the first beverage container. Interposed between the second base of the container, wherein the second rim defines a second opening that provides access to a space of a second internal volume defined by the second container body. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first rim comprises a screw pattern that engages a screw pattern formed in the second base. The method according to claim 1,
And the second base includes a channel for slidably receiving a nub formed in the first rim. The method according to claim 3,
The nub is fixed at a position in the channel. The method according to claim 3,
The channel includes a protrusion such that the nub is fixed in position in the channel as the nub passes through the protrusion. The method according to claim 1,
And the first lid is slidably received in a channel formed in the second base. The method according to claim 6,
And the first lid is secured in position in the channel. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein said first beverage container and said second beverage container each comprise a serving of wine. The method according to claim 1,
And a covering surrounding the first beverage container and the second beverage container, wherein the covering includes an opening device to provide access to at least one of the first beverage container and the second beverage container. . The method according to claim 9,
The opening device includes two lines of holes formed in the covering and a tab area formed in the covering, wherein the holes of the line and the tab area are formed when the tab area is pulled down, An assembly of the structure such that the material of the covering between the holes of the line is torn along at least one of the holes of the line such that a slit opening is formed between the holes of the line. As a way to access the container contents,
An assembly comprising a first container and a second container is provided,
The first container,
A first container body including a space in a first interior volume for storing liquid, and a rim defining a first opening providing access to the space in the first interior volume; And
A removable lid providing a seal to prevent the liquid from being removed through the first opening from the space of the first internal volume;
The second container is detachably coupled to the first container,
The second container comprises a second container body comprising a space of a second internal volume and a second opening providing access to the space of the second internal volume,
A base of the second container is detachably coupled to the rim of the first container such that the lid is interposed between the base of the second container and the rim of the first container;
Separating the first vessel from the second vessel; And
Removing the lid from the first container such that the liquid is accessible to a user. The method according to claim 11,
Said liquid accessing the container contents comprising alcohol. The method according to claim 12,
Wherein said liquid is wine. An assembly comprising a first beverage container and a second beverage container,
The first beverage container, the first container body; A first lid; And a first material,
The first container body,
A first base having a first periphery;
A first sidewall connected to said first base; And
A first rim formed at an end of the first sidewall with respect to the first base,
The first sidewall includes a central section having a maximum circumference greater than the circumference of the first base and the sidewall intermediate portion, wherein the maximum circumference is at a position on the first sidewall between the sidewall intermediate portion and the first base. Positioned, the first rim defines a first opening that provides access to a space of a first internal volume defined by the first container body,
The first lid has a first sealing region, the first sealing region being removably attached to an upper surface of the first rim;
The first material is adhered to the first sealing region and the first rim such that the first sealing region is removably attached to the first rim; And
The second beverage container, the second container body; Second lid; And a second material,
The second container body,
A second base having a second periphery;
A second sidewall connected to the second base; And
A second rim formed at an end of the second sidewall with respect to the second base,
The first rim of the second beverage container so that the first lid of the first beverage container is interposed between the first rim of the first beverage container and the second base of the second beverage container. Removably attached to the base, the second rim defining a second opening that provides access to a space of a second internal volume defined by the second container body;
The second lid has a second sealing region removably attached to the second rim; And
The second material is adhered to the second sealing region and the second rim such that the second sealing region is removably attached to the second rim. The method according to claim 14,
The second base of the second beverage container includes a bottom surface and an arm member extending downward from the second sidewall, wherein the arm member includes:
Medial side;
Outer surface;
Surface contact areas facing the bottom wall; And
And a detent region formed on the inner side. The method according to claim 15,
And the first rim comprises a plurality of annular ridge members spaced apart from each other and arranged in parallel with each other. The method according to claim 15,
Wherein said first beverage container and said second beverage container each comprise a serving of wine. The method according to claim 15,
And an outer covering for covering the outer surface of the assembly. The method according to claim 18,
Wherein said outer covering is selected from the group consisting of a shrink wrap and a box. The method according to claim 15,
And the second base comprises a surface concave inwardly from the bottom surface, wherein the detent region is located between the surface contact region and the bottom surface. The method according to claim 15,
Said first sidewall having a cylindrical portion and said arm member extending around a lower periphery of said first sidewall. The method according to claim 16,
And the first lid has an area formed to sealingly fit to at least one of the plurality of ridge members. delete The method according to claim 14,
And the liquid is in direct contact with the first container body when the liquid is within the interior of the first container body and the first lid is completely sealed to the first rim. The method according to claim 14,
And the liquid is in direct contact with the second container body when the liquid is within the interior of the second container body and the second lid is completely sealed to the second rim. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete

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