US20230363559A1 - Novelty Shot Beverage Container - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to a beverage container, and in particular, to a novelty shot beverage container.
- a shooter or shot is a small serving of alcoholic spirits or mixed drink typically consumed quickly.
- Shooters can be shaken, stirred, blended, layered, or simply poured, and are typically served in shot glasses.
- FIGS. 1 - 4 are various views of a preferred embodiment of a novelty shot beverage container according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of a novelty shot beverage container according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
- the present disclosure relates to a novelty or promotional item for containing a beverage of about one to two ounces of liquid.
- the novelty shot beverage container described and shown herein serves the function of an unbreakable shot glass for serving alcoholic liquors and spirits.
- the novelty shot beverage container 10 includes an ornamental outer shell 12 that preferably has a first shell portion 14 and a second shell portion 16 that fasten together to form a shot beverage container having a novelty shape, such as the shape of a football or another sports item.
- the two shell portions 14 and 16 may each comprise half of the ornamental outer shell 12 , such as upper and lower shell portions.
- the ornamental outer shell 12 is configured as a football, having the same general overall shape and appearance of a football.
- the ornamental outer shell 12 may include lacing 18 , seams, surface texture, and other surface details to mimic a football.
- Additional details may include team names, mascots, and colors that are imprinted or otherwise adhered onto the ornamental outer shell.
- an alternate embodiment of the ornamental outer shell may be spherical shaped and may include ornamental elements of other items such as baseball, basketball, soccer ball, golf ball, tennis ball, etc.
- the ornamental outer shell may also be shaped to mimic other items such as, for example, hockey puck, baseball glove, and badminton shuttlecock.
- the ornamental outer shell 12 may alternatively have a configuration corresponding to other types of novelty items for suitable promotional and retail purposes.
- the ornamental outer shell 12 may optionally include a side flat surface 24 and a bottom flat surface 25 .
- the side flat surface 24 may be utilized to receive a label or sticker (not shown) bearing the image of a football team logo, trademark, mascot, or other advertising graphics.
- the label has an adhesive backing that enables it to be secured to the outer shell 12 .
- the flat bottom surface 25 enables the shot beverage container 10 to rest on a flat level surface without rolling around.
- a clip or hook 26 is coupled to a side surface of the ornamental outer shell 12 via a through hole 28 .
- the clip 26 includes a conical anchor or peg 29 that may be inserted into the through hole 28 to secure the clip 26 to the ornamental outer shell 12 .
- the clip 26 may be used to fasten the shot beverage container 10 to a belt, belt loop, purse strap, etc. to free up the user's hands.
- the clip 26 may also be used to fasten the shot beverage container 10 to a display apparatus or device at a retail or point-of sale venue, such as a sports stadium, bar, or souvenir shop.
- a retail or point-of sale venue such as a sports stadium, bar, or souvenir shop.
- the clip 26 is described and shown as a separately fabricated component that is then assembled and secured to the outer shell 12 , the clip 26 may be integrally constructed as part of the outer shell 12 in an alternate embodiment.
- Two openings 20 and 22 are defined in the ornamental outer shell 12 .
- a larger circular opening 20 is positioned in an upper forward location on the upper half of the outer shell 14 .
- This opening 20 in the upper portion of the outer shell 12 is designed to enable a beverage to be poured or otherwise fill an inner container 30 encased and held within the ornamental outer shell 12 .
- the upper opening 20 of the outer shell 12 is in general alignment and coincident with a larger opening 34 of the inner beverage container 30 that enables the beverage to be added to the compartment 32 of the inner container 30 .
- the second and smaller opening 22 defined in the ornamental outer shell 12 is located at a forward tip of the football-shaped outer shell 14 and is in alignment and coincident with the secondary opening 36 of the inner container 30 .
- the secondary opening 36 is connected to the compartment 32 via an elongated neck portion 38 defining a fluid passageway.
- the two shell portions 14 and 16 may be fastened together by any suitable mechanism.
- a plurality of circular pegs 40 are disposed along the rim of the lower shell portion 16 that are in alignment with a plurality of circular holes (not explicitly shown) disposed along the rim of the upper shell portion 14 .
- the pegs and corresponding holes are sized so that they may be press-fitted together to keep the two portions of the outer shell 12 together.
- the interior of the ornamental outer shell portions 14 and 16 may be contoured to securely enclose, hold, and properly orient the inner beverage container within the outer shell 12 .
- the ornamental outer shell 12 and the inner container 30 may be fabricated from any suitable material such as plastic.
- the ornamental outer shell 12 and inner beverage container are preferably structurally rigid or semi-rigid to substantially retain their respective shapes.
- the ornamental outer shell 12 may include a display that presents animated or moving images (with or without audio), such as a display screen located on the side flat surface 24 using a suitable technology now known or to be developed such as LCD, LED, OLED, QLED, QD-OLED, etc.
- the display may be used to present static and/or dynamic images, that may be accompanied with audio data.
- an example embodiment of the football-style ornamental outer shell may be about 5.60 inches in length, 3.30 inches in width, and 3.4 inches in height.
Abstract
A novelty shot beverage container includes an inner container having a first and second openings in fluid communication with a compartment for containing a shot beverage, an outer shell having a novelty shape and configured for securely encasing and holding the inner container. The outer shell also having a first opening in general alignment and coincident with the first opening of the inner container, and a second opening in general alignment and coincident with the second opening of the inner container. The beverage container further includes a clip coupled to the outer shell for attaching the novelty shot beverage container to another item.
Description
- The present disclosure relates generally to a beverage container, and in particular, to a novelty shot beverage container.
- Traditionally, a shooter or shot is a small serving of alcoholic spirits or mixed drink typically consumed quickly. Shooters can be shaken, stirred, blended, layered, or simply poured, and are typically served in shot glasses.
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FIGS. 1-4 are various views of a preferred embodiment of a novelty shot beverage container according to the teachings of the present disclosure; and -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of a novelty shot beverage container according to the teachings of the present disclosure. - The present disclosure relates to a novelty or promotional item for containing a beverage of about one to two ounces of liquid. The novelty shot beverage container described and shown herein serves the function of an unbreakable shot glass for serving alcoholic liquors and spirits.
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FIGS. 1-5 , the noveltyshot beverage container 10 includes an ornamentalouter shell 12 that preferably has afirst shell portion 14 and asecond shell portion 16 that fasten together to form a shot beverage container having a novelty shape, such as the shape of a football or another sports item. The twoshell portions outer shell 12, such as upper and lower shell portions. In the example embodiment shown herein, the ornamentalouter shell 12 is configured as a football, having the same general overall shape and appearance of a football. For example, the ornamentalouter shell 12 may include lacing 18, seams, surface texture, and other surface details to mimic a football. Additional details may include team names, mascots, and colors that are imprinted or otherwise adhered onto the ornamental outer shell. It is contemplated that an alternate embodiment of the ornamental outer shell may be spherical shaped and may include ornamental elements of other items such as baseball, basketball, soccer ball, golf ball, tennis ball, etc. The ornamental outer shell may also be shaped to mimic other items such as, for example, hockey puck, baseball glove, and badminton shuttlecock. The ornamentalouter shell 12 may alternatively have a configuration corresponding to other types of novelty items for suitable promotional and retail purposes. - The ornamental
outer shell 12 may optionally include a sideflat surface 24 and a bottomflat surface 25. The sideflat surface 24 may be utilized to receive a label or sticker (not shown) bearing the image of a football team logo, trademark, mascot, or other advertising graphics. The label has an adhesive backing that enables it to be secured to theouter shell 12. Theflat bottom surface 25 enables theshot beverage container 10 to rest on a flat level surface without rolling around. A clip orhook 26 is coupled to a side surface of the ornamentalouter shell 12 via a throughhole 28. Theclip 26 includes a conical anchor orpeg 29 that may be inserted into the throughhole 28 to secure theclip 26 to the ornamentalouter shell 12. Theclip 26 may be used to fasten theshot beverage container 10 to a belt, belt loop, purse strap, etc. to free up the user's hands. Theclip 26 may also be used to fasten theshot beverage container 10 to a display apparatus or device at a retail or point-of sale venue, such as a sports stadium, bar, or souvenir shop. Although theclip 26 is described and shown as a separately fabricated component that is then assembled and secured to theouter shell 12, theclip 26 may be integrally constructed as part of theouter shell 12 in an alternate embodiment. - Two
openings outer shell 12. A largercircular opening 20 is positioned in an upper forward location on the upper half of theouter shell 14. This opening 20 in the upper portion of theouter shell 12 is designed to enable a beverage to be poured or otherwise fill aninner container 30 encased and held within the ornamentalouter shell 12. Theupper opening 20 of theouter shell 12 is in general alignment and coincident with alarger opening 34 of theinner beverage container 30 that enables the beverage to be added to thecompartment 32 of theinner container 30. The second andsmaller opening 22 defined in the ornamentalouter shell 12 is located at a forward tip of the football-shapedouter shell 14 and is in alignment and coincident with thesecondary opening 36 of theinner container 30. This is the opening that can be used by the user to drink the beverage by placing their mouth over thisopening 22 and tilting theshot beverage container 10 forward to enable the beverage to flow from thecompartment 32 of theinner container 30 to asecondary opening 36 of theinner container 30. Because of the elongated shape of the football-shapedouter shell 14, thesecondary opening 36 is connected to thecompartment 32 via anelongated neck portion 38 defining a fluid passageway. - The two
shell portions FIG. 5 , a plurality ofcircular pegs 40 are disposed along the rim of thelower shell portion 16 that are in alignment with a plurality of circular holes (not explicitly shown) disposed along the rim of theupper shell portion 14. The pegs and corresponding holes are sized so that they may be press-fitted together to keep the two portions of theouter shell 12 together. The interior of the ornamentalouter shell portions outer shell 12. When theshot beverage container 10 is placed on a level plane resting on its bottomflat surface 25, the beverage liquid remains contained within theinner container 30. - The ornamental
outer shell 12 and theinner container 30 may be fabricated from any suitable material such as plastic. The ornamentalouter shell 12 and inner beverage container are preferably structurally rigid or semi-rigid to substantially retain their respective shapes. - It is further contemplated that the ornamental
outer shell 12 may include a display that presents animated or moving images (with or without audio), such as a display screen located on the sideflat surface 24 using a suitable technology now known or to be developed such as LCD, LED, OLED, QLED, QD-OLED, etc. The display may be used to present static and/or dynamic images, that may be accompanied with audio data. - Although not limited to these outside dimensions, an example embodiment of the football-style ornamental outer shell may be about 5.60 inches in length, 3.30 inches in width, and 3.4 inches in height.
- The features of the present invention which are believed to be novel are set forth below with particularity in the appended claims. However, modifications, variations, and changes to the exemplary embodiments of the shot beverage container described above will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the innovations described herein thus encompasses such modifications, variations, and changes and are not limited to the specific embodiments described herein.
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1. A novelty shot beverage container comprising:
an inner container having first and second openings in fluid communication with a compartment for containing a shot beverage;
an outer shell configured for securely encasing and holding the inner container, the outer shell also having a first opening in general alignment and size coincident with the first opening of the inner container, and the outer shell further having a second opening in general alignment and size coincident with the second opening of the inner container; and
the outer shell further including a clip.
2. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the first opening defined in the outer shell is disposed in an upper portion of the outer shell.
3. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the first and second openings defined in the outer shell is substantially identical in size as the first and second openings of the inner container, respectively.
4. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell comprises:
a top shell portion defining the first opening located in an upward facing orientation; and
a bottom shell portion configured to be securely fastened to the top shell portion to define an inner chamber for securely encasing and holding the inner container, the bottom shell portion further including a bottom flat surface.
5. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell comprises a dedicated surface for displaying a promotional image composed of at least one of a logo, trademark, slogan, and mascot.
6. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell comprises a shape and configuration corresponding to an item associated with a sport.
7. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell comprises a shape and configuration corresponding to a sport item selected from the group consisting of football, baseball, basketball, soccer ball, golf ball, tennis ball, hockey puck, baseball glove, and badminton shuttlecock.
8. A novelty beverage container comprising:
an inner container having a first and second openings in fluid communication with a compartment for containing a beverage;
an outer shell configured for encasing and holding the inner container, the outer shell also having a first opening in general alignment and size coincident with the first opening of the inner container, and the outer shell further having a second opening in general alignment and size coincident with the second opening of the inner container;
the outer shell further including a clip; and
wherein the outer shell comprises a novelty shape and configuration corresponding to a sports item.
9. The novelty beverage container of claim 8 , wherein the first opening defined in the outer shell is disposed in an upper portion of the outer shell.
10. The novelty beverage container of claim 8 , wherein the first and second openings defined in the outer shell is substantially identical in size as the first and second openings of the inner container, respectively.
11. The novelty beverage container of claim 8 , wherein the outer shell comprises a bottom flat surface.
12. The novelty beverage container of claim 8 , wherein the outer shell comprises a dedicated surface for displaying at least one of a logo, trademark, slogan, and mascot.
13. The novelty beverage container of claim 8 , wherein the outer shell comprises a dedicated flat surface for displaying a promotional image.
14. The novelty beverage container of claim 8 , wherein the outer shell comprises a shape and configuration corresponding to a sport item selected from the group consisting of football, baseball, basketball, soccer ball, golf ball, tennis ball, hockey puck, baseball glove, and badminton shuttlecock.
15. A novelty shot beverage container comprising:
an inner container having a first and second openings in fluid communication with a compartment for containing a shot beverage;
an outer shell having a novelty shape and configured for securely encasing and holding the inner container, the outer shell also having a first opening in general alignment and coincident with the first opening of the inner container, and the outer shell further having a second opening in general alignment and coincident with the second opening of the inner container; and
a clip coupled to the outer shell and configured for attaching the novelty shot beverage container to another item.
16. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 15 , wherein the first opening defined in the outer shell is disposed in an upper portion of the outer shell and configured for receiving the shot beverage for filling the compartment of the inner container.
17. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 15 , wherein the outer shell comprises a bottom flat surface.
18. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 15 , wherein the outer shell comprises a dedicated surface for displaying at least one of a logo, trademark, slogan, and mascot.
19. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 15 , wherein the outer shell comprises a shape and configuration corresponding to a sport item selected from the group consisting of football, baseball, basketball, soccer ball, golf ball, tennis ball, hockey puck, baseball glove, and badminton shuttlecock.
20. The novelty shot beverage container of claim 15 , wherein the outer shell comprises:
a top shell portion defining the first opening located in an upward facing orientation; and
a bottom shell portion configured to be securely fastened to the top shell portion to define an inner chamber for securely encasing and holding the inner container, the bottom shell portion further including a bottom flat surface.
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