WO2015089235A1 - Beverage container with recessed top and method for using same - Google Patents
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a beverage container, and more particularly to a beverage container with a recessed top and the method for using the beverage container.
- a beverage container that includes a cylindrical main body portion having an open top and a closed bottom and that defines an interior.
- the bottom includes a contact surface and a continuous concave non-contact portion extending therebetween.
- the cylindrical main body portion defines a first volume.
- the container also includes a removable cover positioned at a location between the bottom and the top, and a recess defined between the removable cover and the open top.
- the recess defines a second volume that is between about 5% and about 50% of the first volume.
- main body portion includes a rim disposed adjacent the top, wherein the rim has a diameter that is greater than or equal to the diameter of the top of the cylindrical main body portion.
- the non-contact portion does not include a convex portion.
- this is not a limitation on the present invention.
- the cylindrical main body portion includes a ledge
- the removable cover includes at least one tab sized to fit through the notch. In a closed position, at least a portion of the tab extends under the ledge.
- the removable cover includes a cylindrical wall extending upwardly therefrom and a handle extending between opposing walls of the cylindrical wall.
- the removable cover comprises a ring and fully removable lid.
- the cylindrical main body portion includes threads on an inside surface thereof and the removable cover includes a cylindrical wall extending upwardly therefrom that has threads on an outside surface thereof that are matingly engaged with the threads on the cylindrical main body portion, and the cylindrical main body portion includes a ledge disposed on an inside surface thereof.
- the removable cover is in a sealing relationship with a top surface of the ledge.
- the removable cover includes a tab and a stay on lid, and the tab includes a pull portion and a lever portion that engages the stay on lid.
- the removable cover is positioned at a location such that a standard volume of beverage can fill the first volume below the removable cover, and the second volume or recess is at least 20 mL.
- the removable cover further includes a secondary
- the cylindrical main body portion includes a first beverage and the secondary container includes a second beverage, and the first and second beverages are separated by the removable lid. . .
- a method that includes providing a beverage container that includes a cylindrical main body portion having an open top, a closed bottom and an interior that defines a first volume, a removable cover positioned at a location between the bottom and the open top, and a recess defined between the removable cover and the top of the cylindrical main body portion that defines a second volume.
- the beverage container includes a first beverage disposed therein that fills a third volume below the removable cover.
- the method also includes removing the removable cover, placing a second beverage into the interior such that the first and second beverages fill the third volume and at least a portion of the second volume.
- beverage container that includes a main body portion having an open top and a closed bottom, an interior, a circular rim and a first set of threads on an inside surface thereof that are positioned adjacent the rim at a first height.
- the rim includes a downwardly depending portion that extends below the first set of threads.
- the container also includes a removable cover with a bottom, a generally cylindrical side wall, an annular flange extending outwardly from the generally cylindrical side wall and an annular collar.
- the collar, the annular flange and the side wall define a first channel that receives the rim, and the bottom and the generally cylindrical side wall cooperate to define a cover cavity.
- the side wall includes a second set of threads on an outside surface thereof that are matingly engaged with the first set of threads.
- the collar and the annular flange define a second channel opposed to the first channel, and the removable cover can be inverted from an original position where the rim is received in the first channel to an inverted position such that the rim is received in the second channel.
- the collar is dimensioned such that when the removable cover is in the inverted position the collar provides a friction, pressure or . .
- the generally cylindrical side wall includes a third set of threads that are matingly engaged with the first set of threads when the removable cover is in the inverted position.
- the removable cover can be moved from an original position where the rim is received in the first channel to a bottom position where the bottom of the main body portion is received in the cover cavity, and wherein the generally cylindrical side wall is dimensioned to provide a friction, press or interference fit with the main body portion in the bottom position.
- the container includes a recess defined between the bottom of the removable cover and the open top of the main body portion.
- the recess defines a second volume that is between about 5% and about 50% of the first volume.
- the first set of threads are positioned at a first height
- the downwardly depending portion of the rim includes a bottom edge that is positioned at a second height
- the first height is greater than the second height.
- the removable cover is sealed with respect to the main body portion in both the original position and the inverted position.
- the removable cover includes a removable lid that covers the cover cavity and defines a cover interior, and an item is positioned in the cover interior.
- a method that includes providing a beverage container having a main body portion with an open top, a closed bottom and defining an interior that defines a first volume. A beverage is disposed in the interior.
- the beverage container also includes a removable cover removably engaged with the main body portion in an original position.
- the removable cover includes a bottom and a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom, and the bottom and the generally cylindrical side wall define a cover cavity.
- the method includes removing the removable cover from the cylindrical main body portion, and placing the removable cover on the cylindrical main body portion in an inverted position where the cover cavity is not positioned in the recess.
- the method further includes placing at least one additive in the interior before placing the cover on the main body portion in the inverted position, and shaking the beverage container after placing the cover on the main body portion in the inverted position.
- the method includes the step of removing the removable cover from the main body portion when it is in either the original or inverted position, and placing the removable cover on the bottom of the main body portion such that the bottom of the main body portion is received in the cover cavity.
- the beverage container includes a recess defined between the bottom of the removable cover and the top of the main body portion. The recess defines a second volume, and when the removable cover is disposed in the original position the cover cavity is positioned within the recess, and when the removable cover is disposed in the inverted position the cover cavity is not positioned within the recess.
- the second volume is between about 5% and about 50% of the first volume.
- the step of removing the cover from the original position includes disengaging a second set of threads on the removable cover from the first set of threads.
- the step of placing the removable cover on the main body portion in an inverted position also preferably includes engaging a third set of threads on the removable cover with the first set of threads.
- the method includes exposing a drinking opening in the bottom of the removable cover after removing the removable cover. This step can be done before or after placing the cover in the inverted position. It will be appreciated that the exposing of the drinking opening can be done, for example, by pulling, hinging or . .
- an empty beverage container can be provided with the cover in the original position.
- the cover can be removed, a beverage poured in and then the cover can be placed back on the main body portion in the inverted position and the drinking opening can then be exposed.
- the bottom of the main body portion and the bottom of the removable cover have the same or similar amount of concavity so that beverage containers can be stacked on one another.
- a method that includes providing a beverage container with a main body portion having an open top, a closed bottom and defines an interior that defines a first volume having a beverage disposed therein.
- the container also includes a removable cover removably engaged with the main body portion.
- the removable cover includes a bottom, a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom and a removable lid.
- the bottom, the generally cylindrical side wall and the removable lid define a cover interior, and an item is positioned in the cover interior.
- the method includes removing the removable lid from the removable cover and removing the item from the cover interior, and removing the removable cover from the cylindrical main body portion.
- the removable cover further includes a secondary
- the container that includes the second beverage and has a removable lid
- the method includes removing the removable lid before placing the second beverage into the interior.
- the removable cover further includes a secondary container that includes a removable lid associated therewith.
- the cylindrical main body portion includes a first beverage and the secondary container includes a second beverage, and the first and second beverages are separated by either the removable lid or the bottom of the removable cover. . _
- beverage containers herein provide the following features and advantages.
- the embodiments with a full aperture opening allow for improved can drinking experience through exposure to aroma, effervescence.
- the embodiments with a frusto-conical or tapered shape provide for stack- ability of the cans/containers.
- the ridges/bulge together with the taper provide a place for a user to hold the can, provide an improved grip and provide a more ergonomic feel.
- the smooth edge and lip contact area improves the can drinking experience through a cup like feel.
- the smooth edge or rim can be formed rolling the can material either inside or outside to provide a rim that is flat, squared or rounded.
- this provides a rim with no seam (between lid and can) or other encumbrances at lip contact area.
- the container opens with a twist and the lid/cover is threaded on to the top and inside of can with male (protruding) threads on the inside of the container and female threads on the exterior of the cover.
- the threads or other sealing mechanism
- the sealing structure is achieved by rolling exterior to interior or interior to exterior and not through rolling and seaming lid onto can.
- the cover can be used as a secondary compartment to keep separate additives with a separate lid.
- the removable cover does not need to be disposed of or discarded, but can be affixed to bottom of can.
- the lid can be inverted and affixed to top of can . .
- the lid or cover attaches with an additional sealing method such as a tight/press fit or threads. Additional room provided by the inverted cover allows for additives, such as ice, mixers, further beverage, or the like.
- the inverted cover also allows the container to be used as a shaker.
- the cylindrical and/or frusto- conical main body portion is punched out of a piece of material (e.g., aluminum), the threads are formed therein, and then the top is rolled over to "hide” the threads from the outside to form the rim. Then, after the container is filled with a beverage, the cover (which is formed separately) is screwed on.
- the cover can be made of any desired material, e.g., metal, plastic, etc.
- “cylindrical” or “generally cylindrical” means that a component (e.g., the main body portion) has a circular cross-section, but does not necessarily have a constant diameter. For example, frusto-conical, tapered or the inclusion of a bulge is considered “cylindrical” or "generally cylindrical.”
- the removable cover fits on the bottom of the main body portion in a press or friction fit arrangement.
- Some states, territories or countries, etc. include laws or regulations that prevent cans with pull tabs that separate from the can (as they often become litter).
- a user can have a full aperture opening can and have a place to store the cover without throwing it away.
- FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a beverage container having a portion cut away to show liquid and ice therein in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the beverage container of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the beverage container of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the beverage container of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container of FIG. 1 taken along line
- FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the beverage container of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a beverage container in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cover assembly from the beverage container of
- FIG. 7
- FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the beverage container of FIG. 7;
- FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of the beverage container of FIG. 7;
- FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of the beverage container of FIG. 7;
- FIG. 12 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container of FIG. 7 taken along line 12-12 of FIG. 11;
- FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a beverage container in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the beverage container of FIG. 13;
- FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of the beverage container of FIG. 13;
- FIG. 16 is a side elevational view of the beverage container of FIG. 13;
- FIG. 17 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container of FIG. 13 taken along line 17-17 of FIG. 16;
- FIG. 18 is a top plan view of a beverage container in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of the beverage container of FIG. 18; _ -
- FIG. 20 is a side elevational view of the beverage container of FIG. 18;
- FIG. 21 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container of FIG. 18 taken along line 21 --21 of FIG. 20;
- FIG. 22 is a top perspective view of the beverage container of FIG. 18 with the lid in the open position;
- FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of a beverage container in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 24 is a top plan view of the beverage container of FIG. 23;
- FIG. 25 is a top perspective view of the beverage container of FIG. 23;
- FIG. 26 is a side elevational view of the beverage container of FIG. 23;
- FIG. 27 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container of FIG. 23 taken along line 27-27 of FIG. 16;
- FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a beverage container with the lid threaded on the top of the can in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 29 is a cross-section taken along line 29—29 of FIG. 28;
- FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective of the beverage container and cover of FIG. 28;
- FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the beverage container of FIG. 28 with the cover inverted;
- FIG. 32 is a cross-section taken along line 32/33— 32/33 of FIG. 31 and showing a pressure fit of the inverted cover on the beverage container;
- FIG. 33 is a cross-section of another embodiment taken along line 32/33— 32/33 of
- FIG. 31 and showing a threaded fit of the inverted cover on the beverage container
- FIG. 34 is a perspective view of the beverage container of FIG. 28 with the cover on the bottom thereof;
- FIG. 35 is a cross-section taken along line 35— 35 of FIG. 34; . _
- FIG. 36 is a cross-section similar to FIG. 33, but with an opening for drinking in the cover;
- FIG. 37A is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container with a cover having a barb seal in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 37B is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container with a
- FIG. 37C is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container with a cover having an o-ring seal in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 37D is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container with a
- FIG. 37E is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container having a flared top and a threaded cover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 37F is a cross-sectional cut away showing a threaded cover with a lower seal in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 38 is a perspective view of an expanding beverage container in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional view of the expanding beverage container of FIG. 38;
- FIG. 40 is a side elevational view of two stacked beverage containers that include ice indicia thereon;
- FIG. 41 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage container that includes a cover that can move upwardly to provide room for ice; - -
- FIG. 42 is a perspective view of a beverage container that includes a cover with space therein for storing food;
- FIG. 43 is a cross-section taken along line 43—43 of FIG. 42.
- references in this specification to "one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. Appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not other embodiments.
- FIGS. 1-22 show several embodiments of beverage containers (generally referred to herein as 10 and . .
- a standard volume of beverage fills the volume below the removable cover 20.
- a user can then remove the removable cover 20 and place other items or additives, such as alcohol, ice or other mixer into the container 10 without overflowing the container 10.
- a standard volume for a can or beverage container is twelve fluid ounces.
- the beverage container has a volume that can hold sixteen fluid ounces, but only includes twelve fluid ounces of cola therein.
- a user removes the removable cover 20 and then pours three fluid ounces of whiskey therein to provide a whiskey and cola in the original cola container.
- the recess or extra space is between about 5% and about 50% of the total volume.
- the recess or extra space is between about 10% and about 40% of the total volume.
- the recess or extra space is between about 20%> and about 30% of the total volume.
- FIGS. 2-6 show a first embodiment of a beverage container 10a. As shown in
- container 10a includes a pull tab removable cover 20a or full-top pull-tab that includes a ring 24 connected to a fully removable lid 26, similar to the removable cover on a tennis ball can. Also see U.S. Patent No. 3,349,949, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.
- the container 10a includes a rim 28 that has an outer circumference that is the same or larger than the outer circumference of the cylindrical main body portion 12.
- _ _ the beverage container 10 with a rim 28 with an outer circumference about the same as the circumference of the cylindrical main body portion 12 (thereby providing relatively straight sides), and the recess 22 provides a more cup-like or glass-like feel when drinking from the beverage container 10.
- "removable cover” means that at least a portion of the removable cover can be removed or otherwise displaced so that the contents of the container 10 can be accessed.
- the container 10a can be manufactured such that the rim 28 and removable cover 20a are a unitary piece that at least partially define the recess 22. However, this is not a limitation on the present invention and the rim 28 and removable cover 20a can be separate components.
- the bottom 16 includes a
- the bottom 16 can include a rim and a flat bottom surface, similar to a can of beans or the like.
- the bottom 16 can also include a bevel 34, however, this is not a limitation on the present invention.
- FIGS. 7-12 show a second embodiment of a beverage container 10b. As shown in
- the removable cover 20b includes a cylindrical side wall 36, a handle 38 and a plurality of tabs 40 that mate with a ledge 42 and corresponding notches 44 defined in the ledge 42.
- the ledge 42 is disposed on the interior surface of the cylindrical main body portion 12. Tabs 40 are received through notches 44 and then the removable cover 20b is rotated such that the tabs 40 are positioned under ledge 42, thereby securing the removable cover 20b on cylindrical main body portion 12, as shown in FIG. 12.
- a seal is positioned between removable cover 20b and ledge 42. It will be appreciated that this embodiment can be resealable.
- FIGS. 13-17 show a third embodiment of a beverage container 10c. As shown in
- removable cover 20c includes threads 46 that mate with corresponding threads 48 on the interior surface of the cylindrical main body portion 12.
- beverage container 10c includes ledge 42 to provide a sealing surface with removable cover 20c.
- ledge 42 can be omitted. It will be appreciated that this embodiment can be resealable.
- FIGS. 18-22 show a fourth embodiment of a beverage container lOd. As shown in
- removable cover 20d of beverage container lOd includes a stay-on-tab that comprises a tab 50 that acts as a lever to depress a lid 52, which folds downwardly and into the container 10.
- the tab 50 includes a pull portion 51a and a lever portion 5 lb.
- the removable cover 20d is slanted.
- the removable cover 20d can be horizontally oriented.
- FIGS. 23-27 show a fifth embodiment of a beverage container lOe. Beverage
- container lOe is similar to beverage container 10c, but includes a secondary container 54 associated therewith.
- the secondary container 54 is preferably used for holding another beverage.
- the secondary container 54 includes a wall 56 that extends downwardly from the removable cover 20e and a removable lid 58.
- the lid 58 includes a tab 60 that can be grasped to pull the lid 58 off, similar to a yogurt container. It will be appreciated that other methods for removing the lid 58 are . _ within the scope of the present invention.
- the lid can be screwed on the secondary container 54.
- beverage container lOe includes ledge 42 to provide a sealing surface with removable cover 20e.
- ledge 42 can be omitted. It will be appreciated that this embodiment can be resealable.
- the secondary container 54 can be incorporated into any of the other removable covers described herein or any other type of removable cover known in the art.
- the beverage containers 10 disclosed herein can replace standard size beverage containers or cans such that the containers 10 contain a standard volume of fluid ounces or milliliters of a beverage, but the extra volume created by recess 22 provides for the ability to add or introduce ice or other liquid into the container 10.
- the removable cover 20 is positioned at a location such that 12 fl. Oz. fit into the container 10a below the cover 20 (see arrow Dl) and 4 fl. Oz. can fit above the cover 20 (see arrow D2).
- ice or other liquid can be added as desired in any amount up to 4 fl. Oz. without worry of overflow.
- the standard can size is 12 fl. Oz. or 355 ml. 16, 24 and 40 fl. Oz. are also standard.
- the standard size is 355 ml, which is approximately equivalent to twelve fluid ounces.
- the standard can size is 375 ml.
- India South Africa and Europe the most common standard size is 330 ml.
- 500 ml and 440 ml size cans are used.
- Japan the _ _ most common standard sizes are 350 ml and 500 ml.
- 250 ml cans are the most common for soft drinks.
- a short 245 ml can is standard.
- the standard size of a "shot" of alcohol is different. Typically a shot can be anywhere between 1 fl. Oz. and 3 fl. Oz or 20 and 100 mL. Lastly, standard ice tray receptacles hold between about 1 and 2 fl. Oz. However, ice cubes can be smaller or larger. In a preferred embodiment, the beverage container 10 can hold the standard volume of beverage and has space thereabove for at least one shot of alcohol, two ice cubes or both.
- the server can give the cover 20 to the patron so the container 10 can be resealed.
- the bevel 34 makes the containers 10 stackable, which further decreases spillage after the container 10 has been opened.
- the container can be filled with wine.
- Wine is more
- the top opening of the drinking container e.g., wine glass
- the drinking container e.g., wine glass
- traditional cans this is not possible because of the small opening.
- wine drinkers often swirl the wine within the container to . . release the aroma.
- the present invention because the entire cover is removed and there is space created by recess 22, a user can both swirl the contents without worry of spillage and can fit his/her nose in the open top of the container.
- the main body portion of the container can be a shape other than cylindrical or round, such as ovular, square, rectangular or the like, the removable cover can be secured in place in other manners, such as snap or press fit.
- FIGS. 28-31 show the container lOf and cover 20f in a first or original position (i.e., the position when a user purchases the container).
- the container lOf includes a generally frusto-conical main body portion 12 having an open top 14, a closed bottom 16, an interior 18, and the recessed removable cover 20f.
- the bottom 16 includes a circular contact surface 30 that surrounds a non-contact portion 32 extending therebetween.
- the non-contact portion 32 has a continuous concave shape.
- the cover 20f includes a bottom 21, a side wall 36 extending upwardly from the bottom 21, an annular flange 63 and a collar 64.
- the bottom 21 and side wall 36 cooperate to define a cover cavity 62.
- the cover cavity 62 generally is the volume below the annular flange 63 when the removable cover is in the original position (see FIG. 29).
- removable cover 20 A user can then remove the removable cover 20f and place other items or additives, such as alcohol, ice or other mixer into the container 10 without overflowing the container 10 (due to recess 22).
- the . - beverage can take up about 80% of the volume of the container 10, thus leaving about 20% for ice or other liquid, etc. after the removable cover 20 is removed.
- the container lOf includes a bulge section 65 that provides a place for a user to hold the container lOf and a rim 28 that is formed by the material forming the main body portion 12 (e.g., aluminum) being rolled or bent to the outside thereof.
- the removable cover 20f includes threads 46 that mate with corresponding threads 48 on the interior surface of the main body portion 12.
- the threads 48 are short interrupted threads to reduce turbulence while drinking. However, this is not a limitation and the threads 48 can be longer or continuous. As shown in FIG.
- the rim 28 includes a downwardly depending portion 29 that extends downwardly enough on the outside of the main body portion 12 to hide, cover or conceal the threads 48.
- the threads 48 are positioned at a first height HI and the bottom edge of the downwardly depending portion 29 of the rim is positioned at a second height H2, and the first height HI is greater than the second height H2.
- the collar 64 extends over and outside of the rim 28.
- the beverage container 10 may include a tamper evident seal around the collar 64 and the portion of the main body portion 12 adjacent thereto.
- the collar 64 together with the annular flange 63 and the side wall 36 define first and second channels 65 and 67 that receive the rim 28 when it is positioned on the main body portion 12 in the first and second positions, respectively.
- FIGS. 31-33 show the removable cover 20f in a second or inverted position. This position is typically utilized after the initial removal of the removable cover 20f. For example, if ice or other liquid has been added to the contents of the container 10, the level of liquid may be too high to put the removable cover 20f back on in the first position. Therefore, the removable cover 20f is inverted and placed on the top of the main body . .
- the first embodiment is essentially a press, friction or tight fit on the top of the cylindrical main body portion 12, where the collar 64 squeezes against the rim 28.
- a second set of threads 66 are provided that mate with threads 48 on the main body portion 12.
- the removable cover 20f can be secured to the top of the main body portion 12 by other methods, e.g., snap fit, pliable protrusions, etc.
- FIGS. 34-35 show the removable cover 20f on the bottom of the cylindrical main body portion 12 (a third or bottom position).
- the removable cover 20f is held on the bottom of the main body portion 12 by a press or friction fit.
- the removable cover 20f can be secured to the bottom of the main body portion 12 by a threaded or snap fit or any other type of fit. With this configuration, the removable cover 20f can be disposed of with the main body portion 12and not discarded separately.
- the concavity of the bottom 21 of the lid matches the concavity of the bottom of the cylindrical main body portion 12.
- FIG. 36 shows an embodiment similar to the one shown in FIG. 33, but where the removable cover 20f includes a drinking opening 68 with a removable, pivotable or hingeable tab 70. Therefore, once the removable cover 20f is inverted, and the tab 70 is removed or otherwise moved from the drinking opening 68, a user can drink through the exposed drinking opening 68.
- FIGS. 37A-37F show different exemplary embodiments beverage containers 10 with removable recessed covers 20.
- FIG. 37A shows a beverage container lOg having a . - removable cover 20g that seals to the main body portion 12 via a barb seal 72 that provides a seal with downward pressure from the removable cover 20g.
- the barb seal 72 also provides a compliant sealing surface, which can be advantageous if there are any irregularities in the main body portion 12. Multiple barb seals can be provided for redundancy.
- FIG. 37B shows a beverage container lOh having a threaded removable cover 20h that abuts a shoulder 74 in the main body portion 12 that includes a disc seal 76.
- FIG. 37C shows a beverage container lOi having a removable cover 20i that seals to the main body portion 12 via an o-ring seal 78.
- FIG. 37D shows a beverage container lOj having a threaded removable cover 20j that includes a seal 80 that extends around the rim 28 that abuts a shoulder 74 in the main body portion 12.
- FIG. 37E shows a beverage container 10k having a removable cover 20k and associated main body portion 12 that include a rim 28 that flares outwardly. A seal 81 is provided between the rim 28 and the removable cover 20k.
- FIG. 37F shows a beverage container 10L having a threaded removable cover 20L that abuts a bevel 82 in the main body portion 12 that includes a seal 83.
- FIGS. 38-39 show an expandable beverage container 10m.
- the beverage container 10m includes a spout 84 with threads 46 that rotate on internal threads 48 on the interior of the main body portion 12.
- the top of the spout 84 includes a lid 86 that is hingedly connected thereto and covers a drinking opening 87.
- the spout can include a peel off or twist off top instead of the hinged lid.
- the spout 84 seals at the top and bottom of the threaded bottom when compressed and expanded, respectively.
- a user expands the volume of the container 10m by unscrewing the spout 84 to the stop point, and then the lid 86 is moved from a closed position to an open position. Ice or other additive can then be added to the beverage within the container 10m. . .
- FIG. 40 shows two beverage containers 10 with graphics or indicia 88 on the
- the indicia 88 shows ice cubes. This helps remind a consumer that after the recessed top 20 is removed, that there is room for ice to be added to the beverage container 10.
- FIG. 40 also shows the nesting capability of the beverage containers 10.
- FIG. 41 shows another embodiment of an expandable beverage container 10 ⁇ that includes spout 84 with threads 46 that rotate on internal threads 48 on the interior of the main body portion 12.
- the top of the spout 84 includes lid 86 that is hingedly connected thereto and covers drinking opening 87.
- bottom seal 90 and to seal 92 are included so that the container is sealed at the bottom and top of its rotational and expandable motion.
- FIG. 42 shows another preferred embodiment of a beverage container lOo that includes a removable lid 94 that covers or seals the cover cavity 62 in the removable cover 20o to define a cover interior 96.
- the cover interior 96 can be used to store any desired item.
- the cover interior 96 can include food items, such as cookies, biscotti, marshmallows, muffins, cream and sugar packets, etc.
- the cover interior 96 can include a liquid, such as a mixer for mixing with the liquid or beverage in the main body portion 12.
- the cover interior 96 can include powdered ingredients, such as energy drinks, coffee, tea, etc.
- the container can be sold with water inside and then the powder can be poured in (after removing the lid 94) and then mixed.
- the cover interior 96 can include nuts or pretzels, which can be given away or sold together with a can of soda or other beverage on an airplane. Other items such as toys, trinkets, give aways, etc. can also be positioned in the cover interior 96. Any item positioned within the cover interior 96 is within the scope of the present invention.
- the container 10 can . .
- the removable cover can be used as a cup with the main body portion used as the pitcher or the like.
- the lid 94 is secured on the
- the lid 94 can include a tab 98 to provide a user with a place to pull off the lid 94. In another embodiment, the lid 94 can be secured to the collar 64.
- the rim 28 can be formed by rolling the material inside or outside.
- the rims shown in the drawings are generally round. However, they can also be squared or flattened (as shown in FIG. 37F).
- the shape of the main body portion can be provided according to what type of beverage is being offered therein.
- the main body portion 12 can be shaped as a cylinder, with a taper, as a cylinder at the top and tapered downwardly therefrom, as a tapered tulip shape, a
- British/Nonic pint shape a British tulip pint shape, a stepped taper or a tapered tulip chalice, for example.
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