U.S. patent application number 13/934576 was filed with the patent office on 2015-01-15 for coaster cup.
The applicant listed for this patent is Richard Greer. Invention is credited to Richard Greer.
Application Number | 20150014333 13/934576 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 52276320 |
Filed Date | 2015-01-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150014333 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Greer; Richard |
January 15, 2015 |
Coaster Cup
Abstract
A beverage container configured to substantially inhibit the
formation of condensation wherein the formation of condensation is
reduce through the reduction of thermal transfer between the first
member of the beverage container and the second member of the
beverage container. The beverage container further includes a first
member and a second member. The first member and the second member
are cylindrical in shape and the first member is operable to be
releasably secured within the interior volume of the second member.
A portion of the first member extends beyond the opening of the
second member subsequent the first member being releasably secured
within the interior volume of said second member. The second member
of the beverage container is manufactured from a material that has
a low thermal conductivity.
Inventors: |
Greer; Richard; (Summerland
Key, FL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Greer; Richard |
Summerland Key |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
52276320 |
Appl. No.: |
13/934576 |
Filed: |
July 3, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
220/592.2 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 19/2205 20130101;
A47G 19/2288 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
220/592.2 |
International
Class: |
A47G 19/22 20060101
A47G019/22 |
Claims
1. A beverage container comprising: a first member, said first
member having at least one wall and a bottom formed to create and
interior volume, said first member having an opening; a second
member, said second member having at least one wall and a bottom
formed to create an interior volume, said second member being
formed in a mateable shape with said first member, said second
member having an opening; and wherein said first member is
substantially disposed within said interior volume of said second
member and wherein said first member is configured to be releasably
secured to said second member.
2. The beverage container as recited in claim 1, and further
including a void, said void intermediate said first member and said
second member subsequent said first member being disposed within
said second member.
3. The beverage container as recited in claim 2, and further
including a lip, said lip being formed by said first member, said
lip extending above said opening of said second member.
4. The beverage container as recited in claim 3, wherein said first
member further includes a first end and a second end, said second
end of said first member being formed of a diameter that is less
than that of said opening of said second member.
5. The beverage container as recited in claim 4, wherein said first
member and said second member are generally cylindrical in
shape.
6. The beverage container as recited in claim 5, wherein said void
is operable to reduce thermal conduction between said first member
and said second member.
7. The beverage container as recited in claim 6, wherein said
second member is manufactured from polystyrene.
8. A beverage container operable to reduce condensation on the
exterior surface thereof comprising: a first member, said first
member having at least one wall and a bottom formed to create an
interior volume, said first member having an opening, said first
member having a first end and a second end; a second member, said
second member having at least one wall and a bottom formed to
create an interior volume, said second member being formed in a
mateable shape with said first member, said second member having an
opening, said second member having a first end and a second end,
said at least one wall having an interior surface and an exterior
surface; and wherein said first member is substantially disposed
within said interior volume of said second member and wherein said
first member is configured to be releasably secured to said second
member.
9. The beverage container as recited in claim 8, and further
including a void, wherein said void is intermediate said at least
one wall of said first member and said at least one wall of said
second member.
10. The beverage container as recited in claim 9, wherein a portion
of said first member extends above said opening of said second
member so as to form a lip.
11. The beverage container as recited in claim 10, wherein said lip
is at least one inch in length.
12. The beverage container as recited in claim 11, wherein said
second member is manufactured from material having a low thermal
conductivity.
13. The beverage container as recited in claim 12, wherein said
void is operable to reduce thermal conduction between said first
member and said second member.
14. The beverage container as recited in claim 13, wherein said
second end of said first member being of a diameter that is less
than that of said opening of said second member.
15. A beverage container having an exterior surface wherein the
beverage container is configured to maintain the temperature of the
exterior surface at a temperature that is greater than that of the
dew point temperature of the environmental surroundings comprising:
a first member, said first member having a first end and a second
end, said first member having a wall and a bottom forming an
interior volume, said wall of said first member having an interior
surface and an exterior surface, said first member being
cylindrical in shape, said first member having an opening proximate
said first end; a second member, said second member having a wall
and a bottom forming interior volume, said second member having a
first end and a second end, said second member having an opening
annular in shape proximate said first end, said second member being
formed in a mateable shape with said first member, said wall of
said second member having an interior surface and an exterior
surface; and wherein said first member includes a portion that is
substantially disposed within said interior volume of said second
member and wherein said first member is configured to be releasably
secured to said second member.
16. The beverage container as recited in claim 15, and further
including a void, wherein said void is intermediate said interior
surface of said second member and said exterior surface of said
first member, wherein said void is further present intermediate
said bottom of said second member and said bottom of said first
member so as to surround said portion of said first member that is
disposed within said second member.
17. The beverage container as recited in claim 16, wherein said
void is operable to reduce thermal conduction between said first
member and said second member.
18. The beverage container as recited in claim 17, wherein a
portion of said first member extends above said opening of said
second member so as to form a lip.
19. The beverage container as recited in claim 18, wherein said
second member is manufactured from a flexible material.
20. The beverage container as recited in claim 19, wherein said
second member is manufactured from material having a low thermal
conductivity.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a liquid beverage
container, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a
drinking vessel having a first member and a second member wherein
the first member is operable to receive and store a liquid for
consumption and the drinking vessel is configured to substantially
inhibit condensation from forming on the second member of the
vessel.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Millions of individuals utilize a variety of styles of cups
and glasses to store a desired liquid beverage for consumption.
Common drinking vessels such as but not limited to plastic cups or
glasses are often used in a variety of social setting to store and
make available a dispensed beverage such as but not limited to
water. These current vessels are manufactured in a variety of
sizes, shapes and colors to suit the desired need of the
individual.
[0003] One problem with conventional style plastic cups or glasses
is their inability to prevent condensation from forming on the
exterior surface thereof. As is known in the art, if a cold
beverage is dispensed into a glass the surface temperature of the
exterior of the glass often will be reduced to a temperature such
that the temperature is below that of the external surroundings of
the glass. When the temperature of the exterior surface of the
glass reaches a temperature that is below the dew point temperature
of the external environment, condensation will form on the glass.
In environments of high humidity the dew point can often be in
eighty-five to ninety degree range. As condensation on the glass
forms, this can create many issues for the user of the glass during
consumption of the beverage. First, the condensation can be
transfer to the surface on which the glass is superposed which can
potentially cause damage to the surface. Secondly, the condensation
can drip onto the user's clothing during consumption of the
beverage and potentially stain the clothing of the user.
[0004] Another issue with conventional drinking glasses is their
inability to maintain the temperature of the beverage that is
disposed inside. Plastic cups and glasses have poor insulation
capabilities and users of these types of vessels will often
experience the rapid temperature gain of the cold beverage that was
poured therein.
[0005] Accordingly, there is a need for a beverage container that
has a first member and a second member wherein the first member is
operable to receive a beverage and the second member is operable to
substantially inhibits the formation of condensation on the
exterior surface thereof.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] It is the object of the present invention to provide a
drinking vessel having a first member and a second member that are
releasably secured wherein the first member is substantially
disposed within the interior volume of the second member.
[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
drinking vessel having a releasably secured first member and a
second member wherein the drinking vessel is operable to inhibit
the formation of condensation on the exterior surface of the second
member.
[0008] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
drinking vessel wherein the second member has a low thermal
conductivity.
[0009] Still another object of the present invention is to provide
a drinking vessel that includes a first member disposed within a
second member that is manufactured from a material suitable to
receive a liquid.
[0010] An additional object of the present invention is to provide
a drinking vessel having a releasably secured first member and
second member wherein the first member and second member are of
similar shape.
[0011] A further object of the present invention is to provide a
drinking vessel having a releasably secured first member and second
member wherein a portion of the first member extends above the
upper edge of the second member.
[0012] Still a further object of the present invention is to
provide a drinking vessel that is lightweight and inexpensive to
manufacture.
[0013] To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the
present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the
accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the
drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as
being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of
the claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] A more complete understanding of the present invention may
be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and
appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying
Drawings wherein:
[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention
showing the first member being substantially disposed within the
second member; and
[0016] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein
various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to
scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are
referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated
a beverage container 100 constructed according to the principles of
the present invention.
[0018] Referring in particular to the drawings submitted herewith,
the beverage container 100 includes a second member 10 that is
generally cylindrical in shape having a wall 55 formed with a
bottom 15 wherein the wall 55 and the bottom 15 are integrally
formed using suitable durable techniques so as to define an
interior volume 45. The second member 10 includes an opening 17
proximate end 19. The opening 17 is generally annular in shape and
provides access to the interior volume 45 of the second member 10.
While no particular size of the opening 17 is required, it is
contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the
opening 17 is of suitable size to receive therein the first member
50. The interior volume 45 of the second member 10 is configured to
receive and store the first member 50. While the embodiment
illustrated herein of the beverage container 100 has a second
member 10 that is generally cylindrical in shape, it is
contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the
second member 10 could be formed in numerous different shapes. The
second member 10 is manufactured from a material that has a low
thermal conductivity such as but not limited to polystyrene. The
wall 55 of the second member 10 functions to inhibit the transfer
of heat to the first member 50. This heat transference limitation
is operable to substantially reduce the formation of condensation
on the exterior surface 11 of the second member 10 subsequent a
cold beverage being dispensed within the interior volume 35 of the
first member 50. It is further contemplated within the scope of the
present invention that the second member 10 is manufactured from a
flexible material. A flexible material of the second member 10
would assist a user in more easily releasable securing the second
member 10 to the first member 50. Additionally, this would assist
with storage as the second member 10 could be stored within the
interior volume of the first member 50 in a cabinet or the like so
as to reduce the overall diameter of the beverage container 100
while being stored.
[0019] Referring in particular to FIG. 2, a cross-sectional view of
the beverage container 100 is illustrated therein. The first member
50 further includes a wall 51 that is manufactured from a suitable
durable, non-porous material such as but not limited to plastic.
The wall 51 is integrally formed with a bottom 53 so as to form
interior volume 35. The first member 50 further includes opening 57
generally annular in shape and defined by wall 51 wherein the
opening 57 is proximate the first end 59 of the first member 50.
The first member 50 is operable to be releasably secured within the
interior volume 45 of the second member 10. Subsequent the second
member 10 being substantially disposed within the first member 50 a
void 47 is formed. This void 47 has contained therein, trapped air,
which assists in the thermal isolation of the second member 10 from
the first member 50. This thermal isolation formed by the void 47
and the material of the second member 10 are operable to reduce the
formation of condensation on the exterior surface 11 of the second
member 10. The releasable securing of the first member 50 and the
second member 10 allows either the first member 50 or second member
10 to be replaced upon either the first member 50 or second member
10 being structurally compromised. Additionally, the releasably
securing of the first member 50 within the second member 10
facilitates the removal of the first member 50 for cleaning via an
automated method such as but not limited to a dishwasher. This
allows the first member 50 to be manufactured from a more durable
material that can be subsequently removed from the second member 10
for easier cleaning thereof.
[0020] Ensuing the releasable securing of the second member 10 and
the first member 50 a portion 41 of the second member 10 extends
above the upper perimeter edge 43 of the second member 10. The
portion 41 facilitates improved engagement by a user wherein the
portion 41 is of reduced thickness. The reduced thickness and lack
of any elements such as but not limited to threads for an external
cap reduces the development opportunity for dribbling of the
beverage as it is being consumed by a user. While no particular
size of the portion 41 is required, good results have been achieved
having a portion 41 that is at least one inch in length.
[0021] As shown in particular in FIG. 2, subsequent operable
connection, intermediate the second member 10 and the first member
50 is void 47. The void 47 provides an additional thermal barrier
so as to assist in reducing the transfer of thermal energy. The
void 47 further promotes the maintenance of the temperature of the
beverage disposed within the interior volume 35 of the second
member 10 and additionally assists in ensuring that the exterior
surface 11 of the second member 10 is maintained at a temperature
that is equal to or greater than the dew point temperature of the
environment in which the beverage container 100 is located so as to
substantially inhibit the formation of condensation on the exterior
surface 11 as a result of a cold beverage being dispensed into the
interior volume 35.
[0022] In the preceding detailed description, reference has been
made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in
which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in
which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and
certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail
to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is
to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized
and that logical changes may be made without departing from the
spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain
information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding
detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to
the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is
intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and
equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and
scope of the appended claims.
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