Patent Application
20250160552
The present general inventive concept relates generally to a beverage container and bowl, and particularly, to a combination beverage container and bowl.
Popcorn and beverages (i.e., soda, soft drinks, pop, punch, lemonade, etc.) are often enjoyed together while watching TV at home, at a movie theater, or at outdoor events. Traditional popcorn containers, however, tend to require consumers to carry separate cups for their beverages, and often necessitate multiple trips to the concession stand to gather all preferred snacks, especially when someone wants to carry multiple beverages and/or containers of popcorn.
Therefore, there is a need for a container that allows a user to carry both popcorn and a beverage in one hand.
The present general inventive concept provides a combination beverage container and bowl.
Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept.
The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing a combination beverage container and bowl, including a beverage container to receive a beverage threreinside, a lid to connect to a top portion of the beverage container, the lid including a rim disposed on an outer circumference of the lid, and a lid straw receiving aperture to receive a straw therethrough such that a user may drink the beverage stored in the beverage container through the straw, and a bowl to having a bottom portion thereof connected to a top portion the lid to receive food thereinside, the bowl including a bowl straw receiving aperture to correspond to the lid straw receiving aperture to allow the straw to be inserted simultaneously through the bowl straw receiving aperture and the lid straw receiving aperture.
The lid may further include a plurality of lid protrusions disposed around the rim to protrude orthogonally away from the rim.
The bowl may further include a plurality of protrusion receiving grooves to correspond to the plurality of lid protrusions to allow the bowl to lock onto the lid via the plurality of lid protrusions.
These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:
Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.
Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.
It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.
The combination beverage container and bowl 100, and all related components therein, may be constructed from at least one of metal, plastic, wood, paper, glass, and rubber, etc., but is not limited thereto.
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The beverage container 110 may be a container that is disposable or reusable, and may allow a user to store a beverage inside, such as soda, soft drinks, pop, punch, lemonade, ice tea, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may also allow a user to store anything thereinside, such as food.
The lid 120 may be designed to fit onto a top portion of the beverage container 110, and may be pressed onto the beverage container 110, screwed onto the beverage container 110, or inserted thereon in any manner known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
The lid 120 may include a lid straw receiving aperture 121, a lid rim 122, and a plurality of lid protrusions 123, but is not limited thereto.
The lid straw receiving aperture 121 may be disposed at a center portion of the lid 120, and may allow the straw 150 to be inserted therethrough to allow the user to drink a beverage disposed within the beverage container 110. When the straw 150 is inserted through the lid straw receiving aperture 121, the lid straw receiving aperture 121 may be entirely sealed, such that the beverage disposed within the beverage container 110 cannot exit the beverage container 110 unless it is sucked out through the straw 150.
The plurality of lid protrusions 123 may be disposed around a circumference of the lid 120, specifically along the lid rim 122, and may be provided singularly or in plurality. The plurality of lid protrusions 123 may protrude orthogonally away from the lid rim 122.
The bowl 130 may include a bowl straw receiving aperture 131, a bowl base 132, and a plurality of protrusion receiving grooves 133.
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The bowl base 132 may include the bowl straw receiving aperture 131 disposed at a center portion of the bowl base 132, although not limited thereto, in order to correspond to the lid straw receiving aperture 121, and may allow the straw 150 to be inserted therethrough and also through the lid straw receiving aperture 121 in order to allow the user to drink a beverage disposed within the beverage container 110. When the straw 150 is inserted through the bowl straw receiving aperture 131 and the lid straw receiving aperture 121, the bowl straw receiving aperture 131 and the lid straw receiving aperture 121 may be entirely sealed, such that the beverage disposed within the beverage container 110 cannot exit the beverage container 110 unless it is sucked out through the straw 150, and such that any objects (e.g., popcorn, candy, etc.) disposed within the bowl 130 cannot drop through the bowl straw receiving aperture 131 and the lid straw receiving aperture 121 into the beverage container 110.
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In alternative embodiments, the lid 120 and the bowl 130 may be combined to form one object, such that the bowl 130 functions itself as the lid 120, and is not removable from the lid 120, but removable from the beverage container 110. Thus, in embodiments where the lid 120 and the bowl 130 are combined to form one object, the plurality of lid protrusions 123 may actually be may be disposed around a circumference of a top portion (e.g., a rim) of the beverage container 110, and the plurality of protrusion receiving grooves 133 may actually be disposed on side portion of the lid 120, specifically along the lid rim 122.
The bag 140 may include a bag straw receiving aperture 141, a draw string 142, and an aglet 143, but is not limited thereto.
The bag 140 may be provided to be disposed within the bowl 130, or may be disposed between the bowl 130 and the lid 120, such that the bag 140 is stably held and pinched between the bowl 130 and the lid 120.
The bag straw receiving aperture 141 may be disposed at a center portion of the bag 140, although not limited thereto, in order to correspond to the bowl straw receiving aperture 131 and the lid straw receiving aperture 121, and may allow the straw 150 to be inserted therethrough and also through the bowl straw receiving aperture 131 and the lid straw receiving aperture 121 in order to allow the user to drink a beverage disposed within the beverage container 110. When the straw 150 is inserted through the bag straw receiving aperture 141, the bowl straw receiving aperture 131, and the lid straw receiving aperture 121, the bag straw receiving aperture 141, the bowl straw receiving aperture 131, and the lid straw receiving aperture 121 may be entirely sealed, such that the beverage disposed within the beverage container 110 cannot exit the beverage container 110 unless it is sucked out through the straw 150, and such that any objects (e.g., popcorn, candy, etc.) disposed within the bowl 130 cannot drop through the bowl straw receiving aperture 131 and the lid straw receiving aperture 121 into the beverage container 110.
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In exemplary embodiments of the present general inventive concept, the combination beverage container and bowl 100 offers a novelty accessory that combines beverage and popcorn containers, providing an easy and convenient primary carrying solution for consumers. Expanding on the initial design of an average soda cup, the combination beverage container and bowl 100 of the present general inventive concept introduces an option containing a detachable popcorn bowl 130, for example, that also may serve as the lid 120 of the beverage container 110. By attaching the bag 140 to the lid 120, the popcorn may be kept warm and fresh, ensuring customers are provided with delicious, high-quality popcorn every time. The draw string 142 may be stitched onto the bag to also allow for easy scrunching, ensuring that the popcorn is evenly distributed and users are able to enjoy their snack without any hassle. Additionally, the detachable popcorn bag 140 may be reusable and can be refilled multiple times, providing a sustainable and environmentally-conscious option for individuals as users manage quick refills and popcorn reheats, at their preference. This innovative, top-quality product may benefit all individuals and businesses looking to enhance their snack offerings, improve customer experience and/or offer the perfect solution for movie theaters, sports arenas, and any venue where snacks and beverages are commonly enjoyed. As a result, the combination beverage container and bowl 100 may prove to be essential in the food/beverage industry.
Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.
This application claims priority under 35 USC § 120 from U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/601,123, entitled “COMBINATION BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BOWL,” which was filed on Nov. 20, 2023, in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63601123 | Nov 2023 | US |
