DRINKWARE WITH ICON ATTACHMENT

Abstract

A drinkware system is disclosed that includes a drinkware vessel with an icon attachment. The drinkware vessel has a drinkware body that defines an interior thereof, as well as an icon support configured to selectively mount the icon attachment within the interior of the drinkware body. In some embodiments, the icon support extends from a bottom inner surface of the drinkware body and is receivable within an aperture of the icon attachment. The drinkware body includes a rim that defines an opening into the interior of the drinkware body, wherein the rim is dimensioned to enable insertion of the icon attachment through the opening for mounting on the icon support. A variety of interchangeable icon attachments may be provided for use with the drinkware vessel.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Various types of drinkware vessels are available for use with different types of beverages, such as wine glasses, champagne flutes, etc. Typically, these drinkware vessels are unadorned so as to be suitable for use in connection with different types of events-e.g., the same drinkware vessels are used for holidays, life events, celebrations, and other occasions. When multiple drinkware vessels of the same type are used by different individuals at a particular event, it can be difficult to distinguish between the drinkware vessels because they all have the same appearance. Also, if festive drinkware is desired, individuals may purchase drinkware vessels that are specifically designed for a particular occasion (e.g., wine glasses in which a Christmas tree is painted on the outside of the bowl). In that case, the drinkware vessels are only suitable for use with that particular occasion and are otherwise stored for the remainder of the year. Thus, there remains a need in the art for an improved drinkware system that overcomes some or all of the drawbacks associated with existing drinkware vessels.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a drinkware system that includes a drinkware vessel that can be used with a plurality of interchangeable and collectible icon attachments (e.g., figurines). The drinkware vessel has a drinkware body that defines an interior thereof, as well as an icon support configured to selectively mount an icon attachment within the interior of the drinkware body. In some embodiments, the icon support extends from a bottom inner surface of the drinkware body and is receivable within an aperture of the icon attachment. The drinkware body includes a rim that defines an opening into the interior of the drinkware body, wherein the rim is dimensioned to enable a user to insert the icon attachment through the opening for mounting on the icon support. Individuals may use the interchangeable icon attachments to customize the drinkware vessel in a manner that is suitable for different types of events, such as holidays, life events, celebrations, and other occasions.

The drinkware system of the present invention overcomes many of the drawbacks of existing drinkware vessels, including: (1) a different icon attachment can be used with each of a plurality of drinkware vessels to enable individuals to uniquely identify their drinkware vessels at an event; (2) the drinkware vessels can be customized for a particular occasion, either with the same icon attachment or different icon attachments, so as to provide a festive feature that is not available with unadorned drinkware; and (3) the same drinkware vessels may be used in connection with different types of events simply by changing the icon attachments.

Various embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, or will be apparent to one skilled in the art based on the disclosure provided herein, or may be learned from the practice of the invention. It should be understood that the above brief summary of the invention is not intended to identify key features or essential components of the embodiments of the present invention, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter as set forth below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the present invention is provided below with reference to the following drawings, in which:

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a drinkware vessel in the form of a stemless wine glass with a cylindrical post-shaped icon support;

FIG. 1B is a side view of the drinkware vessel shown in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 1C is a top view of the drinkware vessel shown in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 1D is a bottom view of the drinkware vessel shown in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 1E is a cross-sectional view taken along line 1E-1E of FIG. 1B;

FIG. 2 is a side view of a drinkware vessel in the form of a drinking glass with a cylindrical post-shaped icon support;

FIG. 3 is a side view of a drinkware vessel in the form of a stemless wine glass with a threaded cylindrical post-shaped icon support;

FIG. 4 is a side view of a drinkware vessel in the form of a stemless wine glass with a conical post-shaped icon support;

FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an icon attachment in the form of a golf ball;

FIG. 5B is a side view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5C is a bottom view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 5A;

FIG. 5D is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5D-5D of FIG. 5B;

FIG. 5E is a side view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 5A mounted on the cylindrical post-shaped icon support of the stemless wine glass shown in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 6A is a perspective view of an icon attachment in the form of a cactus;

FIG. 6B is a side view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 6A;

FIG. 6C is a bottom view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 6A;

FIG. 6D is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6D-6D of FIG. 6B;

FIG. 6E is a side view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 6A mounted on the cylindrical post-shaped icon support of the stemless wine glass shown in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 7A is a perspective view of an icon attachment in the form of a heart;

FIG. 7B is a side view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 7A;

FIG. 7C is a bottom view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 7A;

FIG. 7D is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7D-7D of FIG. 7B;

FIG. 7E is a side view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 7A mounted on the cylindrical post-shaped icon support of the stemless wine glass shown in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 8A is a perspective view of an icon attachment in the form of a flower;

FIG. 8B is a side view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 8A;

FIG. 8C is a bottom view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 8A;

FIG. 8D is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5D-5D of FIG. 8B;

FIG. 8E is a side view of the icon attachment shown in FIG. 8A mounted on the cylindrical post-shaped icon support of the stemless wine glass shown in FIG. 1A; and

FIG. 9 is a side view of a drinkware item in the form of a bottle stopper with a hexagonal post-shaped icon support.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

The present invention is directed to a drinkware system that includes a drinkware vessel that can be used with a plurality of interchangeable and collectible icon attachments (e.g., figurines). While the invention will be described in detail below with reference to various exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the specific configurations of these embodiments. In addition, although the exemplary embodiments are described as embodying several different inventive features, one skilled in the art will appreciate that any one of these features could be implemented without the others in accordance with the invention.

In the present disclosure, references to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “an exemplary embodiment,” or “embodiments” mean that the feature or features being described are included in at least one embodiment of the invention. Separate references to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “an exemplary embodiment,” or “embodiments” in this disclosure do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment and are also not mutually exclusive unless so stated and/or except as will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the description. For example, a feature, structure, function, etc. described in one embodiment may also be included in other embodiments, but is not necessarily included. Thus, the present invention can include a variety of combinations and/or integrations of the embodiments described herein.

In its most basic form, the drinkware system of the present invention includes a drinkware vessel that may be used with an icon attachment to create a customized drinking vessel. The drinkware vessel may be in the form of a drinking glass, a wine glass, a champagne flute, a beer glass, a coffee mug, a tumbler, a juice glass, a serving pitcher, and the like. The icon attachment is configured to be selectively mounted within the drinkware vessel and may have any desired design—e.g., an icon attachment may have a design that is related to a particular event (e.g., a pumpkin for Halloween, a turkey for Thanksgiving, a Christmas tree for Christmas, a cake for a birthday event, a heart for Valentine's Day, etc.) or a design that is not related to any particular event (e.g., a golf ball, a cactus, a flower, a bird, a butterfly, etc.). It can be appreciated that there may be tens, hundred, or thousands of different icon attachments that can be used with a particular drinkware vessel. Typically, the drinkware system will include a plurality of drinkware vessels and a plurality of icon attachments that can be mixed and matched to create a plurality of customized drinkware vessels in accordance with the invention.

Drinkware Vessels

In general terms, each drinkware vessel has a drinkware body that defines an interior thereof for holding a beverage. The drinkware body may have a variety of different shapes and sizes so as to form different types of drinkware vessels (e.g., a drinking glass, a wine glass, etc.), as described above. Each drinkware vessel also has an icon support configured to selectively mount an icon attachment within the interior of the drinkware body. The drinkware body includes a rim that defines an opening into the interior of the drinkware body. The rim is dimensioned to enable insertion of the icon attachment through the opening for mounting on the icon support—e.g., the rim is preferably large enough to allow an adult-size hand to mount the icon attachment on the icon support of the drinkware vessel. In some embodiments, the rim has a diameter in the range of 3.00 inches to 3.25 inches, although other dimensions could be used within the scope of the present invention.

The icon support may have a variety of different shapes and sizes and may be positioned anywhere within the interior of the drinkware body. In some embodiments, the icon support comprises a post that extends from a bottom inner surface of the drinkware body. The post may have a diameter that is substantially constant along its height (e.g., a cylindrical post) or may have a diameter that increases or otherwise varies along its height (e.g., a conical post). The cross-sectional shape of the post may be a circle, a square, a rectangle, a hexagon, or any other desired shape. The outer surface of the post may be smooth or may include surface ornamentation such as ridges, spirals, or other textures. The dimensions of the post may be customized based on the desired icon attachment to be mounted within the drinkware body. For example, in one embodiment, the post has a diameter of 8.0 millimeters and a height of 20.0 millimeters. Of course, the icon support may have other shapes and sizes within the scope of the present invention.

As described in greater detail below, the icon support is receivable within an aperture of the icon attachment to thereby mount the icon attachment within the interior of the drinkware body. Preferably, the icon support is configured to retain the icon attachment thereon so as to prevent separation of the icon attachment from the icon support without an intentional force.

In some embodiments, the icon attachment is retained on the icon support via a friction fit. In one embodiment, the icon support comprises a post with an outer diameter that is substantially the same as the inner diameter of the aperture of the icon attachment to provide a friction fit (e.g., in one example, the post and aperture both have a diameter of 8.0 millimeters and a height of 20.0 millimeters). In another embodiment, the icon support comprises a post with an outer diameter that is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the aperture of the icon attachment to provide a friction fit. In this case, the icon attachment is preferably made of a resilient material (e.g., silicone) to enable the post to stretch and enlarge the aperture when inserted therein.

The shape of the icon support may be the same as or different than the shape of the aperture of the icon attachment. For example, if the icon support comprises a cylindrical post, the aperture of the icon attachment may have a cylindrical shape (i.e., the same shape as the icon support) or a hexagonal prism shape (i.e., a different shape than the icon support). One skilled in the art will appreciate that the use of a hexagonal prism shape for the aperture is advantageous insofar as it may allow for easier attachment/detachment of the icon attachment to/from the cylindrical post without too much suction. Of course, other combinations of icon support and aperture shapes will be apparent to one skilled in the art.

The present invention is not limited to the use of a friction fit to securely couple the icon attachment to the icon support, e.g., the icon attachment could be retained on the icon support via other types of coupling mechanisms such as a threaded connection. Preferably, the coupling mechanism does not use any glues, adhesives, or other materials so as to be food safe, and does not use any mechanical fasteners that could become detached to present a potential choking hazard.

The drinkware body and icon support may be made from a variety of different materials, such as borosilicate glass (or other types of glass), acrylic (or other types of plastic), stainless steel (or other types of metal), or any other suitable material. Preferably, the drinkware body is made of a material that is substantially transparent so as to be able to view the icon attachment mounted on the icon support within the interior of the drinkware body.

The icon support may be attached to the drinkware body in a number of different ways. In some embodiments, the drinkware body and the icon support are formed in separate processes and then the icon support is attached to the drinkware body in a subsequent process. For example, if the drinkware body and the post are both made of borosilicate glass, the bottom end section of the post may be fired to a molten state and fused to the bottom inner surface of the drinkware body. In other embodiments, the drinkware body and the icon support are integrally formed together during the same process. For example, a drinkware body and post made of acrylic may be formed together in a single mold. Of course, it should be understood that any known process suitable to join the icon support to the drinkware body may be utilized within the scope of the present invention.

Various exemplary embodiments of drinkware vessels will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1A-1E (illustrating a stemless wine glass with a cylindrical post-shaped icon support), FIG. 2 (illustrating a drinking glass with a cylindrical post-shaped icon support), FIG. 3 (illustrating a stemless wine glass with a threaded cylindrical post-shaped icon support), and FIG. 4 (illustrating a stemless wine glass with a conical post-shaped icon support). It should be understood that these drinkware vessels are provided as examples and that drinkware vessels having other configurations could be used in accordance with the present invention.

FIGS. 1A-1E illustrate various views of a stemless wine glass 100 with a drinkware body 102 that defines an interior thereof for holding wine or another beverage. In this example, drinkware body 102 comprises a curved bowl with a rim 104 that defines a circular opening into the interior of drinkware body 102. Drinkware body 102 also includes a bottom portion 106, wherein an icon support in the form of a cylindrical post 108 is centrally located on bottom portion 106 and extends upwardly from its inner surface. Rim 104 is preferably dimensioned to enable insertion of an icon attachment through the opening for mounting on cylindrical post 108 within the interior of drinkware body 102. In this embodiment, cylindrical post 108 has a smooth outer surface, but could be textured in other embodiments. Stemless wine glass 100 is configured for use with an icon attachment that may be coupled to cylindrical post 108 via a friction fit (e.g., an icon attachment in which the aperture has a cylindrical shape, a hexagonal prism shape, etc.).

FIG. 2 illustrates a drinking glass 200 with a drinkware body 202 that defines an interior thereof for holding water or another beverage. In this example, drinkware body 202 comprises a straight-walled container with a rim 204 that defines a circular opening into the interior of drinkware body 202. Drinkware body 102 also includes a bottom portion 206, wherein an icon support in the form of a cylindrical post 208 is centrally located on bottom portion 206 and extends upwardly from its inner surface. Note that cylindrical post 208 has different dimensions than cylindrical post 108 shown in FIG. 1B—i.e., the diameter of cylindrical post 208 is smaller than that of cylindrical post 108 and the height of cylindrical post 208 is greater than that of cylindrical post 108. Rim 204 is preferably dimensioned to enable insertion of an icon attachment through the opening for mounting on cylindrical post 208 within the interior of drinkware body 202. In this embodiment, cylindrical post 208 has a smooth outer surface, but could be textured in other embodiments. Drinking glass 200 is configured for use with an icon attachment that may be coupled to cylindrical post 208 via a friction fit (e.g., an icon attachment in which the aperture has a cylindrical shape, a hexagonal prism shape, etc.).

FIG. 3 illustrates a stemless wine glass 300 with a drinkware body 302 that defines an interior thereof for holding wine or another beverage. In this example, drinkware body 302 comprises a curved bowl with a rim 304 that defines a circular opening into the interior of drinkware body 302. Drinkware body 302 also includes a bottom portion 306, wherein an icon support in the form of a threaded cylindrical post 308 is centrally located on bottom portion 306 and extends upwardly from its inner surface. Rim 304 is preferably dimensioned to enable insertion of an icon attachment through the opening for mounting on threaded cylindrical post 308 within the interior of drinkware body 302. Stemless wine glass 300 is configured for use with an icon attachment in which the aperture is threaded to enable the icon attachment to be screwed onto cylindrical post 308.

FIG. 4 illustrates a stemless wine glass 400 with a drinkware body 402 that defines an interior thereof for holding wine or another beverage. In this example, drinkware body 402 comprises a curved bowl with a rim 404 that defines a circular opening into the interior of drinkware body 402. Drinkware body 402 also includes a bottom portion 406, wherein an icon support in the form of a conical post 408 is centrally located on bottom portion 406 and extends upwardly from its inner surface. Rim 404 is preferably dimensioned to enable insertion of an icon attachment through the opening for mounting on conical post 408 within the interior of drinkware body 402. In this embodiment, conical post 408 has a smooth outer surface, but could be textured in other embodiments. Stemless wine glass 400 is configured for use with an icon attachment that may be coupled to cylindrical post 108 via a friction fit (e.g., an icon attachment in which the aperture has a conical shape, a hexagonal cone shape, etc.).

Icon Attachments

In general terms, each icon attachment comprises a decorative icon that is either

attached to or integrally formed with a mounting section. The mounting section defines an aperture that extends into the interior of the icon attachment and is configured to receive the icon support (e.g., a post) of the drinkware vessel. Preferably, the aperture has a shape and size that enables the icon attachment to be securely coupled to the icon support. The secure coupling can be provided via a friction fit, a threaded connection, or any other coupling means apparent to one skilled in the art. The icon attachment is preferably configured to substantially cover the icon support when mounted thereon.

The diameter of the bottom portion of a particular drinkware vessel may be utilized to determine a desired size for each icon attachment that can be used with the drinkware vessel. For example, an icon attachment designed to be mounted inside a tumbler (which has a bottom portion with a relatively large diameter) may not be appropriately sized for mounting inside a champagne flute (which has a bottom portion with a relatively small diameter). While the icon attachments can have varying sizes, the base of an icon attachment will typically not exceed an area that is 2 inches long by 2 inches wide (although the height of the icon attachment will vary depending on the height of the drinkware body, typically within a range of 2 inches to 5 inches).

Preferably, the icon attachments are large enough so as not to present a choking hazard. Any standard choke test may be used to determine whether or not a choking hazard exists, such as the small parts test fixture (SPTF) that tests whether an item can fit into a test cylinder having a cross-sectional area that is 2.25 inches long by 1.25 inches wide (which approximates the size of the fully expanded throat of a child under three years old).

The icon attachment may be made from a variety of different materials, such as silicone (either liquid silicone or non-liquid silicone), resin, ceramic (in which case a plastic adapter may be required to mount over the icon support), or any other suitable material. Preferably, the icon attachment is made of a material that is food safe, stain resistant, and suitable for use with both hot and cold beverages. Food-grade silicone is particularly suitable for use in making the icon attachment.

The icon attachment may comprise a single piece having a desired shape and color or a plurality of pieces having different shapes and/or colors. In some embodiments, the icon attachment comprises a single piece formed from a single mold, which ensures that there are no small parts that could present a choking hazard. In other embodiments, the icon attachment comprises a first piece and a second piece formed from a first mold and a second mold, respectively, wherein the first and second pieces are secured together after molding. For example, a first silicone piece may be provided with an extender that is inserted into an aperture of a second silicone piece to secure the two silicone pieces together. In one embodiment, the extender and aperture are mushroom-shaped so that once the extender is inserted into the aperture, the two silicone pieces cannot be separated without intentional force. In another embodiment, the extender is a fastener capable of joining two pieces of silicone such that, once joined, the fastening can withstand a standard pull test and not come apart.

Various exemplary embodiments of icon attachments will now be described with reference to FIGS. 5A-5E (a golf ball icon attachment), FIGS. 6A-6E (a cactus icon attachment), FIGS. 7A-7E (a heart icon attachment), and FIGS. 8A-8E (a flower icon attachment). Each of these icon attachments are made from silicone and may be used interchangeably to customize drinkware vessel 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-1E. It should be understood that these icon attachments are provided as examples and that icon attachments having other configurations and made from different materials could be used in accordance with the present invention.

FIGS. 5A-5E illustrate various views of an icon attachment 500 comprising a golf ball icon 502 attached to a mounting section 504 (which has the appearance of a golf tee). Golf ball icon 502 and mounting section 504 are formed from a first mold and a second mold, respectively, and then secured together after molding. Mounting section 504 defines an aperture 506 that extends into the interior of icon attachment 500 and is configured to receive the icon support of a drinkware vessel. Specifically, aperture 506 has a cylindrical shape that enables secure coupling of icon attachment 500 to icon support 108 of drinkware vessel 100 via a friction fit. As shown in FIG. 5E, icon attachment 500 substantially covers icon support 108 when mounted within the interior of drinkware vessel 100.

FIGS. 6A-6E illustrate various views of an icon attachment 600 comprising a cactus icon 602 integrally formed with a mounting section 604. Mounting section 604 defines an aperture 606 that extends into the interior of icon attachment 600 and is configured to receive the icon support of a drinkware vessel. Specifically, aperture 606 has a cylindrical shape that enables secure coupling of icon attachment 600 to icon support 108 of drinkware vessel 100 via a friction fit. As shown in FIG. 6E, icon attachment 600 substantially covers icon support 108 when mounted within the interior of drinkware vessel 100.

FIGS. 7A-7E illustrate various views of an icon attachment 700 comprising a heart icon 702 integrally formed with a mounting section 704. Mounting section 704 defines an aperture 706 that extends into the interior of icon attachment 700 and is configured to receive the icon support of a drinkware vessel. Specifically, aperture 706 has a hexagonal prism shape that enables secure coupling of icon attachment 700 to icon support 108 of drinkware vessel 100 via a friction fit. As shown in FIG. 7E, icon attachment 700 substantially covers icon support 108 when mounted within the interior of drinkware vessel 100.

FIGS. 8A-8E illustrate various views of an icon attachment 800 comprising a flower icon 802 attached to a mounting section 804. Flower icon 802 and mounting section 804 are formed from a first mold and a second mold, respectively, and then secured together after molding. Mounting section 804 defines an aperture 806 that extends into the interior of icon attachment 800 and is configured to receive the icon support of a drinkware vessel. Specifically, aperture 806 has a cylindrical shape that enables secure coupling of icon attachment 800 to icon support 108 of drinkware vessel 100 via a friction fit. As shown in FIG. 8E, icon attachment 800 substantially covers icon support 108 when mounted within the interior of drinkware vessel 100.

The drinkware system may include other drinkware-related items that may be used with interchangeable icon attachments, as described above. For example, FIG. 9 illustrates a bottle stopper 900 with a post 902 onto which an icon attachment may be mounted. Bottle stopper 900 has a conventional design that includes rigid portions 904, 906, and 910 made of stainless steel or another rigid material, and a threaded gasket portion 908 made of rubber, food-grade silicone or another resilient material that is suitable for sealing within the neck of an open bottle. In this example, post 902 extends upwardly from rigid portion 904 and has a hexagonal prism shape. In this example, post 902 is made of the same material as rigid portions 904, 906, and 910. It can be appreciated that bottle stopper 902 is configured for use with icon attachments in which the aperture has a hexagonal prism shape, a cylindrical shape, etc. to enable the icon attachment to be coupled to post 902 via a friction fit. The icon attachments used with bottle stopper 900 may also be used with a drinkware vessel, such as drinkware vessels 100 and 200 described above. Thus, the drinkware system may comprise a set that includes one or more drinkware vessels, one or more bottle stoppers, and a plurality of interchangeable icon attachments in accordance with the present invention.

General Information

The description set forth above provides several exemplary embodiments of the inventive subject matter. Although each exemplary embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements, the inventive subject matter is considered to include all possible combinations of the disclosed elements. Thus, if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and a second embodiment comprises elements B and D, then the inventive subject matter is also considered to include other remaining combinations of A, B, C, or D, even if not explicitly disclosed.

The use of any and all examples or exemplary language (e.g., “such as” or “for example”) provided with respect to certain embodiments is intended merely to better describe the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention. No language in the description should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

The use of the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a system or device that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such system or device.

Finally, while the present invention has been described and illustrated hereinabove with reference to various exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications could be made to these embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the specific structural configurations of the exemplary embodiments, except insofar as such limitations are included in the following claims.

Claims

1. A drinkware system, comprising: an icon attachment; anda drinkware vessel comprising (a) a drinkware body that defines an interior thereof and (b) an icon support configured to selectively mount the icon attachment within the interior of the drinkware body.

2. The drinkware system of claim 1, wherein the icon attachment defines an aperture therein, and wherein the icon support extends from a bottom inner surface of the drinkware body and is receivable within the aperture of the icon attachment.

3. The drinkware system of claim 2, wherein the drinkware body and the icon support are formed from a single mold.

4. The drinkware system of claim 2, wherein the icon support includes an end section fused to the bottom inner surface of the drinkware body.

5. The drinkware system of claim 1, wherein the icon support is configured to retain the icon attachment thereon so as to prevent separation of the icon attachment from the icon support without an intentional force.

6. The drinkware system of claim 1, wherein the drinkware body includes a rim that defines an opening into the interior of the drinkware body, wherein the rim is dimensioned to enable insertion of the icon attachment through the opening for mounting on the icon support.

7. The drinkware system of claim 1, wherein the icon attachment comprises a single piece formed from a single mold.

8. The drinkware system of claim 1, wherein the icon attachment comprises a first piece and a second piece formed from a first mold and a second mold, respectively, wherein the first and second pieces are secured together after molding.

9. The drinkware system of claim 1, further comprising a bottle stopper having another icon support configured to selectively mount the icon attachment.

10. A drinkware vessel configured for selective coupling with an icon attachment, comprising: a drinkware body that defines an interior thereof; andan icon support configured to selectively mount the icon attachment within the interior of the drinkware body.

11. The drinkware vessel of claim 10, wherein the icon attachment defines an aperture therein, and wherein the icon support extends from a bottom inner surface of the drinkware body and is receivable within the aperture of the icon attachment.

12. The drinkware vessel of claim 11, wherein the drinkware body and the icon support are formed from a single mold.

13. The drinkware vessel of claim 11, wherein the icon support includes an end section fused to the bottom inner surface of the drinkware body.

14. The drinkware vessel of claim 10, wherein the icon support is configured to retain the icon attachment thereon so as to prevent separation of the icon attachment from the icon support without an intentional force.

15. The drinkware vessel of claim 10, wherein the drinkware body includes a rim that defines an opening into the interior of the drinkware body, wherein the rim is dimensioned to enable insertion of the icon attachment through the opening for mounting on the icon support.

16. A drinkware vessel configured for selective coupling with an icon attachment that defines an aperture therein, comprising: a drinkware body that defines an interior thereof; andan icon support extending from a bottom inner surface of the drinkware body and receivable within the aperture of the icon attachment to thereby mount the icon attachment within the interior of the drinkware body;wherein the drinkware body includes a rim that defines an opening into the interior of the drinkware body, wherein the rim is dimensioned to enable insertion of the icon attachment through the opening for mounting on the icon support.

17. The drinkware vessel of claim 16, wherein the drinkware body and the icon support are formed from a single mold.

18. The drinkware vessel of claim 16, wherein the icon support includes an end section fused to the bottom inner surface of the drinkware body.

19. The drinkware vessel of claim 16, wherein the icon support is centrally located on the bottom inner surface of the drinkware body.

20. The drinkware vessel of claim 16, wherein the icon support is configured to retain the icon attachment thereon so as to prevent separation of the icon attachment from the icon support without an intentional force.