Patent Application
20190082894
The present invention is a cup. More specifically, the present invention is a sports shaker cup.
Shaker containers are popular accessories utilized among athletes, fitness goers, and individuals who prefer having their drinks on-the-go. Moreover, present products available on the market are prone to cracks and leaks due to falls which can hinder functionality. Despite the high demand for these bottle types, the sports shaker cup is a stylish yet durable product that offers an unparalleled resilience that can withstand splits and breakage during transit.
What is needed is a sports shaker cup that afford consumers with a sturdy and trendy alternative to conventional sports shaker cups.
The present invention is a cup. More specifically, the present invention is a sports shaker cup.
The sports shaker cup includes a base container that contains a drink that is desired to be consumed, a lid removably secured over the top opening of the base container, the lid includes a drinking spout, a handle and a spout cover, the spout cover includes a fitted plug adapted to cover the drinking spout and prevents the drink from coming out of the drinking spout and debris from coming through the drinking spout and into the drink contained in the base container. The sports shaker cup includes a seal attached underneath the lid and prevents the drink from leaking from the lid and the sports shaker cup, the seal allows the lid to snap on and off of the top opening of the base container.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a sports shaker cup that features a novel seal present underneath the lid which creates a spill-proof design.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a sports shaker cup that includes a wide nozzle with a handle located at the top which affords a comfortable and sturdy grip during movement and/or exercise for maximum utilization.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a sports shaker cup that is made with carbon fiber and other materials for optimal durability.
The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:
Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.
Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention, however the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.
The phrase “in one embodiment” is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.
The sports shaker cup 100 may include a base container 110 and a lid 120.
The base container 110 may have a top opening 110A and an interior 1108. The base container 110 may contain a drink 112 such as a cold beverage, a hot beverage or other suitable beverage that is desired to be consumed. The base container 110 may be insulated to keep the drink hot or cold while contained in the base container 110. The lid 120 may be removably secured over the top opening 110A of the base container 110. The lid 120 may include a drinking spout 122 and a handle 124. The lid 120 may be made of carbon fiber to make the lid 120 lightweight and easy to transport. The drinking spout 122 may have an aperture 122A that a person may drink the drink 112 contained in the base container 110 adapted to flow therethrough top opening 110A of the base container 110 and the aperture 122A. The handle 124 may be pressed-up to help remove the lid 120 from the top opening 110A of the base container 110. The handle 124 may horizontally extend from the lid 120 and allow a person to push-up on the lid 120 and allow the lid 120 to snap on and off of the top opening 110A of the base container 110. The handle 124 may be made of plastic or other suitable material for inexpensive and easy production.
The lid 120 may include a spout cover 126 and a raised top surface 128.
The spout cover 126 may include a fitted plug 126A and an elongated extension 1268. The fitted plug 126A may be adapted to cover the drinking spout 122 and prevent the drink 112 from coming out of the drinking spout 122 and from debris from coming through the drinking spout 122 and into the drink 112 contained in the base container 110.
The seal 130 may be attached underneath the lid 120 and prevents the drink 112 from leaking from the lid 120 and the sports shaker cup 100. The seal 130 may allow the lid 120 to snap on and off of the top opening 110A of the base container 110, while maintaining an air tight seal between the lid 120 and the top opening 110A of the base container 110. The seal 130 may be made of carbon fiber to prevent cracking and maintain durability. The seal 130 may have a rough textured surface to facilitate grasping the seal 130 and the sports shaker cup 100.
The sports shaker cup 100 may include a straining system 140 having a stem 142, a top ring strainer 144, a middle ring strainer 146 and a plurality of blades 148.
The stem 142 may include a first end 142A, a middle portion 142B and a second end 142C. The top ring strainer 144 may be attached to the first end 142A of the stem 142. The middle ring strainer 146 may be attached to the middle portion 142B of the stem 142. The second end 142C may stand on a bottom portion 100A of the sports shaker cup 100. The blades 148 may be disposed on the stem 142, the top ring strainer 144 and the middle ring strainer 146 equidistance from each other to cut any liquid or solid that passes through the top ring strainer 140. The straining system 140 may strain any liquid or solid that passes through the top ring strainer 144.
The top ring strainer 144 may include a cross-shape linear support 144A, a first linear ring 144B and a second linear ring 144C.
The cross-shape linear support 144A may include a horizontal linear support 144A′, a vertical linear support 144A″ and a center portion 144K″. The first linear ring 144B may be attached to each end 144AA′ of the horizontal linear support 144A′ and attached to each end 144AA″ of the vertical linear support 144A″. The second linear ring 144C may be attached to a middle portion 144AAA′ of the horizontal linear support 144A′ and attached to a middle portion 144AAA″ of the vertical linear support 144A″.
The blades 148 disposed on the top ring strainer 144 may be larger than the blades 148 disposed on the middle ring strainer 146 to allow the middle ring strainer 146 to fit into the sports shaker cup (
The seal 150 may be placed underneath the lid (
The sports shaker cup is ideal for thick smoothies, shakes and other suitable drinks. The sports shaker cup may easily appeal to all individuals who are looking for a more durable, but cost-effective solution to carrying their protein shakes and beverages, whether hot or cold, with them everywhere they go. The sports shaker cup is essential for fitness enthusiasts as well as the everyday consumers and may be readily available at a wide variety of sports nutrition shops, sporting goods stores, retail department stores, and online retailers.
While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention may be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.
