Drinking vessel having engagement features and camouflaging non-engagement elements

US11389019B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CELEBRATE EVERYWHERE, LLC · US

Inventors

• John R. Bergida · Wildwood, US
• Marvin M. Bergida · Front Royal, US
• Justin Eakes · Blue Springs, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2020
• Grant date: Jul 19, 2022
• Expiry date: Sep 29, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2203/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The utilitarian function of the engagement features on a lidded vessel is at least partially camouflaged so that the engagement features' utilitarian function is less apparent to the consumer after the lid is removed. The lidded vessel may be, for example, a lidded drinking glass—such as a lidded wine glass, beer glass, whiskey tumbler or soda glass—that is sold pre-filled and sealed with the wine, beer, whiskey or soda already inside. The camouflaging may be accomplished using one or more camouflaging techniques, some or all of them involving the presence of non-engagement elements.