Device to enhance and prolong a hot beverage drinking experience
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A47G-019/22
G01F-011/26
출원번호
US-0980186
(2007-10-30)
등록번호
US-8469227
(2013-06-25)
발명자
/ 주소
Tripsiznes, Laxaros C.
출원인 / 주소
Tripsiznes, Laxaros C.
대리인 / 주소
Kraft, Clifford
인용정보
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초록▼
A device for a cup and lid providing a thermal shield to keep the cup's liquid contents hot and facilitating the interval transfer, temporary storage, and cooling of a small amount of liquid prior to drinking. The conservation of heat energy within the cup allows the preservation of aroma and taste,
A device for a cup and lid providing a thermal shield to keep the cup's liquid contents hot and facilitating the interval transfer, temporary storage, and cooling of a small amount of liquid prior to drinking. The conservation of heat energy within the cup allows the preservation of aroma and taste, a definite must for a prolonged and enjoyable drinking experience, while a controlled volume of the beverage cools down to a palatable temperature. Also, when the device is used in conjunction with a disposable cup and lid assembly, it improves the stiffness characteristics of the containment assembly, thereby preventing potential spillage or discharge of the hot contents due to accidental or improper handling.
대표청구항▼
1. A device for use with a cup and lid, said cup containing liquid contents, said device comprising: a component creating a physical barrier, said physical barrier dividing the interior space enclosed by said cup and said lid into an upper compartment and a lower compartment, said upper compartment
1. A device for use with a cup and lid, said cup containing liquid contents, said device comprising: a component creating a physical barrier, said physical barrier dividing the interior space enclosed by said cup and said lid into an upper compartment and a lower compartment, said upper compartment confined between said barrier and said lid above; and said lower compartment below said barrier;an opening in said physical barrier for the transfer of liquid contents from said lower compartment past said physical barrier into said upper compartment when said cup is in a tipped orientation, said physical barrier and said opening so constructed to prevent the backflow of contents from said upper compartment back into said lower compartment when said cup is in its upright orientation or in its sipping orientation;wherein said opening is raised with respect to said physical barrier forming a raised region, andwherein said opening has a gate that remains closed when said cup is in its sipping or upright orientation, but opens when said cup is in its tipped orientation;wherein said gate flexes to accommodate transfer of liquid contents when said cup is in its tipped orientation; and,and wherein said physical barrier also includes a perimeter wall forming a basin in said upper compartment around said raised region. 2. The device in claim 1, where said gate is forced open by flow of the transferred liquid contents when said cup is in its tipped orientation. 3. The device in claim 1, where said gate is hinged and swings open when said cup is in its tipped orientation. 4. The device of claim 1, in which said physical barrier is substantially constructed of a thermal insulating material. 5. The device in claim 1, where said physical barrier substantially improves the rigidity of the cup and lid assembly. 6. A device adapted to be inserted into a disposable cup containing liquid contents before a lid is placed on said cup, the device comprising: a physical barrier insertable into the cup creating two compartments: an upper compartment between said physical barrier and the lid, and a lower compartment below said physical barrier;a raised region on the physical barrier sufficiently protruding into the upper compartment to prevent liquid from returning from the upper compartment to the lower compartment when the cup is level or in a sipping configuration, said raised region having an opening that allows fluid communication between the lower and upper compartment when the cup is in a tipped configuration;a gate covering said opening that allows liquid to flow from the Lower compartment to the upper compartment when the cup is in a tipped Configuration;and wherein said physical barrier also includes a perimeter wall forming a basin in said upper compartment around said raised region. 7. The device of claim 6 wherein said gate is forced open by flow of transferred liquid contents when the cup is in said tipped orientation. 8. The device of claim 6 wherein said raised region has a substantially vertical wall. 9. The device of claim 6 wherein said raised region contains a vent. 10. The insert of claim 1 adapted so that when a lid with a sip hole is placed on the cup so that the sip hole is aligned 180degrees from said opening in the raised region, liquid may be cooled in the upper space, but when the sip hole is directly aligned with said opening, liquid may be consumed directly from the lower space. 11. The device of claim 1 wherein the physical barrier is supported by said cup's inner wall. 12. The device of claim 1 wherein the physical barrier is supported by said cup's rim. 13. A dish-like insert device for a coffee cup, the device including a perimeter wall matching the geometry of the inside surface of the cup comprising: said device having an elevated region with a gate, said gate designed to flex when subjected to an internal pressure;said device, when positioned in a cup with liquid contents, being adapted to rest below the rim of the cup, the device having its perimeter wall bearing on the inside surface of the cup creating a tight fit while providing a supporting base for the device;whereby, when the cup with a lid, containing liquid contents and equipped with the device, is tilted away from a user, a small portion of liquid is transferred through the gate into the upper space, while when the cup is in an upright or sip position, the liquid in the upper space is prevented from flowing back into the lower space;said device being adapted so that when a lid with a sip hole is placed on the cup so that the sip hole is aligned 180 degrees from said opening in the elevated region, liquid may be cooled in the upper space, but when the sip hole is directly aligned with said gate, liquid may be consumed directly from the lower space.
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