A collapsible travel tumbler is described. The tumbler includes a collapsible container made of flexible material. The collapsible container is inserted through a rigid collar, on the top edge of which the collapsible cup sits. A lid with a sealable drinking hole is then screwed onto the collar, pro
A collapsible travel tumbler is described. The tumbler includes a collapsible container made of flexible material. The collapsible container is inserted through a rigid collar, on the top edge of which the collapsible cup sits. A lid with a sealable drinking hole is then screwed onto the collar, providing a complete and secure closure of the collapsible tumbler. When not in use the collapsible container can be collapsed into the housing created by the combination of the collar and the lid for easy storage and transport.
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1. A collapsible container comprised of: a frustoconical member with an upper articulating wall, a lower articulating wall, at least one minor stage, a lower stage, and an upper stage;a sealing ridge connected to a first end of the upper stage;a collar removably and slidably connected to the frustoc
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A collapsible container comprised of: a frustoconical member with an upper articulating wall, a lower articulating wall, at least one minor stage, a lower stage, and an upper stage;a sealing ridge connected to a first end of the upper stage;a collar removably and slidably connected to the frustoconical member that is capable of insulating thermal energy; anda lid slidably connected to the collar that is capable of insulating thermal energy;wherein the upper articulating wall, the lower articulating wall, the at least one minor stage, the lower stage and the upper stage all share a substantially concentric relationship;the upper stage is relatively closer to the sealing ridge than the at least one minor stage and the at least one minor stage is relatively closer to the sealing ridge than the lower stage;the upper stage, the at least one minor stage, and the lower stage each have a thickness greater than that of the upper articulating wall and the lower articulating wall;the at least one minor stage is connected to the lower stage by the lower articulating wall and is connected to a second end opposite the first end of the upper stage by the upper articulating wall; whereinwhen an adequately strong downward force is exerted on the lid and an equal and opposite force is exerted on the bottom of the frustoconical member, the upper articulating wall transitions to an initial position such that the upper articulating wall is positioned in-between and in direct contact with an outer surface of the at least one minor stage and an inner surface of the upper stage;the lower articulating wall transitions to an initial position such that the lower articulating wall is positioned in-between and in direct contact with the inner surface of the at least one minor stage and an outer surface of the lower stage; andthe second end of the upper stage includes a retaining ridge positioned such that the collar may be sandwiched between the sealing ridge on the first end of the upper stage and the collar retaining ridge on the second end of the upper stage. 2. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the diameter of the frustoconical member becomes progressively smaller from the top of the frustoconical member to the bottom of the frustoconical member. 3. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein while the force is still being exerted, a modified position of the upper and lower articulating stage members forces the minor stage to pivot upwards and inwards towards the center of the upper stage and thereby thrusts the lower stage upward and embeds itself within the upper stage. 4. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the slope of the frustoconical member is a minimum of 6.5. 5. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the frustoconical member from silicone rubber. 6. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the diameter of the at least one minor stage is greater than the lower stage diameter and less than the upper stage diameter. 7. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the upper articulating wall and the lower articulating wall each flare outward and upward from the lower stage toward the upper stage. 8. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the minor stage is comprised of a diamond shape and has a thickness greater than the upper articulating wall. 9. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the lower stage diameter is less than the diameter of the upper stage. 10. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the collar is substantially cylindrically shaped. 11. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the lid is substantially cylindrically shaped. 12. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the collar is comprised of a bottom wall, an inner wall, a retaining ridge interface, a sealing ridge, and evenly spaced threads in low relief. 13. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the collar is at least 3.175 mm or 0.125 inches thick. 14. The collapsible container of claim 1, wherein the lid is comprised of a vent hole, a drinking hole, plug recess, an inner thin wall, an outer wall, an arched channel, a securing knob hole, and a flexible stopper. 15. The collapsible container of claim 14, wherein the sealing ridge is fastened between the inner thin wall and the outer wall of the lid and plugs the arched channel. 16. The collapsible container of claim 14, wherein the flexible stopper exhibits 360 degrees of rotation. 17. The collapsible container of claim 14, wherein the flexible stopper comprises of a securing knob, a pull tab, and a drinking hole plug. 18. The collapsible container of claim 14, wherein the securing knob is substantially mushroom shaped. 19. A collapsible container comprised of: a frustoconical member with an upper articulating wall, a lower articulating wall, at least one minor stage, a lower stage, and an upper stage;a sealing ridge connected to a first end of the upper stage;a collar removably and slidably connected to the frustoconical member that is capable of insulating thermal energy; anda lid slidably connected to the collar that is capable of insulating thermal energy;wherein the upper articulating wall, the lower articulating wall, the at least one minor stage, the lower stage and the upper stage all share a substantially concentric relationship;the upper stage is relatively closer to the sealing ridge than the at least one minor stage and the at least one minor stage is relatively closer to the sealing ridge than the lower stage,the upper stage, the at least one minor stage, and the lower stage each have a thickness greater than that of the upper articulating wall and the lower articulating wall;the at least one minor stage is connected to the lower stage by the lower articulating wall and is connected to a second end opposite the first end of the upper stage by the upper articulating wall; whereinwhen an adequately strong downward force is exerted on the lid and an equal and opposite force is exerted on the bottom of the frustoconical member, the upper articulating wall transitions to an initial position such that the upper articulating wall is positioned in-between and in direct contact with an outer surface of the at least one minor stage and an inner surface of the upper stage;the lower articulating wall transitions to an initial position such that the lower articulating wall is positioned in-between and in direct contact with the inner surface of the at least one minor stage and an outer surface of the lower stage; andthe sealing ridge causes a seal between the collar and the lid due to compression when the collar and the lid are connected.
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