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Drinking cup with game piece

a game piece and cup technology, applied in the field of drinking cups, can solve the problems of nevertheless having certain limitations

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-08
SMITH STEPHEN ALAN +1
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While the disposable cups according to the prior art provide a number of advantageous features, they nevertheless have certain limitations.

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[0024] While this invention is susceptible of embodiments in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated.

[0025] The present invention is directed to a disposable cup and promotional game, event or campaign. The disposable cup is preferably produced from a paper or plastic product, and is of the type typically filled with refreshments, e.g. soft drinks, coffee, ice cream, etc., by fast food restaurants, snack bars, soda fountains, and the like. Alternatively, the disposable cup may take a conical cup shape similar to cups routinely filled with a flavored ice refreshment.

[0026] Referring to the FIGS. 1-9, a disposable cup 10, such as one described in co-pending and commonly assig...

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Abstract

A disposable cup for use in a promotional campaign has a sidewall having a longitudinal seam extending from an open end to an opposing closed end. The sidewall also has an inner surface and an outer surface. An indicia corresponds to a promotional event. The cup has a tab that at least partially conceals the indicia. The tab is associated with the longitudinal seam.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This Application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 715,055 filed Sep. 8, 2005 which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to a drinking cup having an informational feature, and more specifically to a disposable cup having an indicia concealing tab integral with a portion of the disposable cup. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Disposable cups often include indicia related to the contents of the cup. Many times, the indicia is located on the lid of the cup and includes an indicator feature which may or may not be activated to highlight the type of material within the disposable cup. [0004] Disposable cups have also been used in conjunction with promotional events, such as games. The games often require removal of a paper tag to reveal the results of a promotional event. The tag is typically a separate member fixed to the sidewall of the ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D3/00
CPCB65D2203/00B65D3/06
Inventor SMITH, STEPHEN ALANHUERTA, JAMES W.
Owner SMITH STEPHEN ALAN
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