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Duo twin-containers drinking disposable cup system

a drinking cup and twin-container technology, applied in the field of drinking containers, to achieve the effect of minimal adjustmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-22
AKRAM ASSEM
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[0012]The Duo is a Twin-Containers Drinking Disposable Cup system that allows customers to order two different beverages—cold and / or hot—and have them served in two independent and disposable receptacles hosted in a single disposable cup.
[0014]An empty space between the facing flat sides of the two half-cup shaped receptacles serves as thermal insulator in the case of paper cups and improve insulation in the case of foam cups, thus allowing the coexistence of hot and cold beverages without noticeable thermal interference.
[0015]The ‘Duo’ twin-containers drinking disposable cup system offers simplicity of concept, simplicity of manufacturing, is economical, stackable and requires minimal adjustment from the concerned industry to engage in production.

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Hot and often sugary drinks, such as coffee and chocolate, cause thirst.

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[0057]The Duo twin-containers drinking disposable cup system is comprised of four parts or pieces (FIGS. 3, 7 and 11): two containers in the shape of half cups (FIG. 1b)—also called twins herein—that fit inside a full cup (FIG. 1c)—also referred to as host cup herein—and a lid (FIGS. 1a and 2):

[0058]The two half-cup-shaped containers are identical in every way, including in shape, size and materiel used (FIG. 1, 4b, 7b, 15c). Each of the half-cup-shaped containers has one non-curved flat side (FIG. 7b). When the two half-cup-shaped containers are placed inside the host cup, their two non-curved walls face one another and, while the outer frames come in contact and settle (FIGS. 25 and 26), a distance remains (FIGS. 23 and 26), thus creating an empty space filled with air (FIGS. 9, 10, 21c and 39). The distance between the two flat walls helps providing thermal insulation, thus allowing the coexistence of hot and cold beverages (FIG. 27) in the two adjacent containers without noticea...

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Abstract

The Duo Twin-Containers Drinking Disposable Cup system allows customers to order two different beverages—cold and / or hot—and have them served in two independent and disposable receptacles hosted in a single disposable cup. The twin-containers disposable cup system is comprised of four pieces: two containers in the shape of half cups that neatly fit inside a disposable cup; a disposable cup that hosts the two said half-cup shaped receptacles; and a lid with perforations to allow use of straws or direct lips-to-lid consumption in the case of hot drinks and a diametrical extrusive panel that serves to separate at the top the two half cups to prevent. An empty space between the facing flat sides of the two half-cup-shaped receptacles improves thermal insulation, thus allowing the coexistence of hot and cold beverages without noticeable thermal interference.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a non-provisional application claiming the benefit of provisional application 60 / 937,107 filed on Jun. 25, 2007.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to drinking containers. Specifically, this invention relates to disposable drinking container / cup with twin receptacles inside.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Consumption of to-go drinks has grown exponentially in the last decade or so, especially with the ever-increasing consumption of coffee and now tea-based hot or cold drinks. A growing variety of fruit-based beverages are also offered to customers. Chains of outlets specializing in the commerce of these drinks have sprung everywhere and are additionally exporting their brands and ways of consumption to markets outside the United States of America. Other establishments with businesses ranging from fast food to grocery stores have caught up with the trend and are offering these products to their clientele.[...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D21/00A47G19/22
CPCB65D81/3205B65D1/265
Inventor AKRAM, ASSEM
Owner AKRAM ASSEM
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