Disposable liner system for cup

Abstract

A shaker cup with a main cup body, a disposable cup liner, a disposable mixing grid, a disposable lid member and a lid retaining ring. The disposable cup liner is inserted into the main cup body and has flange that fits over the top of the main cup body lip. The disposable mixing grid fits within the top area of the main cup body. The disposable lid member has a flange that matches the diameter of the disposable liner flange. The lid retaining ring capable screws onto the main cup body, and in the process, capturing the inner liner flange, the mixing grid flange and the lid member flange to hold them in a liquid retaining manner. A preferred embodiment includes the disposable cup liner, the disposable mixing grid, the disposable lid member and the disposable spout cap member are all made of biodegradable molded plastic.

Description

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 965,065 filed Oct. 30, 2013.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED[0002]Not applicable.RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]Not applicable.THE NAMES OR PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0004]Not applicable.INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0005]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0006]This invention relates generally to the field of drinking cups and more specifically to a shaker cup and lid used for mixing powdered contents with liquid contents.[0007]Drinking cups that include removable water tight lids are well known in the marketplace. They are used to hold sports drinks, or baby formula, coffee drinks or any other liquid drink that needs to be carried from one place to another. One specific category of cups with lids is the powdered supplement market, where a specific amount of powdered supplement and a p...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a shaker cup that allows for easy mixing of ingredients without the need to clean the cup after each use. The cup has a disposable liner, mixing grid, lid, and spout cap. The liner fits tightly into the cup and has a flange that matches the flange of the lid and mixing grid. The lid retaining ring holds the liner and spout cap in place. The spout cap can be easily engaged with the lid spout. The technical effect of this invention is that it provides a convenient and efficient way to mix ingredients in a shaker cup without the need for cleaning.

Problems solved by technology

However there are some deficiencies in the prior technology.

This can be time consuming and in some cases inconvenient if the user is not near a clean water source at the time of cleaning.

Additionally, normal liners that are used in conjunction with baby bottles and the like are not made of biodegradable material and therefore pose a threat to the long term health of the environment.

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