Spherical drinking vessel

Abstract

In an example, a spherical drinking vessel is providing. The spherical drinking vessel may include a curved sidewall having a first hemisphere-shaped section and a second remaining section. The second remaining section of the curved sidewall may define an opening for receiving a liquid. A first thickness of the curved sidewall at a point corresponding to a nadir of the first hemisphere-shaped section of the curved sidewall may be different than a different point on the first hemisphere-shaped section of the curved sidewall. In an example, the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.

Description

PRIORITY[0001]This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 951,086 filed on Mar. 11, 2014, entitled: SPHERICAL MULTIUSE BEVERAGE CONTAINER, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0002]© 2015 Remark-A-Ball LLC. A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. 37 CFR §1.71(d).BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Beverage containers can come in a variety of shapes and offer a range of utility. Current closed or open top drink containers are cylindrical in shape. These containers can only be placed upright on flat surfaces; in water they tip over. Systems have been developed to provide for a cylindrical container that...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a new type of beverage container that can be used for both water and alcohol. It is made from a single-walled material and can be weighted to keep it upright on a flat surface or in water. The container has a weighting system that increases its mass and makes it harder to tip over. This unique design simplifies manufacturing and offers a more portable and stable beverage experience.

Problems solved by technology

To date, spherical and / or floating beverage containers are difficult to come by in a commercial setting.

The lack of commercially available spherical and / or floating beverage containers is due in part to high manufacturing costs.

The high production cost of these container are due in part to complex manufacturing processes that employ multiple molds and materials that are required of the current state of the art.

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