Drink cup

The drink cup design addresses issues of deformation and gripability by incorporating a body-strengthening system and textured grip, resulting in improved stability and ease of handling.

US20260152313A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-04BERRY GLOBAL INC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
BERRY GLOBAL INC
Filing Date
2025-12-02
Publication Date
2026-06-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing drink cups suffer from unintended deformation and lack of gripability, leading to potential spillage and difficulty in handling.

Method used

A drink cup design featuring a body-strengthening system with annular strips and a textured grip portion to enhance rigidity and gripability, while minimizing deformation and heat transfer.

Benefits of technology

The design provides enhanced rigidity, improved gripability, and reduced heat transfer, making the cup more stable and easier to handle, thus minimizing spillage and improving user comfort.

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Abstract

A drink cup includes a body, a body-strengthening system, and a grip portion. The body includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to extend upwardly away from the floor. The body-strengthening system is located between a lower portion of the side wall and an upper portion of the side wall. The grip portion includes a plurality of protrusions that provide texture to the grip portion.
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