Abstract: A beverage container that includes a main body portion having an open top, a closed bottom and an interior that defines a first volume, and a removable cover that includes a bottom and a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom. The bottom and the generally cylindrical side wall cooperate to define a cover cavity, the removable cover is removably engaged with the main body portion, and the bottom includes a plug opening defined therethrough. A breathable plug is received in the plug opening. The plug allows a liquid disposed within the first volume to breathe with respect to an exterior of the beverage container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 2, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 21, 2018
Assignee:
MIDEAS, LLC
Inventors:
James Christopoulos, Martin Todd Belle, David Huang, Fernando Pardo, Adil Ali, Matthew Hern, Etienne Iliffe-Moon, Praveen Penmetsa, Matthew O'Brien, Steve Dafnis
Abstract: A beverage container that includes a main body portion having an open top and a closed bottom, an interior, a circular rim and a first set of threads on an inside surface thereof that are positioned adjacent the rim at a first height. The rim includes a downwardly depending portion that extends below the first set of threads. The container also includes a removable cover with a bottom, a generally cylindrical side wall, an annular flange extending outwardly from the generally cylindrical side wall and an annular collar. The collar, the annular flange and the side wall define a first channel that receives the rim, and the bottom and the generally cylindrical side wall cooperate to define a cover cavity. The side wall includes a second set of threads on an outside surface thereof that are matingly engaged with the first set of threads.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 12, 2016
Date of Patent:
March 21, 2017
Assignee:
MIDEAS, LLC
Inventors:
James Christopoulos, Martin Todd Belle, David Huang, Fernando Pardo, Adil Ali, Matthew Hern, Etienne Iliffe-Moon, Praveen Penmetsa, Matthew O'Brien
Abstract: A beverage container that includes a main body portion having an open top and a closed bottom, an interior, a circular rim and a first set of threads on an inside surface thereof that are positioned adjacent the rim at a first height. The rim includes a downwardly depending portion that extends below the first set of threads. The container also includes a removable cover with a bottom, a generally cylindrical side wall, an annular flange extending outwardly from the generally cylindrical side wall and an annular collar. The collar, the annular flange and the side wall define a first channel that receives the rim, and the bottom and the generally cylindrical side wall cooperate to define a cover cavity. The side wall includes a second set of threads on an outside surface thereof that are matingly engaged with the first set of threads.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 7, 2014
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2016
Assignee:
Mideas, LLC
Inventors:
James Christopoulos, Martin Todd Belle, David Huang, Fernando Pardo, Adil Ali, Matthew Hern, Etienne Iliffe-Moon, Praveen Penmetsa, Matthew O'Brien
Abstract: A beverage container that includes a cylindrical main body portion having an open top and a closed bottom and that defines an interior. The bottom includes a contact surface and a continuous concave non-contact portion extending therebetween. The cylindrical main body portion defines a first volume. The container also includes a removable cover positioned at a location between the bottom and the top, and a recess defined between the removable cover and the open top. The recess defines a second volume that is between about 5% and about 50% of the first volume.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 5, 2012
Date of Patent:
January 27, 2015
Assignee:
Mideas, LLC
Inventors:
James Christopoulos, Martin Todd Belle, David Huang