Abstract: A vessel for containing substances includes a body adapted to containing beverages or snacks, a light source, a sound module, activation switches, and a power source. The body may be provided in the shape of a guitar or other musical instrument, and may optionally include a threaded opening for receiving the substances and apertures adapted to receive ends of a strap so the vessel may be worn or otherwise supported. The vessel may further include a closure having an opening adapted to receive a straw or coins. A removable insert may be provided to slide into the opening formed in the body and rest therein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 28, 2010
Date of Patent:
January 22, 2013
Assignee:
Progressive Specialty Glass Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Scott G. Strobel, Ronald Lee Schoelkopf
Abstract: A vessel for containing substances includes a body adapted to containing beverages or snacks, a light source, a sound module, activation switches, and a power source. The body may be provided in the shape of a guitar or other musical instrument, and may optionally include a threaded opening for receiving the substances and apertures adapted to receive ends of a strap so the vessel may be worn or otherwise supported. The vessel may further include a closure having an opening adapted to receive a straw or coins. A removable insert may be provided to slide into the opening formed in the body and rest therein.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 28, 2010
Publication date:
September 22, 2011
Applicant:
Progressive Specialty Glass Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Scott G. Strobel, Ronald Lee Schoelkopf
Abstract: Containers or closures, preferably for liquids, are provided having means for holding a light source for illuminating the containers, preferably the interior of the containers. The holding means can be associated with any portion of the container, including its closure, body, side wall(s), handle, or bottom, which can include a base portion or bottom extension. The holding means can include an opening defined by a ledge in the closure, or it can include a housing which can extend upwardly or downwardly from the closure, or bottom or bottom extension. At least a portion of the container which is between the light source and the interior of the container is a least partially transparent to light.