ICE CREAM CUP AND COVER
A cup and cover combination is provided that includes: a cup having an open end at a top of the cup with a fastening structure at the open end, the open end having a first diameter and a bottom end opposite the top end having a second diameter; and a cover having an open end and a closed end, the open end having a third diameter and the closed end having a third diameter, the cover further comprising a circumferential structure for removably fastening the cover to the fastening structure of the cup, and an annular rim extending outward from the circumferential structure for catching content falling out from the cup when the cup and cover are fit together in a manner that exposes contents of the cup.
The present application claims priority to Provisional Application No. 61/660,272, filed Jun. 15, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUNDThe present application relates to serving containers and more particularly cups and corresponding covers.
A number of cup and cover combinations exist for takeout items, such as ice cream, etc. These combinations, however, do not provide any means to store the cover after the cover has been removed. Accordingly, there is a need for a cover for a cup that fits below the cup when removed and that also provides a means for catching items stacked above the rim of the cup, such as drips, sprinkles, etc.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA cup and cover combination is provided that includes: a cup having an open end at a top of the cup with a fastening structure at the open end, the open end having a first diameter and a bottom end opposite the top end having a second diameter; and a cover having an open end and a closed end, the open end having a third diameter and the closed end having a third diameter, the cover further comprising a circumferential structure for removably fastening the cover to the fastening structure of the cup, and an annular rim extending outward from the circumferential structure for catching content falling out from the cup when the cup and cover are fit together in a manner that exposes contents of the cup.
In one embodiment, the cup is tapered such that the diameter at the open end is greater than the diameter at the bottom end of the cup.
In one embodiment, cover is tapered such that the diameter at the open end is greater than the diameter at the closed end of the cover.
In one embodiment, the taper of cup and the taper of the cover are essentially equal.
In one embodiment, the diameters of the cup and of the cover are such that only a portion of the cup fits within the cover.
In one embodiment, ¼ to ⅔ of the cup is exposed over the cover when fit together.
In one embodiment, a space is created between the cup and cover when fit together.
In one embodiment, the annular rim extends a distance orthogonally outward from the open end and upward in a direction opposite the opening in the cover.
In one embodiment, annular rim extends at least ¼ inches and up to 2 inches orthogonally outward from the opening in the cover.
In one embodiment, the diameter of the top of the cup is less than the diameter at the open end of cover plus the orthogonal distance that the annular rim extends outward from the open end of the cover.
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While the foregoing has been described in some detail for purposes of clarity and understanding, it will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, from a reading of the disclosure, that various changes in form and detail can be made without departing from the true scope of the invention
Claims
1. A cup and cover combination, comprising:
- a cup having an open end at a top of the cup with a fastening structure at the open end, the open end having a first diameter and a bottom end opposite the top end having a second diameter; and
- a cover having an open end and a closed end, the open end having a third diameter and the closed end having a third diameter, the cover further comprising a circumferential structure for removably fastening the cover to the fastening structure of the cup, and an annular rim extending outward from the circumferential structure for catching content falling out from the cup when the cup and cover are fit together in a manner that exposes contents of the cup.
2. The cup and cover combination of claim 1, wherein cup is tapered such that the diameter at the open end is greater than the diameter at the bottom end of the cup.
3. The cup and cover of claim 2, wherein cover is tapered such that the diameter at the open end is greater than the diameter at the closed end of the cover.
4. The cup and cover of claim 3, wherein the taper of cup and the taper of the cover are essentially equal.
5. The cup and cover of claim 4, wherein the diameters of the cup and of the cover are such that only a portion of the cup fits within the cover.
6. The cup of claim 5, wherein ¼ to ⅔ of the cup is exposed over the cover when fit together.
7. The cup and cover of claim 4, wherein a space is created between the cup and cover when fit together.
8. The cup and cover of claim 1, wherein the annular rim extends a distance orthogonally outward from the open end and upward in a direction opposite the opening in the cover.
9. The cup and cover of claim 8, wherein annular rim extends at least ¼ inches and up to 2 inches orthogonally outward from the opening in the cover.
10. The cup and cover of claim 9, wherein the diameter of the top of the cup is less than the diameter at the open end of cover plus the orthogonal distance that the annular rim extends outward from the open end of the cover.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 17, 2013
Publication Date: Jun 5, 2014
Inventors: Barry Sitt (Brooklyn, NY), Eddie Sitt (Brooklyn, NY)
Application Number: 13/919,163
International Classification: B65D 41/02 (20060101);