Weaponized Drinking Vessel

A weaponized drinking vessel is an apparatus that contains a beverage and inflicts significant damage and pain against an attacker. The apparatus includes a holder body, a drinking vessel, a plurality of impact ridges, at least one light source, a microcontroller, and a power source. The holder body protects and further insulates the drinking vessel. The drinking vessel contains a beverage and insulates the beverage. The plurality of impact ridges increases the force and trauma of the apparatus against an attacker. The at least one light source illuminates the surrounding environment of the apparatus so that a user may accurately impact the plurality of impact ridges, as well as the holder body against an attacker. The microcontroller and the power source allow the at least one light source to operate. The apparatus further includes a lid that protects and contains the drinking vessel within the holder body.

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Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/589,301 filed on Nov. 21, 2017.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to drinking vessels. More specifically, the present invention is a weaponized drinking vessel.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In modern society, there is an increase in need for self-protection. There are many types and kinds of devices that allow a user to defend themselves, from fire arms to melee-based weapons. However, not every person can acquire a firearm; therefore, melee-based weapons are often the most common and most accessible self-defense devices readily available. Melee weapons can include any found object that can be held in a person's hand and be used to defend oneself by offensive means. However, found objects are not designed with the intention to be used as a self-defense device. For instance, found objects are not designed to be impact resistant to withstand impact between the human body and the found object. Of course, there are melee weapons with the intent to be highly impact resistant with use. However, these melee weapons, such as brass knuckles, can be illegal to have on oneself in some places. There really are not that many devices that can serve as both a found object and as a self-defense device. Particularly, there are no devices that can be utilized effectively as both a drinking vessel and a melee weapon.

An objective of the present invention is to provide users with a combination of a drinking vessel and a melee weapon. The present invention intends to provide users with a drinking vessel that closely resembles a drinking mug or thermos while having the features and means to be readily utilized as a melee weapon without the need to modify the present invention. The present invention intends to provide the user with the speedy efficiency to use the present invention as either a drinking vessel or a melee weapon. The present invention intends to be extremely impacted resistant when the present invention is utilized as a melee weapon. The present invention contains a light source to greatly enhance the present invention's function as a melee weapon.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom side view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top exploded view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention with a lid and a stopper.

FIG. 4 is a bottom exploded view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front side view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention with a friction-inducing layer and a battery-level indicator.

FIG. 6 is a top side view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a cross-section view of FIG. 6 along line 7-7 of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a top side view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention with a cap and a lid.

FIG. 9 is a cross-section view of FIG. 8 along line 9-9 of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the alternate embodiment of the present invention with a cap and the lid.

FIG. 11 is a top perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the present invention with a plurality of tracks.

FIG. 12 is a schematic view of the electrical connections of the present invention.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is a weaponized drinking vessel that serves not only as a commonly used tool, but as a readily accessible weapon. The present invention may be used in combat environments as well as a variety of safe environments as needed. The present invention comprises an ergonomic structure that allows a user to securely and quickly grasp the present invention. In order for the present invention to contain a beverage and effectively disarm an attacker, the present invention comprises a holder body 1, a drinking vessel 7, a plurality of impact ridges 9, at least one light source 14, a microcontroller 16, and a power source 17, seen in FIG. 1, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, and FIG. 12. The holder body 1 insulates the drinking vessel 7, maintaining the initial temperature of the beverage. The holder body 1 comprises durable and structurally sound materials that absorbs blunt force. The holder body 1 comprises a vessel receptacle 2 and a handle 6. The vessel receptacle 2 surrounds and protects the drinking vessel 7. The handle 6 allows a user to effectively grasp onto the holder body 1 while maneuvering the vessel receptacle 2. The drinking vessel 7 contains a beverage and further insulates the beverage within the holder body 1. The holder body 1 remains clean as the drinking vessel 7 serves as a barrier between the beverage and the holder body 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the drinking vessel 7 comprises stainless steel. Alternate embodiments of the present invention may comprise a drinking vessel 7 with a plurality of layers that maximizes the duration of the initial temperature of the beverage. The plurality of impact ridges 9 maximizes the impact of the holder body 1 against an attacker. Moreover, the plurality of impact ridges 9 delivers a significant amount of pain to the attacker without any fatal repercussions. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention each impact ridge of the plurality of impact ridges 9 comprises a trapezoidal cross-section shape such that the plurality of impact ridges 9 is not fatal while being able to effectively disarm an attacker. This preferred cross-section shape also preserves the structural integrity of the plurality of impact ridges 9 upon impact. In order to accommodate a variety of attack and self-defense movements, the plurality of impact ridges 9 comprises a set of first ridges 10. The set of first ridges 10 maximizes the amount of force against an attacker while minimizing the amount of force by the user. The at least one light source 14 illuminates the environment around the holder body 1 such that a user may clearly view an attacker and the position of the plurality of impact ridges 9 against an attacker. The microcontroller 16 controls the illumination of the at least one light source 14, and the power source 17 provides the necessary power for the power source 17. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power source 17 is a portable power source 17 such as a battery. The battery is preferably rechargeable with a USB port, a USB cord, and an external power source 17.

The overall configuration of the aforementioned components securely houses a beverage while being used as a weapon. The drinking vessel 7 engages into the vessel receptacle 2, containing a beverage within the drinking vessel 7, seen in FIG. 7 and FIG. 9. A rim 8 of the drinking vessel 7 is positioned flush a rim 3 of the vessel receptacle 2 so that the beverage within the drinking vessel 7 is accessible by a user. Moreover, a base 4 of the vessel receptacle 2 is positioned opposite the rim 3 of the vessel receptacle 2. In order for the plurality of impact ridges 9 to come into contact with an attacker, the plurality of impact ridges 9 is externally positioned with the vessel receptacle 2. The set of first ridges 10 is perimetrically connected across the base 4, optimally positioning the set of first ridges 10 about the vessel receptacle 2 for impact against an attacker. The user may maneuver the vessel receptacle 2 to drink a beverage within the drinking vessel 7 and hit an attacker with the plurality of ridges as the handle 6 is laterally mounted onto the vessel receptacle 2. Moreover, the at least one light source 14, the microcontroller 16, and the power source 17 are positioned within the handle 6, seen in FIG. 12. A lens 15 of the at least one light source 14 is externally integrated into the handle 6 so that the illumination of the surrounding environment is continuous and is not inhibited by contact of the plurality of impact ridges 9 with an attacker, shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4, FIG. 7, and FIG. 9. The microcontroller 16 is electronically connected to the at least one light source 14 so that the at least one light source 14 may be controlled by a user. In the preferred embodiment the microcontroller 16 allows the at least one light source 14 to continuously illuminate, strobe, and pulse. The power source 17 is electrically connected to the microcontroller 16 and the at least one light source 14 so that the microcontroller 16 and the at least one light source 14 receive the necessary power to operate.

In order to accommodate additional attack forms, the plurality of impact ridges 9 further comprises at least one track of ridges 11, clearly seen in FIG. 1, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6. The at least one track of ridges 11 increases the blunt force of the vessel receptacle 2. The at least one track of ridges 11 is laterally mounted onto a lateral wall 5 of the vessel receptacle 2. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one track of ridges 11 is parallel to a central axis of the vessel receptacle 2. Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one track of ridges 11 is a single track of ridges and is positioned opposite the handle 6 about the vessel receptacle 2. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the at least one track of ridges 11 is a plurality of tracks 12, seen in FIG. 11. The plurality of tracks 12 is circumferentially distributed about the vessel receptacle 2, and the handle 6 is positioned in between a track and an adjacent track of the plurality of tracks 12.

The at least one track of ridges 11 are further stabilized along the vessel receptacle 2 as the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a bracket 18. The bracket 18 comprises a first arm 19, a second arm 20, and an elongated bar 21, seen in FIG. 5, FIG. 7, and FIG. 9. The first arm 19 and the second arm 20 secure the elongated bar 21 to the lateral wall 5 of the vessel receptacle 2. The elongated bar 21 positions and orients the at least one track of ridges 11. The elongated bar 21 is connected to the lateral wall 5 with the first arm 19 and the second arm 20. Moreover, the first arm 19 is terminally fixed to the elongated bar 21. Similarly, the second arm 20 is fixed to the elongated bar 21, opposite the first arm 19. The at least one track of ridges 11 effectively disarms an attacker as the at least one track of ridges 11 is fixed across the elongated body, opposite the first arm 19 and the second arm 20.

The rim 3 of the vessel receptacle 2 and the rim 8 of the drinking vessel 7 are protected against impact as a preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a lid 22, seen in FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4. Shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, the preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a stopper 25 to seal a beverage contained within the drinking vessel 7. In this preferred embodiment, the plurality of impact ridges 9 further comprises a set of second ridges 13. The set of second ridges 13 allows the lid 22 to be utilized as another weapon while engaged with the holder body 1 and while disengaged with the holder body 1. The lid 22 is positioned adjacent the rim 3 of the vessel receptacle 2. The set of second ridges 13 is externally positioned with the vessel receptacle 2 as the rim 3 of the vessel receptacle 2 is flushed within a rim 23 of the lid 22. The rim 23 of the lid 22 is positioned opposite a base 24 of the lid 22, across the lid 22. The stopper 25 is terminally fixed to the lid 22, opposite the base 24 of the lid 22 in order to seal an opening of the drinking vessel 7 as defined by the rim 8 of the drinking vessel 7. The set of second ridges 13 is perimetrically connected across the rim 23 of the lid 22 preserving the attachment of the lid 22 and the vessel receptacle 2. Moreover, the stopper 25 is positioned within the set of second ridges 13. The rim 23 of the lid 22 is removably attached to the rim 3 of the vessel receptacle 2, allowing the user to secure and access the beverage within drinking vessel 7. The beverage is securely housed within the drinking vessel 7 as the stopper 25 is flushed within the rim 8 of the drinking vessel 7.

The lid 22 may be utilized as solely another weapon while the beverage is securely housed within the drinking vessel 7 as an alternate embodiment of the present invention comprises a cap 26, shown in FIG. 8, FIG. 9, and FIG. 10. The cap 26 is externally positioned adjacent the rim 8 of the drinking vessel 7 and is preferably threadedly engaged with the rim 8 of the drinking vessel 7. Alternate embodiments of the present invention may comprise a cap 26 that engages with the drinking vessel 7 with a variety of fasteners. This allows a user to access the beverage contained within the drinking vessel 7 and seal the drinking vessel 7. This alternate embodiment of the present invention may further comprise a spout 27 that allows the user to drink the beverage within the drinking vessel 7 through the cap 26. The spout 27 is integrated into the cap 26 and is oriented away from the drinking vessel 7. In order to protect the cap 26 against impact and further maintain the temperature of the beverage within the drinking vessel 7, this alternate embodiment of the present invention comprises a lid 22. In this alternate embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of impact ridges 9 further comprises a set of second ridges 13, similar to that of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The lid 22 is positioned adjacent the rim 3 of the vessel receptacle 2. Moreover, the cap 26 is positioned within the lid 22. The set of second ridges 13 is externally positioned with the vessel receptacle 2 as the rim 23 of the vessel receptacle 2 is flushed with a rim 23 of the lid 22. The rim 23 of the lid 22 is positioned opposite a base 24 of the lid 22, across the lid 22. The rim 23 of the lid 22 is removably attached to the rim 3 of the vessel receptacle 2, allowing the user to secure and access the cap 26 and the drinking vessel 7. Moreover, the set of second ridges 13 is perimetrically connected across the rim 23 of the lid 22 preserving the attachment of the lid 22 and the vessel receptacle 2.

It is understood in various embodiments of the present invention that a sealing layer and a plurality of fasteners ensure the housing of the beverage within the drinking vessel 7. The plurality of fasteners provides a secure and easy way to access and close the beverage within the present invention.

A user is able to efficiently operate and maneuver the vessel against an attacker, as the lens 15 of the at least one light source 14 is oriented towards the set of first ridges 10, shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 9. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the at least one light source 14 may be oriented towards the at least one track of ridges 11. Alternate embodiments of the present invention may comprise at least one light source 14 as a plurality of light sources, each of which are oriented towards corresponding impact ridges of the plurality of impact ridges 9. The user is able to control the modes and the power of the at least one light source 14, as the present invention comprises a power switch 30. The power switch 30 is externally integrated into the handle 6 such that the grip of user is readily able to access the power switch 30. The power switch 30 is electronically connected to the microcontroller 16, thereby controlling the at least one light source 14. The grip of the user around the handle 6 is reinforced as the preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a friction-inducing layer 28, shown in FIG. 5. The friction-inducing layer 28 is externally fixed to the handle 6. Moreover, the friction-inducing layer 28 laterally traverses across the handle 6. The at least one light source 14 is easily managed by the user as alternate embodiments of the present invention comprises a battery-level indicator 29, also seen in FIG. 5. The battery-level indicator 29 is externally integrated into the handle 6 so that the user may quickly view the battery-level status of the power source 17. The battery-level indicator 29 accurately displays the battery-level status of the power source 17 as the battery-level indicator 29 is electronically connected to the microcontroller 16.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A weaponized drinking vessel comprises:

a holder body;
a drinking vessel;
a plurality of impact ridges;
at least one light source;
a microcontroller;
a power source;
the holder body comprises a vessel receptacle and a handle;
the plurality of impact ridges comprises a set of first ridges;
the drinking vessel engaging into the vessel receptacle;
a rim of the drinking vessel being positioned flush a rim of the vessel receptacle;
a base of the vessel receptacle being positioned opposite the rim of the vessel receptacle across the vessel receptacle;
the plurality of impact ridges being externally positioned with the vessel receptacle;
the set of first ridges being perimetrically connected across the base;
the handle being laterally mounted onto the vessel receptacle;
the at least one light source, the microcontroller, and the power source being positioned within the handle;
a lens of the at least one light source being externally integrated into the handle;
the microcontroller being electronically connected to the at least one light source; and,
the power source being electrically connected to the microcontroller and the at least one light source.

2. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the plurality of impact ridges further comprises at least one track of ridges;
and,
the at least one track of ridges being laterally mounted onto a lateral wall of the vessel receptacle.

3. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 2 comprises:

the at least one track of ridges being a plurality of tracks;
the plurality of tracks being circumferentially distributed about the vessel receptacle; and,
the handle being positioned between a track and an adjacent track of the plurality of tracks.

4. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 2 comprises:

the at least one track of ridges being positioned opposite the handle about the vessel receptacle.

5. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 2 comprises:

a bracket;
the bracket comprises a first arm, a second arm, and an elongated bar;
the elongated bar being connected to the lateral wall with the first arm and the second arm;
the first arm being terminally fixed to the elongated bar;
the second arm being fixed to the elongated bar, opposite the first arm; and,
the at least one track of ridges being fixed across the elongated body, opposite the first arm and the second arm.

6. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a lid;
a stopper;
the plurality of impact ridges further comprises a set of second ridges;
the lid being positioned adjacent the rim of the vessel receptacle;
the rim of the vessel receptacle being flushed within a rim of the lid;
the rim of the lid being positioned opposite a base of the lid across the lid;
the stopper being terminally fixed to the lid, opposite the base of the lid;
the set of second ridges being perimetrically connected across the rim of the lid;
the stopper being positioned within the set of second ridges;
the rim of the lid being removably attached to the rim of the vessel receptacle; and,
the stopper being flushed within the rim of the drinking vessel.

7. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a cap;
the cap being externally positioned adjacent the rim of the drinking vessel;
and,
the cap being threadedly engaged with the rim of drinking vessel.

8. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 7 comprises:

a spout;
the spout being integrated into the cap; and,
the spout being oriented away from the drinking vessel.

9. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a lid;
the plurality of impact ridges further comprises a set of second ridges;
the lid being positioned adjacent the rim of the vessel receptacle;
the rim of the vessel receptacle being flushed with a rim of the lid;
the rim of the lid being positioned opposite a base of the lid across the lid;
the rim of the lid being removably attached to the rim of the vessel receptacle; and,
the set of first ridges being perimetrically connected across the rim of the lid.

10. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the lens of the at least one light source being oriented towards the set of first ridges.

11. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a power switch;
the power switch being externally integrated into the handle; and
the power switch being electronically connected to the microcontroller.

12. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a friction-inducing layer;
the friction-inducing layer being externally fixed to the handle; and,
the friction-inducing layer laterally traversing across the handle.

13. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a battery-level indicator;
the battery-level indicator being externally integrated into the handle; and,
the battery-level indicator being electronically connected to the microcontroller.

14. A weaponized drinking vessel comprises:

a holder body;
a drinking vessel;
a plurality of impact ridges;
at least one light source;
a microcontroller;
a power source;
a power switch;
a friction-inducing layer;
the holder body comprises a vessel receptacle and a handle;
the plurality of impact ridges comprises a set of first ridges;
the drinking vessel being engaging into the vessel receptacle;
a rim of the drinking vessel being positioned adjacent a rim of the vessel receptacle;
a base of the vessel receptacle being positioned opposite the rim of the vessel receptacle across the vessel receptacle;
the plurality of impact ridges being externally positioned with the vessel receptacle;
the set of first ridges being perimetrically connected across the base;
the handle being laterally mounted onto the vessel receptacle;
the at least one light source, the microcontroller, and the power source being positioned within the handle;
a lens of the at least one light source being externally integrated into the handle;
the microcontroller being electronically connected to the at least one light source;
the power source being electrically connected to the microcontroller and the at least one light source;
the lens of the at least one light source being oriented towards the set of first ridges;
the power switch being externally integrated into the handle;
the power switch being electronically connected to the microcontroller;
the friction-inducing layer being externally fixed to the handle; and,
the friction-inducing layer laterally traversing across the handle.

15. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the plurality of impact ridges further comprises at least one track of ridges;
a bracket;
the bracket comprises a first arm, a second arm, and an elongated bar;
the at least one track of ridges being laterally mounted onto a lateral wall of the vessel receptacle;
the elongated bar being connected to the lateral wall with the first arm and the second arm;
the first arm being terminally fixed to the elongated bar;
the second arm being fixed to the elongated bar, opposite the first arm; and,
the at least one track of ridges being fixed across the elongated body, opposite the first arm and the second arm.

16. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 2 comprises:

the at least one track of ridges being a plurality of tracks;
the plurality of tracks being circumferentially distributed about the vessel receptacle; and,
the handle being positioned between a track and an adjacent track of the plurality of tracks.

17. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 2 comprises:

the at least one track of ridges being positioned opposite the handle about the vessel receptacle.

18. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a lid;
a stopper;
the plurality of impact ridges further comprises a set of second ridges;
the lid being positioned adjacent the rim of the vessel receptacle;
the rim of the vessel receptacle being flushed with a rim of the lid;
the rim of the lid being positioned opposite a base of the lid across the lid;
the stopper being terminally fixed to the lid, opposite the base of the lid;
the set of second ridges being perimetrically connected across the rim of the lid;
the stopper being positioned within the set of second ridges;
the rim of the lid being removably attached to the rim of the vessel receptacle; and,
the stopper being flushed within the rim of the drinking vessel.

19. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a cap;
a spout;
a lid;
the plurality of impact ridges further comprises a set of second ridges;
the cap being externally positioned adjacent the rim of the drinking vessel;
the cap being threadedly engaged with the rim of drinking vessel;
the spout being integrated into the cap;
the spout being oriented away from the drinking vessel;
the lid being positioned adjacent the rim of the vessel receptacle;
the rim of the vessel receptacle being flushed within a rim of the lid;
the rim of the lid being positioned opposite a base of the lid across the lid;
the rim of the lid being removably attached to the rim of the vessel receptacle; and,
the set of first ridges being perimetrically connected across the rim of the lid.

20. The weaponized drinking vessel as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a battery-level indicator;
the battery-level indicator being externally integrated into the handle; and
the battery-level indicator being electronically connected to the microcontroller.
Patent History
Publication number: 20190150642
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 21, 2018
Publication Date: May 23, 2019
Inventor: John Terrel White, II (Gilbert, AZ)
Application Number: 16/198,339
Classifications
International Classification: A47G 19/22 (20060101); B65D 81/38 (20060101); B65D 25/28 (20060101); B65D 47/12 (20060101); F41B 15/00 (20060101);