Abstract: A container in the form of a beverage-containing can. The can has a top, bottom, and side portion interconnecting the top and bottom. The top of the can is provided with a pull-out section to provide to a consumer access to the can contents. The side portion is provided with a groove disposed adjacent to the top. This groove has a shape that is essentially adapted to the lower lip anatomy of a consumer.

Abstract: The present invention is a liquid beverage container which keeps the beverages chilled for an extended period of time. The beverage container has two chambers: there is a chamber for the liquid beverage; and there is an ice chamber, sealed with a cap and separated from the liquid beverage chamber by a thin polymeric film pouch, which can be filled with ice to retain the cool liquid beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for liquid which is able to retain the liquid therein for drinking purposes at a temperature close to its original temperature for a period of time. The design of the top or lid makes it easy to insert, and the new single straight spring arm design utilize a thicker spring arm, will assure vertical tension it needs keep the liquid from spilling out, and it eliminates the need for a gasket to seal the top or lid. The improved exterior shape will make silkscreen process easier.

Abstract: A drinking glass includes a side wall having a transparent circuitous path directed therealong extending from entrance of the drinking glass to a second position in adjacency to a floor portion of the drinking glass to indicate fluid level within the drinking glass structure. Various nomenclature and educational indicia spaces are provided along the circuitous path. A modification includes the drinking glass having a spacing to permit various webs positionable within the drinking glass side wall structure to vary the information and educational indicia available to an individual.

Abstract: A closure device for drinking from a liquid container (2) is sealingly mounted with a bottom part (3) of a main body thereof extending into an opening of the container. A top part (4) has a circular-arc portion with a groove (6) therein. Liquid-emitting and air-admitting bore holes (10, 11) are positioned in a base of the groove. A pivotally movable cap (14) is mounted on the top part covering the groove. When the cap is pivoted, it causes a flexible hose (12) mounted in the liquid-emitting bore hole to bend and thereby closes it. At the same time, the bent hose closes the air-admitting opening.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a container is provided having a pour opening and a drinking straw opening, each opening having a corresponding closure hingedly connected to the lid. Each closure employs a novel sealing plug that matingly engages the opening to seal the opening with both a friction seal and a snap-fit seal. The lid assembly also has an independently formed handle hingedly connected to the lid for carrying.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a resealable flip-top beverage can having a rotatable sealing top mounted above the can top of the beverage can, and the sealing top is rotated into a first position to open a hole in the top of the beverage can and through which the contents of the can are dispensed, and is rotated into a second position where the sealing top reseals the hole. Sealing means are provided on the top of the can top and on the underside of the sealing top that cooperate to prevent beverage from getting between the can top and the sealing top when the can is opened, preventing matter from entering the can when it is resealed, and holding carbonation in said can when it is resealed.

Abstract: A holder for an individual open top beverage container with an umbrella pivoted to the holder which is biased to a protective position over the top of the container when the holder is supported on a table or the like and is tilted out of the way when the holder is tilted to drinking position.

Abstract: An adapter for receiving a rectangular beverage container such as a "juice box" or the like and supporting the same stably within a cylindrical recess or circular aperture of a beverage holder comprises a cylindrical lower section for resting within the beverage holder, a transition section, and a rectangular upper section including a rectangular recess for receiving the rectangular beverage container. The adapter may be inexpensively molded as a tubular member of plastic material. The adapter may be supplied in connection with a cap adapted to be releasably affixed to the adapter, to provide a squeeze-preventing shell for a juice box or the like.

Abstract: A holder for a liquid containing package such as an aseptic juice package including a housing that receives the aseptic juice package in secure relation therein, the housing having an internal projection fixed therein that is received in an opening as formed in the juice package when the package is inserted into the housing, the projection having a passage formed therein that communicates with a feed member that is mounted on the housing, the liquid in the package being directed through the passage in the projection and outwardly of the feed member through a feed passage as formed therein when the holder is tipped by the user during the use thereof.

Abstract: A child's or infant's drinking cup assembly having a cup portion and a lid portion and having means for engaging the portions with each other. The cup portion has a cup cavity and means for engaging said lid portion. The lid portion has a spout and a spout chamber with access holes for sipping from the fluidic contents of the cup when the lid portion is engaged to the cup portion. Lock mechanisms are provided on an upper cylindrical surface of the lid portion for the purpose of engaging stops on an annular surface of the cup portion. When the lid portion is engaged and lockingly fitted to the cup portion, the lock mechanisms maintain the lid portion in engagement with the cup portion and prevent removal of the lid portion by a baby or child.

Abstract: An insulated shielded beverage carrier includes an insulated sleeve for housing a beverage container therein, a support housing for receiving the insulated beverage, and an umbrella supported by and anchored to the support housing for shading the insulated beverage from harmful heating effects of the sun.

Abstract: A holder for a liquid containing package such as an aseptic juice package including a housing that receives the aseptic juice package in secure relation therein, the housing having an internal projection fixed therein that is received in an opening as formed in the juice package when the package is inserted into the housing, the projection having a passage formed therein that communicates with a feed member that is mounted on the housing, the liquid in the package being directed through the passage in the projection and outwardly of the feed member through a feed passage as formed therein when the holder is tipped by the user during the use thereof.

Abstract: A reusable lid for a beverage cup or can [10] includes a round flat cover plate [20] which covers the rim of the cup to prevent dirt and insects from entering. The cover plate is held in place by a rubber torsion rod [30] which attaches perpendicularly to the plate near the edge. The other end of the rod is attached to a suction cup [40] which holds to the side of the cup. The plate is normally in a position to close the cup; it is shown displaced to one side in the drawing, as when drinking. The plate is pushed to one side with a finger. The rubber rod returns the plate to the closed position upon release. A strap with VELCRO buckle, or an elastic band around the cup, may substitute for the suction cup. The torsion rod may also be permanently attached to the cup.