| WO2001031266A1 | 2001-05-03 |
| US5803316A | 1998-09-08 |
CLAIMS
1. an ice keeper in the form of a net or strainer that mounts on the mouth
or rim of a glass or cup for the purpose of drinking cold liquids, specially those
with crush or cubic ice in an easier fashion without the obstruction of the ice. in
witch the ice keeper is composed by a half circle or semi-circle shape with
indentations or holes through it for the only purpose of restraining the access of
ice and letting liquids pass, the embodiment is flat on the top, curved on the
bottom like a strainer, straight at one end and round on the other end where the
clips attach, with one clip on each side and parallel to each other, or one clip on
either side to keep the embodiment in place.
2. the ice keeper of claim 1 witch mounts on the inside of a glass or
cup specifically on the mouth or top rim.
3. the ice keeper of claim 1 witch mounts on the inside of a cup or glass
and is hold securely by one or two clips.
4. the ice keeper of claim 1 witch mounts on the inside of a glass or cup
and is made in different sizes ranging from small, medium, large and any other
size needed.
5. an ice keeper conform by a substancial number of indentations or holes
throughout the embodiment to fulfill the main purpose of the invention ,witch
is to restrain ice from flowing through it.
6. the ice keeper of claims 1 and 5 witch is made mainly but not restricted
from solid plastics.flexible plastics.metal.fibers or a combination of the above
mentioned materials.
7. the ice keeper of claims 1 and 5 witch will have on the curved side one
clip on each side of the embodiment and parallel to each other or one clip on
either side of the embodiment.
8. an ice keeper according to claim 7 with one clip on either side of the embodiment or one clip on each side separated by a reasonable distance from
one another to avoid obstruction to the users lips and drinking process ( if only
one clip is to be use it would be on either side and not in the middle ).
9. an ice keeper according to claim 8 having the embodiment of the half
circle or semi-circle joint together as a single unit with the clips, the
embodiment would be attach on the upper side of the clip or clips and the lower
curve of the embodiment more or less one inch deep at its lower point.
10. an ice keeper according to claim 6 but not limited to the above mention
materials, also all others that can be used for this purpose.
11. an ice keeper according to claim 10 witch can be made on solid colors
or transparent or a combination of both.
12. an ice keeper according to claims 1 and 5 but not limited to a solid
or flexible embodiment but also a combination of both.
13. an ice keeper according to claim 12 but not limited to a hollow or
solid embodiment but also a combination of both.
14. an ice keeper according to claim 5 but not restricted to a specific size,
the embodiment is to be made to fit different size containers.
15. an ice keeper according to claim 14 witch ca be made of different
sizes with a no limited number of indentations or holes, and their size should not
be restricted to a specific one. |
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
ice keeper
TECHNICAL FIELD
The invention relates to art unit 3781 from application number 11/712,335
previously filed with the united states, this invention relates to a strainer-type
object call by the inventor ice keeper, the above mention invention is mounted on
the inside of any glass, plastic,or other type material made cup that is to serve the
purpose of drinking liquids in it. this particular invention makes it relatively ease to
drink liquids that contain ice in them.
BACKGROUND ART
A variety of comfortable drinking receptacles have been invented and have
proof to be successful in the aid of liquid consumption either cold or hot. also,
there are many different kinds of lids and straws whose composition is very
simple and are now days on the market to aid in the intake of liquids, the object
of this invention is to solve a particular problem for many people.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
This particular invention targets cold drinks specially those with ice in them,
the object of the invention serves the purpose of holding back the ice inside any
cup or glass to facilitate the drinking proccess of liquids, specially those cold in
a more comfortable way without having the ice rush on to the users mouth when
not carrying a lid on, and without the necessity to use a straw, thus solving two
common problems, first: the uncomfortable feeling on the users teeth when the
ice rushes to the mouth and freezes them, second: the invention avoids spills
when someone drinks the content with ice too fast.
The above mention invention is to be use in the aid of liquid intake for
people, in relation with a cup or glass, or any other object that can be use
to drink liquids from it.
The object of the present invention is to provide comfort in the drinking
process of icy liquids, by means of an ice keeper, according to the present
invention.this object mounts inside of any receptacle for the purpose of drinking
liquids from it.
Therefore, it is an object of the invention to provide an ice keeper to aid
in drinking cold liquids out of a container, this been a glass or a cup in a more
comfortable fashion.
It is another object of the invention to mount right on the lip of any
container that is to be use for the sole purpose of drinking liquids from, it is
another object of the invention to keep the ice separated from the users lips
for a more comfortable drinking experience.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Some of the objectives of the invention have been set forth above, other
objectives and advantages of the invention will appear as the description
proceeds in conjunction with the explanation of drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a prospective view of the ice keeper on place of a cup, the
object been on the top rim of it, only submerging no more than two inches below
and holding on to the rim of the cup or glass by one or two clips
( ilustration showing two clips).
FIG. 1-A is a detailed view of the clips and treir function as to hold the
ice keeper in place.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the ice keeper showing the depth of the invention,
also showing how it creates preassure againts the walls of the cup or glass to
stay in place.
FIG. 3 is a top view of the invention demonstrating how it is mounted
on the rim of the cup or glass and showing how much space it takes
after fitting inside.
FIG. 4 is a side view of the ice keeper which shows the detail placement
of the clips, one opposing the other on the circular side of the invention
( if only one clip is used, it would be mounted on either side ) with a bending
outwards on the middle of the clips for better grip.
FIG. 5 is a top view of the invention itself that shows the form of it. one
side been flat the other semi-circular with two clips on it, one on each side and
parallel to each other. ( if only one clip is used it would be mounted on either
side ) the drawing also shows the net form of the invention from a top view.
FIG. 6 is a side view of the back of the ice keeper showing the length
and the distance of the clips between them, also the relation between the clips
and the rest of the embodiment, the embodiment been on the middle of the
clips and downwards in a round strainer form, showing that the clips and the
embodiment go deep in to the cup or glass no more than two inches for
better grip of the cup or glass.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Referring now specifically to the drawings, an ice keeper in the form of
a strainer built of rather but not limited solid materials for better functionality,
also to be used in different sizes as needed is described with accuracy in
the drawings and their description with the best of knowledge on the matter.
Showing in FIG. 1 is the full version of the invention demonstrating how
it fits the top rim of a cup or glass for the purpose of holding back any solid ice
in cold drinks.
As best shown in FIG. 2 a side view of the full length across a cup or
glass, expanding from wall to wall inside the cup or glass for retention of
solid ice, also showing the strainer form downwards to create a space
between the ice and the users lips.
FIGS. 3,4 and 5 illustrate the full form of the invention with the clips
mounted on the rim of the cup or glass and by itself for better understanding
of their function in relation with the rest of the embodiment.
A different aproach is made in FIG. 6 in this drawing one can
appreciate the length and form of the inventions embodiment from a
backside standpoint, showing the position of the strainer form in relation with
the clips and the separation between them ( if two clips are use ) to create
no obstruction between the users lips and the cups top rim, preventing spills
when drinking liquids from it, and also avoiding an uncomfortable
obstruction in the drinking process.