DEBORAH EVE KANTOR
Nursing in Cynwyd, PA

2001003, Nov 1, 2001

May 9, 2001

09/851737

Deborah Kantor - Bala Cynwyd PA, US
Jonathan Kantor - Bala Cynwyd PA, US

A47J039/00, A47J041/00, B65D081/38, B65D083/72

220/592170

A wide-mouthed beverage container in the shape of a cup, mug, glass, carafe, flute, bottle, can, or other form, in a variety of sizes, with a resealable cap or closure. This container may be recycleable, reusable, or disposable. The purpose of this invention is to provide a superior alternative to the traditional shapes of the openings of cold beverage containers. This cup-shaped container provides a large and open mouth as found in an ordinary household cup, glass, or mug, but can be purchased ready-to-drink with a beverage, and is either reusable or purchased for single-use, as desired by the consumer. Further, said beverage container may also incorporate a snack atop the beverage container. The wide-mouthed shape of said beverage container is particularly conducive to packaging with a snack food. This food and beverage item would be primarily for single-time use and therefore would be disposable or recyclable, although the cup could be reused. REFERENCES TO US PATENTS 6,079,586 Hanneman Jun. 27, 2000 5,664,671 Nedblake, Jr. Sep. 9, 1997 5,960,973 Markson Oct. 5, 1999 5,727,679 Newarski Mar. 17, 1998 206/222 5,613,620 Center et al. Mar. 25 ,1997 221/133 5,310,072 Matusovsky May. 10, 1994 220/23.83 5,209,348 Schafer May. 11, 1993 206/222 5,180,079 Jeng Jan. 19, 1993 220/705 5,361,935 Sagucio Nov. 1994 220/709 4,796,774 Nabinger Jan. 1989 220/90.4 4,561,557 Park et al. Dec. 1985 220/90 4,219,137 Hutchens Aug. 1980 222.462 4,090,660 Schram et al. May. 1978 229/43