A method for creating the appearance of a glowing liquid in a drinking container by placing a liquid into the container, placing a light source proximate to the container, placing a plurality of dye molecules into the container, in which the dye molecules have wavelengths which absorb photons emitted from the light source, the light source emitting photons, which are absorbed into the dye molecules which creates the appearance that the liquid itself is glowing.

An illuminable container device, comprising a housing for containing a liquid; a recess configured within a base area of said housing, with said recess extending upwardly into said housing and in a substantially cylindrical shape; a light device, comprising a light housing with a substantially cylindrical shape, said light housing comprising a plurality of ridges, which are positioned vertically around a circumference of said light housing; said light device configured to fit into and substantially fill said recess being held therein by a pressurized fit.

A wireless drink container can monitor a person's hydration and prompt him or her to drink more if appropriate. The drink containers as described herein can monitor liquid levels and communicate with external devices about the liquid levels and rate of consumption. One or more sensors in the drink container monitor the liquid level within the container. A processor coupled to the sensor(s) estimates how much liquid has been removed from the container from changes in the liquid level and transmits a signal representing the change in liquid level to a smartphone or other external device. It also triggers an audio or visual indicator, such as an LED, that prompts the user to drink more based on the user's estimated liquid consumption and on the user's liquid consumption goals, which may be based on the user's physiology, activity level, and location.

A device for the identification or decoration of stemware. A tubular sleeve of plastic is slit longitudinally on its back side. The sleeve ends are contoured at an angle to the sleeve axis, extending axially inward from the front side, to form a V-shaped end configuration with the convergent end of the V aligned with the slit. The device is applied by engaging the stem with a contoured end and pressing toward the stem to cam open the back side of the sleeve and allow it to close around the stem. A rubbery friction pad may be adhered to the inside of the sleeve, near the bottom, to minimize movement of the sleeve on the stem. Identifying and/or decorating embellishments may be applied to the sleeves for distinguishing stemware of similar appearance, or each device of a set may be provided with the same decoration, such as a corporate logo.

A container includes a light source and an accommodating cavity. The container further includes a control component and a touch control panel arranged at a location of the accommodating cavity which is easy gripped. The control component is electrically coupled to the light source and the touch control panel. The control component controls the light source to emit light according to an external touch signal sensed by the touch control panel. The container employs the touch control panel as a sensing switch. Upon a user touching a side face of the container with a hand, the control component turns on the light source to emit light, and when the user's fingers leave the container, the control component controls the light source to be turned off.

A container such as a beverage container is characterized by a device arranged within the container to impart a laminar flow to a fluid being poured or dispensed within the container. The laminar flow device is arranged in either the central portion of the container or in a side wall of the container. In a preferred embodiment, the flow device includes a plurality of flutes which slow the flow of the beverage into the container. In addition, the container bottom wall is preferably concave to provide a smooth transition for the flow of beverage from the laminar device to the container bottom and up the interior of the container during filling. The laminar device reduces the formation of foam within the fluid during filling of the container. A flow director is also provided for connecting a fluid dispenser with the laminar flow device.

A closure for a bottle for storing a drinking liquid includes at least one closure body and a lamp that is detachably connected to the closure body. At least part of the lamp can be inserted into a cavity of the closure body. Optionally, the lamp can be replaced by an insert without an illuminant.

Embodiments of an illuminated liquid container are disclosed herein. The illuminated liquid container can include a light source that, when activated, emits light, and a switch that activates the light source. Some embodiments of the illuminated liquid container include a bottle for holding a liquid and a cap through which the liquid can be passed.

Disclosed are various embodiments of a system configured to generate a customized message via a display. Some embodiments can include a computer network allowing multiple users, via different computer devices, to generate different messages to be displayed on the display. In some embodiments, the display can be attached to a beverage container or other container to allow users to personalize the container via the message being displayed by the display.

This invention relates generally to beverage-ware in the form of beverage container sleeves and similar such beverage-ware devices for use with beverage containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to an ornamental and multi-functional beverage container accessory for engagement with water bottles, beer bottles, wine bottles, champagne bottles, liquor bottles, alcohol bottles, cups and similar beverage containers.