The present invention solves the problem of possible contamination of unconsumed liquid contained by communion cups that remain in the circular apertures of the cup array of the tray cover. The problem has been solved by moving the empty cup disposal openings from their current central locations in the tray cover to the four corners thereof. The new configuration makes it awkward for a congregant to dispose of his cup by reaching over cups containing unconsumed liquid. Although the improved tray cover is configured to hold 34 cups rather than 36, the loss of capacity of 2 cups is considered to be an acceptable compromise for decreasing the spread of disease causing organisms.

The present invention solves the problem of possible contamination of unconsumed liquid contained by communion cups that remain in the circular apertures of the cup array of the tray cover. The problem has been solved by moving the empty cup disposal openings from their current central locations in the tray cover to the four corners thereof. The new configuration makes it awkward for a congregant to dispose of his cup by reaching over cups containing unconsumed liquid. Although the improved tray cover is configured to hold 34 cups rather than 36, the loss of capacity of 2 cups is considered to be an acceptable compromise for decreasing the spread of disease causing organisms.

This invention creates a unique and simplified version of the disposable communion container. Two compartments are formed at opposite ends of the container from one piece of food grade, clear plastic material requiring only one thermo-forming application. This prevents the confusion and difficulty opening overlapping lids or closures that requires thinly pressed, circular wafers to be used for the bread element. This invention also prevents the possibility of opening a compartment by accident possibly causing a spill of the elements. The compartment created for the bread is large enough to hold a biscuit shaped cracker with distinct flavors and texture. A simpler container with larger compartments accommodating elements that conform closer to the Scriptural description of traditional and sacred communion elements.

The invention discloses a drinking vessel comprising a beverage container and a spillage receptacle, the latter having an opening which excessively encompasses the vertical projection of the widest outer periphery of the beverage container. The spillage receptacle further comprises an annulated top surface designed to maintain the spillage in the spillage receptacle while the drinking vessel is tilted. The invention also provides a drinking vessel comprising a beverage container, a spillage receptacle which encompasses the vertical projection of the widest outer periphery of the beverage container, and an annulated draining surface (e.g. a funnel) wherein the top end of the spillage receptacle has a wider diameter than a lower holding portion of the drinking vessel, thus protecting the hand of the holder from spillage.

This invention relates to a spring-loaded compartmented container that may be used to house Non-Gluten, substantially Gluten-Free, Eucharistic Wafers, and other objects. A goal of the invention is to provide relief to individuals that wish to practice Holy Communion that may have Celiac disease or other Gluten or non-gluten allergies. The compartmented container may contain an attachment device, such as a clip, on at least a side of the container which may be used for mounting purposes, a retaining plate and spring on the interior of the container which may be used to move circular objects to a forward position, and a lid mounted to a hinge that may be activated by a depressible button with a single hand.

Disclosed is a packaging container for bread and wine for Communion that includes a sanitary structure which includes: a first storage portion which has a structure forming a storage space of a predetermined volume in which wine is able to be stored and having an open upper surface; a second storage portion which is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the first storage portion; a first sealing film in the form of a transparent thin film that is mounted to seal the upper surface of the second storage portion and made of an elastic material having a predetermined elastic restoring force; a second sealing film in the form of a thin film that is mounted to seal a lower surface of the second storage portion and made of the elastic material having the predetermined elastic restoring force; a first tearing; and a second tearing portion.

Disclosed is a packaging container for bread and wine for Communion that includes a sanitary structure which includes: a first storage portion which has a structure forming a storage space of a predetermined volume in which wine is able to be stored and having an open upper surface; a second storage portion which is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the first storage portion; a first sealing film in the form of a transparent thin film that is mounted to seal the upper surface of the second storage portion and made of an elastic material having a predetermined elastic restoring force; a second sealing film in the form of a thin film that is mounted to seal a lower surface of the second storage portion and made of the elastic material having the predetermined elastic restoring force; a first tearing; and a second tearing portion.

A Kiddush cup assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises (a) a Kiddush cup comprising a Kiddush fluid and having a first cover being configured to avoid damaging a lip, wherein the first cover is not stuck to the lip using an adhesive; (b) a container for containing an additional Kiddush fluid; and (c) at least one tampering reporting mechanism for disqualifying the Kiddush cup assembly when tampered.

A Kiddush bottle-cup assembly is disclosed which comprises: (a) a bottle for containing a Kiddush fluid; (b) a cover comprising a cup therein, the cup having a drinking lip, the cover being removably attached to the bottle, the cup having a second volume between 80 ml-250 ml, wherein the first volume is greater than the second volume and less than two and a half times the second volume; and (c) at least one tampering reporting mechanism.

An apparatus for housing and delivery eucharistic wafers is provided. The apparatus can include a housing portion that can be configured to house a plurality of wafers that are individually stacked along a vertical axis of the housing. The apparatus includes a platform such that the housing portion is mounted on a top surface of a platform. A slide also rests on the top surface of the platform and is movable along a horizontal axis of the platform. The slide includes a cylindrical-shaped portion that will utilize to push or catch individual wafers from the housing and a narrower handle portion that can be manipulated by a user to direct the slide's movement. The housing portion further includes a front opening is of a sufficient length and height to encourage or limit the passage of a single wafer with each individual, horizontal movement the slider.