MUSICAL DRINKING CUP STORAGE DEVICE

Abstract

A musical drinking cup storage device comprising a liquid storage member having a detachable compartment for holding items such as food or medicine and an integrated speaker with audio recording and playback capabilities. The detachable compartment and integrated speaker may be used with or separately from the liquid storage member.

Claims

1. A musical drinking cup storage device comprising: a liquid storage member having a base surface; a detachable base having at least one upper container member fixedly connected to an audio-playing lower member, and a base surface; and a lid removably attached to the base surface of the audio-playing lower member.

2. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 1 wherein the detachable base is removably connected to the base surface of the liquid storage member.

3. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 1 wherein the base surface of the liquid storage member comprises an outer rim that is threaded.

4. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 1 wherein the at least one upper container member of the detachable base has an interior compartment.

5. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 3 wherein the interior compartment of the at least one upper container member is threaded to cooperate with the threading of the outer rim of the base surface of the liquid storage member.

6. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 1 wherein the base surface of the liquid storage member comprises an outer rim in the shape of a circular groove.

7. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 6 wherein the interior compartment of the at least one upper container member has at least one clip that inserts into the circular groove of the base surface of the liquid storage member.

8. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 1 wherein the audio-playing lower member has Bluetooth capabilities.

9. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 1 wherein the liquid storage member is in the form of a vacuum flask.

10. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 1 wherein the liquid storage member is in the form of a coffee mug.

11. The musical drinking cup storage device of claim 1 wherein the liquid storage member is in the form of a jar.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0025] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the musical drinking cup storage device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0026] FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the musical cup storage device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0027] FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the musical cup storage device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0028] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the musical drinking cup storage device, where the liquid storage member and detachable base portion are separately detached, in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0029] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the detachable base portion of the musical drinking device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0030] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the detachable base portion of the musical drinking device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

[0031] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the detachable base portion of the musical drinking device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective musical drinking cup storage device.

[0033] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0034] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” or “an embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0035] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0036] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term “comprise” and variations of the term, such as “comprising”, “comprises” and “comprised” are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0037] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Well-known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0038] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a musical drinking cup storage device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive a musical drinking cup storage device 100 having a liquid storage member 101 and a detachable base portion 102. The detachable base portion 102 comprises an upper container member 102a fixedly connected to a lower speaker member 102b having a base surface 104. The lower speaker member 102b contains a charging port 103 and a lid 105 removably attached to the base surface 104.

[0039] With respect to FIG. 2, an exploded view of the musical cup storage device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive that the detachable base portion 102 can be removed from the liquid storage member 101. Specifically, the detachable base portion 102 is twisted off of the liquid storage member 101 base in a counterclockwise direction along the outer rim screw-thread 202 of the liquid storage member 101 until the detachable base portion 102 is fully removed.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper container member 102a contains an interior compartment 203 for holding items such as food or medicine, an inner rim screw-thread 201 for attachment of the detachable base portion 102 onto the liquid storage member 101. The detachable base portion 102 can then be removably attached to the liquid storage member 101 by aligning the inner rim screw-thread 201 of the detachable base portion 102 with the outer rim screw-thread 202 of the liquid storage member 101 and twisting the detachable base portion 102 in a clockwise direction along the outer rim screw-thread 202 until fully secured to the liquid storage member 101.

[0041] In FIG. 3, an exploded view of the musical cup storage device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive that the upper container member 102a contains attachment clips 301 for removably attaching the detachable base portion 102 to the liquid storage member 101. Specifically, the attachment clips 301 insert into the circular groove 302 on the liquid storage member 101 when the detachable base portion 102 is firmly pressed onto the liquid storage member 101.

[0042] As may be generally perceived in FIG. 4, the detachable base portion 102 and the liquid storage member 101 can be used together as a single musical drinking cup device 100 when joined, or independently of each other when separated. In an embodiment shown, the detachable base portion 102 can be removed from the liquid storage member 101, without affecting the upright positioning of the liquid storage member 101. When the detachable base portion 102 is removed, items such as food or medicine can be stored in the interior compartment 203 of the upper container member 102a of the detachable base portion 102.

[0043] With respect to FIG. 5, a perspective view of the detachable base portion 102 of the musical drinking device in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment of FIG. 5, a lid 105 is removably attached to the base surface 104 of the lower speaker member 102b.

[0044] In FIG. 6 a viewer may perceive the lid 105 secured 601 to the upper container member 102a. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a viewer may also perceive that the integrated speaker grill 602 is parallel to the base surface 104 of the lower speaker member 102b and resides at least ⅛ inch above 603 the base surface 104.

[0045] In FIG. 7 shows another perspective view of the lid 105 secured 601 to the upper container member 102a of the detachable base portion 102. When the detachable base portion 102 is detached from the liquid storage member 101, the upper container member 102a may be sealed by removing the lid 105 from the base surface 104 of the lower speaker member 102b and removably attaching the lid 105 to the upper container member 102a.

[0046] In a yet another embodiment, the lower speaker member 102b has Bluetooth capabilities (not shown) and may be used to play or record audio, such as voice or music. In other embodiments, the audio capabilities of the lower speaker member 102b can be used when the detachable base portion 102 is either removably attached to or detached from the liquid storage member 101.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0047] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0048] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0049] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means” for performing a specified function or “step” for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. § 112.

[0050] While the present invention generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.