ADJUSTABLE LID FOR COVERING A GLASS OR CUP

Abstract

A device comprising an adjustable lid for covering a glass or cup that covers the top of the glass or cup and prevents substances from being placed in the glass or cup.

Claims

1. A device that serves as a lid that attaches to a cup or glass comprising: a lid having an opening; a bottom part of said lid that attached to top of said cup or glass; said bottom part of said lid having an adhesive on it; said lid being a separate piece from said cup or glass.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein said opening is made larger or smaller by applying forces to said lid.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein said bottom part of said lid has double sided tape attached to it which when pulled away from said lid leaves an adhesive on the bottom part of said lid allowing said lid to become attached to said cup or glass.

4. The device of claim 3 wherein said cup or glass has said lid sealed to it.

5. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is comprised of two separate pieces comprising a top half and a bottom half of said lid held together at a pivot point so that said top half of said lid pivots with respect to said bottom half of said lid so that size of opening changes.

6. The device of claim 1 wherein said lid is adjustable so that said lid fits different size cups or glasses.

7. The device of claim 1 wherein said lid is attached to outside of said glass or cup.

8. The device of claim 1 wherein said lid is attached to inside of said glass or cup.

9. The device of claim 1 wherein said lid is approximately 84 mm wide by 85.5 mm long.

10. The device of claim 1 wherein said top half of said lid is in shape of a semi circle that attaches to said bottom half of said lid at said pivot point.

11. The device of claim 1 wherein said indentation is approximately 28 mm wide at its largest opening, providing ample amounts of consumption space while still covering majority of said cup or glass.

12. The device of claim 11 wherein said opening is large enough for a straw to pass through the lid.

13. The device of claim 1 wherein said bottom of said lid comprises a circular shape that features a v-shaped cut-out that allows said lid to expand to fit said cup or glass.

14. The device of claim 1 wherein said lid prevents substances from being placed into said cup or glass when said lid is securely fastened to said cup or glass.

15. The device of claim 1 further comprising indicia on top of said lid facing outside of said glass or cup so user can confirm said attached lid is on said glass that he or she was drinking from.

16. The device of claim 15 wherein said indicia is specific to said user.

17. The device of claim 15 wherein an establishment provides lids having unique indicia to each person who walks into said establishment so said lid having said unique indicia is placed on said cup or glass recognized by said user only.

18. The device of claim 5 wherein said top half of said lid is on a higher plane then said bottom half of said lid.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0051] FIG. 1 shows the device on a wine glass being used with a person.

[0052] FIG. 2 shows the glass from FIG. 1 showing the device attached to the glass having an opening.

[0053] FIG. 3 shows the underside of the device unattached to the glass.

[0054] FIG. 4 shows the device affixed to the glass from FIG. 2.

[0055] FIG. 5 shows the device affixed to the glass and a person trying to place a drug into the glass.

[0056] FIG. 6 shows the device attached to a glass.

[0057] FIG. 7 shows the device in two separate parts.

[0058] FIG. 8 shows the device attached to a glass.

[0059] FIG. 9 shows a top side view of the device attached to a cup.

[0060] FIG. 10 shows the device separate from the cup.

[0061] FIG. 11 shows a side view of the device attached to the cup.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0062] FIG. 1 shows a person holding a glass 5 having the device 10 attached to the glass 5 above the opening of the glass 5.

[0063] FIG. 2 shows the glass 5 having the device 10 covering a majority of an opening 12 on top of the glass 5. The device 10 has an indentation 14 which creates an opening 16 so a person can drink their beverage. The device 10 covering almost all of the opening 12 of the glass 5 prevents a third party from adding substances to the glass 5.

[0064] FIG. 3 shows the glass 5 with the device 10 above it. The device 10 has ridges 20 which are forced apart by a force 22 which then allows the ridges 20 to settle around the outside of the glass 30.

[0065] FIG. 4 shows the top part of the glass 5 having the lid 10 attached to the glass 5. The lid is comprised of a top piece 32 and a bottom piece 34. A force 36 attaches the lid to the top of the glass 5.

[0066] FIG. 5 shows the lid 10 secured to the glass 5. It further shows the top of the lid 32 and the bottom of the lid 34. It is further shown the indentation 14 which creates an opening 16. As shown in FIG. 5 a third party having a substance 40 is prevented from placing the substance 40 into the glass 5 by the lid 10.

[0067] FIG. 6 shows the glass 5 having the lid 10 secured to the glass 5. The lid 10 is comprised of the top of the lid 32 and bottom of the lid 34 and also has an indentation 14 which provides an opening 16 in the glass 5. FIG. 6 further shows the ridges 20 gripped around the edge of the glass 5.

[0068] FIG. 7 shows the top of the lid 32 having an extension 50 which is placed into a slot 52 of the bottom of the lid 34 attaching the two pieces together. FIG. 7 further shows the ridge 20.

[0069] FIG. 8 shows a glass 40 having a rim 42. The lid 44 is comprised of the top of the lid 46 and bottom of the lid 48. An inner groove 50 of the lid 44 accepts a bead 52 from the rim of a typical pint glass.

[0070] FIG. 9 shows a cup or glass 100 having a lid 120 attached to the cup or glass by a bottom part 102, the lid 120 creating an opening 125 in the cup or glass 100.

[0071] FIG. 10 shows the lid 120 separate from the cup or glass 100 having an opening 125. The opening 125 can be made larger or smaller by applying forces 108, 110 and 112. The bottom part 102 has a double sided tape 116 which when pulled away from the lid leaves an adhesive 114 on the bottom part 102 allowing the lid 120 to become attached to the cup or glass 100.

[0072] FIG. 11 shows cup or glass 100 having the lid 120 sealed to it. The user applies forces 132 and 130 on the lid 120 so that the adhesive 114 applied to the bottom part 102 attached to the cup or glass 120.