Patent ID: 6454087
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B65D,G11B

Abstract:
An elongated packaging device for packaging at least one disc-shaped item with a beverage or other liquid refreshment, said device comprising:a beverage container having an opening therein for receiving said beverage or other liquid refreshment; a cover having a central aperture therethrough for receiving and retaining a straw, said cover including compression means for removably attaching said cover about said opening in said beverage container to thereby cover said opening; a wafer having a first annular chamber and support means mounted within said first annular chamber to positively receive and retain said disc-shaped item within said first annular chamber and a raised annular rim extending around the perimeter of said wafer; a protective element adapted to be sealingly engaged with said support means and said raised annular rim so as to create a relatively water-tight annular chamber within said wafer; and said wafer further including attachment means for engaging said aperture of said cover to positively secure said wafer to said cover.