Patent ID: 6598741
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: B65D,G11B

Abstract:
A packaging device for packaging at least one disc-shaped item with a beverage or other liquid refreshment served in a beverage container of the type having a removable cover having a central orifice therethrough adapted to receive and retain a straw, said device comprising:a disc-shaped media of the type having a central annular aperture therethrough; and a first member having an upper and a lower surface, said lower surface defining an annular chamber having an opening for providing access thereto, said first member including support means mounted within said annular chamber and extending down from said lower surface to positively receive and retain said disc-shaped item within said annular chamber, said support means comprising a tubular columnar post having a diameter smaller than the diameter of said central aperture, wherein said columnar post is adapted to receive and retain said disc shaped media through said central annular aperture and be inserted through and engaged by said central orifice so as to allow any of said beverage spilled about said upper surface to drain into said beverage container through said tubular columnar post.