Patent ID: 8006854
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A container for mounting on a neck of a vessel defining an annular abutment surface thereon, said container comprising: a substantially cup-shaped casing having a lower annular edge portion and defining an interior space which opens downwardly through said edge portion; a retaining structure including an annular base and a sleeve member constructed of a resilient material and projecting upwardly from said base, said base being disposed outwardly from and in surrounding relation with said sleeve member, said base including an annular flange forming an outer periphery of said retaining structure and projecting upwardly towards said casing, said retaining structure defining an aperture extending through said base and said sleeve member so as to open downwardly through said base and upwardly through an upper end of said sleeve member, said aperture being sized to receive therein a neck of a vessel inserted through said base and upwardly into said aperture, said upper end of said sleeve member engaging an abutment surface of a neck of a vessel and opposing movement thereof out of said container, said retaining structure being disposed within said interior space of said casing such that said sleeve member projects upwardly into said interior space; and a frangible seal interconnecting said edge portion of said casing and said annular flange to one another to form a joint therebetween such that said retaining structure closes off said interior space of said casing, said interior space being dimensioned so as to house a gift therein, said frangible seal being connected to said casing and said flange such that breaking of said frangible seal separates said casing and said retaining structure from one another and allows access to said interior space and to a gift when located therein.