Patent ID: 7156255
Filing Date: 2007-01-02
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A self-righting sipper cup, comprising: an outer cup member having a continuous outer wall situated atop a rounded base portion, said continuous outer wall defining an open top and an interior space; an inner cup member having a continuous inner wall with a closed bottom wall and defining an open top, said inner cup member being positioned in said interior space of said outer cup member; a ballast positioned in said rounded base portion; wherein said closed bottom wall of said inner cup member defines an outlet port; a drinking, slot positioned adjacent said open top of said outer cup member; a channel extending through said interior space of said outer cup member and connecting said outlet port with said drinking slot; a removable lid for selectively covering said open top of said inner cup member, whereby to releasably seal said open top of said inner cup member; wherein said inner cup member includes a plurality of threads adjacent said open top; and wherein a peripheral edge of said removable lid includes a plurality of threads complementary to said threads of said inner cap member, whereby said removable lid is releasably coupled to said inner cup member.