Patent ID: 6364102
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B65D,G11B

Abstract:
A packaging device comprising:a disc-shaped media of the type having a central annular aperture therethrough; a cup-type beverage container having an opening therein for receiving a beverage; a lid adapted to be releasably affixed to said beverage container, said lid comprising an upper element having an interior and exterior surface and a lower element, said upper and lower elements defining an internal annular chamber, said lid further including combined means to positively receive and retain said disc-shaped item and means for accessing the interior of said beverage container with a straw passed through said lid while said lid is affixed to said beverage container, said combined means comprising a lower opening disposed within said lower element and an upper columnar post extending from said interior surface of said upper element and forming a tubular opening therethrough, said upper columnar post having a diameter smaller than the diameter of said central aperture, wherein said upper columnar post is adapted to receive and retain said disc shaped media and be inserted through and sealingly engaged by said lower opening so as to prevent said beverage from entering said chamber, while allowing any of said beverage spilled about said exterior surface of said upper element to drain into said beverage container through said tubular opening.