Patent ID: 8113359

Claim:
A sediment collection device configured for individual beverage containers, said sediment collection device comprising: (a) a first part configured to be connected to external beverage containers, said first part having a spout-like structure and a first aperture in said spout-like structure; (b) a second part configured to sealably interface with said first part, said second part having a spout-like cover with a second aperture configured to fit over and seal said spout-like structure of said first part so that said first and second apertures can be rotated into alignment; and, (c) a third part comprising a sediment collection receptacle, a connector to removeably and sealably hold said third part to said first part, and a locking device to removeably hold said third part to said second part, in a manner to facilitate rotation of said second and third parts together with respect to said first part, said locking device comprising a key in said third part extending toward said second part, and a receiver in a top surface of said second part configured to receive and hold said key when said third part is moved axially towards said second part.