Patent ID: 8033420

Claim:
An anti-splash device configured for placement within a beverage container, the anti-splash device comprising: a main body portion comprising a planar surface having a plurality of openings, the openings configured to permit the passage of fluids therethrough, a plurality of ribs extending from at least a portion of the planar surface; and an outer peripheral edge extending outwardly from the main body portion, the outer peripheral edge being configured to contact an interior wall of the container so as to generally securely maintain a position of the anti-splash device relative to the container; wherein the main body portion is configured to be located below a brim of the container and when situated therein; wherein the outer peripheral edge comprises an upwardly opening U-shaped or V-shaped channel, said U-shaped or V-shaped channel being configured to deform as the anti-splash device is placed into engaging contact with an interior of the beverage container; wherein the U-shaped or V-shaped channel is substantially disposed below the planar surface; wherein the anti-splash device is located completely within an interior of the container when securely positioned therein; wherein at least a section of the outer peripheral edge is configured to generally conform to the shape of and be generally parallel to an internal wall of the beverage container into which the anti-splash device is secured; and wherein the U-shaped or V-shaped channel becomes compressed while a shape of the main body portion remains the same when anti-splash device is urged deeper into a beverage container.