IP Library Granted Patent US 8,740,116
Granted Patent B2
US 8,740,116 · App. 13/219,985 · Granted Jun 3, 2014

Essence extracting drinking vessel

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Patent No.
US 8,740,116
App. No.
13/219,985
Granted
Jun 3, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

An improved hand operated citrus press is provided in direct operational combination with a liquid drinking vessel. The citrus press is provided removably connected to, and in fluid communication with, the liquid drinking vessel. The fluid contained within the drinking vessel can be infused with the essences from the ground or comminuted fruit from the citrus press. The fluid communication between the comminuting volume of the citrus press grinder assembly and the container allows these all natural ingredients to steep directly with the beverage, creating refreshingly flavored drinks.

Claims (20)

1. An essence extractor and liquid container comprising:

a citrus press in combination with;

a liquid drinking vessel;

wherein said drinking vessel forms a leak proof, integrated storage and dispensing volume that is in fluid communication with comminuted foodstuffs and freshly extracted edible and aromatic oils discharged from said citrus press such that the direct, continuous blending of said comminuted foodstuffs and said freshly extracted edible and aromatic oils are mixed with the dispensing volume contained within said drinking vessel and dispensed therefrom in a manner adapted for drinking.

2. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1 , wherein said drinking vessel is adapted to dispense said liquid as a beverage from said drinking vessel directly for consumption while said citrus press is still attached to said beverage container.

3. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1 , wherein said drinking vessel is adapted to dispense said liquid from said drinking vessel regardless of whether said citrus press is attached or removed from said beverage container.

4. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1 , wherein said liquid drinking vessel is formed of material selected from the group consisting of: stainless steel; and plastic that is free of BPA (Bis-Phenol A).

5. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 2 , wherein said liquid drinking vessel further forms a viewing window to allow visual access to said dispensing volume.

6. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1 , wherein said container is adapted for specific use with a beverage liquid and further comprises a drinking spout for dispensing contents from said dispensing volume.

7. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1 , wherein said container is operatively connected to said citrus press such that said citrus press removably connects to the liquid drinking vessel, as well as being in fluid communication with said dispensing volume.

8. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1 , said hand grinding citrus press further comprising screw grooves for removably attaching to a screw on vessel.

9. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 6 , wherein said hand grinding citrus press is in an open configuration and does not have a lid.

10. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 6 , wherein said hand grinding citrus press is closed, sealed, and contained with a lid.

11. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1 , wherein said hand grinding citrus press further comprises a corking device for securing to said vessel.

12. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 1 , wherein said citrus press is contained within the volume of said drinking vessel.

13. An essence extractor and liquid container for the extraction and infusion of edible and aromatic oils into a consumable liquid comprising:

a citrus press in combination with;

a liquid drinking vessel that is removably connected to said citrus press, said liquid drinking vessel further forming a storage and beverage dispensing fluid volume in continuous fluid communication with said citrus press such that the direct blending of freshly extracted edible and aromatic oils is available, wherein said liquid drinking vessel is adapted for leak proof containment of said comminuted foodstuffs and an infused liquid while said citrus press is attached to said liquid drinking vessel; and

a separation mechanism between said citrus press and said liquid drinking vessel, said separation mechanism adapted to obstruct physical communication of comminuted foodstuffs into said storage and dispensing fluid volume while permitting fluid communication of said comminuted foodstuffs and freshly extracted edible and aromatic oils with said storage and dispensing fluid volume.

14. The essence extractor and liquid container combination of claim 13 , wherein said liquid drinking vessel further allows visual access to said dispensing fluid volume.

Assignments (6)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 16, 2021
From: O2COOL, LLC F/K/A MIDDLETON O2COOL LLC; MOVEABILITY BRANDS, LLC; O2C GALACTIC, LLC; O2C RALEIGH, LLC
To: CIBC BANK USA
Reel/Frame 055952/0757 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 19, 2018
From: LEGACYTEXAS BANK, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: O2C GALACTIC, LLC; O2C RALEIGH, LLC
Reel/Frame 049064/0554 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 14, 2017
From: ZINGANYTHING, LLC; BRIGHTEYE INNOVATIONS, LLC
To: O2C GALACTIC, LLC
Reel/Frame 044124/0100 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 9, 2017
From: LEFKOVITZ, JOSHUA
To: O2C GALACTIC, LLC
Reel/Frame 044080/0556 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 12, 2017
From: O2C GALACTIC, LLC.; O2 RALEIGH, LLC
To: LEGACYBANK, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 043830/0079 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 29, 2011
From: LEFKOVITZ, JOSHUA A.
To: BRIGHTEYE INNOVATIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 026821/0545 →