Non-spill container

Abstract

A container has a cup-like lower body that receives liquid therein, the lower body having a bottom wall and an open upper mouth. The container also has an inverted cup-like upper body having a top wall and an open lower mouth, and an opening provided in the top wall. The upper body is removably connected to the lower body with the open mouths thereof in communication with each other to form an interior chamber. The container also includes a lid pivotably coupled to the top wall and covering the opening, and a stopper inserted through the opening.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A container, comprising: 
 a cup-like lower body that receives liquid therein and having a bottom wall and an open upper mouth;    an inverted cup-like upper body having a top wall and an open lower mouth, the top wall having a generally V-shaped configuration, with an opening extending across the top wall, the upper body being removably connected to the lower body with the open mouths thereof in communication with each other to form an interior chamber; and    a lid pivotably coupled to the top wall and covering the opening.    
     
     
         2 . The container of    claim 1   , further including a tube extending from the opening into the interior chamber.  
     
     
         3 . The container of    claim 1   , wherein the lid pivots between a closed position with the lid covering the opening, and an opened position with the opening exposed.  
     
     
         4 . The container of    claim 1   , wherein the lid has two side walls that are pivotably coupled to the top wall, and a rounded top wall that connects the two side walls.  
     
     
         5 . The container of    claim 3   , wherein the lid has an inner channel, and the top wall further includes a ridge provided thereon and received inside the inner channel when the lid is in the closed position.  
     
     
         6 . The container of    claim 2   , wherein the tube has a Figure-8 cross-section throughout its length.  
     
     
         7 . The container of    claim 2   , wherein the tube has an upper portion and a lower portion, and wherein the upper portion has an oval cross-section and the lower portion has a Figure-8 cross-section.  
     
     
         8 . A container, comprising: 
 a cup-like lower body that receives liquid therein and having a bottom wall and an open upper mouth;    an inverted cup-like upper body having a top wall and an open lower mouth, the top wall having a recess, and an opening provided in the recess, the upper body being removably connected to the lower body with the open mouths thereof in communication with each other to form an interior chamber; and    a lid pivotably coupled to the top wall and covering the opening.    
     
     
         9 . The container of    claim 8   , further including a tube extending from the opening into the interior chamber.  
     
     
         10 . The container of    claim 8   , wherein the lid pivots between a closed position with the lid covering the opening, and an opened position with the opening exposed.  
     
     
         11 . The container of    claim 8   , wherein the lid has a top plate with an underside, and a protrusion extending from the underside of the top plate, the protrusion having the same configuration as the recess to be fitted inside the recess.  
     
     
         12 . The container of    claim 10   , wherein the lid has a pin extending from the underside thereof, and the top wall further includes a pin slot provided thereon and receiving the pin therein when the lid is in the closed position.  
     
     
         13 . The container of    claim 8   , wherein the recess is a second recess, and wherein the top wall further includes a first recess, with the second recess extending from the first recess, and with the first recess having the same configuration as the lid to receive the lid.  
     
     
         14 . The container of    claim 9   , wherein the tube has a Figure-8 cross-section throughout its length.  
     
     
         15 . The container of    claim 9   , wherein the tube has an upper portion and a lower portion, and wherein the upper portion has an oval cross-section and the lower portion has a Figure-8 cross-section.  
     
     
         16 . The container of    claim 8   , wherein the recess has a Figure-8 configuration.  
     
     
         17 . The container of    claim 8   , wherein the recess has a circular configuration.  
     
     
         18 . A bubble wand, comprising: 
 a shaft having a first end and a second end;    two loops provided at the first end of the shaft, each loop having a plurality of ridges provided thereon; and    a handle coupled to the second end of the shaft.    
     
     
         19 . The wand of    claim 18   , further including a support section coupled between the second end of the shaft and the handle, the support section having an extension and a lining.  
     
     
         20 . The wand of    claim 19   , wherein the extension has a Figure-8 configuration.  
     
     
         21 . The wand of    claim 19   , wherein the lining has a Figure-8 configuration.  
     
     
         22 . The wand of    claim 18   , wherein the shaft has a groove provided therein.  
     
     
         23 . The wand of    claim 19   , wherein the extension has an oval configuration.  
     
     
         24 . The wand of    claim 19   , wherein the lining has an oval configuration.  
     
     
         25 . A funnel for use in a container, comprising a tubular section having a Figure-8 cross-section extending throughout its length.  
     
     
         26 . A funnel for use in a container, comprising: 
 a tubular section having an upper portion and a lower portion, with the upper portion having an oval cross-section and the lower portion having a Figure-8 cross-section.