Beverage container with integrated noisemaker

Abstract

The present invention relates to a food or drink container integrated with a noisemaking device. According to a preferred embodiment, the device comprises an enclosure containing at least one pellet which makes noise when shaken as the fan cheers for a sports team or at a concert. The enclosure is a preformed shape with sufficient dimensions to be affixed to or formed with a food or beverage container sold at the concessions stand at stadiums and arenas. A fan may then consume food and drink and utilize the noisemaker concurrently therewith. The fan may then detach the noisemaker and throw away the food or beverage container thereby retaining the noisemaker as a souvenir and for future use at other events.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A beverage container with integrated noisemaker comprising: 
 a beverage container;    a noisemaker enclosure; and,    means for attaching the beverage container and noisemaker enclosure to the beverage container.    
     
     
         2 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  further comprising at least one pellet confined within the noisemaker enclosure.  
     
     
         3 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  further comprising at least one whistle confined within the noisemaker enclosure.  
     
     
         4 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  further comprising at least one bell confined within the noisemaker enclosure.  
     
     
         5 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  wherein the means for attaching the noisemaker enclosure to the beverage holder comprises is by threaded screw.  
     
     
         6 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  wherein the means for detaching the noisemaker enclosure to the beverage holder comprises is by threaded screw.  
     
     
         7 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  wherein the means for attaching the noisemaker enclosure to the beverage holder comprises at least one locking tab.  
     
     
         8 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  wherein the noisemaker enclosure and the beverage holder are formed as a single unit.  
     
     
         9 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  wherein the integrated noisemaker includes a logo formed thereon.  
     
     
         10 . The beverage container with integrated noisemaker of  claim 1  wherein the integrated noisemaker includes at least one fluorescent pellet.