Drinking container

Abstract

A drinking container comprising a shell having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, and a base, wherein the shell is transparent. The drinking container further comprises a sleeve having an open end, wherein the sleeve is fitted inside the shell and the sleeve is reflective. The drinking container also includes a plurality of optic panels or designs formed on the inner surface of the shell. The combination of transparent and reflective materials causes the outer surface of the shell to have a paneled appearance when, in fact, the outer surface of the shell is smooth and cylindrical.

1 . A drinking container comprising: 
 a shell having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, and a base, wherein the shell is transparent;    a sleeve having an open end, wherein the sleeve is fitted inside the shell and the sleeve is reflective; and    a design formed on the inner surface of the shell.    
   
   
       2 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the shell is acrylic.  
   
   
       3 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is metallic.  
   
   
       4 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the shell is acrylic and the sleeve is metallic.  
   
   
       5 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the shape of the shell and the shape of the sleeve is substantially cylindrical.  
   
   
       6 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the shell is smooth.  
   
   
       7 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the design is one of a plurality of optic panels, a figure, a pattern, and an ornamental shape.  
   
   
       8 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of optic panels extend on the inner surface of the shell from the top portion of the shell toward the base of the shell.  
   
   
       9 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the open end of the sleeve includes a lip forming a circumferential groove facing downward.  
   
   
       10 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the shell includes a circumferential ledge for receiving the circumferential groove of the sleeve.  
   
   
       11 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , further comprising a connection means for securing the sleeve to the shell.  
   
   
       12 . The drinking container of  claim 11 , wherein the connection means comprises: 
 a threaded connection on the sleeve;    a hole in the base of the shell; and    a screw inserted through the hole and screwed into the threaded connection.    
   
   
       13 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle attached to the outer surface of the shell.  
   
   
       14 . The drinking container of  claim 13 , further comprising a protruding section, wherein the protruding section accommodates the handle.  
   
   
       15 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , further comprising a lid.  
   
   
       16 . The drinking container of  claim 15 , wherein the lid covers the open end of the sleeve.  
   
   
       17 . The drinking container of  claim 16 , wherein the lid includes a means for accessing the liquid within the sleeve.  
   
   
       18 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein an insulating pad is affixed to the base of the shell.  
   
   
       19 . A drinking container comprising: 
 a shell having an outer surface, an inner surface, a top portion, and a base, wherein the shell is transparent;    a sleeve having an outer surface and an open end, wherein the sleeve is fitted inside the shell and the sleeve is reflective; and    a design formed on the outer surface of the sleeve.    
   
   
       20 . The drinking container of  claim 1 , wherein the shell is acrylic and the sleeve is metallic.