Combination drinking container and electronic audio amplification device

Abstract

A combination drinking container and electronic audio amplification device includes a container for holding a beverage having a sidewall structure with an open top and an open bottom. A base assembly is connected to the container and includes a base holding a speaker isolated from the beverage adjacent the open bottom of the container and retaining a sound generating device and a source of electrical power in communication with the speaker and the sound device. The speaker converts electrical signals from the sound generating device and emits sound waves that are projected through and conducted by the sidewall structure for delivery through the open top of the container.

1 . A combination drinking container and electronic audio amplification device comprising: 
 a container for holding a beverage having a sidewall structure with an open top and an open bottom, and    a base assembly connected to the container and including a base holding a speaker isolated from the beverage adjacent the bottom of the container, and retaining a sound generating device and a source of electrical power in electrical communication with the speaker and the sound generating device,    wherein the speaker converts electrical signals from the sound generating device and emits sound waves that are projected through and conducted by the sidewall structure for delivery through the open top of the container.    
   
   
       2 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the speaker is provided with a fluid-proof covering.  
   
   
       3 . The combination of  claim 2 , wherein the fluid-proof covering takes the form of a sound generating diaphragm extending the across the open bottom between the container and the base.  
   
   
       4 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the sound generating device includes an amplifying circuit and a switch for controlling the sound generating device.  
   
   
       5 . The combination of  claim 4 , wherein the sound generating device includes any of a microphone, a sound chip, a radio receiver and an audio device mounted externally of the base assembly.  
   
   
       6 . The combination of  claim 4 , wherein the source of electrical power is a battery.  
   
   
       7 . The combination of  claim 6 , wherein the base includes a printed circuit board connected to the speaker and the battery.  
   
   
       8 . The combination of  claim 7 , wherein a cover is removably connected to the base and includes holding structure for the battery.  
   
   
       9 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the cover includes support structure for supporting the printed circuit board within the base.  
   
   
       10 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the cover is formed with a portion for accessing and receiving the switch.  
   
   
       11 . The combination of  claim 10 , wherein the base is cut out to receive the portion for accessing the switch.  
   
   
       12 . A combination drinking container and electronic audio amplification device comprising: 
 a container for holding a beverage having a sidewall structure with an open top and an open bottom; and    a base assembly removably and sealingly connected to the open bottom of the container, the base assembly including a speaker isolated from the beverage, a base for retaining the speaker and a printed circuit board interconnected with a battery and a sound generating device,    wherein the speaker is positioned upwardly adjacent the open bottom so that it will emit sound waves upwardly from the open top of the container, the sidewall structure providing enhanced amplification of the sound waves.    
   
   
       13 . The combination of  claim 12 , wherein the speaker is isolated from the beverage by a fluid-proof substrate.  
   
   
       14 . The combination of  claim 13 , wherein the substrate is a plastic diaphragm.  
   
   
       15 . The combination of  claim 12 , wherein the sound generating device is a microphone.  
   
   
       16 . The combination of  claim 12 , wherein the sound generating device includes a push button switch.  
   
   
       17 . The combination of  claim 15 , wherein the base is removably connected to a cover provided with apertures for communicating with the microphone.  
   
   
       18 . The combination of  claim 12 , wherein an O-ring is positioned between the open bottom of the container and the base.  
   
   
       19 . A combination of  claim 12 , wherein the speaker extends across at least a portion of the open bottom of the container.  
   
   
       20 . The combination of  claim 12 , wherein the sidewall structure has an upwardly and outwardly flaring configuration for conducting the sound waves over a larger area.