Food dispenser for use with beverage container

Abstract

A combination beverage cup and food dispenser is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the cup and dispenser is of unitary construction. In a second embodiment, the dispenser is optionally attachable to a wide range of standard drinking cups and mugs. The cup and dispenser combination facilitates the enjoyment of snacks while alleviating the accompanying resulting clutter and disarray.

1 . A combination beverage cup and food dispenser that is of unitary construction, said combination comprising: 
 A beverage cup, wherein said beverage cup comprises a substantially cylindrical portion, an open upper end and a closed lower end,    A dispenser, wherein said dispenser comprises a substantially cylindrical portion having a length, a notch coextensive with said length, an open upper end, and a closed lower end,    And wherein part of said cylindrical portion of said beverage container is coincident with part of said cylindrical portion of said food dispenser.    
   
   
       2 . A combination beverage cup and food dispenser as in  claim 1 , said combination further comprising a handle attached to said beverage cup.  
   
   
       3 . A combination beverage cup and food dispenser as in  claim 1 , wherein said beverage cup is insulated.  
   
   
       4 . A combination beverage cup and food dispenser as in  claim 1 , wherein said open upper end of said dispenser further comprises a removable lid.  
   
   
       5 . A food dispenser operable for attachment to a beverage container said food dispenser comprising, 
 A substantially cylindrical portion having a length, a notch coextensive with said length, an open upper end, and a closed lower end,    Means for attachment of said cylindrical portion of said dispenser to said beverage container,    Means for attachment of said open upper end of said dispenser to said beverage container.    
   
   
       6 . A food dispenser as in  claim 5  wherein said means for attachment of said cylindrical portion of said dispenser to said beverage container comprises a clamp for grasping the circumference of said beverage container.  
   
   
       7 . A food dispenser as in  claim 5  wherein said means for attachment of said open upper end of said dispenser to said beverage container comprises a hook operable for grasping the lip of said beverage container.  
   
   
       8 . A food dispenser as in  claim 6  wherein said means for attachment of said open upper end of said dispenser to said beverage container comprises a hook operable for grasping the lip of said beverage container.  
   
   
       9 . A food dispenser as in  claim 5 , wherein said open upper end of said dispenser further comprises a removable lid.