Novelty beverage holder

Abstract

An insulated beverage container with an integrated sound producing device wherein the sounds emitted from the sound producing device are compatible with images, advertisements or other materials displayed on the surface of the insulated beverage container. The sound emitting device is configured to store and then emit, upon actuation by a user, predetermined sounds over a specific length of time. While the sound emitting insulated beverage container is intended as a novelty device, it can be used for advertisements and in marketing by associating specific sounds with advertisement displayed on the outer surface of the container.

1 . A novelty device, comprising: an insulating beverage holder which is generally cylindrical with an open top opposing a substantially closed bottom portion; the bottom portion further provided with a compartment for housing a device, said device configured to electronically store and emit at least one sound.  
   
   
       2 . The novelty device of  claim 1  wherein the device further includes a battery, a processor capable of storing and emitting sound, a speaker for emitting the sound and a switch which selectively activates the device.  
   
   
       3 . The novelty device of  claim 1  further comprising a microprocessor and a memory unit wherein said microprocessor is connected to said memory unit and wherein said microprocessor is designed to receive an electronic signal from the memory unit which controls emission of pre-recorded sounds.  
   
   
       4 . The novelty device of  claim 3  further comprising an input which allows a user to record sounds onto the memory unit.  
   
   
       5 . An insulated beverage holder having a continuous sidewall, an open top for receiving a beverage container therein and a bottom, the bottom further comprising a compartment for housing a device and wherein the device is configured to emit predetermined sounds upon actuation by a user.  
   
   
       6 . The device of the  claim 5  further comprising at least one opening through the bottom.  
   
   
       7 . The device of the  claim 6  wherein the continuous sidewall is provided with an inner surface and an outer surface and the outer surface is manufactured to receive and display static images.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the sound emitted by the device is associated with and compatible to the images displayed on the outer surface.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 5  wherein a switch remotely positioned from the device is used to selectively activate the device.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the switch is mounted within the sidewall and projects generally inward such that it is actuated when the beverage container is positioned within the holder.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the switch is mounted in the bottom and projects generally downward below the bottom such that is actuated when the holder is placed on a surface.  
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 7  wherein the displayed static image is compatible with the sound emitted from the device.