Drinking glass marker apparatus

Abstract

The apparatus according to present invention comprises a geometrically shaped collar that is divided into at least two pieces such that the collar can encircle and snugly fit onto a stem or handle of a glass, cup or mug whereby when attached the collar is not movable relative to the stem or handle. When the at least two pieces of the collar are joined together to surround the stem of a glass, handle of a mug or the actual glass body itself, the geometrically shaped collar is restored to its original shape and form.

1 ) A drinking glass marker apparatus comprising:
 a collar having at least two collar-pieces that can be separated then joined together, and   at least one locking mechanism for joining the separated at least two collar-pieces together such that the collar can be affixed onto a handle, stem, or neck of a drinking vessel.   
   
   
       2 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism further comprises a locking protrusion affixed to one of the at least two collar-pieces and a locking dock for receiving the locking protrusion affixed directly opposite to the locking protrusion such that when the at least two collar-pieces are pressed together the locking protrusion of one of the at least two collar-pieces enters the locking docking of another of the at least two collar-pieces whereby the at least two collar-pieces are joined together to form the collar and a locking release that is affixed to the locking protrusion such that the locking protrusion will disengage from the locking dock when the locking release is depressed. 
   
   
       3 ) The drinking glass marker of  claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism further includes at least one of a magnetic clasp, a hook and eye clasp, a hook and pin clasp, and screw clasp. 
   
   
       4 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one gasket insert affixed to an inside surface of at least one of the at least two collar-pieces, the inside surface being the surface that is in contact with the drinking vessel. 
   
   
       5 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the gasket insert comprises at least one of neoprene, rubber, silicon, plastic, paper, cork, a pliable material. 
   
   
       6 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least two collar-pieces are constructed from at least one of gold, platinum, silver, copper, precious gemstones, pearls, semi-precious gemstones. 
   
   
       7 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a charm and a name-plate, affixed to an outside surface of at least one of the at least two collar-pieces, the outside surface being the surface that is not in direct contact with a drinking vessel. 
   
   
       8 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one charm link for receiving at least one removable charm. 
   
   
       9 ) A drinking glass marker apparatus comprising:
 a collar having at least two collar-pieces,   at least one locking mechanism,   at least one hinge pin, and   at least one hinge pin holder present on each of the at least two collar-pieces whereby when the at least one hinge pin is positioned into the at least one hinge pin holder, the at least two collar-pieces are attached to each other such that the at least two collar-pieces can pivot about the at least one hinge pin.   
   
   
       10 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the locking mechanism further comprises a locking protrusion affixed to one of the at least two collar-pieces and a locking dock for receiving the locking protrusion affixed directly opposite to the locking protrusion such that when the at least two collar-pieces are pressed together the locking protrusion of one of the at least two collar-pieces enters the locking docking of another of the at least two collar-pieces whereby the at least two collar-pieces are joined together to form the collar and a locking release that is affixed to the locking protrusion such that the locking protrusion will disengage from the locking dock when the locking release is depressed. 
   
   
       11 ) The drinking glass marker of  claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism further includes at least one of a magnetic clasp, a hook and eye clasp, a hook and pin clasp and screw clasp. 
   
   
       12 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one gasket insert affixed to an inside surface of the at least two collar-pieces, the inside surface being the surface that is in contact with the drinking vessel. 
   
   
       13 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the gasket insert comprises at least one of neoprene, rubber, silicon, plastic, paper, cork, a pliable material. 
   
   
       14 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the at least two collar-pieces are constructed from at least one of gold, platinum, silver, copper, precious gemstones, pearls, semi-precious gemstones. 
   
   
       15 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one of a charm and a name plate affixed to an outside surface of at least one of the at least two collar-pieces, the outside surface being the surface that is not in direct contact with a drinking vessel. 
   
   
       16 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one charm link for receiving at least one removable charm. 
   
   
       17 ) A drinking glass marker apparatus comprising:
 at least two collars each of the at least two collars having at least two collar-pieces   at least one locking mechanism comprising at least one of a magnetic clasp, a hook and eye clasp, a hook and pin clasp, screw clasp and a locking protrusion affixed to one of the at least two collar-pieces and a locking dock for receiving the locking protrusion affixed directly opposite to the locking protrusion such that when the at least two collar-pieces are pressed together the locking protrusion of one of the at least two collar-pieces enters the locking docking of another of the at least two collar-pieces whereby the at least two collar-pieces are joined together to form at least one of the at least two collars,   at least one hinge pin, and   at least one hinge pin holder affixed to each of the at least two collar-pieces whereby when the at least one hinge pin is positioned into the at least one hinge pin holder, the at least two collar-pieces are attached to each other such that the at least two collar-pieces can pivot about the at least one hinge pin.   
   
   
       18 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising at least one gasket insert affixed to an inside surface of the at least two collar-pieces, the inside surface being the surface that is in contact with the drinking vessel. 
   
   
       19 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising at least one of a charm and a name plate affixed to an outside surface of at least one of the at least two collar-pieces, the outside surface being the surface that is not in direct contact with a drinking vessel. 
   
   
       20 ) The drinking glass marker apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising at least one charm link for receiving at least one removable charm.