Drinking apparatus

Abstract

A reusable drinking container incorporates an inner portion of safe, non-toxic glass and an outer portion of sustainable material such as bamboo, wood, carbon-fiber and the like. The outer member includes an inner cavity sized to receive the inner member. One or more of a top and bottom attachment members securely but releasably hold the inner member in place in the outer member. The one or more of the top and bottom attachment members thread onto corresponding threaded regions on the inner member.

1 . A liquid carrying container comprising:
 a non-toxic inner portion configured for containing potable liquids, wherein the inner portion includes an upper region that includes an upper opening with an upper threaded attachment region, a side region and a bottom region; and   an outer portion, wherein the outer portion includes an inner cavity configured to receive the bottom and side regions of the inner portion, and wherein the outer portion is configured to be fully detachable from the inner portion; and   a top member, wherein the top member is configured to attach to the upper threaded attachment region of the inner portion and is configured to serve as a cap which fully covers and provides a liquid-tight seal of the upper opening of the inner portion.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the non-toxic inner portion is glass. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the glass is fortified such that it is generally shatterproof. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the outer portion is selected from the group consisting of bamboo, wood and carbon-fiber material. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein the bamboo or wood material is manufactured by forming thin strips of bamboo or wood together to form the outer portion piece. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the outer portion is configured to fit within a cup holder of an automobile. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising an upper attachment member, wherein the attachment member is configured to attach to the upper threaded attachment region of the inner portion and configured to secure the inner portion and the outer portion into a fixed position relative to one another. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein the upper attachment member includes threaded attachment means, wherein the threaded attachment means is configured to be compatible with the upper threaded attachment region of the inner portion. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein the attachment member is a ring type nut device and is constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of plastic and rubber. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein the top member is configured to attach to the upper threaded attachment of the inner portion and to come into direct contact with the attachment member, wherein the top member is configured to serve as a cap which fully covers and seals the upper opening of the inner portion. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the top member is constructed from a material such as plastic or rubber, and is recyclable. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the top member further includes one of the following: a loop, a ring, or a karabiner-style attachment. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom region of the generally shatterproof glass inner portion includes a lower portion threaded region, and wherein the container further comprises a lower attachment member, wherein the lower attachment member is configured to attach to the lower portion threaded region of the generally shatterproof glass inner portion, and wherein said lower attachment member is configured to secure the inner portion and the outer portion into a releasably fixed position relative to one another. 
     
     
         14 . A drinking container device comprising:
 a non-toxic inner generally shatterproof glass portion configured for containing liquids, wherein the generally shatterproof glass inner portion includes an upper region that includes an upper opening with an upper threaded attachment region, a side region and a bottom region;   an outer bamboo portion, wherein the outer bamboo portion includes an inner cavity configured to receive the inner portion, and wherein the outer bamboo portion is configured to be fully detachable from the inner portion;   a top member, wherein the top member is configured to attach to the upper threaded attachment region of the inner portion and is configured to both maintain the inner portion removably securely attached to the outer bamboo portion as well as to serve as a cap which fully covers and provides a liquid-tight seal of the upper opening of the inner portion; and   wherein the bottom region of the generally shatterproof glass inner portion includes a lower portion threaded region, and wherein the container further comprises a lower attachment member, wherein the lower attachment member is configured to attach to the lower portion threaded region of the generally shatterproof glass inner portion, and wherein said lower attachment member is configured to secure the inner portion and the outer portion into a releasably fixed position relative to one another.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the lower attachment member is a screw cap. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the lower attachment member is constructed from a material including plastic and rubber. 
     
     
         17 . A liquid containing apparatus comprising:
 an inner portion including an upper region, a lower opening and a lower threaded attachment;   a cap configured to attach to an upper region of the inner portion;   an outer portion configured to cover the inner portion, wherein the outer portion includes a lower surface, wherein the lower surface includes one or more slots; and   a bottom member, wherein the bottom member is configured to attach to the lower threaded attachment region of the inner portion, wherein the bottom member comprises:   a top side including one or more protrusions located on an upper rim portion, wherein the one or more protrusions are configured to fit into the one or more slots on the lower surface of the outer portion, thereby ensuring the outer member cannot rotate in relation to the bottom member when the cap is attached or removed from the inner portion; and   a bottom side.   
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the bottom member includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion, wherein the first protrusion is placed 180 degrees opposite the second protrusion, and wherein the lower surface of the outer portion includes a first slot and a second slot, wherein the first slot is configured to receive the first protrusion and the second slot is configured to receive the second protrusion. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the bottom member includes one or more ridges located on an inner surface of the bottom member, wherein the one or more ridges are configured to make contact with the inner portion at the lower threaded attachment and wherein the one or more ridges interlock with a plurality of ridges on a bottom edge of the lower threaded attachment. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the bottom member further includes one or more holes, wherein the one or more holes are configured to allow moisture from condensation or spillage to flow out of the apparatus and to prevent moisture from becoming trapped in the bottom member.