Beverage Cup With Peel-Off Lid

Abstract

A cup and peel-off lid assembly includes a cup having a base and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base and terminating in a brim at an upper edge thereof The cup is capable of containing a liquid. A peel-off lid is adhered to and removable from one of the base and the side wall. The lid when removed is capable of conforming to the brim such that liquid contained in the cup is inhibited from spilling from the cup. In certain embodiments the peel-off lid can have an opening formed therein for inserting a straw. The opening can be created by a user puncturing a predetermined area of the peel-off lid. In certain embodiments the peel-off lid can have indicia printed thereon. The indicia can be part of a game or promotion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cup and peel-off lid assembly comprising:
 (a) a cup having a base and at least one side wall extending upwardly from said base and terminating in a brim at an upper edge thereof, said cup capable of containing a liquid; and   (b) a peel-off lid adhered to and removable from one of said base and said side wall, said lid when removed capable of conforming to said brim such that liquid contained in said cup is inhibited from spilling from said cup.   
     
     
         2 . The cup and peel-off lid assembly of  claim 1  wherein said peel-off lid is attached to said cup with an adhesive material. 
     
     
         3 . The cup and peel-off lid assembly of  claim 1  wherein said peel-off lid is non-toxic. 
     
     
         4 . The cup and peel-off lid assembly of  claim 1  wherein said peel-off lid is waterproof. 
     
     
         5 . The cup and peel-off lid assembly of  claim 1  wherein said peel-off lid is formable. 
     
     
         6 . The cup and peel-off lid assembly of  claim 1  wherein said peel-off lid contains an opening. 
     
     
         7 . The cup and peel-off lid assembly of  claim 6  wherein said opening is configured to receive a straw. 
     
     
         8 . The cup and peel-off lid assembly of  claim 6  wherein said opening is configured to allow a user to sip from said cup.