Beverage plug with integral candle holder

Abstract

A beverage plug for insertion into a drinking opening of a container lid includes an elongated stick having a first end and an opposite second end with an integral plug portion being formed between the first end and the second end and being configured for plugging the drinking opening. A candle holder is integrally formed at the first end and comprises a cup-shaped structure for receiving and holding a candle.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A beverage plug for insertion into a drinking opening of a container lid comprising:
 an elongated stick having a first end and an opposite second end with an integral plug portion being formed between the first end and the second end and being configured for plugging the drinking opening, wherein a candle holder is integrally formed at the first end and comprises a cup-shaped structure for receiving and holding a candle.   
     
     
         2 . The beverage plug of  claim 1 , wherein the cup-shaped structure has a cylindrical shape. 
     
     
         3 . The beverage plug of  claim 1 , wherein the candle holder is formed immediately above the plug portion. 
     
     
         4 . The beverage plug of  claim 1 , wherein the plug portion has an oblong shape that protrudes radially outwardly from the candle holder. 
     
     
         5 . The beverage plug of  claim 1 , wherein the plug portion has a width that is greater than a diameter of the candle holder. 
     
     
         6 . The beverage plug of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated stick has a circular cross-section below the plug portion. 
     
     
         7 . The beverage plug of  claim 1 , wherein the beverage plug is formed as a single molded piece of plastic. 
     
     
         8 . A celebratory kit comprising:
 a lid for a container, the lid including a drinking opening;   a candle; and   a beverage plug for insertion into the drinking opening of the container lid, the beverage plug comprising an elongated stick having a first end and an opposite second end with an integral plug portion being formed between the first end and the second end and being configured for plugging the drinking opening, wherein a candle holder is integrally formed at the first end and comprises a cup-shaped structure for receiving and holding the candle.   
     
     
         9 . The celebratory kit of  claim 8 , wherein the cup-shaped structure has a cylindrical shape. 
     
     
         10 . The celebratory kit of  claim 8 , wherein the candle holder is formed immediately above the plug portion. 
     
     
         11 . The celebratory kit of  claim 8 , wherein the plug portion has an oblong shape that protrudes radially outwardly from the candle holder. 
     
     
         12 . The celebratory kit of  claim 8 , wherein the plug portion has a width that is greater than a diameter of the candle holder. 
     
     
         13 . The celebratory kit of  claim 8 , wherein the elongated stick has a circular cross-section below the plug portion. 
     
     
         14 . The celebratory kit of  claim 8 , wherein the beverage plug is formed as a single molded piece of plastic.