Collapsible Cup System

Abstract

A novel collapsible cup system that has a cup, a lid, a straw, and a band. The collapsible cup system in the collapsed or dosed form, is more easily stored, better for transport of the collapsible cup system, and prevents the loss or misplacement of the different parts or components of the collapsible cup system. In the closed form, the collapsible cup system has a smaller footprint, which saves storage space. The smaller footprint also allows easier transport of the collapsible cup system.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A collapsible cup system comprising:
 a cup comprising:
 a top section; 
 a first collapsible section; 
 a middle section; 
 a second collapsible section; and, 
 a base section; 
   wherein the top section, middle section, and base section are more rigid than the first collapsible section and the second collapsible section;   wherein the top section tapers towards the first collapsible section;   wherein the first collapsible section tapers towards the middle section;   wherein the middle section tapers towards the second collapsible section;   wherein the second collapsible section tapers towards the base section;   wherein the cup may be in a closed form or an open form;   wherein the base section is configured to be nestled within the middle section in the closed form; and,   wherein the middle section is configured to be nestled within the top section in the closed form.   
     
     
         2 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a lid; 
 wherein the lid is configured to be secured to the top section. 
 
     
     
         3 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 2 , wherein the lid comprises:
 an aperture;   a central hub; and,   a cap;   wherein the cap comprises:
 an arm; and, 
 a nub; 
   wherein the arm is rotatably attached to the central hub; and,   wherein the nub is configured to be secured to the aperture.   
     
     
         4 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 3 , wherein the arm is removably attached to the lid. 
     
     
         5 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 3  further comprising:
 a straw. 
 
     
     
         6 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 5 , wherein the straw is configured to fit through the aperture. 
     
     
         7 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 5 , wherein the straw is configured to be nestled within the base section. 
     
     
         8 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a band; 
 wherein the band is configured to wrap around the cup in the closed form. 
 
     
     
         9 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the band is configured to wrap around the middle section in the open form.   
     
     
         10 . The collapsible cup system of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the top section, middle section, and base section are thicker than the first collapsible section and the second collapsible section.