Puck cups

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved container assembly where a container or vessel with nodules is inserted into a non-slip base, such as a hockey puck, with a recess having channels to create a locking system of a container into a hockey puck made from vulcanized rubber to create a non-slip reaction when placed on a hard surface. Further, the container assembly acts as a coaster to prevent staining and the inherent weight and width of the non-slip base creates optimal stability to said container or vessel.

1 . A container assembly comprising:
 a continuous sidewall comprising:
 an outer surface; 
 an inner surface; 
 an upper edge; and 
 a lower edge; 
   a horizontal bottom affixed to the lower edge;   an opening affixed to the upper edge;   a plurality of nodules protruding from the outer surface of the continuous sidewall;   a non-slip base comprising:
 an outer surface; 
 an inner surface; 
 an upper surface; 
 a lower surface; 
 an inner base surface; and 
 a centrally located recess, wherein the centrally located recess accepts the horizontal bottom affixed to the lower edge of the continuous sidewall. 
   
     
     
         2 . The container assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the horizontal bottom cooperates with the inner surface of the continuous sidewall to hold a volume. 
     
     
         3 . The container assembly of  claim 1 , wherein an upper edge encircles an opening to hold a volume. 
     
     
         4 . The container assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the non-slip base is formed from a polymer. 
     
     
         5 . The container assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the polymer is vulcanized rubber. 
     
     
         6 . The container assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the centrally located recess comprises a plurality of channels. 
     
     
         7 . The container assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of channels comprise a circular end. 
     
     
         8 . The container assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of channels comprise an open end on the upper surface. 
     
     
         9 . The container assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of channels are capable of receiving the plurality of nodules. 
     
     
         10 . The container assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of nodules lock into the circular ends of the plurality of channels. 
     
     
         11 . The container assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of nodules and the plurality of channels when locked together allow the user to move the container with the non-slip base affixed. 
     
     
         12 . The container assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the continuous side wall is formed from a fluid impervious material. 
     
     
         13 . The container assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the non-slip base catches liquid from the container. 
     
     
         14 . The container assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the non-slip base has a diameter equal to or longer than the diameter of the container. 
     
     
         15 . A method for creating a non-slip vessel comprising:
 inserting a vessel comprising a plurality of nodules into a non-slip base;   securing said vessel between the plurality of channels inside of the recess, wherein the plurality of channels comprise a circular end; and   locking the plurality of nodules into the circular ends of the plurality of channels.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the non-slip base is formed from a polymer. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the polymer is a vulcanized rubber. 
     
     
         18 . A method for creating a stain resistant vessel comprising:
 inserting a vessel comprising a plurality of nodules into a non-slip base;   securing said vessel between the plurality of channels inside of the recess, wherein the plurality of channels comprise a circular end; and   locking the plurality of nodules into the circular ends of the plurality of channels.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the non-slip base is formed from vulcanized rubber. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the non-slip base catches liquid from the vessel.