Shot Glass Top

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a shot glass top configured to be quickly and easily secured and removed from another beverage container. The shot glass top includes an open top, a sidewall, a bottom, a rim, and a stem. The sidewall extends from the open top to the bottom, and the stem extends downward from the bottom of the shot glass top. The rim extends around the circumference of the bottom of the shot glass top and is of greater circumference than the bottom of the shot glass top. This general configuration of the shot glass top allows the shot glass top to be quickly and easily secured and removed from a beverage container or a serving stand.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A shot glass top comprising:
 an open top,   a sidewall,   a bottom,   a rim, and   a stem,   said sidewall extends from said open top to said bottom, forming an open space,   said rim extends around the circumference of said bottom of said shot glass top,   said stem extends downward from said bottom of said shot glass top, and   wherein said rim is of greater circumference than said bottom of said shot glass top.   
     
     
         2 . The shot glass top of  claim 1 , further comprising a stem base, wherein said stem base is of a lesser circumference than said bottom of said shot glass top. 
     
     
         3 . The shot glass top of  claim 1 , wherein said bottom is of a lesser circumference than said open top. 
     
     
         4 . The shot glass top of  claim 2 , wherein said bottom is of a lesser circumference than said open top. 
     
     
         5 . The shot glass top of  claim 1 , wherein said rim is shaped as a torus horizontally cut in half. 
     
     
         6 . The shot glass top of  claim 2 , wherein said rim is shaped as a torus horizontally cut in half. 
     
     
         7 . The shot glass top of  claim 1 , wherein said open space has a capacity of 1.5 to 2.0 fluid ounces. 
     
     
         8 . The shot glass top of  claim 1 , wherein said open space has a capacity of 3.0 to 4.0 fluid ounces. 
     
     
         9 . The shot glass top of  claim 1 , further comprising a beverage container, wherein said beverage container includes a mouth and a neck,
 wherein said stem of said shot glass top is configured to be removably inserted into said neck of said beverage container through said mouth, and   wherein said rim of said shot glass top is configured to be placed onto said mouth of said beverage container.   
     
     
         10 . The shot glass top of  claim 1 , further comprising a serving stand, wherein said serving stand includes at least one opening,
 wherein said stem of said shot glass top is configured to be removably inserted into said at least one opening of said serving stand, and   wherein said rim of said shot glass top is configured to sit around said at least one opening of said serving stand.   
     
     
         11 . A shot glass top comprising:
 an open top,   a sidewall,   a bottom,   a rim, and   a stem,   wherein said sidewall extends from said open top to said bottom forming an open space,   wherein said stem extends downward from said bottom, ending at a stem base,   wherein said rim first extends outward from said bottom for a predetermined length, then turns downward at a 90-degree angle and extends substantially parallel to said stem.   
     
     
         12 . The shot glass top of  claim 11 , wherein said rim ends flush with said stem base. 
     
     
         13 . The shot glass top of  claim 11 , wherein said rim extends beyond said stem base. 
     
     
         14 . The shot glass top of  claim 11 , said stem base is of a lesser circumference than said bottom of said shot glass top. 
     
     
         15 . The shot glass top of  claim 11 , wherein said open space has a capacity of 1.5 to 2.0 fluid ounces. 
     
     
         16 . The shot glass top of  claim 11 , wherein said open space has a capacity of 3.0 to 4.0 fluid ounces. 
     
     
         17 . A method of utilizing the shot glass top comprising:
 placing said shot glass top having a stem and a rim into a beverage container having a neck and mouth, wherein said stem is inserted into said beverage container through said mouth into said neck, and wherein said rim contacts said mouth;   pouring a liquid into said shot glass top;   transporting said shot glass top and said beverage container from a first location to a second location; and   removing said shot glass top from said beverage container.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising placing said shot glass top onto a substantially flat surface. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising consuming said liquid. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising consuming said liquid.