Disc-accommodating jar or bottle cap

Abstract

An integrally formed cap has a flat circular surface, an internally threaded cylindrical sidewall extending from the surface in a first direction; a semicircular spacer extending from the flat surface in a second, opposite direction; and a circular frame joined to the semicircular spacer. The frame is parallel to the flat surface. The spacer and the frame form a gap. A removable disc, such as a collectible coin or poker chip, may be inserted into the gap through the side of the cap.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An integrally formed cap comprising:
 a planar circular surface;   an internally threaded cylindrical sidewall extending therefrom in a first direction;   a semicircular spacer extending from the planar circular surface in a second direction opposite the first direction; and   a circular frame, parallel to the planar circular surface, joined to the semicircular spacer;   wherein the semicircular space and the circular frame form a gap dimensioned to accommodate a disc.   
     
     
         2 . The integrally formed cap of  claim 1 , wherein the internally threaded cylindrical sidewall has a ridged external surface. 
     
     
         3 . The integrally formed cap of  claim 1 , comprising a polymer. 
     
     
         4 . The integrally formed cap of  claim 1 , wherein the semicircular spacer has an aperture formed therein, configured to accommodate an ejection device. 
     
     
         5 . The integrally formed cap of  claim 4 , wherein the gap is configured to engage the disc so that it does not dislodge without the ejection device. 
     
     
         6 . The integrally formed cap of  claim 1 , wherein the internally threaded cylindrical sidewall is configured to engage a container. 
     
     
         7 . The integrally formed cap of  claim 6 , wherein the container is a jar or a bottle.