Methods and apparatus for a themed drinking vessel with theme

Abstract

A themed drinking vessel according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise one or more themed elements disposed along a holding portion of the themed drinking vessel. The themed drinking vessel may generally comprise a bowl configured to hold a liquid for drinking having an upper lip, or rim, and a base. A holding portion may be coupled to the bowl to allow a user to hold the themed drinking vessel during use. A foot may be connected to a portion of the holding portion an allow the themed drinking vessel to stand upright when not in use. A themed element is disposed along a section of the holding portion.

1 . A themed drinking vessel, comprising:
 a bowl having a lip and a base;   a holding portion extending downwardly from a portion of the bowl at a first end;   a foot connected to a second end of the holding portion; and   a theme disposed along a section of the holding portion between the base and the foot.   
     
     
         2 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 1 , wherein the theme comprises a decorative object. 
     
     
         3 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 2 , wherein the decorative object comprises a ball. 
     
     
         4 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 3 , wherein the ball is selected from the group consisting of a golf ball, a baseball, a basketball, a tennis ball, a lacrosse ball, a football, a soccer ball, and a softball. 
     
     
         5 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 1 , wherein the holding portion comprises:
 an upper portion extending between the base and the theme; and   a lower portion extending between the theme and the foot.   
     
     
         6 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 5 , wherein:
 the upper portion of the holding portion extends into an upper surface of the theme;   the lower portion of the holding portion extends into a lower surface of the theme; and   the upper and lower portions are affixed to an interior of the theme by an adhesive material.   
     
     
         7 . A themed drinking vessel, comprising:
 a bowl having a lip and a base;   a holding portion affixed to a portion of the bowl, wherein the holding portion comprises a first end and a second end;   a theme disposed along a section of the holding portion between the first end and the second end.   
     
     
         8 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 7 , wherein the theme comprises a decorative object. 
     
     
         9 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 8 , wherein the decorative object comprises a ball. 
     
     
         10 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 9 , wherein the ball is selected from the group consisting of a golf ball, a baseball, a basketball, a tennis ball, a lacrosse ball, a football, a soccer ball, and a softball. 
     
     
         11 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 7 , wherein the first end of the holding portion extends downwardly from the base of the bowl. 
     
     
         12 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 11 , wherein the holding portion comprises:
 an upper portion extending between the base and the theme; and   a lower portion extending between the theme and the second end.   
     
     
         13 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 1 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portions of the holding portion are affixed to an interior of the theme of the theme by an adhesive material. 
     
     
         14 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 7 , wherein the first end of the holding portion protrudes from an upper side of the bowl and the second end of the holding portion protrudes from a lower side of the bowl. 
     
     
         15 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 14 , wherein the holding portion comprises:
 an upper portion extending between the upper side and the theme; and   a lower portion extending between the theme and the lower side.   
     
     
         16 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 15 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion of the holding portion are affixed to an interior of the theme of the theme by an adhesive material. 
     
     
         17 . A method for manufacturing a drinking vessel with a theme, comprising:
 cutting a mid-section of a holding portion of a themed drinking vessel into an upper portion and a lower portion;   filling the theme with adhesive material; and   inserting the upper portion and the lower portion of the holding portion into an interior of the theme.   
     
     
         18 . A method for manufacturing a drinking vessel with a theme according to  claim 17 , further comprising modifying the theme to comprise a channel passing into the interior of the theme. 
     
     
         19 . A method for manufacturing a drinking vessel with a theme according to  claim 18 , wherein modifying the theme comprises drilling a hole at least part way into the theme.