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 comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is affixed to a portion of the bowl;   a theme disposed along a section of the holding portion between the first end and the second end.   
     
     
         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 second end.   
     
     
         6 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 5 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portions of the holding portion are affixed to an interior of the theme by an adhesive material. 
     
     
         7 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the holding portion protrudes from an upper side of the bowl and the second end of the holding portion is unconnected to the bowl. 
     
     
         8 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 7 , wherein the holding portion comprises:
 an upper portion extending between the upper side and the theme; and   a lower portion extending from the theme.   
     
     
         9 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 8 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion of the holding portion are affixed to an interior of the theme by an adhesive material. 
     
     
         10 . A themed drinking vessel, comprising:
 a bowl having a lip and a base;   a holding portion comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is affixed to a portion of the bowl; and   a theme affixed to the end of the holding portion.   
     
     
         11 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 10 , wherein the theme comprises a decorative object. 
     
     
         12 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 11 , wherein the decorative object comprises a ball. 
     
     
         13 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 12 , 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. 
     
     
         14 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 10 , wherein the second end of the holding portion is affixed to an interior of the theme by an adhesive material. 
     
     
         15 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 10 , wherein the second end of the holding portion terminates within the theme. 
     
     
         16 . A themed drinking vessel according to  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a second theme; and   a second holding portion, wherein, the second holding portion comprises a first end and a second end, wherein:
 the first end is affixed to a portion of the bowl opposite the first holding portion; and 
 the second end is affixed to the second theme.