Beverage container

Abstract

The beverage container includes a bottom holder comprising a bottom end, an open top end, and a surrounding wall that defines an internal volume configured to hold ice with or without a liquid. A thermal seal covers the bottom holder and prevents contamination of the ice. A lid is configured to cover the open top end and fit over the thermal seal of the bottom holder. The lid is removably attached to the bottom holder, and optionally, may include a connecting member for tethering the lid to the bottom holder.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A beverage container comprising:
 a bottom holder comprising a bottom end, an open top end, and a surrounding wall that define an internal volume configured to hold ice with or without a liquid; a thermal seal, and a lid configured to cover the open top end of the bottom holder.   
     
     
         2 . The beverage container of  claim 1 , wherein the thermal seal comprises a tab. 
     
     
         3 . The beverage container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid is removably attached to the bottom holder. 
     
     
         4 . The beverage container of  claim 3  comprising a connecting member operable to attach the lid to the beverage container. 
     
     
         5 . The beverage container of  claim 4 , wherein the connecting member is a strap having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the lid and the second end is attached to the bottom holder. 
     
     
         6 . The beverage container of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom holder is manufactured from a recyclable plastic. 
     
     
         7 . The beverage container of  claim 6 , wherein the recyclable plastic of the bottom holder is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). 
     
     
         8 . The beverage container of  claim 1 , wherein the thermal seal is manufactured from a recyclable plastic. 
     
     
         9 . The beverage container of  claim 8 , wherein the recyclable plastic of the thermal seal is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).