| 摘要 |
The present invention provides for a spill proof drinking device and metho d wherein at least a portion of the receptacle holding the beverage is made ou t of cardboard or paper material, and is disposable. The device further includes a spout making it suitable for infant use, or for anyone desiring a spill proof drinking container. According to a first embodiment, a disposable paper insert is provided for insertion into a container shell bottle or cup, forming a drinking device wi th a hard general exterior and paper lined general interior, wherein the container she ll cup supports a spout. The container shell is preferably made from plastic, providing a ha rd exterior which cannot be deformed, punctured, or broken by regular infant use. A container shell lid comprising a nipple or spout attaches to the container shell cup. The paper insert is disposable. This embodiment may also include a disposable paper liner for th e spout. According to a second embodiment, a disposable paper container itself suppor ts a spout. The spout may be integrally formed with the paper container, wherein it may be entirely preformed, or may require formation by the user prior to use. Alternatively, the spout may be attachable to the paper container via an attachment element included in the paper container,
|
