STOPPERS FOR INDIVIDUAL BEVERAGE CONTAINERS

摘要

A stopper (30) for use with an individual beverage container (40) is disclosed. The stopper has a generally tubular side wall (32) with an upper edge and a lower edge. The side wall is dimensioned to fit snugly in the nec k (50) of the beverage container with a pressure fit. A bottom (34) extends inwardly from the side wall. A flat upper portion is integrally attached to the bottom and is spaced upwardly from the bottom. An aperture (36) is forme d in the bottom or the flat upper portion. In addition, a vent hole (38) is formed in the bottom or the flat upper portion. Preferably the flat upper portion is spaced from the side walls thereby forming a trough therebetween. Preferably the aperture is formed in the bottom and dimensioned to receive a straw (58) snugly therethrough. Preferably the flat upper portion is divided into a first and a second upper portion with a channel therebetween, with th e channel being contiguous with the aperture and dimensioned to receive an upp er portion of the straw when in a stowed position. In an alternate embodiment t he aperture and vent hole are formed between the side wall and the neck of the bottle.