Toddler cup

Claim 2

A toddler drinking cup comprising: a cylindrical member having an aperture at each end thereof; a partition disposed within said cylindrical member, dividing said cylindrical member into a first compartment accessible through a first aperture, and a second compartment accessible through a second aperture; a plurality of sealing lids each adapted to mate with said first aperture of said cylindrical member and adapted to fit within said second compartment of said cylindrical member; a cap member for retaining said plurality of sealing lids within said second compartment, whereby said plurality of sealing lids are to be temporarily stored therein; and wherein said drinking cup includes a lid cover member for retaining a selected one of said plurality of sealing lids in mated relationship with said first aperture of said cylindrical member.

Claim 3

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1 wherein said cylindrical member includes thermal insulation means for maintaining liquid in said first compartment at a constant temperature.

Claim 4

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1 wherein said first compartment is substantially larger in longitudinal dimension than said second compartment.

Claim 5

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of sealing lids each include at the radial perimeter a sealing material for providing a leak tight seal between said first aperture and said sealing lid.

Claim 6

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1 wherein said cap member threadingly mates with said second compartment.

Claim 7

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1 wherein said cylindrical member contains gripping means for non-slip manual use.

Claim 8

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1, wherein one of said plurality of sealing lids comprises a radial disk for preventing liquid from exiting said first compartment.

Claim 9

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1 wherein one of said plurality of sealing lids includes a radial disk with an aperture substantially smaller in diameter than the radial disk.

Claim 10

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1 wherein one of said plurality of sealing lids includes a radial disk with an extended spout.

Claim 11

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 1 wherein one of said plurality of sealing lids includes a radial disk with a rubber nipple for use by an infant.

Claim 12

A toddler drinking cup comprising: a cylindrical member having an aperture at each end thereof; a non-porous partition disposed within said cylindrical member dividing said cylindrical member into a first compartment accessible through a first aperture, and a second compartment accessible through a second aperture; a plurality of sealing lids each adapted to mate with said first aperture by compressive contact with said cylindrical member, and adapted to fit within said second compartment of said cylindrical member for storage; a lid cover member for retaining a selected one of said plurality of sealing lids in mated, leak tight relationship with said cylindrical member at said first aperture, with threading means for providing compressive contact of said sealing lid with said cylindrical member and an aperture to permit exposure and functional use of said sealing lid; a cap member for retaining said plurality of sealing lids within said second compartment where said plurality of sealing lids are to be temporarily stored, by threadingly mating to said cylindrical member.

Claim 13

A toddler drinking cup comprising: a cylindrical member having an aperture at each end thereof; a non-porous partition disposed within said cylindrical member dividing said cylindrical member into a first compartment accessible through a first aperture, and a second compartment accessible through a second aperture; a plurality of sealing lids each adapted to mate with said first aperture by compressive contact with said cylindrical member, and adapted to fit within said second compartment of said cylindrical member for storage; a lid cover member for retaining a selected one of said plurality of sealing lids in mated, leak tight relationship with said cylindrical member at said first aperture, with threading means for providing compressive contact of said sealing lid with said cylindrical member and an aperture to permit exposure and functional use of said sealing lid; a cap member for retaining said plurality of sealing lids within said second compartment where said plurality of sealing lids are to be temporarily stored, by threadingly mating to said cylindrical member.

Claim 14

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 11 wherein said cylindrical member includes thermal insulation means for maintaining liquid in said first compartment at a constant temperature.

Claim 15

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 11 wherein said first compartment is substantially larger in longitudinal dimension than said second compartment.

Claim 16

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 11 wherein said plurality of sealing lids each include at the radial perimeter a sealing material for providing a leak tight seal between said first aperture and said sealing lid.

Claim 17

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 11 wherein said cylindrical member contains gripping means for non-slip manual use.

Claim 18

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 11 wherein one of said plurality of sealing lids comprises a radial disk for preventing liquid from exiting said first compartment.

Claim 19

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 11 wherein one of said plurality of sealing lids includes a radial disk with an aperture substantially smaller in diameter than the radial disk.

Claim 20

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 11 wherein one of said plurality of sealing lids includes a radial disk with an extended spout.

Claim 21

A toddler drinking cup according to claim 11 wherein one of said plurality of sealing lids includes a radial disk with a rubber nipple for use by an infant.