Patent References 3798682 Hand held spittoon Patent #: 5325546 InventorApplicationNo. 420371 filed on 10/18/1999US Classes:4/258SPITTOONSExaminersPrimary: Phillips, Charles E.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61J 019/00AbstractA combination beverage container and spittoon includes a bottom portion including outer wall and a first inner wall defining a spittoon space. A beverage container portion is located radially inwardly from the spittoon space having a top portion having tab means for opening the beverage container portion. During installation, the beverage container top portion includes an outer wall which engages an inner wall of a top member with connecting means. The top member also has an outwardly extending extension hollow extension containing a top opening to receive spit, and a bottom opening which after installation aligns with and is in fluid communication with the spittoon space. Circumferentially spaced from the extension, the beverage container portion includes a lip depression to facilitate drinking from the beverage container. An optional space may be provided between the spittoon space and the beverage container for insulating the beverage. At the top an opening may be provided through which insulating material may be introduced into the insulating chamber. An optional compartment may also be provided in the assembly for housing a chewing substance such as tobacco. This compartment is preferably provided at the bottom of the container Means for quickly removing the beverage container portion from the spittoon, for replacing the beverage and for cleaing are provided. An advertisement may be conveniently placed on the outer wall. | |