Glass/Cup with Lid for Cold Drinks
Product Concept: Glass/Cup with Lid for Cold Drinks
By Ronen Kolton Yehuda (MKR: Messiah King RKY)
Overview
The Glass/Cup with Lid for Cold Drinks introduces a new era of beverage packaging — a modern, comfortable, and versatile alternative to bottles and cans.
It provides the refreshing, open feel of drinking from a glass, combined with the sealability, freshness, and portability needed for today’s markets.
This concept can be applied to disposable or reusable models, made of glass, PET, metal, or biodegradable materials. It is designed for premium beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails, iced coffee, soft drinks, or any cold refreshment that benefits from better presentation and user experience.
Key Features
1. Lid Options
• Screw-on or snap-fit lids for easy sealing
• Optional sealed aluminum foil for freshness and hygiene
• Peelable or drink-through lid options for direct use
• Glue-seal integration possible before lid application for high-pressure drinks
2. Material & Design Flexibility
• Glass, PET, aluminum, stainless steel, or biodegradable composites
• Available in transparent, tinted, matte, or metallic finishes
• Adaptable for various capacities (150 ml to 600 ml or more)
• Designed for both cold still and carbonated beverages
3. No Bottleneck Design
• Wide-mouth design offers a natural, comfortable drinking experience
• Enhances aroma and taste — ideal for premium juices, sodas, cocktails, and cold brews
• Avoids the discomfort of metal rims or narrow bottle necks
4. Portability & Eco Options
• Fully sealed for on-the-go freshness and hygiene
• Reusable versions for sustainable, long-term use
• Compostable or recyclable single-use options for festivals and retail
5. Customizable Branding
• Printable or embossed brand logos and designs
• Transparent, full-wrap, or minimalist label options
• Suitable for collaborations, limited editions, or event-specific branding
Potential Applications
Cold Drinks:
Soft drinks, fruit juices, iced teas, cold brew coffee, sparkling water, alcoholic beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails, or energy drinks.
Event & Catering:
Ideal for festivals, hotel minibars, food trucks, beach bars, and private events.
Retail & Hospitality:
Perfect for cafรฉs, convenience stores, vending machines, airline and train services, and eco-conscious retailers.
Benefits
• Enhanced Experience: Drinking from a cup or glass feels more natural than bottles or cans.
• Premium Aesthetic: Perfect for high-end or eco-focused brands.
• Eco-Forward: Supports reusability, recycling, and biodegradable options.
• Easy to Manufacture: Compatible with existing filling and sealing lines.
• Flexible Branding: A strong visual presence for modern beverage marketing.
Technical Overview: Glass/Cup with Lid for Sealed Cold Beverage Packaging
1. Introduction
This innovation transforms beverage packaging by merging ergonomic design, brand flexibility, and sustainable practices.
Unlike bottles or cans, the Glass/Cup with Lid provides a wide-mouth, open-drink feel while maintaining a sealed, transport-ready structure. It serves both consumer comfort and industrial efficiency.
2. Design and Functionality
The container supports standard cold-fill or aseptic filling systems and can maintain carbonation pressure.
It integrates either a foil seal, a snap lid, or a double-seal system for freshness and safety.
Its modular design adapts to glass, plastic, or metal, allowing scalability from artisanal to industrial production.
3. Beverage Compatibility
The concept is optimized for cold beverages — including carbonated soft drinks, iced teas, cold brews, juices, energy drinks, pre-mixed cocktails, and sparkling water.
It offers manufacturers a single packaging platform that unites multiple market categories.
4. Environmental and Market Impact
Reusable and recyclable variants reduce waste while offering an attractive design people want to keep.
The format supports compostable materials, refill programs, and smart labeling (QR/NFC for product data or brand engagement).
Its wide-mouth comfort and reusability align with new consumer expectations of sustainability and experience.
5. Conclusion
The Glass/Cup with Lid for Cold Drinks is more than packaging — it is a lifestyle innovation.
It unites comfort, beauty, and practicality while eliminating the restrictions of conventional bottles and cans.
This design opens new opportunities for beverage producers, events, and brands seeking distinction, hygiene, and environmental responsibility.
Technical Article: Sealed Glass/Cup with Lid for Cold Beverage Packaging
By Ronen Kolton Yehuda (MKR: Messiah King RKY)
Abstract
This paper presents an innovative beverage packaging solution — the Glass/Cup with Lid for Cold Drinks — a hybrid format that combines the comfort of drinking from a wide-mouth cup with the functionality and sealability of traditional bottles and cans. The system allows for ergonomic, portable, and sustainable consumption of cold beverages while maintaining freshness and brand visibility. It represents a next-generation approach to beverage design, suitable for reusable and disposable markets across retail, hospitality, and event industries.
1. Introduction
Conventional beverage packaging relies on narrow-neck bottles and cans that restrict aroma, comfort, and presentation.
Modern consumers seek products that combine premium aesthetics, sustainability, and usability.
The Glass/Cup with Lid concept redefines beverage ergonomics by introducing a sealed, wide-mouth container — offering the tactile experience of a drinking glass while retaining the protective properties of sealed packaging.
This approach is intended for cold beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, juices, iced teas, cold brews, alcoholic beverages, and mixed cocktails. The design can be implemented using recyclable, reusable, or compostable materials, making it adaptable to multiple sustainability models.
2. Design and Geometry
The container is based on a straight-walled or slightly tapered cylindrical geometry, optimized for stackability and user comfort.
Volume capacity ranges between 150 ml and 600 ml depending on market category.
A wide-mouth top opening improves the drinking experience, reduces spillage, and enhances sensory perception — allowing natural aroma diffusion and a smoother sip compared to bottles or cans.
Lid Systems:
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Snap-fit or screw-on lids for resealability and transport safety
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Heat-sealed aluminum foil or biodegradable film for freshness and tamper evidence
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Optional glue or induction seal for high-pressure carbonated beverages
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Peelable or drink-through variants for direct consumption
Each version can integrate gas-retention barriers for carbonated drinks and pressure-resilient sealing compatible with cold-fill and aseptic filling lines.
3. Material Engineering
The system supports diverse materials depending on the product tier and sustainability goal:
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Glass: Premium, recyclable, and reusable; ideal for high-end beverages and cocktails.
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PET / PLA: Lightweight, shatter-resistant; suitable for large-scale disposable markets.
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Aluminum or Stainless Steel: Provides superior durability, temperature retention, and reusability.
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Paper-laminate or Bioplastic: Compostable single-use versions for eco-conscious events or retail.
All variants can be surface-treated for enhanced clarity, texture, or color finish — including transparent, frosted, tinted, and metallic coatings.
4. Filling and Sealing Process
The Glass/Cup with Lid system is compatible with most commercial beverage production lines, including cold-fill, pasteurized-fill, and aseptic-fill configurations.
Filling and Closure Steps:
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Container formation (blow molding, injection molding, or press forming).
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Beverage filling under standard or low-oxygen conditions.
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Application of aluminum or polymer foil seal.
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Secondary lid attachment (snap or screw) for transport and reusability.
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Optional labeling, embossing, or smart tag integration.
This system can be scaled for automated production or small-batch artisanal packaging.
5. Beverage Compatibility and Applications
The concept applies to all cold beverages, including:
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Carbonated soft drinks and flavored waters
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Juices, smoothies, and functional health drinks
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Iced coffee, iced tea, and cold brew
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Alcoholic beverages: beer, cocktails, RTD (ready-to-drink) mixes
Market Applications:
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Retail packaging and convenience markets
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Airline, train, and cruise beverage service
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Events, catering, and hospitality
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Smart vending or automated cold-drink dispensers
6. Sustainability and Environmental Performance
The design supports both circular and compostable product lifecycles:
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Reusable formats reduce single-use waste.
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Bioplastic and laminated paper cups can be compostable or recyclable.
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Label-free embossed branding simplifies material recovery.
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Return/reuse systems and refill models can be integrated into cafรฉs or events.
By merging durability with elegance, the format encourages consumers to reuse the container — extending its life beyond a single serving.
7. Advantages Over Bottles and Cans
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Ergonomic Comfort: Wide-mouth opening enhances the drinking experience.
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Aesthetic Appeal: Custom textures and finishes elevate the product’s perceived value.
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Hygienic & Sealed: Optional foil layer ensures product integrity and freshness.
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Flexible Branding: Space for minimalistic or full-wrap designs, embossing, or digital printing.
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Environmental Benefit: Reusable, recyclable, or compostable according to configuration.
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Industrial Compatibility: Adaptable to existing bottling and sealing infrastructure.
8. Future Development and Innovation Potential
The Glass/Cup with Lid provides a platform for further innovation, including:
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Smart labeling (QR/NFC for traceability and engagement).
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Integration of sensors for temperature or freshness tracking.
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Insulated dual-layer variants for maintaining beverage temperature.
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Partnerships with beverage producers to establish refill and reuse programs.
9. Conclusion
The Sealed Glass/Cup with Lid for Cold Drinks is a breakthrough in beverage packaging — uniting consumer comfort, sustainability, and manufacturing efficiency.
It offers a multi-material, multi-market solution adaptable to modern environmental standards and consumer expectations.
As global beverage companies shift toward premium, eco-forward designs, this format stands as a bridge between innovation, sustainability, and everyday practicality.
Legal & Collaboration Statement
This concept—its technical, design and commercial details—is based on my own original idea, Ronen Kolton Yehuda (MKR: Messiah King RKY). While similar formats (for example pre-sealed cups used for vodka or other beverages) may already exist on the market, the particular combination of features, materials, and application scenarios described here is unique to this concept.
It is protected under creative and industrial innovation rights. Unauthorized reproduction, adaptation, patent filing, or commercialisation based on this work without formal authorisation is prohibited.
Organisations, manufacturers, beverage brands or investors interested in collaboration, licensing or development partnerships are welcome to contact me directly for formal review and cooperative engagement.
Author:
Ronen Kolton Yehuda (MKR: Messiah King RKY)
Inventor & Concept Designer
(Collaboration requests may be addressed formally for industrial or commercial partnership consideration.)
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