Kiddush Cup Assembly

This application claims the benefit of priority of Israel Patent Application No. 313235 filed on May 30, 2024, the contents of which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein in their entirety.

The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to a Kiddush cup assembly. More particularly, the Kiddush cup assembly includes a bottle pre-filled with Kiddush fluid and a cover which can be used as a Kiddush cup for sanctifying and drinking the Kiddush fluid. The volume of Kiddush fluid in the bottle is greater than the volume of the cover and is sufficient to fill the Kiddush cup to overflowing.

The religious Jewish ritual wine sanctification known as “Kiddush”, is carried out before sitting down to the Sabbath meal and other holiday meals and ceremonials. In addition, a Kiddush cup is often brought out for Havdalah that ends the Sabbath. The Kiddush is traditionally accompanied by fully filling a wine glass (a “Kiddush cup”) to the point of overflowing. Typically, one person per household makes the blessing for his family, while each member either drinks from his cup or from pre-poured wine. During high-attendance events, such as communal Shabbatot and Passover seders, it is necessary to supply a large number of Kiddush cups, all fully filled with wine. Disposable Kiddush cups are available which are typically made out of paper and/or plastic. However, for such large events, filling of many disposable Kiddush cups to the brim is time-consuming and inconvenient. Use of pre-filled disposable Kiddush cups would alleviate this problem. However, since the religious requirement is to use a Kiddush cup which is overflowing, it is not possible to pre-fill a sealed cup to the brim without spilling some of its contents during opening.

According to an aspect of the present invention there is provided a Kiddush bottle-cup assembly comprising:

According to embodiments of the invention, the cover and the cup are formed as a single article, whereby the cover serves also as the cup.

According to embodiments of the invention, the cup is fixedly attached to an inner surface of the cover.

According to embodiments of the invention, the cup is permanently attached to the cover. According to embodiments of the invention, the bottle contains at least 90 ml of Kiddush fluid.

According to embodiments of the invention, the bottle contains no more than 300 ml of Kiddush fluid.

According to embodiments of the invention, the bottle and the cover are so designed such that when the cover is removed from the bottle, the lip remains undamaged.

According to embodiments of the invention, the bottle and the cover are removably attached through a threaded connection.

According to embodiments of the invention, the cover comprises an internal threading and the upper end of the bottle comprises a compatible outer threading.

According to embodiments of the invention, the cover comprises an external threading below the lip and the upper end of the bottle comprises a compatible inner threading.

According to embodiments of the invention, the bottle and the cover are removably attached through a snap-fit mechanism.

According to embodiments of the invention, the Kiddush cup assembly further comprises a sealing mechanism for creating a fluid tight seal between the bottle and the cover.

According to embodiments of the invention, the Kiddush cup assembly further comprises a packaging mechanism used to pack the bottle and the cover, wherein the at least one tampering mechanism forms a part of the packaging mechanism.

According to embodiments of the invention, the at least one tampering mechanism comprises a first tampering mechanism associated with the cover and a second tampering mechanism associated with the bottle.

According to embodiments of the invention, the at least one tampering reporting mechanism comprises a tamper-evident seal that is visibly disrupted to report tampering.

According to embodiments of the invention, the tampering reporting mechanism comprises a visually discernible indicator that changes color or displays a message to report tampering.

According to embodiments of the invention, the bottle and the cup and the cover are formed from materials suitable for maintaining the flavor and quality of the Kiddush fluid.

According to embodiments of the invention, the cup is reusable after opening of the bottle.

According to embodiments of the invention, the cup is fabricated from a material selected from the group consisting of recycled material, cellulosic material, plastic, metal and glass.

According to embodiments of the invention, the first volume is less than 1.8 times the second volume.

According to embodiments of the invention, the first volume is less than 1.8 times the second volume.

According to embodiments of the invention, the first volume is less than 1.6 times the second volume.

According to embodiments of the invention, the first volume is less than 1.4 times the second volume.

According to embodiments of the invention, the first volume is less than 1.2 the second volume.

According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a Kiddush bottle-cup assembly comprising:

According to embodiments of the invention, the Kiddush cup and the cover are so designed such that when the cover is removed from said bottle, said lip remains undamaged.

According to embodiments of the invention, the Kiddush cup comprises at least one protrusion on an inner surface thereof for attaching to grooves on an outer surface of the cover.

According to embodiments of the invention, the Kiddush cup comprises at least one protrusion on an inner surface thereof for resting on a neck of the Kiddush bottle and/or the cover.

According to embodiments of the invention, the Kiddush cup assembly further comprises a lining which reinforces attachment of the Kiddush up to the cover.

According to embodiments of the invention, the cover comprises the tampering reporting mechanism.

According to embodiments of the invention, a circumference of the drinking lip is larger than an outline of a cross section of the bottle and being structurally compatible for further securing the Kiddush cup onto the bottle.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and/or scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the invention, exemplary methods and/or materials are described below. In case of conflict, the patent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be necessarily limiting.

The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to a Kiddush cup assembly. More particularly, the Kiddush cup assembly includes a bottle pre-filled with Kiddush fluid and a cover which can be used as a Kiddush cup for sanctifying and drinking the Kiddush fluid. The volume of Kiddush fluid in the bottle is greater than the volume of the cover and is sufficient to fill the Kiddush cup to overflowing.

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not necessarily limited in its application to the details set forth in the following description. The invention is capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways.

The Kiddush cup assembly provides a solution to the problem of providing a ready-to-use fully-filled Kiddush cup, which complies with the applicable religious requirements. In addition, the Kiddush cup assembly provides a solution to the problem of providing a plurality of filled Kiddush cups in a convenient manner, whilst minimizing spillage. Each person who makes the Kiddush is responsible for filling his own Kiddush cup. This is especially relevant for high-attendance religious functions in which many people are required to make the Kiddush sanctification of wine. The pre-filled Kiddush cup assembly is also relevant for the Jewish traveler, travelling over the Sabbath or other holy days. The pre-filled Kiddush cup assembly disclosed herein would render redundant the need to travel with a full-size bottle of Kosher wine, which is both cumbersome and wasteful.

The Kiddush cup assemblies may include the text of the Kiddush blessing over the wine. Each assembly may be packaged in a single packaging. Alternatively, a packaging may comprise a plurality of assemblies—e.g. 10, 20, 50, 100 or more.

illustrates an exemplary Kiddush cup assemblyaccording to embodiments of the invention. Kiddush cup assemblycomprises wine bottlefilled with Kiddush wine, the wine bottle having a first volume. In this embodiment, wine bottlehas an openingon its top end and is covered and preferably sealed with a cover which also serves as a Kiddush cup. Since the cover fulfils two functions it may be referred to as a Kiddush cup/cover. Kiddush cup/coverand wine bottleare configured, such that when Kiddush cup/coveris removed from wine bottle, lipremains undamaged.

A bottle cover is a non-permanent enclosure designed to fit over the top or neck of bottle. In one embodiment, the cover seals the bottle opening. For example, the cover may create a barrier to prevent the contents from spilling, leaking, or becoming contaminated by dust, dirt, or airborne particle. In another embodiment, the cover covers the opening of the bottle, but does not seal the opening.

Optionally a bottle cover may also facilitate handling and storage. For example, the cover can provide a secure grip for easier handling and prevent accidental opening during storage or transportation.

Typically, the volume of Kiddush fluid in wine bottleis not more than 2.5 the inner volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the volume of Kiddush fluid in wine bottleis not more than double the inner volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the volume of Kiddush fluid in wine bottleis not more than 1.8 times the inner volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the volume of Kiddush fluid in wine bottleis not more than 1.6 times the inner volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the volume of Kiddush fluid in wine bottleis not more than 1.4 times the inner volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the volume of Kiddush fluid in wine bottleis not more than 1.2 times the inner volume of Kiddush cup/cover.

In one embodiment, the volume of Kiddush fluidis sufficient for making a single sanctification (at least 90 ml) and less than the amount required for making three sanctifications (e.g. less than 300 ml). In another embodiment, the volume of Kiddush fluidis sufficient for making at least two sanctifications (e.g. 200 ml) and less than the amount required for making three sanctifications (e.g. less than 300 ml). In another embodiment, the volume of Kiddush fluidis sufficient for making a single sanctification (at least 90 ml) and less than the amount required for making two sanctifications (e.g. less than 180 ml, less than 170 ml, less than 160 ml, less than 150 ml, less than 140 ml, less than 130 ml, less than 120 ml).

Typically, the inner volumeof wine bottleis not more than 2.5 the volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the inner volumeof wine bottleis not more than double the volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the inner volumeof wine bottleis not more than 1.8 times the volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the inner volumeof wine bottleis not more than 1.6 times the volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the inner volumeof wine bottleis not more than 1.4 times the volume of Kiddush cup/cover. In another embodiment, the inner volumeof wine bottleis not more than 1.2 times the volume of Kiddush cup/cover.

illustrates the Kiddush cup assemblyin its dis-assembled state, wherein Kiddush cup/coveris detached from bottle. Shown are an exemplary attachment means comprising threading(on interior of Kiddush cup/cover) and compatible threading(on wine bottle), which allow for components of the assembly to be assembled and/or disassembled.

Inner threadingis sufficiently below drinking lipof Kiddush cup/coversuch that it is not harmed by screwing or unscrewing of Kiddush cup/coverto or from wine bottle.

illustrates another Kiddush cup/coverwhich can be used instead of Kiddush cup/coverin Kiddush cup assembly. Kiddush cup/covercomprises internal cupwhich is fixedly attached to the cover section. Internal cuphas an inner volume. Cover sectionhas internal threading. Drinking lipof internal cupextends into the bottleand is not in physical contact with the bottle, thereby avoiding damage to the drinking lip.

illustrates the Kiddush cup assemblyin its assembled state, wherein Kiddush cup/coveris attached to bottle.

Kiddush cup assemblyfurther comprises tampering reporting mechanism. In one embodiment, tampering reporting mechanism is on Kiddush cup/coverand reports whether bottlehas been opened. A portion of tampering reporting mechanismis evident as a distinct ring inon bottle. The ring may be part of the Kiddush cup/cover. The ring may be made from the same material as the Kiddush cup/cover, e.g. a thin plastic or metal. The ringis located around the perimeter of the Kiddush cup/cover, forming a complete circle that is attached to the Kiddush cup/coverduring manufacturing. The ring is initially connected to one side of Kiddush cup/covervia perforations that allow easy removal by the consumer. When the consumer detaches Kiddush cup/coverfrom bottleby twisting (for example), the ring detaches providing a clear visual indication that the bottlehas been opened. The detached ring may be brightly colored and may have printed text or graphics indicating that the product should not be consumed if the seal is broken or missing. This serves as a warning to the consumer to ensure the integrity of the Kiddush cup assembly.

An additional tampering reporting mechanisms is illustrated in, and is further described below.