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Basically a mug with a sizable
"bean bag" for a base. The bag
could contain metal (magnetized?)
pellets (buckshot) if additional
weight is desired. While the
bean bag mug will allow you to
set your coffee down just about
anywhere with the assurance that
it won't spill, no warrantees are
made
in regards to sudden stops
or slippery surfaces.
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I think I've seen something like this as a cup holder. |
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While it woule be less likely to fall off the surface, it's not going to stay level very easily. |
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The bean-bag could support a frame, and the actual mug sits inside it on gimbals. There's a trigger mechanism to lock the gimbals when you want to drink. |
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A frame and gimbals was another
idea I'd had. Can't believe I
didn't put the two together,
but what an ugly/unwieldy mug! |
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Actually, [phoenix], I had the gimbals idea several weeks ago, but didn't post it because it seemed little better than the cocktail-sippy-cup concept. The idea came to me while watching my wife spill coffee during an expansive gesture at the breakfast table. |
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i suppose i ought to research my ideas before i post them...but it seems a simple enough concept. i also suppose that if they do not have it at macy's they will gladly direct me to gimbals (whatever that is) |
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If the gimbals keep a mug from spilling when I'm making an expansive gesture, how do they allow me to tilt the mug to drink out of it? |
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If it needs a built-in straw, I might as well just have a sippy cup. |
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So, gimbals insufficient. Bean bag flops slowly to the fore. |
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