FOUNTAIN CUP
Provisional Patent Pending · Provisional Patent Pending — FC-2025-001

The Cup That
Fountains

A revolutionary serving vessel with an integrated Fountain Edge — a structural platform that transforms how ice cream, coffee, and wine are presented, experienced, and enjoyed. Multi-zone design. World-class aesthetics. Commercial-grade innovation.

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The Innovation

One structural
feature. Infinite
possibilities.

The Fountain Edge is a radially extending horizontal platform formed integrally into the vessel wall — not an accessory, not an add-on. It creates a secondary containment zone that simultaneously supports toppings, captures melt, rests utensils, and elevates presentation to an art form.

01

Fountain Edge Platform

A wide, flat structural ring forming part of the vessel wall — the core invention.

02

Multi-Zone Architecture

Upper containment area and lower vessel body separated by the Fountain Edge.

03

Drip Management System

Captures melt and overflow at the perimeter before it reaches the exterior.

04

Topping & Garnish Support

Flat, stable surface for fruits, sauces, wafers and decorative elements.

05

Utensil Placement Zone

Purpose-built spoon rest integrated into the vessel profile.

Live animation — Fountain Edge overflow demonstration

Product Variants

Three vessels.
One breakthrough.

The Fountain Edge adapts across categories — from gelato to specialty coffee to fine wine service — maintaining the same structural innovation in every format.

Ice Cream · FIG. 1

The Original
Fountain Cup

Short, wide, with a pronounced Fountain Edge ring positioned just below the rim. Ice cream scoop sits above. Toppings sit on the platform. Melt is captured. The complete fountain experience in a single vessel.

  • Wide tapered cup body
  • Prominent fountain edge ring
  • Full scoop presentation
  • 360° topping platform
  • Integral drip capture
Coffee · FIG. 5

The Coffee
Fountain Cup

Tall tapered cup with a Fountain Edge ring at the upper body. Features a closable top, sealed flap, and structural paper wall pillars — purpose-built for hot beverage service while maintaining premium presentation.

  • Closable resealable top
  • Fountain edge ring
  • Sealed flap divider
  • Paper wall pillars
  • Palm-grip optimized
Wine Glass · FIG. 6

The Wine Glass
Fountain Cup

Stemware with a Fountain Edge disc at the upper bowl. An inner glass seats above it. The bowl receives overflow in a cascading fountain effect. Flow channels in the stem complete the circulation architecture.

  • Wine glass bowl architecture
  • Integrated fountain edge disc
  • Inner glass component
  • Stem flow channels
  • Floral arrangement capable
Wine · Floral Edition · FIG. 7

The Floral
Fountain Cup

The Wine Glass Variant with a curated floral arrangement seated on the fountain edge disc. Flowers, herb sprigs, and decorative elements rest on the platform — visible through the transparent glass bowl in a cascading living display.

  • Flowers visible through bowl
  • Fountain edge as vase ring
  • Stems extend into goblet bowl
  • Fine dining tableside ritual
  • Event and gifting formats
Commercial Applications

Built for every
tier of service.

From quick-service ice cream chains to Michelin-starred restaurants — the Fountain Cup creates a premium presentation moment that drives revenue, social sharing, and brand differentiation.

🍦

Ice Cream & Gelato Chains

Transform standard scoops into fountain presentations. Increase perceived value, reduce drip complaints, and create an instantly Instagram-worthy serving format at scale.

Food Service

Specialty Coffee & Cafés

The Coffee Variant elevates the cup from commodity to conversation piece. The fountain edge accommodates latte art accessories, biscotti, and garnish in a single vessel.

Beverage
🍷

Fine Dining & Wine Service

The Wine Glass Variant enables floral, herb, and fruit garnish on the fountain edge disc — a new category of tableside presentation for sommelier service.

Premium Dining
🎉

Events & Catering

The rotating presentation variant creates an active display format perfect for buffets, wedding service, and luxury event catering where visual drama is paramount.

Events
🏪

Retail & Packaged Goods

The interchangeable insert system enables pre-packaged inner cup formats — fresh scoops shipped sealed, inserted into reusable outer vessels at point of sale.

Retail
✈️

Hotels & Premium Travel

Double-wall insulated and self-cooling variants maintain frozen dessert quality through long service windows — ideal for first-class and business-class service.

Hospitality
Experience It

The fountain
effect in action.

Ice Cream & Quick Service

The Fountain Cup replaces the standard scoop cup entirely. Toppings load onto the platform. Sauces drizzle over the edge. Melt captures below. Every serving becomes a visual event that guests photograph and share.

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Fine Dining & Wine Service

The Wine Glass Variant introduces a new tableside ritual — flowers, herb sprigs, or fruit placed on the fountain edge disc by the sommelier or server, creating a moment of presentation theater that elevates the dining experience.

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Events & Luxury Catering

Illuminated and rotating variants transform serving stations into display installations. The Fountain Cup becomes the event's visual centerpiece — a conversation piece that guests interact with and photograph throughout.

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Retail & Packaged Goods

Pre-sealed inner cups insert into reusable Fountain Cup outer vessels. New category of premium ice cream retail — the vessel is part of the product, not just packaging. Collectible designs, seasonal variants, gifting formats.

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Intellectual Property

Protected by
20 claims across
19 embodiments.

The Fountain Cup provisional patent application covers the broadest possible territory — from the core Fountain Edge geometry to detachable accessories, illuminated variants, rotating presentations, and self-cooling technology.

  • 1 Integrally formed radially extending platform (Fountain Edge)
  • 2 Continuous, segmented, scalloped, angled and multi-tiered configurations
  • 3 Detachable Fountain Edge as standalone accessory product
  • 4 Double-wall insulated and self-cooling (PCM) variants
  • 5 Stackable commercial geometry
  • 6 Snap-on modular accessory ecosystem
  • 7 Illuminated, transparent and rotating presentation variants
  • 8 Interchangeable inner vessel system
Patent Status
Provisional
Filed
Provisional Patent Pending — FC-2025-001
Licensing Inquiries
20
Claims Filed
19
Embodiments
3
Core Variants
12
Mo. Priority
Licensing & Partnerships

Let's build the
future of serving
together.

We are actively seeking licensing partners, manufacturing relationships, and commercial distribution agreements across food service, hospitality, retail, and premium dining sectors globally.

Direct inquiries: licensing@fountaincup.com