The Real, True Origin Story of the Suck It Socket

 In the year 2020, inveterate inventor Eric Humphreys found himself increasingly irritated every time he had to pull down his mask to drink his coffee at work – though to be fair to the mask, Eric has been increasingly irritated with life since the day he was born.  Eric began to wonder: How can I keep my mask on and drink at the same time? Because he is an engineer and not a seamstress, Eric's solution to the problem was not to design a new style of mask, but rather to invent a technology that worked seamlessly with his existing mask, allowing him to drink without ever taking the mask off his face. 

Thus, the Suck It Socket was born.

When he told his friend, Beth Frank, about his new invention she immediately saw that this could be a game changer not just for her thirsty, inventive friend, but for anyone wanting to have a hot or cold drink in the age of masks and social distancing.

They put their heads together, formed a company, and have been working hard to bring the Suck It Socket to market ever since.

Eric Humphreys is an engineer who has also been a boat builder, an EMT, and a designer. He is responsible for many of the animated effects in the Macy's Christmas windows. Eric lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Beth Frank is an entrepreneur. She has an eclectic background in the arts, accessories design, and non-profit management.  In 2001 Beth invented the “brooch belt” which was marketed under the label “Beth Frank” and was sold at Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Harvey Nichols and Isetan as well as numerous other specialty boutiques in the US, Europe, and Japan. Beth lives in Manhattan, NY.

The Suck It Socket Company is located in New York, NY.