Drink sleeve

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drink sleeve that includes a first layer, a second layer and a tab. The first layer includes a top end, a bottom end and lateral edges. The second layer also includes a top end, a bottom end and lateral edges. The lateral edges of the first layer are bonded to the lateral edges of the second layer such that a pocket is formed between the first and second layers. The pocket is adapted to receive a beverage container that is inserted between the top ends of the first and second layers. The tab extends between the bottom end of the first layer and the bottom end of the second layer. The tab includes a fold which unfolds as the beverage container is inserted into the pocket. Once the beverage container is fully inserted into the pocket, the tab forms a coaster.

Description

FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a drink sleeve for a beverage container, and in particular to a drink sleeve that provides thermal insulation to a beverage container. BACKGROUND [0002] Drink sleeves are commonly used to thermally insulate a beverage container. In addition, many drink sleeves provide protection against discomfort or burning that can occur when an individual holds a beverage container which is too hot or cold due to the temperature of the liquid inside the beverage container. [0003] One example of when a container may be too hot relates to when a person attempts to hold a hot cup of coffee. Depending on the temperature of the coffee, the cup may get too hot for someone to comfortably hold the cup. [0004] Many individuals typically try to form a crude beverage holder by wrapping a napkin around a hot beverage container. Napkins typically provide inadequate thermal insulation unless so many napkins are used that the container becomes difficult to handle. I...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] The present invention relates to a drink sleeve that is able to provide thermal insulation to a variety of different types of beverage containers. The configuration of the drink sleeve allows many types of beverage containers to be readily inserted into...

Problems solved by technology

Depending on the temperature of the coffee, the cup may get too hot for someone to comfortably hold the cup.

Napkins typically provide inadequate thermal insulation unless so many napkins are used that the container becomes difficult to handle.

In addition, napkins will not usually stay in place when the container is set down such the napkins must be manipulated each time the container is picked up.

Condensation is undesirable because it will often times drip or flow onto hands, clothes and/or surfaces.

In addition, cold beverages are often subject to rapid warming (e.g., on a hot summer day) such that the beverage quickly becomes less refreshing.

One drawback with coasters is that they provide limited thermal insulation to a beverage container.

One drawback with many insulating drink slee...

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