Beverage container holder

a beverage container and holder technology, applied in the direction of containers, rigid containers, packaging, etc., can solve the problems of increased costs, uncomfortably hot holding in the hand, poor insulating properties,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-28
DEXEL DAN +2
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[0010] The present invention addresses the problems of the prior art by providing a reusable insulating beverage container holder that comprises a truncated, essentially conical member that is comprised of a flexible material. A preferred flexible material for use in the present invention is neoprene, as it provides the advantage of four way stretch.

Problems solved by technology

While paper cups are more environmentally friendly than polystyrene cups, they have poor insulating properties.
Once the cup is filled with a hot beverage, it is often uncomfortably hot to hold in the hand.
However, double cupping not only increases costs, it also increases the amount of waste that is produced.
However, they are intended for single use only and thus (do) contribute significantly to the amount of paper that is wasted.
It is not adapted for use with hot beverages.
The attempts of the prior art to provide an effective insulator for a hot beverage cup have drawbacks.
Double cupping and cardboard sleeves are not reusable and cause significant litter and waste.
The neoprene type of insulators are designed to fit snuggly over a hard container such as a bottle or a can and are not feasible for use with a flexible container such as a coffee cup especially one containing hot liquid.

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[0023] The following description is of a preferred embodiment.

[0024] The present invention provides a novel type of holder for a coated paper cup. The holder is made of a flexible material that has excellent insulating properties. In a preferred embodiment, the holder is made of neoprene. It is apparent, however, that other types of flexible materials with good insulating properties could also be used. Another property of the cup holder is that it has good gripability. The flexibility of the material enables the holder to be collapsed and easily stored in a purse or pocket. The holder has an open top and open bottom that also helps to facilitate this flexibility and foldability. When ready for use, the holder takes on the three dimensional tapered shape of a cup, such as is normally used for hot beverages like coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Of course, it is apparent that the cup holder can also be used to insulate cups containing cold beverages, such as soft drinks, juices, etc.

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Abstract

A holder for a coated paper cup is provided. The holder is made from a stretch material that has good insulating properties, such as neoprene. The holder has an open top end and an open bottom end and is tapered to fit a cup.

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FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to holders for coated paper cups. More particularly, the invention relates to an insulating holder for a coated paper cup, such as a coffee cup. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In recent years, the trend has been to get away from using polystyrene cups and moved towards coated paper cups for hot beverages. While paper cups are more environmentally friendly than polystyrene cups, they have poor insulating properties. Once the cup is filled with a hot beverage, it is often uncomfortably hot to hold in the hand. [0003] Several strategies have been tried to address the problem of heat transfer through a paper cup. [0004] One way to address this problem is to double cup. However, double cupping not only increases costs, it also increases the amount of waste that is produced. Another approach to the problem of heat transfer through a paper cup has been the introduction of tubular members made from recycled cardboard fibe...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D3/00
CPCB65D81/3876
Inventor DEXEL, DANMOORE, PETERDAVIDSON, BRAD
Owner DEXEL DAN
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