Container insulator capable of being rolled-up

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-09
RAMSEY CHEVY T
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[0010] Using the sleeve embodying the present invention will permit the sleeve to be easily stored when not in use, b

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The thin metal of a drink can is not a particularly good insulator and during hot days the coolness of a chilled can and drink can be quickly lost.
Further, during consumption of the beverage, the drinker's body temperature, transmitted through the hand holding the can, also changes the temperature of the beverage over time.
For example, when hot tea is poured into a glass after infusion, it will be hard for a user to grasp tightly the hot container.
Tea or coffee will have the best smell and taste in the first infusion, but the high temperature of the container will detract from this experience.
But such cold containers often sweat, and water condenses on the surface of the container.
This condensed water will wet a user's hand thereby creating an uncomfortable feeling.
The standard insulated beverage holder occupies somewhat more than the volume of the container which it is designed to hold, thereby making it inconvenient to ship, display for sale or store betwe

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[0015] Referring to the figures, it can be understood that the present invention is embodied in a rollable insulative sleeve 10 for a container.

[0016] Sleeve 10 comprises a body 12 formed of thin rollable material 14 having insulating properties. Body 12 has a first end 16 which is a top end when the body is in use, a second end 18 which is a bottom end when the body is in use, with the use condition being indicated in FIG. 1. The body of the sleeve is thinner than those sleeves of the prior art so the sleeve can be rolled up as will be understood from the teaching of the following disclosure.

[0017] Body 12 further includes two side walls 20 and 22 which extend between the first and second ends, a first surface 26 and a second surface 28.

[0018] First end 16 is open to receive a container therethrough when the container is being placed into the sleeve in a manner well known in the art.

[0019] A flap 30 of the rollable insulative material is located on the second end and extends fr...

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Abstract

An insulative sleeve for use with containers, such as beverage containers, is formed of flexible material that can be wound up for storage, but can be easily deployed for use. The sleeve includes a flexible body that is easily wound up and hook-and-loop fasteners to maintain the body in a wound up configuration. The sleeve further includes a cord and clip so it can be attached to a user for transportation.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the general art of containers, and to the particular field of insulative sleeves for containers. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] At the present time many drinks such as beers, soft drinks, fruit juices, coffee, tea and the like are sold in metal cans. The can containing the beverage is frequently stored in a refrigerator or a cooler, for example, to bring the beverage to a desired temperature for consuming the beverage. The thin metal of a drink can is not a particularly good insulator and during hot days the coolness of a chilled can and drink can be quickly lost. Upon removal of the can from the cooling source, the beverage in the can changes temperature over time. Further, during consumption of the beverage, the drinker's body temperature, transmitted through the hand holding the can, also changes the temperature of the beverage over time. The beverage in a normal container such as a glass cup or an easy-...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/00B65D25/00
CPCB65D81/3879
Inventor RAMSEY, CHEVY T.
Owner RAMSEY CHEVY T
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