Insulating, adjustable, and reversible container holder

Abstract

The present invention provides systems and methods for an insulating, adjustable, and reversible cup or container holder. The holder includes a flexible body having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge. The top edge has a greater circumferential length than the circumferential length of the bottom edge, which gives the flexible body a bowed or angled body shape. The first side edge and the second side edge engage together, so that the flexible body forms a conical configuration around the container. A fastener between the first and second side edges provides a secure connection between the first and second side edges, so that the flexible body forms the conical configuration by surrounding the circumference of the container. The fastener provides adjustability in the conical configuration of the flexible body and the flexible body is reversible. The present invention provides insulation, adjustability, and reversibility for a universal container holder.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to an insulating, adjustable, and reversible container holder and, more specifically, to an insulating, adjustable, and reversible cup or container holder with a substantially conical shape for providing a barrier between a person's hands and the item to be consumed or held. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Many industries use some type of container holder for insulating or providing a barrier between the consumer's hands and the item being consumed or held. For example, consumers use container holders for hot beverages (e.g., coffee, tea, and cocoa), cold beverages (e.g., soda, beer, and frozen drinks), and hot and cold food. These container holders (sometimes called “koozies”) make it easier for the consumer to hold the item without significantly modifying the item's temperature or making the consumer's hands uncomfortable (or even worse injured). [0003] There are many uses for insulating container holders, such a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a flexible holder for containers that can be insulated, adjusted, and reversed. It has a top edge that is longer than the bottom edge, giving it a curved shape. The holder's edges are designed to engage with each other, forming a conical shape around the container. The holder is secured with a fastener, making it easy to adjust and reversible. This invention provides insulation, adjustability, and reversability for a universal container holder."

Problems solved by technology

However, in the past, consumers of such items would need to have individual container holders to fit each type of item (e.g., a soda can holder may not fit a pint of ice cream).

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