Beverage insulator including integrated opener

Abstract

A beverage insulator comprising a top thermally insulating portion for receiving a beverage container therein, a bottom supportive portion attached to the thermally insulating portion, and at least one beverage container opener integrated in the bottom supportive portion, wherein the at least one opener is recessed from a bottom surface of the supportive portion.

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TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of beverage insulators, and more specifically, to a beverage insulator including an insulating portion and a hardened supporting base including at least one integrated beverage container opener.[0003]2. Background of the Invention[0004]Beverage insulators, often referred to as “coolies” and “coozies,” are commonly used to insulate a beverage from the temperature of the surrounding environment, such as to keep a beverage hot or cold. Beverage insulators may also function to protect the hand of a holder from hot temperatures, and to provide a comfortable gripping surface for holding a beverage for a prolonged period of time. Further, beverage insulators are commonly used to display advertising, such as company and sports team logos.[0005]To provide the insulating function, beverage insulators are typically made from poor conductors of heat, such as r...

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Problems solved by technology

Several disadvantages of the insulator include the lack of a supporting base, thus relying on the neoprene material to support the bottle in the upright position when set on a supporting surface, and the fact that the opener is a conventional opener detachably fastened about the zipper, thus leading to design complexity and the possibility of separating the loose the opener from the insulator and not having the opener when needed.

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