Cover

Abstract

A cover includes an aperture for a straw, so that the cover can be used with a liquid beverage. The cover is elastically stretchable, and has a central body portion and an outer periphery. The cover can be stretched over an opening of a container so that the central portion covers the opening of the container while the periphery grips the outer side walls of the container. The aperture preferably is in a closed or nearly closed condition, such that insertion of a straw therethrough opens the aperture which then elastically retains the straw in an inserted position and provides a seal. This permits a user to consume the beverage, while still having the beverage protected against contamination or adulteration by drugs, dirt, dust, biologic matter, and the like. The cover is convenient, inexpensive yet effective, and readily portable.

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CLAIM FOR PRIORITY AND CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the priority of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 459,153, filed on Dec. 8, 2010.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates generally to an improved cover for protecting beverages and comestibles from contamination by drugs, dirt, dust, biologic matter, and the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]It is a problem in the prior art to protect beverages and comestibles from contamination by drugs, dirt, dust, biologic matter, and the like.[0005]More particularly, it is a problem in the prior art to protect beverages and comestibles which are consumed in public places from contamination by drugs, dirt, dust, biologic matter, and the like. For example, it is a known problem that beverages can be contaminated by drugs, such as those known generally as date rape drugs, while at parties, bars,...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]From the foregoing, it is seen that it is a problem in the art to provide a device meeting the above requirements. According to the present invention, a device is provided which meets the aforementioned requirements and needs in the prior art. Specifically, the device according to the present invention provides a covering for beverages and comestibles which is convenient, inexpensive, yet effective, and is readily portable.

[0011]The device according to the present invention includes a nonwoven or woven plastic material which is elastic and is relatively thin, and includes a raised edge portion to provide a tactile grip for applying the cover to the rim of a beverage container, glass, bowl, or other opening to a container for beverages or comestibles. The raised portion also provides strength against tearing.

[0013]In one preferred embodiment, the inventive cover includes an aperture for a straw, so that the cover can be used with a liquid beverage. The aperture preferably is in a closed or nearly closed condition, such that insertion of a straw therethrough opens the aperture which then elastically retains the straw in an inserted position and provides a seal. This permits a user to consume the beverage, while still having the beverage protected against contamination or adulteration by drugs.

Problems solved by technology

From the foregoing, it is seen that it is a problem in the art to provide a device meeting the above requirements.

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