One-piece container sleeve

Abstract

A container sleeve designed to be fitted about a beverage container and formed of a single piece of material. The container sleeve includes a first body portion, a second body portion, a first connector and a second connector. The top edges of the body portions facing one another prior to the container sleeve being formed for fitting about the beverage container. The top edges defining a top opening of the container sleeve when the container sleeve is formed for fitting about the beverage container. The first connector is integrally connected to the first side edges of the first and second body portions and the second connector is integrally connected to the second side edges of the first and second body portions.

Description

[0001]The present invention is a continuation in part of U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 212,292 filed Aug. 18, 2011, which is incorporated herein by reference.[0002]The present invention is directed to a container sleeve, more particularly to a one-piece container sleeve, and even more particularly to a one-piece container sleeve that fits at least partially about a container to at least partially insulate a liquid in the container, to at least partially provide insulation between the container and a user's hand, to facilitate in the handling of the container, to alter the look of the container, to alter the aesthetics of the container, improve the look of the container, to improve the aesthetics of the container, and / or to provide markings, wording, logos, and / or various types of marketing and / or advertising material on the container.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Many disposable cups and containers are used for holding hot beverages such as, but not limited to, coffee, espresso, c...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a container sleeve that is easy to use, reduces manufacturing costs, and offers various benefits. It can insulate liquid and food items in the container, protect the user's hands from the surface temperature, and improve the appearance of the container. It can also contain marketing and advertising materials and serve as a platform for branding.

Problems solved by technology

If the holding surface becomes too hot, it can make holding the disposable cup or container uncomfortable.

If the user holds the disposable cup or container with his or her finger by a narrow margin so as to avoid the heat, the user may drop the disposable cup or container, and the user may suffer scalding due to the spilled beverage or food item.

Similar problems exist when holding very cold beverages (e.g., iced coffee, iced tea, slush drinks, frozen drinks, etc.) or cold food items (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen confections, etc.).

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