Foldable coaster attachable to keychain or the like

a beverage coaster and keychain technology, applied in the field of beverage coasters, can solve the problems of harm to the furniture of the homeowner, and achieve the effects of preventing moisture or heat contact, convenient transportation, and convenient carrying by the user

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-11-07
DIRICO JONATHAN
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[0007]As described herein below, there is provided a coaster that is easily transportable with the user thereof within or between one or more locations. With such portability, a user is able to obtain the advantages of preventing moisture or heat contact with an adjacent surface, such as a tabletop, without concern as to whether such a coaster will be provided by another or be otherwise available.
[0008]Further the coaster is sufficiently small and inexpensive that it could be a give away item carrying advertisement for a beverage supplier or the like.
[0009]In order to provide such portability, the coaster of the present invention is foldable into sections and attachable to an attachment device such as a keychain or the like so as to be easily carried by the user. In providing such foldability and attachment, the coaster is easily transportable and containable on a user's person. In particular, the coaster may be carried within a purse, satchel or even a pants or coat pocket, similarly to other items as may be carried on a keychain.
[0010]Accordingly, there is provided a coaster enabling a user to easily and independently provide the above-discussed advantages at any location where such coaster is to be used.

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A homeowner may not have a coaster and without one there is a danger of harm to the furniture of the homeowner.

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[0015]As seen in FIG. 1, the coaster 10 is shown in its non-folded state and comprises a coaster body 12. The coaster 10 is optionally provided in a square configuration made up of sections 14, 16, 18 and 20. As will be apparent as the description proceeds configuration other than square can be used as well for the configuration of the body 12. As can best be seen in FIG. 2 the sections 14, 16, are foldable along a fold line 22 to rest atop sections 18 and 20 as shown in FIG. 2. Once folded in half, the coaster 10 is configured into a substantially rectangular shape whereby one half, sections 14 and 16 of the coaster 10 is folded onto the remaining coaster half, sections 18 and 20.

[0016]To make the coaster 10 compact for portability the sections 14 and 18 are folded onto sections 16 and 20 along a fold line 23 to the folded position shown in FIG. 3. To facilitate folding of the coaster body 12 channels, shown in phantom in FIGS. 3 at 30 and 31, are formed on the back side of the coa...

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Abstract

A coaster for use in conjunction with a beverage container so as to absorb associated moisture or heat, and that is foldable into multiple sections and attachable to an attachment device such as a key chain so that the coaster may be carried compactly from one location to another.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 640,848, filed May 1, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is directed to beverage coasters and more particularly to a foldable beverage coaster that can be carried in its folded position on a keychain or the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates to structures for absorbing and / or preventing liquid or associated heat from coming into contact with an adjacent surface, and more specifically, to a beverage coaster that is attachable to a keychain or the like so as to protect furniture or the like from liquid and / or from heat from a beverage container being placed on the furniture.[0004]Ordinarily, beverage coasters enabling the absorption and / or prevention of contact of moisture or heat that are used in conjunction with a beverage container are sold in packages, in whic...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G23/03
CPCA47G23/03
Inventor DIRICO, JONATHAN
Owner DIRICO JONATHAN
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