Insulated Beverage Bottle Holder With Spill-Proof Top or Stopper

Abstract

An insulated bottle container or “koozie” with a top or stopper that remains with or is attached to the container to prevent the top or stopper from being lost or misplaced. The top or stopper may be integrated with the koozie, such as at the end of a flap extending from the of the koozie, or may be removably attached by means of a strap, chain, string or cord that can be affixed or fastened to the koozie. The top or stopper has a friction fit with a plurality of flanges or ribs along the sides of the insertion element to resist accidental removal. The exterior element of the top may comprise a ridged or patterned element to assist with removing and inserting the top.

Description

[0001]This application claims benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 769,301, filed Feb. 26, 2013, by C. J. Coe, et al., and is entitled to that filing date for priority. The specification, figures and complete disclosure of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 769,301 are incorporated herein by specific reference for all purposes.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to an insulated bottle or beverage holder with a spill-proof top or stopper.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Bottled beverages often result in spills due to the relatively high center of gravity and the lack of a top, cap or lid. Spilled liquid is often very difficult to remove from any surface. The lack of a top also can result in insects, dirt, germs or other contaminants getting into the drink, and can result in a loss of freshness or rise in temperature.[0004]Insulated bottle or beverage containers or covers, sometimes known as “koozees” or “koozies,” have become popular items to use...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is an insulated bottle container with a top that is attached to the container to prevent the top from being lost or misplaced. This design also provides a secure way to hold a bottle and reduces the chance of malfunction or damage during use.

Problems solved by technology

Bottled beverages often result in spills due to the relatively high center of gravity and the lack of a top, cap or lid.

Spilled liquid is often very difficult to remove from any surface.

The lack of a top also can result in insects, dirt, germs or other contaminants getting into the drink, and can result in a loss of freshness or rise in temperature.

Bottle koozies, however, have proven problematic due to the shape of the bottle.

Some bottle koozies only cover the bottom portion of the bottle, which reduce their effectiveness since the upper portion of the bottle is uncovered.

However, this lets the bottle “sweat” onto surfaces, reduces the effectiveness of the koozie, and often will allow the bottle to slip out of the bottom during use.

However, such zippers often malfunction, and increase the cost and difficulty of manufacturing the koozie.

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