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Sleeve for container

a container and sleeve technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of increasing the amount of material that is disposed, uncomfortable handling of such containers, and increasing the cost of beverages, so as to reduce the amount of material

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-02-04
I CARE COFFEE
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Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a cup sleeve that is designed to be more efficient in using less material while still maintaining its insulating properties. This is achieved through a shape of the sleeve that allows for easier handling and the ability to cut multiple sleeves from a single piece of material. As a result, the reduced size and weight of the sleeve allows for lower costs for shipment and storage.

Problems solved by technology

Because paper and plastic cups typically do not provide sufficient thermal insulating properties when filled with a hot or cold liquid, the handling of such containers may be uncomfortable to the consumer.
While the sleeves can provide insulation, they add to the cost of the beverage and increase the material that is disposed of when the consumer is done with the cup.

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[0023]For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,”“lower,”“right,”“left,”“rear,”“front,”“vertical,”“horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in the attached drawings. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

[0024]FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a prior art sleeve 100. The sleeve 100 includes a slightly curved or arcuate portion with a lower concave edge and an upper convex edge, as shown in FIG. 3. W...

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Abstract

A sleeve for a cup includes a shape that reduces the overall surface area of the sleeve. The sleeve contains an enlarged surface area for the thumb and another enlarged surface area for one or more fingers of the hand for thermally insulating the hand from the cup. The sleeve includes a narrow portion of material connecting these areas. The overall size of the sleeve is such that it reduces the amount of material used in the sleeve, while providing the same thermal insulative effect of a larger sleeve.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION AND CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]Applicants hereby claim the priority benefits under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §119, basing said claim of priority on commonly assigned, related U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 031,948 filed Aug. 1, 2014.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to containers, and more particularly to a sleeve for a cup, such as those commonly employed in vending machines and in stores and restaurants for dispensing liquids. Liquids, such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soup, etc., can be dispensed and served in a container. The liquids are typically heated or cooled before or during dispensing. Many of these containers are either a paper or plastic cup. Because paper and plastic cups typically do not provide sufficient thermal insulating properties when filled with a hot or cold liquid, the handling of such containers may be uncomfortable to the consumer. Protective sleeves have been used to allow a pers...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D25/20A47G19/22B65D81/38
CPCB65D25/20B65D81/3876A47G19/2205B65D81/3881A47G23/0216
Inventor ESSENBERG, TYLER, JAMES
Owner I CARE COFFEE