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Universal beverage container cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-09-05
SMITH PHILLIPS ROSALYN +1
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The present invention is a beverage container cover with a universal design that can be used with a variety of container shapes. The cover is held in place by decorative weights that keep it stretched, preventing it from falling into the container and maintaining the temperature of the beverage inside. The cover can also have a central opening for easy sipping without removing the cover. The cover is preferably made from a square shape, with hooks along the edges for stable attachment of weights. The weights are distributed evenly around the cover to ensure a tight seal with the brim of the container. The cover prevents other types of heat exchange and is made from a material that maintains the beverage's temperature for longer periods of time.

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[0038]The arrangement in FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the invention where the universal cover is used over a mug or a cup. As illustrated in FIG. 1 the components of Universal Container Cover 100 are shown. The embodiment shows an exemplary arrangement with Cover 20 placed over a mug. The Cover 20 is substantially shaped like a square in the embodiment shown. The four corners of the Cover 20 include a Hanger Hoop 22, wherein the Hanger Hoop 22 is adapted to fixedly attach to a dangling Weight 24. The purpose of the Weight 24 to stabilize the cover over the mouth of the beverage container so that once the Cover 20 is placed over the beverage container, it does not easily move. The Cover 20 substantially in its center includes a Straw Hole 30 with a ring enforcement that enables a straw to be inserted therethrough enabling the consumption of the beverage stored in the container without requiring the Cover 20 to be removed.

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Abstract

A universal cover for covering all types of beverage containers and an associated carrying case is disclosed. When placed over any beverage container, the universal cover disclosed uses decorative weights made with acrylic plastic gems, crystals or metal, to keep the cover secured in place as well as for keeping it well stretched and snugly placed over the rim of beverage container. The universal cover also includes a central opening for inserting a straw or a sipping device there-through. The universal beverage cover offers the functionality of creating a cover for containers where typically no lid or cover typically exists as is the case for non-portable beverage containers such as wine glasses, beer or juice mugs, and other crystal-ware used at a restaurant, banquet hall, or another indoor setting. The universal cover disclosed provides a level of protection against pathogens and other contaminants while maintaining the necessary decor and formality of the setting. Embodiments of the invention provide the additional functionality of maintaining beverage temperature for longer periods. The universal cover can be made with fabrics, or faux leather or vinyl type fabric for based on the degree of insulation or durability desired.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The application claims the benefits of provisional patent application Ser. No. 62 / 637,408, filed on Mar. 2, 2018, by the present inventors and is incorporated herewith by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention generally relates to covers for drinking containers for beverages and more particularly a cover that can be universally used on a variety of beverage containers having different sizes and brim shapes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Most beverage containers come with their unique covers adapted to fit the container. Generally, plastic snaps are used for all types of paper or plastic cups. Each type of container comes with a its characteristic cover. Further, most of applications of beverage covers are used in conjunction with beverage containers that are meant for outdoor or usage related to travel. What is needed is a universal type cover that is not depend on the type of beverage container.[0004]Often disposable cups...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D51/12B65D51/24A45C3/00B65D33/28A47G19/22
CPCB65D51/12B65D51/245A45C3/00A47G2400/123A47G19/2266B65D2203/02B65D33/28A47G2023/0291A47G2200/22A47G23/0208
Inventor SMITH-PHILLIPS, ROSALYNPOLK, AREATHA R.
Owner SMITH PHILLIPS ROSALYN
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