Beverage can insulating device

Abstract

An insulating device for a beverage can that is configured to maintain the temperature of the can and its contents, wherein the device includes a bottom portion and a top portion that is releasably superposed the bottom portion so as to surrondably mount a beverage can. The bottom portion of the beverage can is cylindrical in shape configured to receive a substantial portion of a beverage can therein. The top portion includes an interior volume being defined by a wall member wherein the wall member is formed to mateably connect with the shape of the top portion of a beverage can. The top portion includes a protuberance creating a thickness that fills the void at the top of a beverage can created by the rim member of the beverage can. The bottom end member of the bottom portion is approximately one-half inch thick.

Description

BEVERAGE CAN INSULATING DEVICEFIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to beverage can holders, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a beverage can holder that is configured to maintain a temperature of the beverage can, wherein the present invention includes a bottom portion and a top portion. Furthermore, the top portion is configured to be superposed the portion of the beverage can extending upward from the bottom portion and mateably engage therewith sealing with an upper perimeter edge of the bottom portion.BACKGROUND

[0002] As is known in the art, beverage cans have been utilized for decades to package various types of beverages for distribution and sale. Many common sizes of beverage cans are available and these include but are not limited to the conventional three hundred and fifty-five milliliter can. These types of beverage can are utilized to serve beverages at various types of events, restaurants, homes and other places. The portable convenience of the conventional beverage can makes it popular for packaging.

[0003] Many types of insulating sleeves are available for the conventional beverage cans. These insulating sleeves are most commonly manufactured from foam rubber and include an integrally formed bottom and wall creating an interior volume in which the beverage can is inserted. One issue with the conventional beverage can insulators is that they do not provide coverage of the entire beverage can. A typical beverage can insulator extends upwards around the can but is typically several centimeters short of the top of the can. Exposure of the top of the can results in the loss of temperature of the contents of the can more rapidly than is desired. No existing beverage can insulating devices are configured to completely encase a beverage can during use thereof. The loss of temperature ofthe contents of the can, heat or cold, is faster as a result of the lack of coverage of the top of the beverage can.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need for a beverage can insulating device that is configured to completely encase the beverage can wherein the present invention includes a bottom portion with a top portion releasably secured thereto.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] It is the object of the present invention to provide a beverage can insulating device that is configured to assist in maintaining the temperature of the beverage can and its contents wherein the present invention includes a body that is cylindrical in shape.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide an insulating sleeve for a beverage can that is configured to surroundably mount the entire can wherein body includes a bottom portion and a top portion.

[0007] A further object of the present invention is to provide a beverage can insulating device that is configured to assist in maintaining the temperature of the beverage can and its contents wherein the top portion is releasably secured to the bottom portion of the body.

[0008] Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide an insulating sleeve for a beverage can that is configured to surroundably mount the entire can wherein the bottom portion has a preferred length of three and three-quarters of an inch from the bottom edge to the top edge thereof.

[0009] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a beverage can insulating device that is configured to assist in maintaining the temperature of the beverage can and its contents wherein a can disposed within the bottom portion of the body extends upwards past the perimeter edge thereof by one and one- quarter inch.

[0010] An additional object of the present invention is to provide an insulating sleeve for a beverage can that is configured to surroundably mount the entire beverage can wherein the top portion of the body includes an interior wall creating a void that is mateable in shape to a top portion of a beverage can.

[0011] Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a beverage can insulating device that is configured to assist in maintaining the temperature of the beverage can and its contents wherein the void present in the top portion of the body further includes a protuberance to fill the space present within the rim of the beverage can.

[0012] Tothe accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:

[0014] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the bottom portion of the body of the present invention; and

[0015] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the bottom portion and top portion separated having a beverage can disposed within the bottom portion; and

[0016] Figure 3 is a cross-section of the top portion of the body of the present invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated an insulating device for a beverage can 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatorypurposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

[0019] It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understoodthatthe terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms "a”, "an” and "the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to "an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word "or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical "or” rather than that of a logical "exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0020] References to "one embodiment”, "an embodiment”, "exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiments] of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.

[0021] Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the insulating device for a beverage can 100 is manufactured from a suitable insulating material such as but not limited to foam rubber. It is contemplated within the scope of thepresent invention that suitable alternate materials could be utilized to manufacture the body 10 ofthe insulating device for a beverage can 100. It should be further understood that the dimensions referenced herein are for a preferred embodiment configured to operably engage with a 355 milliliter ounces(12 fluid ounces). Alternate sizes of beverage cans would have different dimensions but the fundamental elements of the invention discussed herein would be consistent across different sizes ofthe present invention configured to receive alternate sizes of beverage cans.

[0022] The insulating device for a beverage can 100 includes a body 10 having a bottom portion 15 and a top portion 30. The bottom portion 15 is cylindrical in shape having a bottom end 16 and a top end 17. The bottom portion 15 includes wall 18 defining the shape of the bottom portion 15. In a preferred embodiment the wall 18 is three-eighths of an inch in thickness. The top end 17 includes upper perimeter edge 19 which is circumferentially disposed around the opening 20 providing access to the interior volume 21 of the bottom portion 15. The bottom portion 15 in a preferred embodiment is three and seven-eighths of an inch in height. The bottom portion 15 is manufactured from a suitable insulating material such as but not limited to foam rubber. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the bottom portion 15 could be manufactured from various alternate suitable materials. The bottom portion 15 includes bottom end member 24 manufactured from the same material as the bottom portion 15. The bottom end member 24 is solid and in a preferred embodiment is one-half inch in thickness. When an exemplary beverage can 99 is disposed within the bottom portion 15 to engage the bottom end member 24, the exposed portion of the beverage can is approximately one and three-eighths inch above the upper perimeter edge 19. All of the aforementioned dimensions and measurements would transfer from a ratio perspective for an embodiment of the insulating device for a beverage can 100 that is constructed for a different size beverage can such as but not limited to what is commonly referred to as a slim can.

[0023] The top portion 30 is manufactured from the same material as the bottom portion 15, having the same diameter and is configured to be superposed theupper perimeter edge 19 covering the top portion 96 of the beverage can 99. The top portion 30 includes interior volume 32 configured to mateably receive top portion 96 of the beverage can 99. The interior volume 32 is defined by wall 34 which extends from edge 37. Wall 34 has arcuate portion 36 contiguous with portion 31 wherein arcuate portion 36 extends inward to mate with inward portion 93 of the beverage can 99. Arcuate portion 36 is contiguously formed with notch 38 wherein notch 38 is configured to mateably receive therein rim member 91. Protuberance 40 extends across the diameter of the top portion 30 intermediate notch 38 and is operable to insert into top void 89 of the beverage can 99 created by rim member 91. The aforementioned provides a seal so as to substantially inhibit beverage from egressing out of the opening of the beverage can 99 when the top portion 30 is placed over the bottom portion 15. In a preferred embodiment of the top portion 30 the thickness thereof proximate the upper edge 47 and protuberance 40 is approximately three-quarters of an inch.

[0024] In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. An insulating device for a beverage can configured to maintain the temperature of the beverage can and contents thereof wherein the insulating device comprises:a body, said body having a bottom portion, said bottom portion being cylindrical in shape, said bottom portion having a wall, said bottom portion having a lower end and an upper end, said bottom portion having an opening at said upper end, said wall having an upper perimeter edge circumferentially disposed around said opening, said body further having a top portion, said top portion configured to be releasably superposed said bottom portion proximate the upper perimeter edge, said top portion configured to surroundably mount a portion of a beverage can extending upward beyond said upper perimeter edge, said top portion having an interior volume being defined by a wall, said interior volume being mateably shaped to the portion of the beverage can extending upward beyond said upper perimeter edge.

2. The insulating device for a beverage can configured to maintain the temperature of the beverage can and contents thereof as recited in claim 1, wherein said bottom portion of said body includes a bottom end member integrally formed into the bottom portion proximate the lower end, said bottom end member approximately one-half inch in thickness.

3. The insulating device for a beverage can configured to maintain the temperature of the beverage can and contents thereof as recited in claim 2, wherein the wall of the top portion includes an arcuate portion, said arcuate portion having a radius inwards towards said interior volume of said top portion.

4. The insulating device for a beverage can configured to maintain the temperature of the beverage can and contents thereof as recited in claim 3, wherein said arcuate portion of said wall of said top portion is contiguous with a notch, said notch configured to engage a rim member of a beverage can.

5. The insulating device for a beverage can configured to maintain the temperature of the beverage can and contents thereof as recited in claim 4, wherein said top portion further includes a protuberance, said protuberance extending across a diameter of said top portion intermediate said notch.

6. The insulating device for a beverage can configured to maintain the temperature of the beverage can and contents thereof as recited in claim 5, wherein said top portion has a thickness of approximately three quarter of an inch proximate said protuberance.

7. The insulating device for a beverage can configured to maintain the temperature of the beverage can and contents thereof as recited in claim 6, wherein said bottom portion has a height of approximately three and seven-eighths of an inch.

8. The insulating device for a beverage can configured to maintain the temperature of the beverage can and contents thereof as recited in claim 7, wherein said protuberance is configured to fill a void on a top of the beverage can intermediate the rim member.

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