Container apparatus and method of using same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage sleeves do not offer a way to selectively illuminate a portion of the sleeve, which could enhance visibility of logos or branding on beverage containers.
Innovation Solution
A beverage sleeve with a transparent or translucent section that includes a light assembly comprising a light emitting device, a power source, and an on/off mechanism, allowing for selective illumination of the sleeve.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a light assembly is added to the beverage sleeve, then the visibility of logos or branding is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the light emitting device, power source, and on/off mechanism into an integrated light assembly that is attached to the beverage sleeve. This merging of multiple functional components into a single unit enhances logo visibility while managing the added complexity through unified design rather than separate attached components.
Solution Approach 2:
The beverage sleeve is designed to serve multiple functions: thermal insulation (maintaining beverage temperature), branding display (through transparent/translucent sections), and illumination (via the light assembly). This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by providing enhanced value beyond basic insulation.
2Ease of operation
If a light assembly with power source and on/off mechanism is integrated into the sleeve, then selective illumination is enabled, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power source and on/off mechanism are pre-integrated into the light assembly during manufacturing, so that the sleeve arrives ready-to-use with all illumination components already configured. This preliminary integration simplifies the manufacturing process compared to requiring final assembly of separate components by the end user.
3Illumination intensity
If a transparent or translucent section is used in the sleeve, then logo visibility is improved, but the thermal insulation performance may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeve is designed with different material properties in different sections: opaque insulating material in most areas for thermal protection, and transparent/translucent sections specifically where logos need to be visible. This local differentiation of material quality allows the sleeve to maintain overall insulation performance while providing targeted visibility where needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The illuminated sleeve enhances the visibility of logos or branding on beverage containers, providing a unique and engaging user experience while maintaining temperature insulation.
Implementation Method 1
The light assembly comprises a light emitting device, a power source operatively connected to the light emitting device to supply power to the light emitting device
Implementation Method 2
an arcuate body adapted to receive and frictionally engage a beverage container
Data Source
AI summary
A container sleeve apparatus includes an arcuate or cylindrical body that can be positioned on a cylindrical or conical container, such as a tumbler, cup, can or bottle. A transparent or translucent insert section that can be releasably attached to the sleeve body. The sleeve body can be made of a non-slip, elastic material, such as neoprene rubber. The insert section can be made of plastic and can include a logo printed or engraved thereon. The apparatus can include a light emitting device that illuminates the transparent/translucent insert section.