Container sleeve apparatus and method of using same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beverage sleeves do not offer a way to visually enhance or illuminate the logo or branding on beverage containers, limiting their aesthetic and promotional potential.
Innovation Solution
A sleeve with a transparent or translucent section and a built-in light assembly, comprising a light emitting device, power source, and on/off mechanism, which can be wirelessly controlled, allowing the logo or branding on the container to be illuminated.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a conventional beverage sleeve is used, then the beverage container is insulated and comfortable to hold, but the logo or branding cannot be visually enhanced or illuminated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the insulating sleeve function with a light assembly and transparent section into a single integrated device. The light assembly includes a light emitting device, power source, and control mechanism all housed within the sleeve structure, merging multiple functions (insulation, illumination, branding visibility) into one unified product that resolves the contradiction between visual enhancement and structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The beverage sleeve is designed to perform multiple functions: thermal insulation, logo illumination, and brand visibility enhancement. The transparent or translucent section allows the logo on the container to be visible while the light assembly illuminates it, creating a multi-functional device that addresses both the insulation need and the branding enhancement requirement simultaneously.
2Reliability
If a transparent or translucent section is added to the sleeve, then the logo becomes visible, but the insulating performance may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sleeve is designed with a localized transparent or translucent section rather than being entirely transparent. This allows the logo area to be visible while the rest of the sleeve maintains its insulating properties. The light assembly is also localized to illuminate only the logo area, providing branding visibility where needed without compromising the overall thermal insulation of the sleeve.
3Ease of operation
If a light assembly with power source and control mechanism is integrated, then the logo can be illuminated, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light assembly is designed to be automatically activated when the sleeve is placed on the beverage container, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The control mechanism detects the presence of the container and automatically turns on the light emitting device, providing ease of operation while minimizing the complexity of user interaction. The power source is integrated into the sleeve structure, making the illumination function self-contained and automatically operational.
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
Enhances the visual appeal of beverage containers by illuminating logos or branding, providing a unique promotional feature that can engage users and enhance brand visibility.
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.