Insulated Patents (Class 220/739)
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Publication number: 20080164270Abstract: An insulating holder for a hot or cold drink cup including a tubular sleeve member that is made of a cellulosic paper material and has top and bottom circular openings that enable the sleeve member to be fitted over the liquid container. The tubular sleeve member has its top and bottom openings sized so as to form a frusto-conic shape when fitted on the cup. The tubular sleeve member is provided with a plurality of folds that each extend in a direction between the top and bottom circular openings and that each extend substantially in parallel with an adjacently spaced fold. Each fold defines an air channel that is formed on an inner surface of the tubular sleeve member and that extends along each fold for providing insulation by virtue of the air passage between the holder and cup. The folds extend in a direction that includes a transverse component so as to inhibit compression by the user at the fold. The holder also includes microscopic air chambers which are used to absorb and retain moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Russell A. Puerini, Mark Chaperon
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Publication number: 20080142529Abstract: A sleeve with a temperature indicator in or on the side wall thereof, which is visible from outside the sleeve, to convey the temperature of the contents in the container with which it is used. A method for making such a sleeve is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: CUPS UNLIMITED, LLCInventors: Wendy LaGuardia, Donald LaGuardia
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Publication number: 20080128421Abstract: An insulated container with cap, the insulated container formed from a sleeve of resilient material to receive a container, a cap for closing the opening of a received container, and a resilient attachment strap attaching the cap to the insulated container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: David Paul Ulbrand, Kym Alana Ulbrand
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Publication number: 20080106054Abstract: A rolling cooler comprises an insulated enclosure, wheels and a handle assembly. The insulated enclosure includes a main body and a cover. The cover is movable between an open configuration where an interior space of the insulated enclosure is accessible and a closed configuration whereby the cover substantially covers an opening defining the interior space of the insulated enclosure. The wheels are attached to the insulated enclosure for enabling the insulated enclosure to be moved along a support surface in a wheeled manner. The handle assembly is attached to the insulated enclosure. The handle assembly includes a hand-gripping portion configured for enabling a person to wrap fingers of one of their hands at least partially therearound and a beverage container holder including a container-receiving space in which a beverage container is stowable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: Russell Brent Autry
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Publication number: 20080093370Abstract: The present invention relates generally to insulated beverage container housings. It is often desirable to maintain the temperature of a beverage during the period of time in which the beverage is to be consumed. Additionally, many consumers of beverages have preferred beverage containers which are used to store and dispense beverages during the period of consumption. Various embodiments of the present invention illustrate insulated beverage container housings that provide thermal insulation to beverage containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventor: Jerome A. Darsey
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Publication number: 20080078824Abstract: A cup insulating system, comprising a layer of elastomer formed into a homogeneous seamless conical sleeve, the conical sleeve having an exterior surface, an interior surface an upper opening and a lower opening, wherein the upper opening is configured for receiving a beverage cup, and the inner surface of the conical sleeve is configured to contact an outer surface of the beverage cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Andrew Raymond Spriegel, Howard Lee Loewenthal
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Patent number: 7344038Abstract: The Invention is a container for holding a liquid, such as a single-use beverage bottle. Gas-filled annular rings appear on a portion of the surface of the bottle. The air-filled annular rings partially insulate the bottle and slow the rate of heat transfer to and from the contents of the bottle. The air-filled annular rings also serve to provide a gripping surface to aid in the handling to the bottle by a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Inventor: Mohamed Elansary
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Patent number: 7337915Abstract: A holder for a beverage container wherein the insulating sleeve includes internal ribs proximate to the top and bottom for gripping the container. An inwardly extending flange at the bottom of the sleeve is provided with a plurality of suction cups for stable affixation to a support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Inventor: Daniel Weldon
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Patent number: 7328876Abstract: A cup holder, including a cover being formed of an elasticized piece of material and having an upper opening providing access to an interior pocket, the upper opening and interior pocket being defined by an interior side and bottom of the cover, and the cover having an exterior side, the upper opening having a non-stretched position and a stretched position, the upper opening having a diameter in the non-stretched position less than ninety percent of the size of a diameter of a beverage container and the upper opening having a diameter in the stretched position sufficient to secure about the beverage container.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Inventor: Timothy Jones
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Publication number: 20080017654Abstract: An insulator sleeve includes: a seamed cylindrical body having top and bottom open ends, the seamed cylindrical body including an annular folded insulator wall of an insulator material, and an annular folded surface layer attached to the folded insulator wall, the folded insulator wall extending from the top open end to the bottom open end of the seamed cylindrical body, and having an outer surface, a folded end, and two free ends that are substantially flush with each other, the folded surface layer covering the outer surface of the folded insulator wall, and having a folded end that cooperates with the folded end of the folded insulator wall to define the top open end of the seamed cylindrical body; and a base secured to the bottom open end of the seamed cylindrical body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventor: Yeh-Fei Chu
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Patent number: 7290678Abstract: A cup holder for a vehicle has a rotation type support structure. The cup holder includes a support member which can rotate horizontally around a rotary shaft of a surrounding portion of a container insertion member and closely contact the outer surface of a beverage container inserted into a container insertion member. A locking member fixes the support member at a predetermined rotation angle on the rotary shaft using a button installed on the support member. The cup holder of the present invention can stably support a beverage container of various sizes. In addition, rattling noise as well as beverage spill that might occur during a shaky movement of a beverage container can be effectively prevented.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Woo Chul Park
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Patent number: 7290679Abstract: A foldable air insulating sleeve for insulating beverage and food containers is herein provided. More particularly, the foldable air insulating sleeve secures a cup in a manner that leaves a pocket of air surrounding the cup. This provides for improved temperature regulation and sufficient thermal insulation to assist the user in firmly grasping and handling the cup despite excess heat or condensation caused by the temperature of the cup's contents. Because the bases of most disposable cups are narrower than their respective rims, more air and thus greater insulation is found towards the bottom of cups secured by foldable air insulating sleeves. The wider base also gives such cups more stability. Printable material can also be affixed on the foldable air insulating sleeve's outer surface for advertising or other purposes. Some embodiments of the foldable air insulating sleeve include a lid to further improve thermal insulation.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventor: Laurent Hechmati
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Patent number: 7263790Abstract: A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers with releasable closures. The cover has a flexible sheet with a graphical display imprinted on one side and a cover fastener for removably fastening the cover to a container. The sheet is advantageously adapted to substantially cover the side walls of the container. The cover fastener has one or more releasable closures, and at least one of the releasable closures includes a fluked tab interlock locking tab and slot structure, wherein the fluked tab is on one end of the cover and the slot is proximate the opposite end of the cover and parallel to the fluked tab. A cam/slot paired closure is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Inventor: Eric W. Richards
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Patent number: 7264134Abstract: An improved combination holder and coaster apparatus for receiving a container or vessel which includes first and second thermally insulative, flexible panels joined together by a joint comprised of a stretchable, flexible, adhesive material adapted to return the device to a collapsed coaster configuration. While in receipt of the vessel or container, the device is adapted to an elliptical holder configuration in which the panels are separated by a projected dihedral angle generally between approximately 0 degrees through approximately 180 degrees allowing the elliptical holder to receive the vessel or container.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Inventor: David W. Tulp
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Publication number: 20070170189Abstract: A pedestrian carryall for facilitating the carrying of a beverage container and other objects is disclosed. The carryall comprises an insulated sleeve preferably comprised of a single elongated rectangular insulating member. The insulating member includes a first fastener portion fixed to an interior surface and a second, cooperating fastener portion fixed to the exterior surface, whereby the insulating member may be looped around itself such that the first and second fastener portions may be brought into contact to form a sleeve for adjustably and frictionally retaining a variety of sizes and shapes of the beverage container or other objects. An adjustable looped handle is fixed to the sleeve for adjustable looping around a person's hand, whereby the user does not have to actively grasp the carryall in order to carry the beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventor: Josephine Carlile
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Patent number: 7228987Abstract: The purpose of the Krazy koozie is to provide the consumer with an apparatus intended for use with beverage containers of various sizes and shapes. The Krazy koozie performs functions of prior existence regarding protecting the hand of the consumer when holding a hot beverage cup, providing insulation to a cold beverage container, collapsible storage capabilities, preventing condensation stains on preferred surfaces, but combines all existing functions with the ability to expand and contract easily around various beverage containers. Unlike existing products on the market, the Krazy koozie combines all the desired functions of existing apparatuses allowing a consumer to use my invention during most situations with many beverage containers. The existing market is lacking of a universal apparatus for insulating a beverage container, my invention introduces this idea and provides many opportunities to not only consumers, but those currently involved in the market as it exists today.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Inventor: Kyle Brandon Jones
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Patent number: 7219814Abstract: According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a carrier for transporting a bottle or bottles, is provided. The carrier includes a tote having a non-rigid front and rear panel secured to one another along a right side terminal edge, a left side terminal edge and a bottom terminal edge to thereby define a pocket having an open top. A contact line is provided between the right side terminal edge and the left side terminal edge to divide the pocket into a first and a second pocket. The bottom terminal edge is scalloped such that each of the first and second pockets is in operative association with a lobe of the scalloped bottom terminal edge, wherein the tote is fabricated from neoprene.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Built NY, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Lown, John Roscoe Swartz
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Patent number: 7152750Abstract: Covers for baby bottles. A baby bottle cover includes an interior space adapted to conform to a baby bottle, an outer surface conforming to the interior space, and at least one opening adapted to receive the baby bottle. The cover may have two openings such that each opening is at opposite ends of the interior space. The interior space may be slightly larger than the baby bottle. The cover may include elastic near the openings, where the elastic forms bands; a liquid level viewing window; and/or one or more flexible materials.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Inventor: Conor Coffey
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Patent number: 7118005Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting bottled beverage products by promoting an individual bottle cooler made specifically for that bottled beverage product. The bottle cooler preferably comprises a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have the beverage bottle positioned substantially therein, wherein regular ice and/or water from standard ice dispensers can be stored and sealed within the space between the bottle and container, to help keep the beverage inside cool. The space is preferably substantially sealed by a cap which is adapted with an opening and a sealing member that extends over the neck of the bottle, wherein the bottle can be held in substantial compression between the sealing member and one or more supporting surfaces extending substantially underneath the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Inventor: J John Shimazaki
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Patent number: 7114628Abstract: The present invention is generally comprised of an appliance for holding a bottle (or other object having a threaded opening) and a method of using the appliance. The appliance is generally comprised of a cap member that is removably connected to a container member. In some embodiments of the invention, the cap member has a cylindrical portion adjacent to an opening in the cap member, such cylindrical portion being threaded on its interior surface. In such embodiments, the container member also has a cylindrical portion adjacent to an opening in the container member, such cylindrical portion being threaded on its exterior surface. In such embodiments, the cap member is screwed onto the container member by means of the threads. In other embodiments, the cap member is also comprised of an adjustable connector portion to receive threads on the cylindrical portion of the bottle adjacent to bottle opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Inventor: Elizabeth Ann Guevara
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Patent number: 7000801Abstract: A drinking vessel sleeve includes a sleeve side wall sheet having a first side wall sheet end and a second side wall sheet end and being coiled into a tubular sleeve configuration having a sleeve circumference so that the first side wall sheet end is radially spaced inwardly from the second side wall sheet end, and including an adjustment lever structure pivotally interconnecting the first and second side wall sheet ends and extending radially inwardly from the first side wall sheet end to define a lever tab portion; so that pivoting the lever tab portion toward the first side wall sheet end increases the sleeve circumference to receive a larger diameter vessel, and pivoting the lever structure toward the second side wall causes the second side wall end to overlap the first side wall end to decrease the sleeve circumference to receive a smaller diameter vessel.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Inventor: Albert Rodriguez
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Patent number: 6986438Abstract: An insulating cup sleeve has a flat, elongated blank with straight top and bottom edges and end edges, and has a plurality of transverse slits that cut into the blank, spaced apart from each other and cut at least partway across the height of the blank, which slits serve to expand the sleeve around the circumference of the cup when the slits are situated along the upward edge of the sleeve. The transverse slits terminate at a larger area cut-out that disperses the tearing pressure at the end of the slit. The new insulating cup sleeve uses about 13.4% less material and takes up about 19.4% less physical space than the prior art sleeve, thus constituting substantial savings on materials and production cost, as well as on transportation and storage.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Inventor: Bernard Leung
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Patent number: 6941601Abstract: This invention concerns a pillow in combination with a hot/cold insulative drink holder, the combination comprising a center mounted insulative drink holder projecting into one side of the pillow, and stitching for securing the insulative drink holder in integral assembly with the pillow. The insulative drink holder thus defines beverage vessel-receiving socket structure with an inside surface of the socket being insulated to preserve preexisting temperature of fluid in a beverage vessel when the same is lodged in the beverage receiving socket structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Inventors: Jody L. DeBartolo, Terrence L. DeBartolo
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Patent number: 6866159Abstract: The left arm 5 is provided on a side face adjacent to the opening 23 of the body part 3. The left arm 5 is formed of a tubular shaped cloth used for wetsuit in its diameter less than that of the body 3. Adjacent to the forefront of the left arm 5, a male piece 15 is sewn on the inside of the arm via a rubber strip 16 so as the piece to be housed in the left arm 5. Adjacent to the forefront of the right arm 7, a female piece 17 is sewn in a similar manner. A user of the holder rolls up the left arm 5 and the right arm 7 slightly so as to expose the male piece 15 and the female piece 17 therefrom, then the female piece 17 is inserted into the male piece 15 so that both pieces are in a locked-state. In this way, the PET bottle holder 1 is in a suspended state. Hence, during the unengaged state, both the male piece 15 and the female piece 17 are accommodated respectively in the left arm and the right arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Felissimo CorporationInventor: Yusaku Yamane
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Patent number: 6860399Abstract: An insulated beverage holder (12) has a tubular body (14) defined by a continuously extending sidewall (36) which is enclosed on opposite ends (16, 18) by upper and lower enclosure members (30, 32). A slit (20) extends partially through a circumferentially extending periphery of the sidewall (36) to define upper and lower portions (22, 24) of the tubular body (14), wherein the upper portion (22) defines a tubular enclosure (68) for fitting over the upper end (64) of a beverage container (62) which is disposed in the lower portion (24). A hinge portion (26) of the tubular body (14) disposed adjacent to the slit (20) pivotally connects the upper portion (22) to the lower portion (24) the tubular body (14). A tab (28) extends outward of the upper portion (22) to provide a lever for pivotally moving the upper portion (22) relative to the lower portion (24).Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventor: Jerry W. Reeves
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Publication number: 20040251262Abstract: A foldable air insulating sleeve for insulating beverage and food containers is herein provided. More particularly, the foldable air insulating sleeve secures a cup in a manner that leaves a pocket of air surrounding the cup. This provides for improved temperature regulation and sufficient thermal insulation to assist the user in firmly grasping and handling the cup despite excess heat or condensation caused by the temperature of the cup's contents. Because the bases of most disposable cups are narrower than their respective rims, more air and thus greater insulation is found towards the bottom of cups secured by foldable air insulating sleeves. The wider base also gives such cups more stability. Printable material can also be affixed on the foldable air insulating sleeve's outer surface for advertising or other purposes. Some embodiments of the foldable air insulating sleeve include a lid to further improve thermal insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Laurent Hechmati
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Publication number: 20040232157Abstract: Generally described, a storage container comprising a removable sleeve positively closely positioned around a receptacle is provided. When positioned on the receptacle, the ends of the sleeve overlap, and the outer overlapping portion is bonded or secured to at least one separation section within an inner overlapped portion. The separation section is defined at least partially by a scored line, with the scored line being a cut that penetrates a top portion of the sleeve. The sleeve is removed by pulling the outer edge of the sleeve radially outward thereby separating the top portion of the sleeve at the separation section from the remaining portion of the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Hutamaki Consumer Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Ernest L. Smith
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Patent number: 6814252Abstract: Improved insulation for a necked beverage bottle is attained in a construction including a rigid, generally cylindrical container 10 having an open top and an insulated side wall 14, 16, 18 together with a generally cylindrical recess. A frustoconical top 12 is provided for the container 10 and is formed of a flexible, fabric-like insulating material 48. The top 12 further includes a base 34 sized to nest on the container 10 and an open, minor base 50 through which the neck of a beverage bottle may extend. Bayonet slots 40 and pins 32 releasably mount the top 12 on the cylindrical container 10.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Thermos L.L.C.Inventors: Yasuhiro Murakami, Anthony R. Seitz, Scott A. Borto
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Patent number: 6814253Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a sleeve, which facilitates the gripping of, and insulates the hand from, a hot or cold container. The sleeve comprises of sheet foam of a thick, opaque, plastic material that is suitable for snuggly fitting over the exterior surface of a container while permitting any pre-printed indicia on the sheet foam to be visible there through. The sleeve is opaque enough to cover any printing on the container itself. The foam is also available in a variety of forms such as anti-static, laminated, expanded and high or low density which provide different degrees of protection. Different density plastic foam and film material is used to achieve the opaque, thick, gripping and insulating effect for use with a variety of containers.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Double Team Inc.Inventor: Joseph Cheuk Mau Wong
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Publication number: 20040195254Abstract: A flexible composite band to identify an individual drinking container with at least two layers of material and method of manufacture and use are disclosed. The first layer is a flexible layer generally constructed from elastic. The second layer is a decorative layer that can be customized to suite one's tastes and is attached directly to the elastic layer. Once this composite flexible identification band is formed it can be placed around drinking containers of various sizes and shapes and allow for easy identification of a drinking container due to the unique decorative layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventor: Susan Orlando Bunkers
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Patent number: 6799693Abstract: An insulated holder for a bottle is made of a bodily flexible foam material having a lower sleeve for receiving the bottom of the bottle. A lid is attached to the lower sleeve and is movable from a position covering the open top of the lower sleeve to a vertical position. An upper sleeve is attached to the lid and tapers upwardly to conform to the shape of an upper end of a bottle. The upper and lower sleeves accordingly receive most of the bottle thereby insulating it. When the bottle is discarded, the upper sleeve may be folded into the lower sleeve. A zipper cooperates between the lid and the lower sleeve to enclose the upper sleeve and provide a convenient package for transportation and display.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Inventor: Robert B. Meza
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Publication number: 20040182870Abstract: A foldable beverage insulative garment device and associated method of using the device for use in thermally insulating a beverage container the device are disclosed. The device comprises: a jacket, a fastener, and a strap. The jacket has a generally circular base; a cylindrical side wall attached around the perimeter of the base; and a flap attached to the cylindrical side wall, in which the flap having a first and second edges. The jacket comprises: an outer cover; an interior layer attached to the outer cover; and an inner cover attached to the interior layer. The fastener is attached to the jacket, in which the fastener has a first and second components. The first component of the fastener is attached to the first edge of the flap, and the second component of the fastener is attached to the second edge of the flap so that the first and second components of the fastener are interconnectable together. When the first and second components are connected together then the fastener is in a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventor: Georganna Rodgers
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Patent number: 6790112Abstract: A recreational flotation device (10) is provided which is designed to support a user (S) floating in water while affording a convenient holder for beverage containers. The device (10) comprises an elongated body (12) formed of synthetic resin material and having a density such that the body will float in water (e.g., extruded polyethylene). The body (12) presents a pair of opposed butt ends (14, 16), with at least one of the butt ends (14,16) being recessed to define a receptacle (18) integral with the body (12) for receiving a beverage container (24) therein. A preferred alternative device (110) is provided wherein the body (112) includes a pair of differently dimensioned receptacles (118,120) respectively located at the ends (114, 116) and integrally formed with the body (112).Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Captain Noodle, Inc.Inventor: Donald P. Kirk
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Publication number: 20040173625Abstract: The purpose of the Krazy koozie is to provide the consumer with an apparatus intended for use with beverage containers of various sizes and shapes. The Krazy koozie performs functions of prior existence regarding protecting the hand of the consumer when holding a hot beverage cup, providing insulation to a cold beverage container, collapsible storage capabilities, preventing condensation stains on preferred surfaces, but combines all existing functions with the ability to expand and contract easily around various beverage containers. Unlike existing products on the market, the Krazy koozie combines all the desired functions of existing apparatuses allowing a consumer to use my invention during most situations with many beverage containers. The existing market is lacking of a universal apparatus for insulating a beverage container, my invention introduces this idea and provides many opportunities to not only consumers, but those currently involved in the market as it exists today.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventor: Kyle Brandon Jones
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Patent number: 6772891Abstract: An artificial nursing system for use by an infant animal is disclosed. The nursing system comprises a feeding bottle, a nipple and a sleeve. The feeding bottle has a top end and a bottom end, the top end of the feeding bottle is attached to the nipple. A sleeve envelopes the feeding bottle, the sleeve comprises a first section made from an elastic material, wherein the elastic material constricts around the feeding bottle and a second section fixedly attached to the first section, the second section is made from a scent accepting fabric and surrounds the nipple. The first and second sections allow the infant animal to grip the feeding bottle and nipple and the constriction of the first section of the sleeve attaches the sleeve to the feeding bottle.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Inventor: Karen May Song
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Patent number: 6749082Abstract: A holder and napkin assembly for a beverage or liquid food cup. The holder is defined by a sleeve mounted on and encircling a beverage cup or liquid food cup. The sleeve has an open top and an open bottom through which the cup extends and an inner surface adjacent the cup. The napkin includes a generally rectangular body portion and a smaller generally rectangular tab portion connected by a line of weakness. The tab portion is adhered to the holder, preferably on the inner surface of the holder. The line of weakness is positioned at the top edge of the holder sleeve. The napkin body and napkin tab are notched on opposite sides at the line of weakness. The inner surface of the holder has a plurality of discreet, spaced apart, hemispherical-shaped protrusions on the inner surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Nickel Drumworks USA, IncInventor: Gregory L. Nickel
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Publication number: 20040104237Abstract: A container cover formed in the shape of a recognizable object is disclosed. The outer covering material of the container cover may resemble an object, such as clothing, animals, or other recognizable items or characters. Preferably, the container cover has a size-adjustable opening configured to receive a first object, such as a container or an electronic device. The invention also includes a plurality of straps that may releaseably connect together to secure the covering material to a second object, such as a bicycle or a belt loop. Furthermore, the straps may be configured to appear as the arms, legs, sleeves, or other extensions of the recognizable object. In one embodiment, the container cover may be insulated with an insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventor: Ralph W. Thompson
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Publication number: 20040084461Abstract: An inflatable cup holder secures a variety of beverage container sizes and shapes. The cup holder includes a shell having an inner wall defining an internal bore, the inner wall having an aperture therein. An inflatable bladder adjacent to the aperture extends through the aperture and reduces the bore volume upon pressurization. An inflation device for pressurizing the bladder is located within the shell. A manual or air compressor inflation device operation are contemplated. A pressure release valve in full communication with the bladder prevents bladder inflation above a pre-selected threshold and also is activated to release a beverage container from the inventive cup holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Kenneth D. Eisenbraun, Richard G. Leveille
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Publication number: 20040084460Abstract: A beverage container insulating sleeve for insulating a user's hand from a cold or hot beverage container while maintaining the serving temperature of the beverage. The material of the sleeve comprises insulating polyethylene foam. The sleeve is a low cost, lightweight, ergonomic, solution for consumers, advertisers, and anyone who sells hot or cold bottled beverages. The sleeve is further conformable to various beverage container styles and shapes due to a plurality of vertical slits formed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Thomas J. Scheetz, Amy D. Downs
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Publication number: 20030230586Abstract: Difficulties in retaining can holders in conventional vehicular drink holders are eliminated in a vacuum insulated can holder that includes a cup-shaped metallic outer liner having an upper opening, an opposite bottom and a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom to the opening. A similarly configured cup-shaped metallic inner liner is nested within the outer liner and spaced therefrom to define vacuum space between the two. The outer liner has an outer diameter just less than the inner diameter of a conventional vehicular beverage holder while the inner diameter of the inner liner is just greater than the outer diameter of a conventional metal beverage can.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Yasuhiro Murakami
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Patent number: 6655543Abstract: A highly adaptable beverage container insulator is designed for a significant size range of beverage containers. The insulator is tubular with open ends that are formed from two elastic panels. Each panel has straight top and bottom edges with elastic hems. The side edges of each panel are slightly curved to maintain the properties and proper appearance of the insulator. To form the insulator, two of the panels are joined along their side edges to form a tube. The insulator is placed around a beverage container to better insulate the container and maintain the temperature of the beverage located therein. The insulator accommodates significant variation in the size and shape of beverage containers. For example, a smaller version of the insulator is readily adaptable to conform to both a standard twelve ounce soda can and to a ten ounce juice bottle.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventor: Doyle Keith Beuke
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Publication number: 20030197020Abstract: Improved insulation for a necked beverage bottle is attained in a construction including a rigid, generally cylindrical container 10 having an open top and an insulated side wall 14, 16, 18 together with a generally cylindrical recess. A frustoconical top 12 is provided for the container 10 and is formed of a flexible, fabric-like insulating material 48. The top 12 further includes a base 34 sized to nest on the container 10 and an open, minor base 50 through which the neck of a beverage bottle may extend. Bayonet slots 40 and pins 32 releasably mount the top 12 on the cylindrical cal container 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Yasuhiro Murakami, Anthony R. Seitz, Scott A. Borto
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Publication number: 20030189055Abstract: The present invention discloses a series of stable wine glasses comprising stemless wine glasses with internal container shapes appropriate to their respective types of wines and having improved stability. Appropriate internal container shapes provide the desired presentation of the bouquet of the wine. The stable wine glass provides a more stable foot which may be wider than the container of the wine glass. The stable wine glass may be insulated from the human hand by a thicker portion of container wall or by a second wall, exterior to the wine container, which may be of glass or other material and may form an air pocket between the container wall and the second wall. The second outer wall may be perforated or may be whole. Alternatively, the outer surface may be covered with an insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Jay C. Thinnes
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Patent number: 6626326Abstract: Difficulties in retaining can holders in conventional vehicular drink holders are eliminated in a vacuum insulated can holder that includes a cup-shaped metallic outer liner having an upper opening, an opposite bottom and a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom to the opening. A similarly configured cup-shaped metallic inner liner is nested within the outer liner and spaced therefrom to define vacuum space between the two. The outer liner has an outer diameter just less than the inner diameter of a conventional vehicular beverage holder while the inner diameter of the inner liner is just greater than the outer diameter of a conventional metal beverage can.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Thermos L.L.C.Inventor: Yasuhiro Murakami
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Patent number: 6609626Abstract: An article holding device for a cooler for removably positioning on a cooler for transportation items with the cooler. The article holding device for a cooler includes a top panel having a peripheral edge. A peripheral panel is attached to and extends along the peripheral edge such that a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of side panels are defined. The top panel is positionable on a cover of a cooler such that the peripheral panel generally covers walls of the cooler. A plurality of pockets is attached to the peripheral panel. Each of the pockets has an opening facing upwardly toward the top panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Inventors: Gary Young, Jim Young, Ray Young, Danny Young
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Patent number: 6607090Abstract: A floating beverage holder is shown which provides flotation and stability to a beverage container in the water. The holder includes a receptacle for receiving the beverage, a stabilizer for making the receptacle stable in the water to reduce the opportunity for tipping over, and flotation member, which may be movable relative to the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Inventor: Stephen Doerr
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Patent number: 6604649Abstract: A container for the thermostatic preservation of liquids, to be used particularly for leisure, sport and for infants, including a shell (8), formed by two coupled portions (9, 10), and forming a cavity (11) for accommodating a vessel (12) which contains the liquid. The shell is made of thermally insulating and impact-resistant material. The invention fully solves the problems of conventional containers, since it achieves a thermostatic preservation of liquids whose duration can be compared to that of thermos flasks and at the same time protects the vessel against any external aggressive agents, such as dust, insects and so forth.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Agnoplast di Campi Dottor Dino E.C.-S.N.C.Inventor: Edoardo Maria Campi
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Publication number: 20030146228Abstract: This combination beverage sleeve and coaster for cold beverages provides a new method for using a double wide wrist sweatband. Constructed from a blend of cotton terry cloth, nylon, rubber and spandex, it adapts to numerous sizes of bottles (glass or plastic), cans and other cold beverage containers, as well as glassware and small decanters. This invention is a versatile, durable, portable and machine washable product that is economical to use and environmentally friendly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Pamela Sue Davis, Denise M. Hadley
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Patent number: 6601728Abstract: A cup-enveloping sleeve of elongated configuration for creating a thermal barrier around the circumference of a beverage cup or container. The sleeve comprises a flexible body with opposed top and bottom edges, with arcuately spaced apart arrays of radially projecting ribs being formed on the body and extending continuously between the top and bottom edges. At least one additional array of reticulated radially inwardly extending projections are provided, and positioned between mutually adjacent pairs of rib arrays, with these projections being segmented to define circumferentially extending land areas between mutually adjacent segments of projections so as to permit the sleeve to engage a variety of conventional cup sizes, and also to provide space for advertising or instructive indicia. Engageable couplings are provided to convert the elongated sleeve to a frusto-conical configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventors: Raymond Newkirk, Stephen J. Flasch
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Patent number: 6588621Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage bottle cooling method and apparatus comprising a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have a commercial beverage bottle positioned substantially therein, wherein regular ice and/or water can be stored and sealed within the space between the bottle and container, to help keep the beverage inside cool. The space is preferably substantially sealed by a cap which is adapted with an opening and sealing ring that extends over the neck of the bottle, wherein the bottle can be held in substantial compression between the sealing ring and one or more supports extending substantially underneath the bottle. The supports preferably provide vertical and lateral support to the bottle, and substantially prevent the bottle in the cooling device from rotating, which enables the bottle lid to be easily opened and closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventor: J. John Shimazaki