Abstract: A liquid control and storage system for use with different sizes of beverage containers, the system including an upwardly open generally cup shaped coaster which is automatically but releasably coupled to the lower portion of a container as it is inserted into the coaster and which provides for the receipt and storage of any condensate or other liquid draining from the sides and bottom of the container, with provision to prevent the back flow of stored liquid upon subsequent tilting of the container and coupled coaster. In a preferred embodiment, the storage facility consists of a cup like member which is carried by but detachable from the coaster and, after being emptied of any liquid therein, is attachable to the closure rim at the top end of the container to protect any contents therein from loss and contamination.

Abstract: A coaster for use with a beverage can, bottle or other container, the coaster being provided with an absorbent member having a seat sized to receive the bottom or foot of the container and a multiplicity of interconnected capillary spaces sized to receive and safely retain any moisture present or forming as condensate on and running or dripping from the container. Fixed relative to the absorbent member is a coupling member having a series of semi-resilient contact elements positioned to releasably engage the container and couple the coaster to the container as the container is placed on the coaster. The coaster thus remains on the container as it is picked up and moved about by one consuming beverage from the container. Also disclosed are embodiments of the invention having structure for sealably engaging the upper rim of the container to form a closure or cap for the upper end of the container. The various embodiments also are adapted to carry indicia such as advertising and promotional messages.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for a writing instrument, the holder comprising a forward cylindrical gripping section and a rearward support section. The support section tapers outwardly and curves upwardly and is of such length that it nests comfortably against and is supported by the inner surface of the index finger of the user while not interfering with normal finger contact on the gripping section. During use, support of the instrument is effected primarily by this nesting between the support section and the index finger, whereby finger pressure on the gripping section may be reduced quite significantly, such pressure being required only for control or guidance of the writing point. The support section may also include wing segments forming a radially resilient band encircling the index finger of the user, the band not only lending further support for the instrument while in writing use but providing means for quickly and conveniently storing the instrument on the user's finger when not in use.