Beverage Container Supporting Cushion
A beverage container supporting cushion is a pillow or cushion that allows for the support of a beverage container on uneven surfaces, such as couches, beds, ground surfaces, etc. The beverage container supporting cushion includes: a cushion insert, to form structural support; a cover, to enclose the cushion insert and support a beverage container within the beverage container supporting cushion; a plurality of cup-supporting inserts, to directly support the beverage container and keep the cover taut. A plurality of cup-receiving cavities traverses through the cushion support to allow a beverage container to be placed within the beverage container supporting cushion. The cover is draped into the plurality of cup-receiving cavities where the plurality of cup-supporting inserts is placed to tauten the cover and support a beverage container. The beverage container supporting cushion can be inverted when not in use to function as a traditional pillow or cushion.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/136,803 filed on Mar. 23, 2015.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to a beverage support apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a beverage container supporting cushion for beverage containment vessels including cups, mugs, bottles cans, etc.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe beverage holders for sofas are staple accessory of media rooms, family room, sitting room of a bedroom, and so on. Beverage holders may be incorporated into the sofa or attached to the arm rests of the sofa. If a sofa does not have a beverage holder, beverages are usually placed onto the coffee table, side tables near the sofa, or directly on the sofa itself. Placing drinks directly on the sofa allows for the possibility for the beverage to spill, especially if there are many people sitting on the sofa or near the sofa.
The present invention serves to support and retain a plurality of beverages, provide the most convenience to users, and contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the sitting area. Unlike typical pillows with retaining means, the present invention provides effective stabilization and comfort when rested upon a variety of surfaces, such as a sofa or the floor. The plurality of cup-receiving cavities of the present invention has a horizontal cross-sectional shape that allow for the accommodation of not only bottles, cans, glasses, and cups, but mugs as well. The present invention allows the user to easily conceal the present invention as a typical pillow or cushion by inverting the present invention when not in use. The present invention is also able to retain small items, such as remote controls, video game controllers, or reading glasses, in order for these small items to be protected from damage and for ease of access.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a beverage container supporting cushion. The present invention allows for the support for a beverage container on uneven or un-sturdy surfaces such as couches, beds, bleacher benches, ground surfaces, etc. The present invention is preferred to be small and light-weight in order to allow the present invention to be easily transported as well as comfortably positioned adjacent to a user during use. A beverage container refers to a cup, glass, can, bottle, mug or other similar beverage containers. When the present invention is not being implemented, the present invention may be inverted such that the present invention functions as a traditional pillow or cushion.
In accordance to
In accordance to the preferred embodiment, the plurality of cup-receiving cavities 4 comprises at least one mug-receiving cavity 7 in order for the present invention to receive mugs, shown in
The plurality of cup-supporting inserts 3 directly supports the beverage container and expands the cover 2 to allow the positioning of the beverage container within the plurality of cup-receiving cavities 4, as shown in
Further in accordance of the preferred embodiment, each of the plurality of cup sleeves 5 comprises a lateral sleeve 12 and a container base 13. The lateral sleeve 12 presses against the corresponding cavity, as detailed in
Still in accordance to the preferred embodiment, the plurality of cup-supporting inserts 3 comprises at least one mug-supporting insert 15, detailed in
In accordance to
In some other embodiments of the present invention, the at least one mug-receiving cavity 7 is centrally positioned on the cushion insert 1, as shown in
In accordance to some embodiments of the present invention, the present invention comprises a transporting handle 19, in accordance to
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. A beverage container supporting cushion comprises:
- a cushion insert;
- a cover;
- a plurality of cup-supporting inserts;
- a plurality of cup-receiving cavities;
- a plurality of cup sleeves;
- the cover comprises a top sheet;
- the plurality of cup-receiving cavities comprises at least one mug-receiving cavity;
- the plurality of cup sleeves comprises at least one mug sleeve;
- the at least one mug-receiving cavity comprises a handle-receiving channel and a cup-receiving channel;
- the plurality of cup sleeves being integrated into the top sheet;
- the plurality of cup sleeves being positioned within the cover;
- the plurality of cup-receiving cavities traversing through the cushion insert;
- the cushion insert being positioned within the cover;
- each of the plurality of cup sleeves being positioned within a corresponding cavity of the plurality of cup-receiving cavities;
- each of the plurality of cup-supporting inserts being positioned within a corresponding sleeve of the plurality of cup sleeves; and
- the handle-receiving channel being laterally positioned along the cup-receiving channel.
2. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:
- the at least one mug sleeve being positioned within the at least one mug-receiving cavity.
3. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:
- each plurality of cup sleeves comprises a lateral sleeve and a container base;
- the lateral sleeve being adjacently and perimetrically connected to the top sheet;
- the container base being adjacently and perimetrically connected to the lateral sleeve; and
- the container base being positioned opposite to the top sheet along the lateral sleeve.
4. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 3, comprises:
- a respective insert of the plurality of cup-supporting inserts being positioned within the lateral sleeve; and
- the respective insert being pressed against the container base.
5. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:
- the plurality of cup-supporting inserts comprises at least one mug-supporting insert; and
- the at least one mug insert being positioned within the at least one mug sleeve.
6. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 5, comprises:
- the at least one mug-supporting insert comprises a handle portion and a cup portion;
- the handle portion being laterally connected to the cup portion;
- the handle portion being positioned within the handle-receiving channel; and
- the cup portion being positioned within the cup-receiving channel.
7. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:
- the plurality of cup-receiving cavities being distributed across the cushion insert.
8. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 7, comprises:
- the at least one mug-receiving cavity being centrally positioned on the cushion insert.
9. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 7, comprises:
- the plurality of cup-receiving cavities comprise a central cup-receiving cavity;
- the central cup-receiving cavity being centrally positioned on the cushion insert; and
- the at least one mug-receiving cavity being radially offset from the central cup-receiving cavity.
10. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 1, comprises:
- a transporting handle; and
- the transporting handle being externally and adjacently mounted to the cover.
11. The beverage container supporting cushion, as claimed in claim 10, comprises:
- the transporting handle being laterally positioned to the cushion insert; and
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 23, 2016
Publication Date: Sep 29, 2016
Inventor: Monica Michelle Almaguer (Las Vegas, NV)
Application Number: 15/078,808