Adapter for a beverage container thermal insulator

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an adapter for a beverage container thermal insulator showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is an elevation view of the adapter shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the adapter shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the adapter shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the adapter shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 being used with a 12-ounce slim can and a stainless steel can cooler.

In the drawings, the details shown in broken lines depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an adapter for a beverage container thermal insulator, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D875478
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 12, 2017
Date of Patent: Feb 18, 2020
Inventor: Cliff Bingham (Statesville, NC)
Primary Examiner: Darcey E Gottschalk
Application Number: 29/617,103
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/608; D9/444