Abstract: A holder is mounted on a tapered container having a rim. Radial portions on the holder extend past the rim and serve as fingerholds to support the container, and as a splash guard to resist spillage from the container's contents. A cylindrical skirt on the holder bounds an annular space with the container for increased thermal insulation.

Abstract: A removable insulation grip member used with a compound container fabricated from metal has a body with a magnetic material layer connected to the body. The magnetic materials layer is used to connect the body to the container. The magnetic material layer includes at least first and second magnetic material portions spaced from one another with the body of the grip member disposed between the first and second magnetic material portions functioning as a living hinge allowing the body to bend around a corner of the container. The grip member insulates the user's hand from the cold material in the compound container.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A sleeve for holding a container includes an enclosed wall and a flexible concave base defining an orifice. The flexible concave base connects to the cylindrical wall with the orifice within the enclosed wall. The flexible concave base opens away from said enclosed wall. The sleeve insulates the containers, holds the container, attaches the container to a surface, and eases the removal of the container from the sleeve.

Abstract: A combination disposable cup insulator/stabilizer and the process and method for making the same comprising the steps of selecting a first disposable cup demonstrating a frustoconical configuration, separating the upper portion of the first cup from its lower portion by slicing the cup about its mid-section, discarding the lower portion, and retaining the upper portion for use as a combination insulator/stabilizer. When used a cup liner/insulator, the upper portion of the first disposable cup is slid from below over the outside of a second disposable cup identical in size and shape to the first disposable cup. When used as a cup stabilizer, the upper portion of the first cup is inverted to receive the base of a second disposable cup identical in size and shape to the first disposable cup. The same combination insulator/stabilizer can be fabricated by modifying existing manufacturing facilities to produce top cup portions only.

Abstract: A handling device for use by a human to allow the human to reposition an object coupled to the device without necessitating gripping by the human's hand, the device comprising: (a) a first strip including: a first end and a first opposing end, a first strip interface portion spanning between the first end and the first opposing end, and, a first strip fastener mounted to the first end and the first opposing end to allow for selectively coupling the first end to the first opposing end, thereby forming a first loop having a first axis; (b) a second strip including: a second end and a second opposing end, a second strip interface portion spanning between the second end and the second opposing end, and, a second strip fastener mounted to the second end and second opposing end to allow for selectively coupling the second end to the second opposing end, thereby forming a second loop having a second axis; and, (c) an interface fastener to couple the first strip interface portion to the second strip interface portion

Abstract: An insulating device for bottles having a lower cylindrical enclosure which telescopically receives an upper enclosure having a dome-shaped upper end, the upper and lower enclosures being provided with mating threads adapted to achieve a quick plunge insertion and sealing feature.

Abstract: An insulating jacket for a can or bottle is made of bubble film. The jacket is made from a folded blank which provides an insulating base integral with a fold fat sleeve. Methods of forming the jacket seam from different blanks are disclosed. The jacket is disposable or additionally insulated with metallised or printed film.

Abstract: A device for using the heating and cooling system of a car to control the temperature of a beverage in a container, such as a can of soda. A sleeve of soft foam has a series of channels formed on its inside surface. Ribs are disposed between the channels to hold the can in the sleeve. The channels receive air (warm or cool, as desired) directed to the channels from the lower end of the sleeve. The sleeve is preferably used with a holder designed to force air flowing horizontally from a vent of a car into the vertical channels of the sleeve.

Abstract: A holder for a beverage container, typically a beverage can or a beverage bottle, to provide supplemental cooling to the beverage. The holder includes one or more support ridges, a pedestal, or other beverage container support means to support the bottom of the can or bottle above the holder bottom to create a space for an ice or an ice and water cooling medium. A sealing means between the holder and the beverage container permits the beverage container and the holder to be tipped for drinking without spilling the ice or ice and water used to provide the cooling. Various sealing means include a removable seal subassembly, a single piece gasket that fits on the holder, a seal ring, and a stretch membrane.

Abstract: A cup holder including a resilient tube having opposed ends with a keyhole slot open at its bottom extending between the opposed ends for engaging a support and the tube also having a bore in its top for receiving a beverage container.

Abstract: A recyclable beverage container handle is disclosed, fabricated from sheet material, preferably rigid, such as corragated cardboard or another recyclable or biodegradable material. The handle comprises a cylindrical portion for receiving a beverage container and an “A” shaped handle portion. Both of these portions are fabricated from the same single continuous sheet. A method of manufacturing the container handle includes handles members that are continuous with the cylindrical portion and which wrap around the outer walls of a container held therein. Thus, the handle is uniquely rigid, providing the user with a sense of firmness. A person using the handle need not have direct contact with the beverage container held therein, thus increasing his or her comfort level. Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing and compacting the handle for easy storage and access of the invention.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a wrap-around attachment to be used as wrap for a beverage container. There is a main sheet of a water repellent styrene foam and an inner layer of an absorbent material in contact with the outer surface of the beverage container. At one edge of the inner layer there is an adhesive strip which will adhere to any location on the outside of the main layer to make the warp-around usable on differently sized containers. Adjacent to the adhesive strip is placed a protective non-stick strip. Prior to use, the adhesive strip is folded over the protective strip to make the wrap-around non-sticking until use. Because of the materials being used, the wrap-around is easily disposable.

Abstract: An insulating cover for a container has a substantially cylindrical sidewall member and a contiguous bottom member. The sidewall and bottom members are preferably formed from a thin sheet of insulating material. The sidewall member has end sections that overlap in an unexpanded orientation. The bottom member has an annular portion than can be adapted to engage the bottom of the container. In another embodiment, a number of substantially identical tabs engage the bottom of the container. The tabs extend from the inner radius of the bottom member annular portion toward the axis of the sidewall member, and are spaced apart so that they do not overlap.

Abstract: An insulating cover for a container has a substantially cylindrical sidewall member and a contiguous bottom member. The sidewall and bottom members are preferably formed from a thin sheet of insulating material. The sidewall member has end sections that overlap in an unexpanded orientation. The bottom member has an annular portion than can be adapted to engage the bottom of the container. In another embodiment, a number of substantially identical tabs engage the bottom of the container. The tabs extend from the inner radius of the bottom member annular portion toward the axis of the sidewall member, and are spaced apart so that they do not overlap.

Abstract: A beverage insulating jacket comprising a top insulating receptacle having a bore dimensioned to receive a beverage container or can. The jacket further includes a lower portion unitarily and integrally formed with the top insulating receptacle having a perimeter circumference dimensioned for direct insertion into a beverage holding receptacle of a vehicle, a chair, etc.

Abstract: Provided is holder/insulator for carrying a child's nippled cup. The holder includes an insulative base and a top. The top includes an aperture for receiving a nipple of the nippled cup when the cup is in the base and the base and top are engaged. The aperture is surrounded by a sealing member, such as a grommet, for further securing the cup to the holder and helping to contain any fluids inside the holder. An engaging means, such as a zipper or a hook and loop fastener, is connected between the top and the base for selectively engaging a lower rim of the top to an upper rim of the base. A hinge is provided between the top and the base. The hinge allows the top to rotatingly separate from the base. A hook is also connected to the top for selectively engaging the holder to an external item.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An insulator wrap for a beverage container is formed by a substantially rectangular body of insulation material. A self-coiling spring strip is embedded in the body along approximately the longitudinal center line. Because the spring strip is curved in lateral cross section, the wrap is held straight when uncoiled to allow easy storage and handling when not in use. Simple manual pressure frees the spring strip to self-coil inwardly to cause the wrap to extend around the container for use. Extended portions of the rectangular body isolate the spring strip from the edges of the body. In one embodiment, the extended body portions are one and one half times as wide as the spring strip. A foam insert is positioned within the elongated concave trough of the spring strip to provide a substantially smooth display surface for graphics and indicia in either the uncoiled or self-coiled states.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An insulator wrap for a beverage container is formed by a substantially rectangular body of insulation material. A self-coiling spring strip is embedded in the body along approximately the longitudinal center line. Because the spring strip is curved in lateral cross section, the wrap is held straight when uncoiled to allow easy storage and handling when not in use. Simple manual pressure frees the spring strip to self-coil inwardly to cause the wrap to extend around the container for use. Extended portions of the rectangular body isolate the spring strip from the edges of the body. In one embodiment, the extended body portions are one and one half times as wide as the spring strip. A foam insert is positioned within the elongated concave trough of the spring strip to provide a substantially smooth display surface for graphics and indicia in either the uncoiled or self-coiled states.

Abstract: A holder for a beverage container, typically a can or a bottle, to provide supplemental cooling to the beverage. The holder includes support ridges, pedestal, or other support means to support the bottom of the can or bottle above the holder bottom to create a space for an ice or an ice and water cooling medium. A sealing means between the holder and the beverage container permits the container and the holder to be tipped for drinking without spilling the ice or ice and water used to provide the cooling.

Abstract: A covering for a baby bottle to keep contents either warm or cold.

Abstract: A cup holder for a conventional beverage cup that has a generally inverted frusto-conical side wall and an upper access opening surrounded by a radially outwardly extending peripheral bead adapted to be connected to a disposable lid by a snap fit within a downwardly and radially outwardly depending peripheral skirt on the lid. The insulated cup holder includes a double walled insulating vessel including an inner liner and an outer liner spaced therefrom to define an insulating space and snugly receives a conventional cup so as to insulate the contents of the cup to assist in maintaining its temperature at a desired level.

Abstract: A cup holder for receiving a hot beverage carrying a cup of the type with a rim with an open top and a closed bottom end with a tapered outwardly and upwardly extending side wall between the bottom end and the top rim. The side wall has an outer surface heated by the hot beverage in the cup. The cup holder comprises a single molded piece free of overlapping joints and free of adhesive and having at least three upstanding segments with each segment having upper and lower extremities. Hinges interconnect the three upstanding segments to retain the segments in a circular configuration with the segments being outwardly inclined to form a lower aperture which has a size substantially less than the size of the top rim of the cup and an upper aperture greater in size than the lower aperture permitting the cup holder to be nested before use.

Abstract: The present invention is a cover having a camouflaged pattern disposed thereon, and configured to releasably receive a cooler or other similar container.

Abstract: An insulated beverage holder is made of a bodily flexible foam material having a sleeve for receiving a beverage container and a lid. The lid is attached to the sleeve and is movable from a position covering the open top of a beverage container to a position away from the sleeve. The sleeve may be folded into a stowed position inside the lid. Fasteners are provided to keep the folded sleeve inside the lid and provide a compact decorative package.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cup and cup-holder for heated beverages, and in particular, to a cup-holder having an absorbent portion for cleaning up spillage.

Abstract: A blank for a cupholder to facilitate handling of cups containing hot beverages has one or more cuts defining a strip or a flap. The strip or flap can be folded relative to the or each cut to define a pocket or opening for receiving and retaining an accessory for the cup or the beverage, such as a spoon or a sachet of sugar.

Abstract: A cap arrangement reseals a beverage container having a top with an aperture that can be opened to discharge the beverage and a rim with an inner surface around the top, in particular, carbonated soda can. The arrangement has a main cap for engagement over the beverage container top, for covering the beverage container top, a seal member connected hermetically to the main cap and extending toward the beverage container top and a locking mechanism connected to the main cap for fixing the main cap to the beverage can with sufficient force to resist pressure from, and to maintain pressure in the beverage container. The seal member has an annular pressure sealing portion adapted to engage against, and hermetical seal with the inner surface of the beverage container rim. The arrangement may also include an enclosure for receiving the beverage container. The enclosure may be insulated and form part of the locking mechanism which may be screw threads between the main cap and the enclosure.

Abstract: An insulating cover for a container has a substantially cylindrical sidewall member and a contiguous bottom member. The sidewall and bottom members are preferably formed from a thin sheet of insulating material. The sidewall member has end sections that overlap in an unexpanded orientation. The bottom member has an annular portion than can be adapted to engage the bottom of the container. In another embodiment, a number of substantially identical tabs engage the bottom of the container. The tabs extend from the inner radius of the bottom member annular portion toward the axis of the sidewall member, and are spaced apart so that they do not overlap.

Abstract: A substantially cylindrical beverage container holder manufactured from a sheet of recycled pressed paper pulp is provided. The sheet is die cut form a blank having large and small opposing substantially rectangular sides connected by a bottom portion. The large side has a center panel and two glue flaps attached to the center panel by vertical fold lines. The bottom portion is substantially circular to conform to the shape of a beverage can and has fold lines that allow the blank to be folded so that the two rectangular sides are brought together in facing relationship. The large side glue flaps are glued to the small side to form a flat holder having vertical edges. The holder is opened by gently squeezing along the vertical edges, thereby creating an open top end for receiving a beverage container.

Abstract: An insulating sleeve for a beverage container is provided. The sleeve is constructed from at least two layers of fabric, and has an integral pocket incorporated between the two layers. Two elasticized fleece fabric panels, each having a rectangular body area and a pocket extension, are joined at their edges and then attached at their ends to form the sleeve. The pocket extensions are folded down between the two elasticized fleece fabric panels to form the integral pocket. The insulating sleeve has indicia affixed to its outer surface. The sleeve provides a beverage cup insulating sleeve that is easily positionable on a beverage cup, and that will remain in position without adjustment. It can be machine washed and used repeatedly, instead of thrown away after use. The sleeve can adapt itself to fit a variety of container shapes, and can be folded compactly for storage when not in use. Additionally the pocket provides a way of keeping a punchcard with the sleeve.

Abstract: A paperboard cup holder for use with a hot coffee cup, the cup being tapered as in the form of a cross section of a right circular cone of relatively small taper angle. Such cups are generally of paperboard or plastic and are often used in vending machines and fast food retail outlets for serving hot coffee. The holder is formed from a flat, generally arcuate unitary paperboard blank having a convex outer edge and a concave inner edge. The arcuate length of the blank is substantially the same as the mid circumference of the cup, and the ends of the blank are glued together to form an annular holder. The upper edge of the blank integrally carries a plurality of apertured flaps which bend 180 degrees to as to lie parallel with the main portion of the blank. When the holder is slid onto a cup, the apertured flaps are sandwiched between the outer (hot) surface of the cup and the main portion of the holder.

Abstract: A combination coaster and cup holder is constructed from a planar panel formed from thin, flexible material. The panel has an upper surface and a lower surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A slit extends from the upper surface to the lower surface between the top edge and the bottom edge, and extends from a point adjacent the first side edge to a point adjacent the second side edge. The slit has an upper edge, a lower edge, a first end and a second end. The slit has a length equal to one half the circumference of a tapered cup measured at a point between the upper rim of the cup and the base. The panel is folded along the slit and the upper edge is separated from the lower edge and the cup is introduced between the edges form a cup holder located about the circumference of the cup. The cup holder will fit frictionally about the cup between the rim and the base, adapting automatically to the taper of the cup.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a plurality of beverage carrying cups which can be easily stacked. The beverage carrying containers have an insulated jacket 12 which substantially covers the exterior of the container providing insulated means for carrying hot liquids, as well as providing means for maintaining the temperature of the liquid. Further the beverage carrying containers have slidable rotatable retractable extendable handles 14. Each handle 14 is affixed to the container by rivet like members 16 located on the exterior upper portion of the container 10. The handle 14 in the retracted position conforms substantially to the exterior shape of the container. In the selectively extended position, the handle 14 slides down and is rotated into an upward operative position thereby enabling the user to carry the container 10 the handle 14.

Abstract: An insulative sleeve for a hot drink cup made of essentially transparent and preferably clear thermal plastic material having circumferential bands of insulative flutes thermoformed therein.

Abstract: A beverage bottle holder system that includes insulated structures for surrounding a beverage bottle and insulating the beverage bottle to reduce the rate of warming of the beverage bottle. The top insulated structure includes an easily operated flip top dispensing spout for sealing a beverage bottle. A number of freezable ice rod elements are provided which are insertable into one of the insulated structures.

Abstract: The Interlocking Cylinder is formed from weather impervious flexible sheet material which is designed to lock to itself without the means of additional parts, pieces or adhesives. It has a multitude of uses including but not limited to: use as a splash guard for mixing chemicals, plant protectors, bag support for sand bagging operations, bag support for trash bags and an insulated cylinder to hold ice and beverages. It is quickly and easily assembled and disassembled for repeated usage.

Abstract: A stainless steel thermal cup with handle includes a stainless steel cup body, a cover, and a plastic jacket. The cup body has a tightly sealed and heat insulating cup wall formed by double-layer stainless steel and confining a receiving space adapted to receive a hot or cold liquid. The cover is adapted for closing an open top of the cup body to prevent spilling of the liquid inside the cup body, loss of heat of the liquid inside the cup body to the outside, and entry of dust into the cup body. The jacket has a handle on one side and is fitted around the cup body distal to the opening of the cup body in a suitable position. The part of the cup body below the jacket may be painted to enhance the appearance of the cup while the part above the jacket is left unpainted to prevent contact between the user's lips and the paint, which may be toxic.

Abstract: A light-weight, spill resistant, easy to use barrel-shaped can cooler receptacle having a foam main body with a mating foam lid that are snug to the can and are leashed together by a flexible hinge. The can cooler is capable of receiving, protecting from spill, and keeping chilled a single soda or beer can. The main, lower body of the can cooler has a sloped upper surface to facilitate easy insertion of a can. The lid has a similarly sloped surface so as to enable an even, flush mating with the lower body. The lid can be quickly mated with the body of the receptacle without the need for any twisting or turning of the lid. Both the main body and lid are snug against the surface of the can, and are thus retained by friction. The lid may be opened and closed with the thumb and index finger of a single hand.

Abstract: A holder for a container having a sleeve with an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the sleeve is configured to permit the sleeve to be position on an outer peripheral surface of a container with the inner surface of the sleeve being engaged with an outer peripheral surface of the container. The sleeve is constructed of a insulated, transparent or translucent material to permit a user to comfortably and conveniently hold the outer surface of the sleeve positioned on a container with a hot or cold beverage being disposed therein while permitting indicia printed on an exterior surface of the container to be visible therethrough.

Abstract: An insulative jacket for a beverage container is fabricating from a unitary blank of flexible insulative material into a main body forming an annulus with continuous upper and lower edges openable into an annular form for receiving the beverage container and collapsible along diametrically opposed fold lines into a flattened rectangular form when not in use, and a circular end wall connected to the lower edge of the annulus at diametrically opposed locations with a sewn fold line bisecting the wall to urge it to fold inwardly within the annulus when collapsed into the flattened rectangular form.

Abstract: A holder for a container having a sleeve with an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the sleeve is configured to permit the sleeve to be position on an outer peripheral surface of a container with the inner surface of the sleeve being engaged with an outer peripheral surface of the container. The sleeve is constructed of a insulated, transparent or translucent material to permit a user to comfortably and conveniently hold the outer surface of the sleeve positioned on a container with a hot or cold beverage being disposed therein while permitting indicia printed on an exterior surface of the container to be visible therethrough.

Abstract: A cap arrangement reseals a beverage container having a top with an aperture that can be opened to discharge the beverage and a rim with an inner surface around the top, in particular, carbonated soda can. The arrangement has a main cap for engagement over the beverage container top, for covering the beverage container top, a seal member connected hermetically to the main cap and extending toward the beverage container top and a locking mechanism connected to the main cap for fixing the main cap to the beverage can with sufficient force to resist pressure from, and to maintain pressure in the beverage container. The seal member has an annular pressure sealing portion adapted to engage against, and hermetical seal with the inner surface of the beverage container rim. The arrangement may also include an enclosure for receiving the beverage container. The enclosure may be insulated and form part of the locking mechanism which may be screw threads between the main cap and the enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention is a cover having a camouflaged pattern disposed thereon, and configured to releasably receive a cooler or other similar container.

Abstract: A beverage vessel holder (1) is described in which a thermo-electric device (2) including a Peltier effect element (4) provides heating and/or chilling effect to a beverage vessel (10) in use. Extending from the thermo-electric device (2) is a wall assembly (3) comprising an inner wall (6) and an outer wall (7) in a spaced relation such that there is a convection passage (8) therebetween. The thermo-electric device (2) being associated with the wall assembly (3) in order to stimulate convection air movement in the convection passage (8) and so disperse condensate wicked through the inner wall (6) from the beverage vessel (10). Thus, the inner wall (6) is generally made from a foam material in order to allow condensate transmission whilst the outer wall (7) provides a thermal insulation barrier for the holder (1).

Abstract: An insulated receptacle for receiving a container which is formed of a laminate of paper and foam. The receptacle is foldable and thus can be readily compressed and stored for future use. Opposite side walls of the receptacle include cut-out portions for readily gripping a container for inserting into and removing from the receptacle.

Abstract: A cup structure with heat isolation effect is disclosed, thereby, if two cups according to the present invention are overlapped, the combined cups have a preferred heat isolation effect. The bottom of the cups are installed with respective isolation elements. When th user overlaps two cups, he (or she) can rotate the inner cup with an angle, so that the isolation element of the inner cup can rest against the isolation element of the outer cup. Therefore, by the shielding the isolation element of the outer cup, the bottom of the inner cup can not rest against the bottom of the outer cup, thus a space is formed therebetween. Especially, the handle on the lateral side of the cup has a preferred effect. Therefore, it a hot food is filled into the cup, because of the isolation of the space, the hot temperature of the inner cup can not be transferred to the outer cup and thus the good heat isolation effect is attained.

Abstract: A device and method for enabling a user to draw upon a liquid contained within the device includes a container, a holder for fastening the container to a principal apparatus, a conduit for carrying liquid, and a support for rigidly supporting the conduit in a variety of positions adjacent the user's mouth. The method includes providing the device, fastening the device to the principal apparatus in a manner that resists vibration, and positioning an outlet of the conduit adjacent to the user's mouth so as to enable the user to drink with only slightly moving his head or mouth. Therefore, the device and method may be employed to enhance independence of persons with disabilities, among other uses.