ES1178633U - Coasters (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Coasters, characterized in that it is constituted by a receptacle of little thickness and rigid that locates a gelled substance absorbable of heat and cold and that are subsequently detached gradually until reaching the ambient temperature. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Coasters

Object of the invention.

Coasters, to avoid the footprint of drinks on the table.

Field of the invention. 5

This coaster is generally used in cafes, bars and restaurants, and is arranged on the tables to receive glasses or cups, both for cold and hot drinks, so that the drip that can generate does not wet or stain the table or the tablecloth that covers it.

Background of the invention

Coasters that are generally made up of a laminar body of plastic or cardboard material that are generally square or circular in shape, have been used for many years, being the most hygienic plastic since they can be washed, and are long lasting

Summary of the invention.

The object of this invention is a coaster that, in addition to its own function, is provided with another function that is to preserve the temperature of a beverage for longer, either hot or cold, thanks to which more can be consumed slowly, without changing its temperature soon.

For this purpose, the coasters are made up of a receptacle with a low thickness and stiffness that places a gelled substance absorbable from heat and cold and which are subsequently detached gradually until the room temperature is achieved.

Advantageously, this cup holder will have an insulating sheath as a bowl where the receptacle is located when the cup holder is used.

These and other characteristics will be better derived from the detailed description that follows, to facilitate which is accompanied by a sheet of drawings in which a practical case of embodiment has been represented, which is cited only by way of example not limiting the scope of The present invention.

Description of the drawings

In the drawings:

Figure 1 shows in perspective the cup holder object of the invention 30

Figure 2 is an elevation section of the cup holder according to Figure 1

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the insulating sheath where the receptacle constituting the cup holder can be located.

Figure 4 illustrates in elevation section the receptacle and cover assembly

Figure 5 is a raised section of a more simplified coaster. 35

Figures 6 and 7 are different perspectives corresponding to different forms of the coasters in the version of Figure 5.

Detailed description

According to the drawings, the cup holder is constituted by a receptacle (1) of little thickness and rigid, for example plastic material, which locates a gelled substance (2) absorbable from heat and cold (constituted, for example with basic components such as the propanediol and carboxymethyl cellulose) and which are subsequently released gradually until room temperature is achieved.

This receptacle has a projection (3) on the periphery of its upper surface with which the glass or cup is prevented from slipping on said surface and from leaving the cup holder causing its fall

This upper surface may have a certain relief (4) to better ensure the stability of the vessel, or the cup, when said surface does not present the indicated protrusion, as is the case of the cup holder (1) in the simplified version illustrated in figures 5 a7.

The coasters will have mainly their side (5), and advantageously also their bottom (6), insulators so that their temperature is not an obstacle to their grip.

The cup holder has a complement consisting of an insulating sheath (7) of a bowl-shaped constitution, in which case it would not be necessary for the side and bottom of the cup holder to be insulating.

The coaster, once heated or cooled, can be placed in the insulating sheath (7) to be able to grab it without discomfort.

This cover (7) can have inscriptions (8) and / or decorative effects on its periphery. twenty

The invention, within its essentiality, may be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated only by way of example, to which the protection sought will also be achieved.

Therefore, this coaster can be manufactured in any shape and size, with the most appropriate means and materials, the component elements being able to be replaced by another 25 technically equivalent ones, as this is understood and within the spirit of the claims.

Claims (5)

1. Coasters, characterized in that it is constituted by a receptacle of little thickness and rigid that locates a gelled substance absorbable from heat and cold and that is subsequently released gradually until the room temperature is achieved. 5 2. Coasters, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it has an insulating cover of constitution as a bowl where the receptacle that is free superiorly is located.  10 3. Coasters according to claim 1, characterized in that the receptacle mainly has its side, and advantageously also the bottom, insulators. 4. Coasters according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper surface of the receptacle is non-slip. fifteen 5. Coasters according to claim 1, characterized in that the receptacle has its highlighted upper periphery.