ES1260399U - IMPROVED COASTERS FOR OTHER USES (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Coasters with tabs to hold beverage containers such as: glasses, cups, bottles or the like, characterized by a flat element preferably circular in shape similar to a coaster, which will consist of a minimum of two tabs facing each other and made of flexible material. The central diameter of the device will be greater than the base of the container to be grasped, in this way, once the tabs are bent upwards, the user does not touch the container directly with his fingers, avoiding direct contact with it and the transfer of heat that it could occur if the drink is too hot or too cold. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

IMPROVED COASTERS FOR OTHER USES

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a cup holder that incorporates flexible tabs, which in addition to the function of a cup holder for what it is initially designed for, makes it possible to handle beverage containers without the need to touch said container, thus avoiding heat transmission between the container. container that contains the liquid (hot or cold) and the hands of the person handling it, in the same way, by avoiding direct contact between the hands of the establishment's staff and the container where the drink is served, the possibility of contagion by bacteriological agents decreases.

Its coupling to the glass, bottle, cup or similar is done by folding the tabs of the coaster upwards once the beverage container is placed on top of it, so that they are next to the body of the container and allow gripping areas without the need for touch the container directly with the hands, so it does not require any additional adjustment element to perform its function. This element is indicated mainly for use in the hospitality industry.

In establishments where drinks of any kind are offered for consumption on the spot, the drink to be consumed can be served hot or cold. The containers for these drinks (glasses, mugs, bottles or similar) are handled by the local staff, touching the container with their hands on the outside, which can cause slight burns when the liquid is very hot or even slightly warming of the contents by the establishment staff if the liquid is very cold. The utility model that is presented avoids these problems by means of tabs that are part of the cup holder and that act as momentary grip areas for the container. It is a device with a very low cost, easy to store and handle, and it does not require that the container be specifically designed for the coaster that is projected in this document. The element fulfills the functions of thermal and physical insulation between the user's hands and the container that contains the drink to be served, facilitating its handling for hot or cold beverages and improving a more hygienic handling.

The field of research of the present invention is framed within the industry dedicated to the manufacture of utensils for everyday use, focusing particularly on the field of household and hospitality items, specifically coasters and the like.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Multiple and varied inventions are known that are based on the improvement of the coasters, where other functions are added that are added to the original one of protecting the table or place where the container is deposited from drops and humidity produced by condensation. Among these devices are those provided to avoid contact between the fingers / hands of the establishment staff and the beverage container to be served containing a hot or cold beverage, although they differ greatly from the utility and purpose of the object invention. of this request.

The Utility Model ES-1063677_U can be cited, which describes a holding device for glasses based on a tubular piece that forms a support base where the glass is inserted in such a way that it prevents its tipping and also serves as a handle to move it if it were necessary. This element could perform the same function of the model presented, although the geometry of the device and the way of use differ greatly from the coaster with tabs presented here.

The Utility Model ES-1072058_U describes a tray for the transport of beverage containers, designed in principle to give greater stability to the transport of these containers, which would also avoid some contact between the carrier and the containers. Its design and structure is very different from the model presented in this document.

The Utility Model ES-1077225_U refers to an improved coaster for the protection of the surfaces where the drinks are placed and that also has a function of keeping the drinks cold, in no case is it a coaster that incorporates a grip system to hold the beverage containers without touching them.

The Utility Model ES-1072617_U refers to a protector for glasses that They contain cold drinks where the contact of the user's fingers and the glass is avoided, preventing them from getting wet with the condensation that forms on the outer surface. Both the geometric design of this invention and its functionality are different from the model being presented.

In addition to the aforementioned models, there are other inventions more related to systems for gripping containers of hot drinks and thus avoiding burning the fingers. These inventions are usually cylindrical in shape, and their use is made surrounding the container to facilitate transport and handling when they contain a hot beverage, they do not serve as coasters, and they depart from the purpose of the invention presented in this document.

. EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The consumption of beverages in bars, restaurants and other hospitality services is subject to a series of inconveniences with respect to the handling of the containers with beverages by the establishment staff. Some of these drawbacks are the transfer of hot and cold drinks, as well as the direct handling of the container by the waiter / a.

If the drink is very hot, holding the glass with your hands can cause discomfort or burns both to the person who serves the drink and to the person who is consuming it. Likewise, a very cold drink in a container creates condensation on the outside of the container, which causes the fingers of the person who handles it to get wet. In addition, coasters are usually used to protect the surfaces where the drinks to be consumed are supported.

The invention presented in this specification consists of a coaster that incorporates tabs that, after a simple manipulation by folding them upwards, allow the container to be taken and moved or brought to the mouth to drink without the need to directly touch the outer faces of the glass, bottle or Similary. In this way, heat transfer is avoided, where in addition, the contact between the fingers and the container is carried out in a more hygienic way. It also presents the possibility of being used as an advertising medium, for advice on public health or even to differentiate the drink contained in the container if necessary.

The invention consists of a single object, which involves a flat element of flexible material that has a certain absorption power (cardboard, natural fibers, cork, etc.) and preferably circular in the shape of coasters, which incorporates at least two tabs located in opposite shape and contained in the same plane as the coaster.

When it is to be used, the coaster with tabs is placed on the table completely flat, the container with the drink is placed on top of the coaster and the tabs are then bent upwards with the help of the fingers. Once in that position, it is possible to grasp the glass, bottle or similar by placing the fingers pressing the tabs against the outer face of the container, and thus avoid contact with it.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented following:

Figure 1. Shows a plan view of the device of the invention (1). It is a flat object formed by a preferably circular central part and a minimum of two tabs facing each other. The diameter of the central part of the device will be greater than the lower diameter of the container.

Figure 2. Shows front view of the device (1)

Figure 3. Shows perspective of the device (1) with a glass placed on top. The device will adopt its position of use by pulling up on the two tabs (A-A ')

Figure 4. Shows the device (1) placed in its position of use with the tabs bent upwards, which allows the container to be grasped without touching the outer faces of it.

The size of the device will vary depending on the diameter of the base of the container to be used. As the device is constructed of flexible material, it will allow a sufficient adjustment to manipulate the container with the beverage.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A preferred embodiment of the invention is as follows: it consists of a single element made of flexible material (1) (cardboard or waterproofed paper or other materials used for coasters) with a thickness of approximately one millimeter. The central part of the device, which is where the glass or the like will rest, will preferably have a circular shape and a diameter greater than that of the base of the beverage container to be grasped. If the central part is square in shape, it must have a side value greater than the diameter of the base of the container.

Given the variety of existing beverage containers on the market (glasses, bottles, cups, etc.), the invention presented will consist of models with different diameters in their central part depending on the diameter of the base of the beverage containers. Likewise, the tabs may be larger or smaller depending on the height of the container to be grasped.

The proposed invention comprises a single element that is flat and remains in a horizontal position during use and with the tabs deployed upwards. Its particularity is a low manufacturing cost, which also benefits from being used as an advertising medium.

The intended use is indicated for beverage containers that are served in any type of establishment, whether they are public entertainment venues, restaurants, other hospitality establishments or in private facilities such as company canteens and other types of premises where beverages are served. Its use will avoid direct contact and temperature transfer between the user's fingers and the container.

Claims (1)

1. Coasters with tabs to hold beverage containers such as: glasses, cups, bottles or similar, characterized by a flat element preferably circular in shape similar to a coaster, which will consist of a minimum of two tabs facing each other and made of flexible material. The central diameter of the device will be greater than the base of the container to be grasped, in this way, once the tabs are bent upwards, the user does not touch the container directly with his fingers, avoiding direct contact with it and the transfer of heat that it could occur if the drink is too hot or too cold.