US20170297806A1 - Disposable Insulating Cup Sleeve - Google Patents
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of beverage sleeves. More specifically, the present invention introduces a disposable cup sleeve which is comparatively efficient compared to traditional cup sleeves which provide minimum protection to the user. Moreover, the effective design of the present invention provides better insulation.
- Coffee mugs, travel mugs, and disposable cups are used when carrying a beverage from one place to another.
- the overall build and material of the mugs enable the user to carry both cold and hot beverages.
- the disposable cups can also be used to carry cold beverages.
- the build and material of the existing disposable cups require the user to take additional measures to protect the hands when carrying hot beverages. Even though the existing cup sleeves are efficient when holding mildly warm beverages, the cup sleeves might not be as effective when holding extremely hot beverages.
- Another disadvantage with the existing cup sleeves is the lack of holding area. Since only a limited surface area is provided to position the fingers, the user has limited hand movement. When the disposable cup is filled with a considerable amount of the hot beverage, the limited holding area is especially disadvantageous since the entire weight of the disposable cup and hot beverage is held at the coffee sleeve.
- the objective of the present invention is to address the aforementioned issues.
- the present invention eliminates the need to have multiple sleeves to protect the hand of the user against the hot beverage.
- the present invention provides more surface area to hold the cup carrying the hot beverage so that the user can handle the disposable cup. Therefore, by utilizing the present invention, the user is allowed to carry the hot beverage as preferred and also protect the hand against the heat from the hot beverage.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the perimetric sleeve and the plurality of insulation units.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the perimetric sleeve and the plurality of insulation units.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention being used on a cup.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the present invention being used on a cup.
- FIG. 6 is another top perspective view of the present invention being used on a cup.
- FIG. 7 is an illustration of one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units being used along with the perimetric sleeve.
- FIG. 8 is a side view of the present invention being used on a cup, wherein the outer surface of the perimetric sleeve is textured.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the plurality of insulation units being positioned within the plurality of receiving slots.
- FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the plurality of insulation units and the plurality of receiving slots.
- FIG. 11 is a cross sectional view of the external fold on one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units.
- FIG. 12 is a cross sectional view of the internal fold on one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the present invention, wherein a second face of the plurality of insulation units is concave.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the present invention, wherein a second face of the plurality of insulation units is convex.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the present invention, wherein one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units is supported by a plurality of hinges.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units extending from the second edge.
- FIG. 17 is another perspective view of one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units extending from the second edge.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units being folded onto the body of the perimetric sleeve.
- the present invention introduces a modified cup sleeve that is beneficial when carrying a hot beverage.
- the present invention is a disposable cup sleeve that is used to avoid burns and other related injuries that can result from holding hot beverages. By utilizing the present invention, difficulties in holding a hot beverage can be avoided and the user can carry the hot beverage as preferred.
- the present invention comprises a perimetric sleeve 1 and a plurality of insulation units 7 as seen in FIGS. 1-8 .
- the perimetric sleeve 1 is appropriately shaped and sized to fit around a standard cup.
- the perimetric sleeve 1 is ring-shaped and is made of a flexible lightweight material to fit around the cup which can be, but is not limited to, a disposable cup.
- the perimetric sleeve 1 comprises a first edge 2 , a body 3 , and a second edge 4 . The distance from the first edge 2 to the second edge 4 determines the width of the body 3 .
- the body 3 is tapered from the first edge 2 to the second edge 4 such that the perimetric sleeve 1 can comfortably fit around the cup.
- the plurality of insulation units 7 is used to provide thicker holding area to the user holding the cup with a hot beverage within the cup. In order to do so, the plurality of insulation units 7 is connected to the perimetric sleeve 1 .
- the plurality of insulation units 7 can be removably attached or permanently fixed to the perimetric sleeve 1 . As seen in FIG. 4 , the plurality of insulation units 7 is equidistantly distributed along the body 3 and is appropriately sized to be positioned in between the first edge 2 and the second edge 4 .
- Each of the plurality of insulation units 7 comprises a first face 8 , an insulating body 9 , and a second face 10 .
- the first face 8 and the second face 10 are positioned opposite to each other across the insulating body 9 .
- the first face 8 and the second face 10 are sufficiently sized to fit in between the first edge 2 and the second edge 4 .
- the insulating body 9 has a thickness sufficient to eliminate heat transfer and also provide a comfortable grip to the user.
- the present invention utilizes a plurality of vents 11 in order to create an efficient heat transfer process from the hot beverage to the atmosphere.
- the plurality of vents 11 traverses through the insulating body 9 of each of the plurality of insulation units 7 .
- the plurality of vents 11 allows the heat to pass through the plurality of insulation units 7 at a faster rate allowing the user to comfortably hold the hot beverage for an extended time period. In other words, the plurality of vents 11 minimizes the heat reaching the fingers of the user.
- the plurality of vents 11 can also be positioned along the first face 8 and the second face 10 . Different positioning and different designs of the plurality of vents 11 can help create different heat transfer rates.
- the present invention comprises a plurality of receiving slots 12 as seen in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 .
- the plurality of receiving slots 12 is used to position the plurality of insulation units 7 such that the plurality of insulation units 7 lies flush against the cup the present invention is being used on.
- an inner surface 5 and an outer surface 6 of the perimetric sleeve 1 are used.
- the body 3 extends from the inner surface 5 to the outer surface 6 determining the thickness of the perimetric sleeve 1 .
- the plurality of receiving slots 12 traverses through the body 3 .
- Each of the plurality of insulation units 7 is positioned within a corresponding slot 100 from the 10 plurality of receiving slots 12 .
- the first face 8 of each of the plurality of insulation units 7 is positioned adjacent to the inner surface 5 .
- the second face 10 of each of the plurality of insulation units 7 extends from the outer surface 6 .
- the positioning of the plurality of insulation units 7 within the plurality of receiving slots 12 reduces the overall diameter when the present invention is used on a cup. Even though the plurality of insulation units 7 is positioned within the plurality of receiving slots 12 in this embodiment, the plurality of insulation units 7 can also be positioned within the plurality of receiving slots 12 with another mechanism such as a hinge mechanism.
- each of the plurality of insulation units 7 can be wedge-shaped as shown in FIG. 11 .
- the present invention comprises an external fold 13 which extends from the second face 10 . In order to extend from the second face 10 , the external fold 13 is adjacently connected to the second face 10 .
- each of the plurality of insulation units 7 can be triangular in shape as seen in FIG. 12 .
- the present invention comprises an internal fold 14 which extends from the first face 8 . More specifically, the internal fold 14 is adjacently connected to the first face 8 .
- the plurality of insulation units 7 can also be differently shaped so that the user can comfortably position the fingers.
- the second face 10 of each of the plurality of insulation units 7 can be convex as seen in FIG. 14 .
- the second face 10 of each of the plurality of insulation units 7 can be concave as shown in FIG. 13 .
- the convex shape and the concave shape allows the user to wrap the fingers around each of the plurality of insulation units 7 comfortably. Resultantly, the user can maintain a firm grip on the cup with the hot beverage.
- the plurality of insulation units 7 can also be textured to provide a better gripping surface for the user.
- the present invention can also be designed so that the cups can be stacked upon each other even when the present invention is being used.
- the present invention comprises a plurality of hinges 15 ; the plurality of hinges 15 being connected in between the outer surface 6 and the first face 8 . Therefore, when the need for stacking occurs, the plurality of hinges 15 is collapsed such that the plurality of insulation units 7 lies flush against the outer surface 6 .
- the use of the plurality of hinges 15 is illustrated in FIG. 15 .
- the plurality of insulation units 7 can extend from the second edge 4 .
- the user folds each of the plurality insulation units 7 as shown in FIG. 18 .
- each of the plurality of insulation units 7 lies flush against the outer surface 6 .
- the user is provided with additional surface area to position the fingers.
- the disposable cup or similar cup is positioned within the perimetric sleeve 1 .
- the perimetric sleeve 1 When the perimetric sleeve 1 is snugly fit around the disposable cup, the user can grab the disposable cup by placing the fingers on the plurality of insulation units 7 . If the need to stack cups occurs, the plurality of insulation units 7 is pushed towards the perimetric sleeve 1 . By doing so, the plurality of hinges 15 collapses onto the body 3 such that the disposable cups can be stacked even when the present invention is being used.
- the perimetric sleeve 1 and the plurality of insulation units 7 can include logos and other comparable material for marketing purposes. If the plurality of insulation units 7 extend from the perimetric sleeve 1 , each of the plurality of insulation units 7 is initially adjusted and then folded towards the outer surface 6 . By doing so, the user is provided with thicker holding area.
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An apparatus used for preventing heat transfer from a cup holding a hot beverage to the hand of a user contains a perimetric sleeve and a plurality of insulation units. The plurality of insulation units is connected to the perimetric sleeve providing thicker holding area for the user. The plurality of insulation units, which can vary in shape and size, is positioned in between a first edge of the perimetric sleeve and a second edge of the perimetric sleeve. Different mechanisms, such as a plurality of vents, can be integrated into each of the plurality of insulation units in order to improve the heat transfer process from the cup to the atmosphere. Moreover, the plurality of insulation units can also be connected to the perimetric sleeve in different methods to improve the overall efficiency of the apparatus.
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- This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/130,277 filed Apr. 15, 2016, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/272,760 filed Dec. 30, 2015; all of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of beverage sleeves. More specifically, the present invention introduces a disposable cup sleeve which is comparatively efficient compared to traditional cup sleeves which provide minimum protection to the user. Moreover, the effective design of the present invention provides better insulation.
- Coffee mugs, travel mugs, and disposable cups are used when carrying a beverage from one place to another. The overall build and material of the mugs enable the user to carry both cold and hot beverages. Similarly, the disposable cups can also be used to carry cold beverages. However, the build and material of the existing disposable cups require the user to take additional measures to protect the hands when carrying hot beverages. Even though the existing cup sleeves are efficient when holding mildly warm beverages, the cup sleeves might not be as effective when holding extremely hot beverages.
- The lack of protection to the hands of the user is the most common disadvantage with the existing cup sleeves. More specifically, the minimal thickness in the existing cup sleeves result in the heat transferring from the cup towards the hand of the user. In order to address the issue, users generally use multiple cup sleeves to protect the fingers holding the cup. Even though the use of multiple sleeves is effective to some extent, the overall bulky structure resulting from multiple sleeves can be a burden when carrying a hot beverage in the disposable cup. The increased circumference due to the use of multiple sleeves also limits the use of cup holders which are designed according to pre-determined values.
- Another disadvantage with the existing cup sleeves is the lack of holding area. Since only a limited surface area is provided to position the fingers, the user has limited hand movement. When the disposable cup is filled with a considerable amount of the hot beverage, the limited holding area is especially disadvantageous since the entire weight of the disposable cup and hot beverage is held at the coffee sleeve.
- The objective of the present invention is to address the aforementioned issues. The present invention eliminates the need to have multiple sleeves to protect the hand of the user against the hot beverage. Moreover, the present invention provides more surface area to hold the cup carrying the hot beverage so that the user can handle the disposable cup. Therefore, by utilizing the present invention, the user is allowed to carry the hot beverage as preferred and also protect the hand against the heat from the hot beverage.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the perimetric sleeve and the plurality of insulation units. -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the perimetric sleeve and the plurality of insulation units. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention being used on a cup. -
FIG. 4 is a top view of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the present invention being used on a cup. -
FIG. 6 is another top perspective view of the present invention being used on a cup. -
FIG. 7 is an illustration of one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units being used along with the perimetric sleeve. -
FIG. 8 is a side view of the present invention being used on a cup, wherein the outer surface of the perimetric sleeve is textured. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the plurality of insulation units being positioned within the plurality of receiving slots. -
FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the plurality of insulation units and the plurality of receiving slots. -
FIG. 11 is a cross sectional view of the external fold on one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units. -
FIG. 12 is a cross sectional view of the internal fold on one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units. -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the present invention, wherein a second face of the plurality of insulation units is concave. -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the present invention, wherein a second face of the plurality of insulation units is convex. -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the present invention, wherein one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units is supported by a plurality of hinges. -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units extending from the second edge. -
FIG. 17 is another perspective view of one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units extending from the second edge. -
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of one insulation unit of the plurality of insulation units being folded onto the body of the perimetric sleeve. - 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 introduces a modified cup sleeve that is beneficial when carrying a hot beverage. In particular, the present invention is a disposable cup sleeve that is used to avoid burns and other related injuries that can result from holding hot beverages. By utilizing the present invention, difficulties in holding a hot beverage can be avoided and the user can carry the hot beverage as preferred.
- The present invention comprises a
perimetric sleeve 1 and a plurality ofinsulation units 7 as seen inFIGS. 1-8 . Theperimetric sleeve 1 is appropriately shaped and sized to fit around a standard cup. In particular, theperimetric sleeve 1 is ring-shaped and is made of a flexible lightweight material to fit around the cup which can be, but is not limited to, a disposable cup. Theperimetric sleeve 1 comprises afirst edge 2, abody 3, and asecond edge 4. The distance from thefirst edge 2 to thesecond edge 4 determines the width of thebody 3. Thebody 3 is tapered from thefirst edge 2 to thesecond edge 4 such that theperimetric sleeve 1 can comfortably fit around the cup. The plurality ofinsulation units 7 is used to provide thicker holding area to the user holding the cup with a hot beverage within the cup. In order to do so, the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is connected to theperimetric sleeve 1. The plurality ofinsulation units 7 can be removably attached or permanently fixed to theperimetric sleeve 1. As seen inFIG. 4 , the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is equidistantly distributed along thebody 3 and is appropriately sized to be positioned in between thefirst edge 2 and thesecond edge 4. However, the positioning of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 can change in other embodiments of the present invention. Each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 comprises afirst face 8, aninsulating body 9, and asecond face 10. Thefirst face 8 and thesecond face 10 are positioned opposite to each other across theinsulating body 9. Thefirst face 8 and thesecond face 10 are sufficiently sized to fit in between thefirst edge 2 and thesecond edge 4. On the other hand, theinsulating body 9 has a thickness sufficient to eliminate heat transfer and also provide a comfortable grip to the user. - As seen in
FIGS. 3-5 , the present invention utilizes a plurality ofvents 11 in order to create an efficient heat transfer process from the hot beverage to the atmosphere. In order to do so, the plurality ofvents 11 traverses through theinsulating body 9 of each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7. The plurality ofvents 11 allows the heat to pass through the plurality ofinsulation units 7 at a faster rate allowing the user to comfortably hold the hot beverage for an extended time period. In other words, the plurality ofvents 11 minimizes the heat reaching the fingers of the user. In addition to being positioned in between thefirst face 8 and thesecond face 10, the plurality ofvents 11 can also be positioned along thefirst face 8 and thesecond face 10. Different positioning and different designs of the plurality ofvents 11 can help create different heat transfer rates. - In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a plurality of receiving
slots 12 as seen inFIG. 9 andFIG. 10 . The plurality of receivingslots 12 is used to position the plurality ofinsulation units 7 such that the plurality ofinsulation units 7 lies flush against the cup the present invention is being used on. In order to do so, aninner surface 5 and anouter surface 6 of theperimetric sleeve 1 are used. Thebody 3 extends from theinner surface 5 to theouter surface 6 determining the thickness of theperimetric sleeve 1. The plurality of receivingslots 12 traverses through thebody 3. Each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is positioned within acorresponding slot 100 from the 10 plurality of receivingslots 12. When the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is positioned within the plurality of receivingslots 12, thefirst face 8 of each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is positioned adjacent to theinner surface 5. On the other hand, thesecond face 10 of each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 extends from theouter surface 6. The positioning of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 within the plurality of receivingslots 12 reduces the overall diameter when the present invention is used on a cup. Even though the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is positioned within the plurality of receivingslots 12 in this embodiment, the plurality ofinsulation units 7 can also be positioned within the plurality of receivingslots 12 with another mechanism such as a hinge mechanism. - As mentioned before the plurality of
insulation units 7 can vary in size and shape in different embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 can be wedge-shaped as shown inFIG. 11 . When each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is wedge-shaped, the present invention comprises anexternal fold 13 which extends from thesecond face 10. In order to extend from thesecond face 10, theexternal fold 13 is adjacently connected to thesecond face 10. - In another embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of
insulation units 7 can be triangular in shape as seen inFIG. 12 . When each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is triangular in shape, the present invention comprises aninternal fold 14 which extends from thefirst face 8. More specifically, theinternal fold 14 is adjacently connected to thefirst face 8. - In different embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of
insulation units 7 can also be differently shaped so that the user can comfortably position the fingers. In particular, thesecond face 10 of each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 can be convex as seen inFIG. 14 . In another embodiment of the present invention, thesecond face 10 of each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 can be concave as shown inFIG. 13 . The convex shape and the concave shape allows the user to wrap the fingers around each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 comfortably. Resultantly, the user can maintain a firm grip on the cup with the hot beverage. The plurality ofinsulation units 7 can also be textured to provide a better gripping surface for the user. - The present invention can also be designed so that the cups can be stacked upon each other even when the present invention is being used. In order to do so, the present invention comprises a plurality of
hinges 15; the plurality ofhinges 15 being connected in between theouter surface 6 and thefirst face 8. Therefore, when the need for stacking occurs, the plurality ofhinges 15 is collapsed such that the plurality ofinsulation units 7 lies flush against theouter surface 6. The use of the plurality ofhinges 15 is illustrated inFIG. 15 . - As illustrated in
FIGS. 16-18 , in another embodiment of the present invention, the plurality ofinsulation units 7 can extend from thesecond edge 4. When the plurality ofinsulation units 7 need to be used, the user folds each of theplurality insulation units 7 as shown inFIG. 18 . In the folded configuration, each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 lies flush against theouter surface 6. As a result, the user is provided with additional surface area to position the fingers. - When utilizing the present invention, the following process flow is generally followed. Initially, the disposable cup or similar cup is positioned within the
perimetric sleeve 1. When theperimetric sleeve 1 is snugly fit around the disposable cup, the user can grab the disposable cup by placing the fingers on the plurality ofinsulation units 7. If the need to stack cups occurs, the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is pushed towards theperimetric sleeve 1. By doing so, the plurality ofhinges 15 collapses onto thebody 3 such that the disposable cups can be stacked even when the present invention is being used. In different embodiments of the present invention, theperimetric sleeve 1 and the plurality ofinsulation units 7 can include logos and other comparable material for marketing purposes. If the plurality ofinsulation units 7 extend from theperimetric sleeve 1, each of the plurality ofinsulation units 7 is initially adjusted and then folded towards theouter surface 6. By doing so, the user is provided with thicker holding area. - 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.
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1. A disposable cup insulator for use with a cup containing a beverage, the disposable cup insulator comprising:
a perimetric sleeve being ring-shaped to encircle at least a portion of the cup, the perimetric sleeve including:
a first circumferential edge; and
a second circumferential edge, when the perimetric sleeve is positioned around the cup, the second circumferential edge being closer to a top portion of the cup than the first circumferential edge and the first circumferential edge being closer to a bottom portion of the cup than the second circumferential edge, the circumference of the perimetric sleeve at the second circumferential edge being larger than the circumference of the perimetric sleeve at the first circumferential edge,
the perimetric sleeve having an inner surface and an opposite outer surface, the perimetric sleeve being tapered from the second circumferential edge to the first circumferential edge to be positioned around at least a portion of the cup, the second circumferential edge being positioned opposite to the first circumferential edge across the perimetric sleeve, the inner surface of the perimeter sleeve being adapted to contact the cup; and
a plurality of insulation units protruding from the perimetric sleeve and being in a fixed position relative to each other and the perimetric sleeve, the plurality of insulation units being spaced apart from each other and positioned between the second circumferential edge and the first circumferential edge of the perimetric sleeve, each of the plurality of insulation units including:
a first side wall having a height and a width, the first side wall extending from a top portion to a bottom portion of the insulation unit;
a second side wall having a height and a width, the second side wall extending from the top portion to the bottom portion of the insulation unit, the first side wall being positioned opposite to the second side wall across the insulation unit, a distance between the first side wall and the second side wall of the insulation unit being greater than a distance between the inner surface and the outer surface of the perimetric sleeve;
an insulating wall having a length extending from the top portion to the bottom portion of the insulation unit, the insulating wall being positioned opposite to the outer surface of the perimetric sleeve across the insulation unit and being spaced apart to create an open area therebetween, the insulating wall of the insulation unit connecting to respective sides of the first side wall and the second side wall, the insulating wall of the insulation unit for contacting a hand of the user; and
at least one dividing member being positioned between the outer surface of the perimetric sleeve and the insulating wall and dividing the open area of the insulation unit.
2. The disposable cup insulator of claim 1 , further comprising a second dividing member being positioned between the outer surface of the perimetric sleeve and the insulating wall of the insulation unit further dividing the open area.
3. The disposable cup insulator of claim 1 , wherein the at least one dividing member is flexible.
4. The disposable cup insulator of claim 3 , wherein the at least one dividing member flexes to allow the insulating wall of the insulation unit to collapse into the open area towards the outer surface of the perimetric sleeve.
5. The disposable cup insulator of claim 1 , wherein the width of the first side wall and the width of the second side wall decrease from the top portion to the bottom portion of the insulation unit, the width of the first side wall and the width of the second side wall being the widest at the top portion of the insulation unit.
6. The disposable cup insulator of claim 1 , wherein the insulating wall of the insulation unit is rectangular.
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