WO2005102121A2 - Ensemble manchon gobelet et spatule-bouchon associes - Google Patents
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- WO2005102121A2 WO2005102121A2 PCT/US2005/012793 US2005012793W WO2005102121A2 WO 2005102121 A2 WO2005102121 A2 WO 2005102121A2 US 2005012793 W US2005012793 W US 2005012793W WO 2005102121 A2 WO2005102121 A2 WO 2005102121A2
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- plug
- sleeve
- assembly
- lanyard
- dispensing aperture
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G23/00—Other table equipment
- A47G23/02—Glass or bottle holders
- A47G23/0208—Glass or bottle holders for drinking-glasses, plastic cups, or the like
- A47G23/0216—Glass or bottle holders for drinking-glasses, plastic cups, or the like for one glass or cup
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- This invention relates generally to accessories for beverage containers and, more specifically, to a Combination Cup Sleeve and Plug Assembly.
- FIG. 1 depicts a design for a disposable cup that is now used widely in this industry.
- a common design for the disposable beverage container 10 used by coffee shops today has a container 10 made from cardboard or other paper-related product.
- a disposable lid 12 that snaps onto a lip formed at the upper rim of the container 10.
- the lid 12 is defined by an upper lid rim 14 and a lower lid rim 16; the lower rim 16 has a groove formed in it that cooperates with the lip formed in the rim of the container 10.
- a dispensing aperture 18 is disposed on the top of the upper lid rim 14. This aperture 18 is typically rectangular in shape with rounded corners (at least for one or two particularly large chain coffee shop company's product). Because the coffee products provided to the consumer in these containers 10 is typically very hot, even to the touch, a very useful accessory was developed - the insulating sleeve 20. While these sleeves 20 can come in a variety of different materials and styles, one predominant style is depicted in Figure 1. This insulating sleeve 20 is formed from a rectangular strip of corrugated cardboard.
- a partial cut 22A and 22B has been made in the strip - one cut 22A leading from the bottom edge of the strip and reaching just past the centerline of the strip, and one cut 22B leading from the top edge of the strip and reaching just past the centerline of the strip.
- the sales person simply slides the two partial cuts 22 into one another such that they interlock to form a closed sleeve 20.
- the sleeve 20 is then slipped over the bottom of the beverage container 10 so that is protects the customer's hand from being burned by the hot liquid in the cup.
- These disposable insulating sleeves 20 are very effective at their functional purpose, but they are lacking in at least two areas - aesthetic appeal and spill prevention.
- the combination should include an insulating sleeve for disposable beverage containers, as well as a detachable plug for the dispensing aperture formed in the lid of the container and a lanyard interconnecting the two.
- the sleeve should be provided in a variety of durable, aesthetically pleasing, non-disposable forms.
- the plug should be configured to be insertible into the dispensing aperture of the cup and should be made either from semi-precious or low cost materials.
- the plug should further have a surface for displaying trademarks and/or identifying indicia thereon.
- the sleeve should further include a holder for the plug when the plug is not in use for plugging the dispensing aperture.
- the lanyard should be a detachable member (from the plug) made from cord, chain or other material that will interconnect the plug and the sleeve.
- Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional insulating sleeve and disposable cup assembly
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the sleeve and o plug assembly of the present invention
- Figures 3 A and 3B are top and bottom views, respectively, with the sleeve of the assembly of Figure 2
- Figures 4A - 4D are side, back, top and bottom views of the plug of the assembly of Figure 2
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of the assembly of Figures 2 - 4 attached to a conventional disposable cup
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of the assembly of Figures 2 - 5 having the plug stowed in the pocket.
- FIG 2 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the sleeve and plug assembly 30 of the present invention.
- the assembly 30 is composed of three major components: The insulating sleeve 32, the plug 34, and the lanyard 36 detachably interconnecting the two.
- the sleeve 32 forms a cup chamber 40 to accept the conventional beverage container (see Figure 1) therein.
- Figures 3A and 3B are top and bottom views, respectively, with the sleeve 32 of the assembly of Figure 2.
- the sleeve 32 is typically formed with an outer layer 46 and an inner layer 44 connected to one another, such as by the stitching shown in Figure 2. There may also be an intermediate layer sandwiched between these inner and outer layers 44 and 46 for additional insulation.
- At least the outer layer 46 is preferably made from a durable, flexible, washable and aesthetically pleasing material.
- One favored material is burlap, used to simulate the look and feel of a bag of coffee beans. In other forms, the material could be velvet or fine leather, or other fine quality materials.
- the eyelet 48A is shown here as a small loop extending from one portion of the sleeve 32 where the lanyard (see Figure 2) can be attached.
- the eyelet 48 A may also be a loop or pair of holes formed in the sleeve 32, or from other conventional attachment devices.
- Extending from the front side of the sleeve 32 is an additional storage sleeve or pocket, referred to herein as the plug pocket 38.
- the plug pocket 38 is generally made from a flap of the same material as the outer layer 46 attached to the outside of the outer layer 46 in such a way as to form a receptacle for the plug (see Figure 2).
- the plug pocket has an upper opening 50 and a lower opening 54; the pocket 38 is designed to cooperate with the plug (see Figure 2) so that the plug (see Figure 2) can be slipped therein through the upper pocket opening 50.
- Figures 4A - 4D are side, back, top and bottom views of the plug 34 of the assembly of Figure 2.
- the body 56 of the plug 34 is preferably made from a durable, possibly valuable material, such as silver or gold (or plated in these metals); of course plastic and other materials are also to be provided.
- the body 56 is formed having smooth chamfered edges 70 on all four vertical edges (vertical in Figures 4A and 4B), as well as all horizontal surfaces (i.e.
- the plug 34 is tapered in from the head 58 to the tip 60 so that it will seat into the dispensing aperture (see Figure 1) until a seal is formed between the walls of the plug 34 and the edges of the aperture (see Figure 1).
- the front face 64 and back face 62 are both tapered in from top to bottom, and the first and second side faces 66A and 66B are also tapered in from top to bottom.
- the plug 34 may be provided in different cross-sectional shapes (i.e. circular, square) to accommodate differently shaped dispensing apertures.
- the plug 34 may be partially or completely coated with rubberized or plastic material in order to provide a more liquid-tight seal between the dispensing aperture (see Figure 1) and the plug 34.
- one or more indicia may be engraved or otherwise displayed or etched to the body 56 of the plug 34; in this embodiment, the indicia 68 is inscribed on the back face 62 (opposite the eyelet 48B).
- One exemplary indicia is that of the coffee shop company's logo or name.
- the eyelet 48B is preferably formed as an integral part of the body 56 in
- the lanyard 36 is shown here as a jewelry-grade chain that interconnects the plug 34 with the sleeve (see Figure 2).
- One or both ends of the lanyard 36 may be provided with a clasp, hook or other attachment means that permits the lanyard 36 to be detached from the plug
- Figure 5 shows how the whole assembly functions with the plug (see Figure 2) inserted into the dispensing aperture (see Figure 1).
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of the assembly 30 of Figures 2 - 4 attached
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US10/824,885 | 2004-04-15 | ||
US10/824,885 US20050230466A1 (en) | 2004-04-15 | 2004-04-15 | Combination cup sleeve and plug assembly |
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WO2005102121A2 true WO2005102121A2 (fr) | 2005-11-03 |
WO2005102121A3 WO2005102121A3 (fr) | 2006-08-17 |
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PCT/US2005/012793 WO2005102121A2 (fr) | 2004-04-15 | 2005-04-15 | Ensemble manchon gobelet et spatule-bouchon associes |
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