WO2020242523A1 - Systems and methods for an illuminating, drink insulating device - Google Patents

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WO2020242523A1
WO2020242523A1 PCT/US2019/063792 US2019063792W WO2020242523A1 WO 2020242523 A1 WO2020242523 A1 WO 2020242523A1 US 2019063792 W US2019063792 W US 2019063792W WO 2020242523 A1 WO2020242523 A1 WO 2020242523A1
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Joshua Heit
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
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    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/16—Water-bottles; Mess-tins; Cups
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47G23/00—Other table equipment
    • A47G23/02—Glass or bottle holders
    • A47G2023/0275—Glass or bottle holders with means for keeping food cool or hot
    • A47G2023/0283—Glass or bottle holders with means for keeping food cool or hot for one glass or cup
    • A47G2023/0291—Glass or bottle holders with means for keeping food cool or hot for one glass or cup flexible sleeves or jackets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • G02B6/42—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
    • G02B6/4298—Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements coupling with non-coherent light sources and/or radiation detectors, e.g. lamps, incandescent bulbs, scintillation chambers

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  • a beverage container lighting and insulation device includes a first piece of insulating material.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a spring oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the spring causes the first piece of insulating material to coil.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material.
  • the lighting device includes a momentary switch.
  • the momentary switch is located beneath the first piece of insulating material, such that a user presses on the first piece of insulating material to actuate the momentary switch.
  • the lighting device includes a light transmitting material that runs the length of the first piece of insulating material and the light transmitting material is adjacent to a light in the lighting device.
  • the light is an LED and the light transmitting material is Flexible Polymer (TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer).
  • the lighting device includes a battery harness and a circuit board, the battery harness holding batteries under the circuit board.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a second piece of insulating material, the first and second pieces of insulating material sandwiching the spring.
  • the spring includes a first and second bi-stable spring.
  • a first and second reinforcing material is located at both ends of the first and second bi-stable spring.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a shell, the shell positioned on the first insulating material and the lighting device located between the shell and the first insulating material.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes, a joining film, wherein the light transmitting material is located in a cutout of the joining film.
  • the first insulating material and the shell a joined at one end via a hook and loop fabric system and the shell includes a tab that is part of the hook and loop fabric system, providing for the removable insertion of the lighting device.
  • a beverage container lighting and insulation device includes a first piece of insulating material.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a first and second bi-stable springs; oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the first and second bi-stable springs cause the first piece of insulating material to coil.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material.
  • the lighting device includes a momentary switch and the momentary switch is located beneath the first piece of insulating material, such that a user presses on the first piece of insulating material to actuate the momentary switch.
  • the lighting device includes a light transmitting material that runs the length of the first piece of insulating material and the light transmitting material is adjacent to a light in the lighting device and the light is an LED and the light transmitting material is Flexible Polymer (TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer).
  • a first and second reinforcing material is located at both ends of the first and second bi-stable spring.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes, a shell, the shell positioned on the first insulating material and the lighting device located between the shell and the first insulating material and a joining film, wherein the light transmitting material is located in a cutout of the joining film.
  • the first insulating material and the shell a joined at one end via a hook and loop fabric system and the shell includes a tab that is part of the hook and loop fabric system, providing for the removable insertion of the lighting device.
  • a method of insulating a beverage container includes providing a beverage container lighting and insulation device, including a first piece of insulating material.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a spring oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the spring causes the first piece of insulating material to coil.
  • the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material.
  • the method further includes wrapping of slapping the beverage container lighting and insulation device around a beverage container.
  • the method further includes the beverage container lighting and insulation device with a force provided by the coiling of the beverage container lighting and insulation device and friction between the beverage container lighting and insulation device and the beverage container.
  • the method further includes activating the lighting device using a momentary switch by pushing on an exterior shell of the beverage container lighting and insulation device.
  • FIG. 1 A shows an exploded view of one embodiment of an illuminating, drink insulating device
  • Fig. IB shows a perspective right side view of one embodiment of the assembled device
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective left side view of the device of Fig. IB;
  • FIG. 3 shows a right-side view of the device
  • Fig. 4 shows a top view of the device
  • Fig. 5 shows a left-side view of the device
  • Fig. 6 shows a bottom view of the device
  • Fig. 7 shows a left edge view of the device
  • Fig. 8 shows a right edge view of the device.
  • IDIDs include an insulating system, an attachment system, and an illuminating system. Therefore, IDIDs may provide insulation to a normal size drink, such as a can, and may provide illumination as well.
  • the insulating system includes various neoprene layers that wrap around the drink container.
  • the attachment system includes one or more bi-stable springs that provide for wrapping around the drink container.
  • the illumination system includes an LED system that has a light transmission piece for illuminating along the length of the IDID.
  • FIG. 1 A shows an exploded view of one embodiment of an IDID 100.
  • IDID 100 includes an outward facing shell 105 of Lycra fabric material.
  • Shell 105 includes a graphical silk screen 110 on the outward facing side of the material. Any pattern or design may be included on the silk screen 110.
  • the next layer down is a TPU joining film 115 that provides for holding of the shell to the inner insulator 120.
  • Inner insulator may be formed of foam rubber or other flexible insulating material.
  • LED light module 125 In between inner insulator 120 and joining film 115 is LED light module 125.
  • Joining film 115 includes a cut out 130 for receiving LED light module 125.
  • Reinforcement material 135 joins with hook portion of Velcro® connector 140.
  • a reinforcing material 145 On the other side of LED light module 125 is a reinforcing material 145. This helps to prevent pressure on the LED light module 125 from tearing or degrading the inner insulator 120.
  • the reinforcing material is a sheet of polyester fabric, however, various materials may be used.
  • On the opposite side of inner insulator 120 are two bi-stable springs 150 that provide for the IDID 100 to wrap around a can or other drink container. On either ends of the two bi-stable springs 150, more reinforcing material 155 is provided. Then a sheet of TPU joining material 160 is provided to join the springs 150 and inner insulator 120 to the outer insulating material 165.
  • This outer insulating material 165 is typically foam rubber as it provides for insulation and friction against the can or bottle.
  • a Velcro® loop portion 170 is provided on the outward facing side of outer insulating material 165.
  • hook portion 140 may attach to loop portion 170 and therefore hold LED light module 125 in the interior of the device. Therefore, in operation, IDID 100 may be held in a straightened position with bi-stable springs 150 in a straight configuration. The device may then be slapped/wrapped around a bottle or can the bi stable springs 150 will release their straight position and wrap around the can or other beverage container.
  • LED light module 125 includes a single button activator 180 in the form of momentary switch.
  • LED light module 125 further includes a circuit board 175, a battery harness 185, batteries 190, and a light transmitting material 191, oriented to receive light from the LED and transmit it down the length of the device.
  • light transmitting material is made of Flexible Polymer (TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer) or other material that is largely transparent but has edges that provide for some measure of internal reflection, such that light travels down the length of the light transmitting material 191.
  • the IDID includes a lighting module that runs the length of the device.
  • the lighting module includes a light transmission material, to transmit light from one end of the device to the other, while partially emitting it.
  • the lighting module includes a momentary switch for single button, on/off operation.
  • the lighting module may be removable for replacement of the batteries.
  • the IDID includes insulating material. In many embodiments, this is foam rubber.
  • the IDID includes at least one internal bi-stable spring. This spring provides for the flexing of the material around a can.
  • Light transmitting fabric provides the projection of light through the device from the lighting module, especially the light transmitting material.
  • the light transmitting material may be Flexible Polymer (TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer).
  • TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer Flexible Polymer
  • the light transmitting material, the foam rubber, the fabric and other portions of the device are flexible so that they may be wrapped around the can or other drink container. Therefore, the
  • the IDID includes a mechanism for wrapping around a cup or can.
  • the IDID will be rectangular when flattened, however other shapes are possible.
  • the wrapping mechanism is the result of bi-stable springs, however other springs may be used including those that do not have bi-stability. Springs that merely wrap/coil and do not have the ability to maintain a straightened position may be used.
  • the material that the IDID is made up of may itself be coiling in nature. Therefore, no internal springs may be needed.
  • Various lighting mechanisms are possible that include multiple LEDs.
  • the ability to actuate the lighting mechanism through the body of the IDID, by depressing a body portion and activating a momentary switch is used.
  • the momentary switch is exposed, outside of the body of the IDID.
  • a different type of switch may be used.
  • foam rubber is used for insulation.
  • various insulating materials may be used.
  • neoprene or other waterproof shells are used on the device.
  • Fig. IB shows a perspective right side view of one embodiment of the assembled device.
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective left side view of the device of Fig. IB.
  • Fig. 3 shows a right-side view of the device.
  • Fig. 4 shows a top view of the device.
  • Fig. 5 shows a left side view of the device.
  • Fig. 6 shows a bottom view of the device.
  • Fig. 7 shows a left edge view of the device.
  • Fig. 8 shows a right edge view of the device.

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Abstract

A beverage container lighting and insulation device includes a first piece of insulating material. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a spring oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the spring causes the first piece of insulating material to coil. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material.

Description

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN ILLUMINATING, DRINK INSULATING
DEVICE
BACKGROUND
[0001] From barbeques and cookouts, camping and sporting event, to the comfort of one’s home there is the desire to keep drinks cool. Additionally, in low light conditions it is desirable to be able to find one’s drink. Numerous drink cozies exist that are generally composed of neoprene or other materials, but it may be difficult to remove and attach such items to drinks.
BRIEF SUMMARY
[0002] In one embodiment, a beverage container lighting and insulation device includes a first piece of insulating material. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a spring oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the spring causes the first piece of insulating material to coil. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material. In one alternative, the lighting device includes a momentary switch. In another alternative, the momentary switch is located beneath the first piece of insulating material, such that a user presses on the first piece of insulating material to actuate the momentary switch. Alternatively, the lighting device includes a light transmitting material that runs the length of the first piece of insulating material and the light transmitting material is adjacent to a light in the lighting device. In another alternative, the light is an LED and the light transmitting material is Flexible Polymer (TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer). Optionally, the lighting device includes a battery harness and a circuit board, the battery harness holding batteries under the circuit board. In one alternative, the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a second piece of insulating material, the first and second pieces of insulating material sandwiching the spring. Alternatively, the spring includes a first and second bi-stable spring. In another alternative, a first and second reinforcing material is located at both ends of the first and second bi-stable spring. In one alternative, the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a shell, the shell positioned on the first insulating material and the lighting device located between the shell and the first insulating material. In one alternative, the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes, a joining film, wherein the light transmitting material is located in a cutout of the joining film. Alternatively, the first insulating material and the shell a joined at one end via a hook and loop fabric system and the shell includes a tab that is part of the hook and loop fabric system, providing for the removable insertion of the lighting device.
[0003] In one embodiment, a beverage container lighting and insulation device includes a first piece of insulating material. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a first and second bi-stable springs; oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the first and second bi-stable springs cause the first piece of insulating material to coil. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material. In one alternative, the lighting device includes a momentary switch and the momentary switch is located beneath the first piece of insulating material, such that a user presses on the first piece of insulating material to actuate the momentary switch. In another alternative, the lighting device includes a light transmitting material that runs the length of the first piece of insulating material and the light transmitting material is adjacent to a light in the lighting device and the light is an LED and the light transmitting material is Flexible Polymer (TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer). Alternatively, a first and second reinforcing material is located at both ends of the first and second bi-stable spring. In one alternative, the beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes, a shell, the shell positioned on the first insulating material and the lighting device located between the shell and the first insulating material and a joining film, wherein the light transmitting material is located in a cutout of the joining film. Alternatively, the first insulating material and the shell a joined at one end via a hook and loop fabric system and the shell includes a tab that is part of the hook and loop fabric system, providing for the removable insertion of the lighting device.
[0004] In one embodiment, a method of insulating a beverage container includes providing a beverage container lighting and insulation device, including a first piece of insulating material. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a spring oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the spring causes the first piece of insulating material to coil. The beverage container lighting and insulation device further includes a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material. The method further includes wrapping of slapping the beverage container lighting and insulation device around a beverage container. The method further includes the beverage container lighting and insulation device with a force provided by the coiling of the beverage container lighting and insulation device and friction between the beverage container lighting and insulation device and the beverage container. Optionally, the method further includes activating the lighting device using a momentary switch by pushing on an exterior shell of the beverage container lighting and insulation device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] Fig. 1 A shows an exploded view of one embodiment of an illuminating, drink insulating device;
[0006] Fig. IB shows a perspective right side view of one embodiment of the assembled device;
[0007] Fig. 2 shows a perspective left side view of the device of Fig. IB;
[0008] Fig. 3 shows a right-side view of the device;
[0009] Fig. 4 shows a top view of the device;
[0010] Fig. 5 shows a left-side view of the device;
[0011] Fig. 6 shows a bottom view of the device;
[0012] Fig. 7 shows a left edge view of the device; and
[0013] Fig. 8 shows a right edge view of the device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] Certain terminology is used herein for convenience only and is not to be taken as a limitation on the embodiments of the systems and methods for an illuminating, drink insulating device (referred to as IDID herein). Generally, embodiments of IDIDs include an insulating system, an attachment system, and an illuminating system. Therefore, IDIDs may provide insulation to a normal size drink, such as a can, and may provide illumination as well. Generally, the insulating system includes various neoprene layers that wrap around the drink container. Generally, the attachment system includes one or more bi-stable springs that provide for wrapping around the drink container. Generally, the illumination system includes an LED system that has a light transmission piece for illuminating along the length of the IDID.
[0015] Fig. 1 A shows an exploded view of one embodiment of an IDID 100. IDID 100 includes an outward facing shell 105 of Lycra fabric material. Shell 105 includes a graphical silk screen 110 on the outward facing side of the material. Any pattern or design may be included on the silk screen 110. The next layer down is a TPU joining film 115 that provides for holding of the shell to the inner insulator 120. Inner insulator may be formed of foam rubber or other flexible insulating material. In between inner insulator 120 and joining film 115 is LED light module 125. Joining film 115 includes a cut out 130 for receiving LED light module 125. Reinforcement material 135 joins with hook portion of Velcro® connector 140. On the other side of LED light module 125 is a reinforcing material 145. This helps to prevent pressure on the LED light module 125 from tearing or degrading the inner insulator 120. Typically, the reinforcing material is a sheet of polyester fabric, however, various materials may be used. On the opposite side of inner insulator 120 are two bi-stable springs 150 that provide for the IDID 100 to wrap around a can or other drink container. On either ends of the two bi-stable springs 150, more reinforcing material 155 is provided. Then a sheet of TPU joining material 160 is provided to join the springs 150 and inner insulator 120 to the outer insulating material 165.
This outer insulating material 165 is typically foam rubber as it provides for insulation and friction against the can or bottle. On the outward facing side of outer insulating material 165, a Velcro® loop portion 170 is provided. In this way, hook portion 140 may attach to loop portion 170 and therefore hold LED light module 125 in the interior of the device. Therefore, in operation, IDID 100 may be held in a straightened position with bi-stable springs 150 in a straight configuration. The device may then be slapped/wrapped around a bottle or can the bi stable springs 150 will release their straight position and wrap around the can or other beverage container. LED light module 125 includes a single button activator 180 in the form of momentary switch. LED light module 125 further includes a circuit board 175, a battery harness 185, batteries 190, and a light transmitting material 191, oriented to receive light from the LED and transmit it down the length of the device. Typically, light transmitting material is made of Flexible Polymer (TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer) or other material that is largely transparent but has edges that provide for some measure of internal reflection, such that light travels down the length of the light transmitting material 191.
[0016] Therefore, in many embodiments, the IDID includes a lighting module that runs the length of the device. The lighting module includes a light transmission material, to transmit light from one end of the device to the other, while partially emitting it. The lighting module includes a momentary switch for single button, on/off operation. The lighting module may be removable for replacement of the batteries. The IDID includes insulating material. In many embodiments, this is foam rubber. The IDID includes at least one internal bi-stable spring. This spring provides for the flexing of the material around a can. Light transmitting fabric provides the projection of light through the device from the lighting module, especially the light transmitting material. The light transmitting material may be Flexible Polymer (TPU Thermal Plastic Urethane or TPE or Thermal Plastic Elastomer). The light transmitting material, the foam rubber, the fabric and other portions of the device are flexible so that they may be wrapped around the can or other drink container. Therefore, the IDID is a wrappable, easily removable lighting and insultation device.
[0017] Additionally, in many embodiments, the IDID includes a mechanism for wrapping around a cup or can. Typically, the IDID will be rectangular when flattened, however other shapes are possible. Typically, the wrapping mechanism is the result of bi-stable springs, however other springs may be used including those that do not have bi-stability. Springs that merely wrap/coil and do not have the ability to maintain a straightened position may be used. In some embodiments, the material that the IDID is made up of may itself be coiling in nature. Therefore, no internal springs may be needed. Various lighting mechanisms are possible that include multiple LEDs. In many embodiments, the ability to actuate the lighting mechanism through the body of the IDID, by depressing a body portion and activating a momentary switch is used. In other embodiments, the momentary switch is exposed, outside of the body of the IDID. Alternatively, a different type of switch may be used. In various embodiments, foam rubber is used for insulation. In alternatives, various insulating materials may be used. In some embodiments, neoprene or other waterproof shells are used on the device.
[0018] Fig. IB shows a perspective right side view of one embodiment of the assembled device. Fig. 2 shows a perspective left side view of the device of Fig. IB. Fig. 3 shows a right-side view of the device. Fig. 4 shows a top view of the device. Fig. 5 shows a left side view of the device. Fig. 6 shows a bottom view of the device. Fig. 7 shows a left edge view of the device. Fig. 8 shows a right edge view of the device.
[0019] While specific embodiments have been described in detail in the foregoing detailed description, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and alternatives to those details could be developed in light of the overall teachings of the disclosure and the broad inventive concepts thereof. It is understood, therefore, that the scope of this disclosure is not limited to the particular examples and implementations disclosed herein but is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope thereof as defined by the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.

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CLAIMS What is claimed is:
1. A beverage container lighting and insulation device, comprising:
a first piece of insulating material;
a spring oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the spring causes the first piece of insulating material to coil;
a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material.
2. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 1, wherein the lighting device includes a momentary switch.
3. The beverage container lighting and insulation device if claim 2, wherein the momentary switch is located beneath the first piece of insulating material, such that a user presses on the first piece of insulating material to actuate the momentary switch.
4. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 1, wherein the lighting device includes a light transmitting material that runs the length of the first piece of insulating material and the light transmitting material is adjacent to a light in the lighting device.
5. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 4, wherein the light is an LED and the light transmitting material is flexible polymer.
6. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 5, wherein the lighting device includes a battery harness and a circuit board, the battery harness holding batteries under the circuit board.
7. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 1, further comprising a second piece of insulating material, the first and second pieces of insulating material sandwiching the spring.
8. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 7, wherein the spring includes a first and second bi-stable spring.
9. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 8, wherein a first and second reinforcing material is located at both ends of the first and second bi-stable spring.
10. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 9, further comprising a shell, the shell positioned on the first insulating material and the lighting device located between the shell and the first insulating material.
11. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 10, further comprising a joining film, wherein the light transmitting material is located in a cutout of the joining film.
12. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 11, wherein the first insulating material and the shell a joined at one end via a hook and loop fabric system and the shell includes a tab that is part of the hook and loop fabric system, providing for the removable insertion of the lighting device.
13. A beverage container lighting and insulation device, comprising:
a first piece of insulating material;
a first and second bi-stable springs; oriented along a length of the insulating material, such that the first and second bi-stable springs cause the first piece of insulating material to coil;
a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material.
14. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 13, wherein the lighting device includes a momentary switch and the momentary switch is located beneath the first piece of insulating material, such that a user presses on the first piece of insulating material to actuate the momentary switch.
15. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 14, wherein the lighting device includes a light transmitting material that runs the length of the first piece of insulating material and the light transmitting material is adjacent to a light in the lighting device and the light is an LED and the light transmitting material is flexible polymer.
16. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 15, wherein a first and second reinforcing material is located at both ends of the first and second bi-stable spring.
17. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 16, further comprising a shell,
the shell positioned on the first insulating material and the lighting device located between the shell and the first insulating material;
a joining film, wherein the light transmitting material is located in a cutout of the joining film.
18. The beverage container lighting and insulation device of claim 17, wherein the first insulating material and the shell a joined at one end via a hook and loop fabric system and the shell includes a tab that is part of the hook and loop fabric system, providing for the removable insertion of the lighting device.
19. A method of insulating a beverage container, the method comprising:
providing a beverage container lighting and insulation device, including:
a first piece of insulating material; a first and second bi-stable springs; oriented along a length of the
insulating material, such that the first and second bi-stable springs cause the first piece of insulating material to coil;
a lighting device joined with the first piece of insulating material, such that the lighting device lights the length of the first piece of insulating material; wrapping the beverage container lighting and insulation device around a beverage container;
securing the beverage container lighting and insulation device with a force provided by the coiling of the beverage container lighting and insulation device and friction between the beverage container lighting and insulation device and the beverage container.
20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: activating the lighting device using a momentary switch by pushing on an exterior shell of the beverage container lighting and insulation device.
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