Combination self-adhering beverage coaster and sleeve and method

Abstract

A combination beverage coaster and sleeve is disclosed. The combination beverage coaster and sleeve is capable of self-adhering to a beverage container, does not require additional adhesives or other materials for purposes of adhering to a beverage container, and may assist a user thereof in identifying the user's beverage from among other beverages in social settings. The combination beverage coaster and sleeve may also be used to display a decorative design.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to drinkware accessories and, more particularly, to a combination beverage coaster and sleeve capable of self-adhering to a beverage container, which does not require additional adhesives or other materials for purposes of adhering to a beverage container, which may absorb moisture, which may assist a user thereof in identifying the user's beverage from among other beverages in social settings, and which may display a decorative design.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Coasters have been used for ages to protect various surfaces upon which individuals may choose to place their cups, glasses, mugs, vases, plates, bowls, pots, pans, vases, etc. Coasters of various shapes, sizes, designs, and materials have been developed over time for this purpose. Some common materials used for coasters include wood, plastic, cardboard, cork, ceramic, and the like. Sleeves for beverage containers are also known. Typical beverage container sl...

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Problems solved by technology

In the event that individuals set their beverage containers on a table or countertop momentarily, for example, identifying one's particular beverage container later on can become an issue.

Several limitations exist with the aforementioned and other various prior art drinkware accessories.

As a result, moisture—in the form of condensation, drips, spills, or the like—that accumulates on such coasters during use may ultimately overflow onto surfaces that the coasters are designed to protect, or drip onto furniture, carpeting, or a user's clothing when the user picks up his or her drinkware to take a drink.

As another example, some drinkware accessories are not suitable for all kinds of drinkware, such as wine charms, which only work with stemware.

Further, drinkware sleeves are typically of fixed sizes, and accordingly only work with beverage containers of certain diameters.

Other drinkware accessories may detract from the aesthetic appearance of the beverage containers with which they are used, such as those that are bulky, those that have straps to keep the devices in place, etc.

Drinkware accessories capable of adhering to beverage containers may include adhesive dots, strips, or the like for adherence purposes, which may wear out over time or repeated use and which do not allow for the drinkware accessories to be stacked upon one another for storage, since such drinkware accessories may stick together if positioned in that manner.

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