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Sleeves for beverage and food containers

a beverage and food container technology, applied in the field of sleeves for containers, can solve the problems of glass jars, slippery surfaces, and the use of sleeves on jars, and achieve the effect of improving the surface properties of jars, reducing the size of jars, and improving the service li

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-22
PANONE AARON BROOKS
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The patent is about a new type of sleeve for beverage and food containers. These sleeves can fit snugly around containers without needing to stretch them. They are made of a wall with an elastic strip, which helps to keep the container secure and prevent leaks or spills. The sleeves can be used with a variety of containers, such as jars, cans, bottles, and cups. The technical effects of this invention are to provide a more secure and comfortable experience when drinking or eating from containers, and to offer a way to prevent leaks or spills.

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Typically, jars are made of glass and their surface is slippery.
Using a sleeve on a jar, or another container made of a slippery material, can be problematic in view of the dimensions and the surface properties of jars.

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[0016]The present invention relates to sleeves for beverage and / or food containers, for example, a jar, a can, a bottle, a glass, a mug, a cup, or any other kind of container that can be used to hold a beverage and / or food. In certain preferred embodiments, a sleeve of the current invention comprises a wall. A wall of a sleeve of the current invention, in certain preferred embodiments, comprises a wall body and an elastic strip. In certain embodiments, a sleeve of the invention comprises a wall and a bottom. The wall of a sleeve of the current invention, in certain embodiments, has a length that travels around the circumference of a container that is in the sleeve, and a height that measures from a lower to a higher point along the vertical axis of a container that is in the sleeve.

[0017]A wall of a sleeve of the current invention, in certain embodiments, has a length that is sufficient to travel the outside circumference of a container, while holding the container snugly. In certai...

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Abstract

The invention relates to sleeves for containers for beverages and / or food, and methods for using a sleeve on a container. A sleeve of the current invention, in certain embodiments, includes a wall, wherein said wall comprises a wall body and an elastic strip, for example, for holding utensils while a container is placed into the sleeve. In certain other embodiments, a sleeve of the invention comprises a wall and a bottom.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 134,548, filed Mar. 17, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.1.0 FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to sleeves for containers for beverages and / or food.2.0 BACKGROUND[0003]Sleeves may be used to insulate containers so their contents may be kept at a desired temperature and so the containers may be easier to handle if the contents is very hot or cold. Jars, cans, bottles, glasses, mugs, and cups are examples of containers used to hold beverages and other liquids, as well as other food items. Jars include Mason jars, Kilner jars, Leifheit jars, and other jars. Typically, jars are made of glass and their surface is slippery. Using a sleeve on a jar, or another container made of a slippery material, can be problematic in view of the dimensions and the surface properties of jars.[0004]It would be desirable to have sleeves for use with jars, cans, bottles, glasses, mu...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G23/02
CPCA47G23/0216A47G21/145B65D81/3876B65D25/20B65D77/245
Inventor PANONE, AARON BROOKS
Owner PANONE AARON BROOKS
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