Patent Application
20240132272
The present invention relates generally to the field of drinkware. More specifically, the present invention relates to a drinkware cover device primarily comprised of a body with a front surface, a rear surface, and at least one indicia. The front surface and the rear surface may each comprised of at least one fastener or tie that allows the body to be secured around a piece of drinkware. The body is preferably made from a material that absorbs or prevents the condensation on the drinkware and preferably keeps the contents cold. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Many individuals enjoy their favorite beverage in drinkware such as a cup, glass, bottle, or can. However, cold liquid within drinkware in a warm environment may cause condensation on the outer surface of the drinkware. This condensation may then drip onto the hand of the drinker and the drinking surface as time goes on.
To combat condensation, a drinker may wipe the drinkware. However, constantly wiping drinkware with a napkin can be annoying and frustrating. This is especially true if the saturated napkin starts to disintegrate.
As a result, drinkers wish to prevent condensation on drinkware. In addition, drinkers may wish to further accentuate their drinkware. Drinkers may also wish to identify their drinkware, especially in a crowded social setting.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a drinkware cover. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a drinkware cover device that prevents and/or absorbs condensation from forming on drinkware. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a drinkware cover device that accentuates the appearance of drinkware.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a drinkware cover device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with a front surface, a rear surface, and at least one indicia. The front surface and the rear surface are each comprised of at least one fastener or tie that allows the body to be secured around a piece of drinkware. While around a piece of drinkware, the device prevents and/or absorbs condensation. The device may also be comprised of a material or grip area that aids a user in gripping the device and in turn, the piece of drinkware.
In this manner, the drinkware cover device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides a drinkware cover that prevents or absorbs from forming on drinkware. In addition, the device accentuates the appearance of drinkware. The device can also be advantageously applied to numerous types of drinkware.
The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a drinkware cover device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with a front surface, a rear surface, and at least one indicia. In one embodiment, the body is generally rectangular in shape. This embodiment can be placed around various types of drinkware glasses. The front surface and rear surface may be comprised of at least one indicia such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.
The body has a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface and rear surface may be made from the same material. In another embodiment, the front surface and rear surface are made from differing materials that serve differing performance purposes. The front surface and/or rear surface material preferably have insulating properties to keep liquid within the drinkware cold.
The rear surface, which contacts the drinkware directly, is preferably made from a textured, non-slip, material. This material prevents the drinkware from slipping when enclosed by the device. This material may be waterproof to prevent condensation from leaking through the body to the front surface.
The front surface may be comprised of at least one grip area that may be textured with a recessed or raised texture or may be non-textured. The grip area is preferably made from a non-slip material that improves grip. Therefore, the grip area improves a user's ability to grasp the device.
The front surface and rear surface are each preferably comprised of at least one fastener or tie. The fasteners are preferably reciprocating fasteners. As a result, the front surface can be secured to the rear surface after the body has been placed around drinkware.
Another embodiment of the body may be shaped in order to be used with stemmed drinkware. In this embodiment, the body is preferably made from a fabric material and has a first opening and a second opening.
The first opening rests around the body of the drinkware. The second opening then rests around the drinkware where the body of the drinkware meets the stem. In this embodiment, the body is comprised of a first tail and a second tail. The tails can be tied together to secure the body to the drinkware in the form of a decorative bow or knot.
Accordingly, the drinkware cover device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it that prevents and/or absorbs condensation from forming on the drinkware. In addition, the device accentuates the appearance of drinkware. Numerous embodiments of the device can also be advantageously applied to numerous types of drinkware. In this manner, the drinkware cover device provides a novel solution to condensation on drinkware.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a drinkware cover. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a drinkware cover device that prevents and/or absorbs condensation from forming on drinkware. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a drinkware cover device that accentuates the appearance of drinkware.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a drinkware cover device primarily comprised of a body with a front surface, a rear surface, and at least one indicia. The body may be generally rectangular in shape such that it can be placed around various types of drinkware glasses. The front surface and rear surface may be comprised of at least one indicia such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.
The body has a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface and rear surface may be made from the same material or from differing materials that serve differing performance purposes. The front surface and/or rear surface material preferably have insulating properties to keep liquid within the drinkware cold.
The rear surface which contacts the drinkware directly is preferably made from a textured, non-slip material. This material prevents the drinkware from slipping when enclosed by the device. This material may be waterproof to prevent condensation from leaking through the body to the front surface.
The front surface may be comprised of at least one grip area that may be textured with a recessed or raised texture or may be non-textured. The grip area is preferably made from a non-slip material that improves grip. Therefore, the grip area improves a user's ability to grasp the device.
The front surface and rear surface are each preferably comprised of at least one fastener. The fasteners are preferably reciprocating fasteners. As a result, the front surface can be secured to the rear surface after the body has been placed around drinkware.
Another embodiment of the body may be shaped in order to be used with stemmed drinkware. In this embodiment, the body is preferably made from a fabric material and has a first opening and a second opening.
The first opening rests around the body of the drinkware. The second opening then rests around the drinkware where the body of the drinkware meets the stem. In this embodiment, the body is comprised of a first tail and a second tail. The tails can be tied together to secure the body to the drinkware in the form of a decorative bow or knot.
Accordingly, the drinkware cover device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it prevents and/or absorbs condensation from forming on drinkware. In addition, the device accentuates the appearance of drinkware. Numerous embodiments of the device can also be advantageously applied to numerous types of drinkware. In this manner, the drinkware cover device provides a novel solution to condensation on drinkware.
Referring initially to the drawings,
In one embodiment, the front surface 120 and/or rear surface 130 are made from a polyurethane, neoprene, or synthetic material. This material preferably has insulating properties to keep liquid within the drinkware 10 cold.
In another embodiment, the front surface 120 is made from a fabric material. The fabric material may be but is not limited to vinyl, canvas, cashmere, chenille, chiffon, cotton, damask, jersey, lace, linen, wool, modal, polyester, satin, silk, spandex, suede, tweed, twill, velvet, acrylic, modacrylic, nylon, polypropylene, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, vinylidene, benzoate, aramid, rayon, acetate, triacetate, etc.
The body 110 may be made from a flexible material in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the body 110 may be made from a rigid material such as, but not limited to, a flexible plastic. In this embodiment, the hard, plastic material protects the drinkware 10 from breaking if impacted.
In one embodiment, the rear surface 130 (which contacts the drinkware 10 directly) is made from a textured, non-slip, material. This material prevents the drinkware 10 from slipping when enclosed by the device 100. This material may be waterproof to prevent condensation from leaking through the body 110 to the front surface 120. In another embodiment, the front surface 120 is also made from a textured, non-slip, material that improves the user's grip on the device.
In an embodiment made with polyurethane, neoprene, or synthetic material, the front surface 120 may be comprised of at least one grip area 124. The grip area 124 may be textured with a recessed or raised texture or may be non-textured. The grip area 124 is preferably made from a non-slip material that improves grip such as, but not limited to, silicone, latex, neoprene, EPDM, PVC foam, polyethylene, sponge, silicone foam, urethane, cork, ridged and/or recessed, felt, acrylic, polyester & styrene-butadiene, etc. In this manner, the grip area 124 improves a user's ability to grasp the device 100.
The front surface 120 and rear surface 130 may be any color known in the art. The front surface and/or rear surface 130 may be comprised of at least one indicia 140. The indicia 140 may be patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.
The front surface 120 is preferably comprised of at least one fastener 122. The rear surface 130 is also preferably comprised of at least one fastener 132. The fasteners 122,132 are preferably reciprocating fasteners. The fasteners 122,132 may be any type known in the art such as, but not limited to, a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a snap-button fastener, a magnet fastener, a zipper fastener, a tied fastener, etc. In this manner, the front surface 120 can be secured to the rear surface 130 after the body 110 has been placed around drinkware 10.
This embodiment has a body 110 preferably made from a fabric material mentioned supra. The body 110 may also be comprised of at least one indicia such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc. The body 110 is comprised of a first opening 112 and a second opening 114. In this embodiment, the body 110 is made from an elastic or a flexible fabric material. In this manner, the first opening 112 can fit around drinkware 10 of different diameters, sizes, and shapes.
The first opening 112 rests around the body 12 of the drinkware 10. The elastic or flexible second opening 114 then rests around the body 12 where the body 12 meets the stem 14. In this embodiment, the body 110 is comprised of a first tail 150 and a second tail 160. The tails 150, 160 can be tied together to secure the body 110 to the drinkware 10 in the form of a decorative bow or knot 170. The drinkware cover device 100 is also preferable washable and therefore reusable.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “drinkware cover device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the drinkware cover device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the drinkware cover device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the drinkware cover device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the drinkware cover device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the drinkware cover device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the drinkware cover device 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/417,455, which was filed on Oct. 19, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63417455 | Oct 2022 | US |
