Described herein is a coffee cup plug that includes a combination cup/container sleeve and plug assembly. The coffee cup plug includes a sleeve for disposable beverage containers as well as a detachable plug. The plug includes a fold line such that when the plug is detached from the sleeve and folde
Described herein is a coffee cup plug that includes a combination cup/container sleeve and plug assembly. The coffee cup plug includes a sleeve for disposable beverage containers as well as a detachable plug. The plug includes a fold line such that when the plug is detached from the sleeve and folded the folded plug is configured to be inserted into a dispensing aperture formed in the lid of the cup/container. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.
대표청구항▼
1. A system comprising: a container having a body, an upper end, and a lower end, the upper end of the container having an opening and a rim;a lid that is configured to mate with the rim of the upper end of the container, wherein an upper open end and a lower open end, wherein the upper open end of
1. A system comprising: a container having a body, an upper end, and a lower end, the upper end of the container having an opening and a rim;a lid that is configured to mate with the rim of the upper end of the container, wherein an upper open end and a lower open end, wherein the upper open end of the sleeve and the lower open end of the sleeve are opposite each other; anda detachable portion defined by a perforated perimeter, wherein the detachable portion is detachable and configured to be inserted into the dispensing aperture of the lid, wherein when the detachable portion is removed and folded a folded detachable plug is created and configured to be inserted into the dispensing aperture to substantially prevent spilling of contents of the container. 2. A system according to claim 1, wherein the detachable portion includes a fold line along which the detachable portion is configured to be folded, and wherein the detachable portion is detachable along the perforated perimeter. 3. A system according to claim 1, wherein the detachable portion includes a fold line along which the detachable portion is configured to be folded. 4. A system according to claim 1, wherein the detachable portion is detachable along the perforated perimeter. 5. A system according to claim 1, wherein when the detachable portion is removed the sleeve includes a void substantially in the shape of the detachable portion. 6. A sleeve, comprising: an upper open end and a lower open end, wherein the upper open end of the sleeve and the lower open end of the sleeve are opposite each other; anda detachable portion defined by a perforated perimeter, wherein the detachable portion is detachable and configured to be inserted into a dispensing aperture of a lid, wherein when the detachable portion is removed and folded a folded detachable plug is created and configured to be inserted into the dispensing aperture to prevent spilling of contents from a container. 7. A sleeve according to claim 6, wherein the detachable portion includes a fold line along which the detachable portion is configured to be folded, and wherein the detachable portion is detachable along the perforated perimeter. 8. A sleeve according to claim 6, wherein the detachable portion includes a fold line along which the detachable portion is configured to be folded. 9. A sleeve according to claim 6, wherein the detachable portion is detachable along the perforated perimeter. 10. A sleeve according to claim 6, wherein when the detachable portion is removed the sleeve includes a void substantially in the shape of the detachable portion. 11. A sleeve according to claim 6, wherein the sleeve is thermally insulated. 12. A sleeve according to claim 6, wherein the sleeve is made from a paperboard material. 13. A sleeve according to claim 6, wherein the upper open end of the sleeve and the lower open end of the sleeve are located opposite each other via a textured container-engaging surface, wherein the textured container-engaging surface includes a one or more raised ribs. 14. A method for serving a beverage comprising: pouring a beverage into a container;inserting the container into a sleeve, wherein the sleeve includes: an upper open end and a lower open end, wherein the upper open end of the sleeve and the lower open end of the sleeve are opposite each other; anda detachable portion defined by a perforated perimeter, wherein the detachable portion is configured to be inserted into a dispensing aperture of a container lid, wherein the detachable portion includes a fold line along which the detachable portion is configured to be folded, wherein the detachable portion is detachable along the perforated perimeter, and wherein when the detachable portion is removed and folded a folded detachable plug is created and configured to be inserted into the dispensing aperture to substantially prevent spilling of contents of the container; andserving the beverage to a user using the container that is inserted in the sleeve.
연구과제 타임라인
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
이 특허에 인용된 특허 (5)
Lobbestael David A. (1148 Dexter-Pinckney Rd. Pinckney MI 48169), Closure for a beverage receptacle.
※ AI-Helper는 부적절한 답변을 할 수 있습니다.