Combination self-adhering beverage coaster and sleeve and method
OwnerTim M. Curryinventor
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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.
Claims20
A self-adhering beverage coaster comprising, in combination:
- a top layer comprising an outer surface and a moisture-absorbent inner surface;
- a moisture-impervious middle layer;
- and
- a substantially non-abrasive bottom layer;
- wherein the outer surface of the top layer is adapted to cling to a bottom surface of a container and the inner surface of the top layer is adapted to absorb moisture.
A combination self-adhering beverage coaster and sleeve comprising, in combination:
- a coaster comprising, in combination:
- a top layer comprising an outer surface and a moisture-absorbent inner surface;
- a moisture-impervious middle layer;
- and
- a substantially non-abrasive bottom layer;
- wherein the outer surface of the top layer is adapted to cling to a bottom surface of a container and the inner surface of the top layer is adapted to absorb moisture;
- and
- a sleeve comprising, in combination:
- an outer surface;
- and
- an inner surface comprising a substantially moisture-impervious material;
- wherein the sleeve is adapted to fit around and cling to an outer portion of a beverage container.
A method for protecting a surface from a beverage container, comprising the steps of:
- providing a supporting surface;
- providing a beverage container;
- providing a combination self-adhering beverage coaster and sleeve comprising, in combination:
- a coaster comprising, in combination:
- a top layer comprising an outer surface and a moisture-absorbent inner surface;
- a moisture-impervious middle layer;
- and
- a substantially non-abrasive bottom layer;
- wherein the outer surface of the top layer is adapted to cling to a bottom surface of a container and the inner surface of the top layer is adapted to absorb moisture;
- and
- a sleeve comprising, in combination:
- an outer surface;
- and
- an inner surface comprising a substantially moisture-impervious material;
- wherein the sleeve is adapted to fit around and cling to an outer portion of a beverage container;
- wherein the top layer of the self-adhering beverage coaster matches the outer surface of the sleeve;
- applying the sleeve to the beverage container;
- placing the coaster on the supporting surface;
- and
- placing the beverage container on the coaster.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.