Patent: INSULATOR SLEEVE FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER
US 7,922,031
B1
Priority Date: March 1, 2006
Purpose: To provide a sleeve that is reusable and washable.
Technology: The sleeve’s goal is to reduce waste, while maintaining
the ability to write on the sleeve. This sleeve has an inner and outer layer,
where the outer layer can be textured for better grip, and transparent so as to
show a marking on the inner sleeve. The outer surface of the sleeve acts as a
gripping surface that makes it easier for the consumer to grip. It is designed
for repeated use, which essentially negates the use for prior sleeves.
Anticipation and Obviousness: This is not very novel
and valid. It just allows for customization of the sleeve and makes it
reusable. This is important, as it will be more eco-friendly; the actual design
is quite obvious. Fundamentally this invention allows for you to write into a
sleeve and then see through that sleeve. Thus, it allows for speedier delivery
and production of drinks in coffee shops. The claims are not fully explained or
detailed in any prior art, but this is a novel patent.
Patent:
Hot and Cold Cup Sleeve·
US
20140151385 A1
Priority
Date: February 6,
2014
Purpose: To be used on both hot and cold
beverages.
Technology: By having three distinct layers: an inner water absorbent layer, an
outer synthetic fabric layer, and an unseen adhesive polyethylene layer, this
sleeve is able to work for both hot and cold drinks. It protects the user from
burning and also acts as an absorbent to deal with condensation. This sleeve avowals many key elements: low price,
lightweight, disposable, and thin.
Anticipation and Obviousness: This has new technologies and designs that can make the sleeve universal working for both hot and cold drinks. Definitely novel and non-obvious. Claim 1 discusses the use of a three layer design: a water absorbent inner layer, an outer layer that keeps hands dry, and a polyethylene film that is not visible. After looking at prior art, this patent application displays that it is novel and non-obvious. I think this was definitely anticipated since everyone probably wanted a cup sleeve that cold we used for both hot and cold drinks.
Anticipation and Obviousness: This has new technologies and designs that can make the sleeve universal working for both hot and cold drinks. Definitely novel and non-obvious. Claim 1 discusses the use of a three layer design: a water absorbent inner layer, an outer layer that keeps hands dry, and a polyethylene film that is not visible. After looking at prior art, this patent application displays that it is novel and non-obvious. I think this was definitely anticipated since everyone probably wanted a cup sleeve that cold we used for both hot and cold drinks.
