Double-layered thermal insulation sleeve

• US 10,477,999 B1
• Filed: 09/28/2016
• Issued: 11/19/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Larry Tabb
• Original Assignee: Larry Tabb
• Inventors: Tabb, Larry
• Primary Examiner(s): Bhat, Nina
• Application Number:
  US15/330,498
• Time in Patent Office: 1,147 Days
• Field of Search: 220737-739, 229403, 428184
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 2023/0291 flexible sleeves or jackets
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 23/0216 for one glass or cup
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/3876 insulating sleeves or jackets for cans, bottles, barrels, etc.

Abstract

A double-layered thermal insulation sleeve having a frusto-conical shape is disclosed. The sleeve is used on the outer surface of a cup to maintain a water and heat barrier. The sleeve is comprised of a first thermal insulation layer, a second thermal insulation layer, and longitudinal fold lines. The first thermal insulation layer being a cup facing layer that is constructed from non-woven polyester fiber having a plurality of interior air channels being retaining channels for fluids and heat being released from the cup. The second thermal insulation layer is constructed from embossed paper having outward facing bumps that provide a non-slip and thermally insulative gripping surface and a moisture barrier. The longitudinal fold lines allow the double-layered thermal insulation sleeve to be folded into a flattened configuration and stored for reuse.

Claims

1. A double-layered thermal insulation sleeve having a frusto-conical shape and being used to cover the outer surface of a cup to maintain a water and heat barrier, said sleeve comprising,

a. a first thermal insulation layer, a second thermal insulation layer, and longitudinal fold lines,

b. said first thermal insulation layer having an upper channel edge and a lower channel edge;

c. said second thermal insulation layer having a back side, a non-slip and thermally insulative gripping surface, and an outer layer;

d. said first thermal insulation layer being a cup facing layer and being constructed from non-woven polyester fiber, said non-woven polyester fiber having a plurality of interior air channels being disposed on said first thermal insulation layer, said plurality of interior air channels having a plurality of bonding lines for connection to said second thermal insulation layer and forming a bonding site with said second thermal insulation layer, adhesive being used for fixedly attaching said bonding lines of said first thermal insulation layer to said back side of said second thermal insulation layer for permanent connection to said second thermal insulation layer and thereby creating said double-layered thermal insulation sleeve wherein said first thermal insulation layer is a cup facing layer and said second thermal insulation layer is said non-slip and thermally insulative gripping surface, said adhesive being placed between one of said bonding lines and said back side of said second thermal insulation layer in overlapping relationship, said plurality of interior air channels retaining said water and heat that is released from said cup, said fluid and said heat being released in an upward and downward direction in said plurality of interior air channels and from said upper channel edge and said lower channel edge, said upper channel edge and said lower channel edge being release points for said water and said heat from said first thermal insulation layer and thereby directing said heat and said fluids away from the hands of a user;

e. said outer layer of said second thermal insulation layer being constructed from embossed paper having outward facing bumps so as to provide said non-slip and thermally insulative gripping surface for said user, said second thermal insulation layer having poly-coating being applied thereon and wherein said poly-coating provides a moisture barrier by strengthening said second thermal insulation layer and prevents said liquid and said heat from permeating said second thermal insulation layer;

f. said longitudinal fold lines being arranged on said double-layered thermal insulation sleeve and allowing said double-layered thermal insulation sleeve to be folded into a flattened configuration along said longitudinal folds lines and stored for reuse.

2. The plurality of air channels in claim 1 wherein said plurality of air channels are so spaced on said first thermal insulation layer and said back side of said second thermal insulation layer as to provide sufficient reinforcement for said second thermal insulation layer while minimizing the conduction of heat directly between said first thermal insulation layer and said second thermal insulation layer.

3. The plurality of air channels in claim 1 wherein said plurality of air channels are adhered to said back side of said second thermal insulation layer.

4. The first thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said non-woven polyester fiber is made from 100% post-consumer recyclable plastic.

5. The first thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said non-woven polyester fiber supports said second thermal insulation layer along said back surface of said second thermal insulation layer.

6. The second thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said second thermal insulation layer is a moisture barrier.

7. The second thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said second thermal insulation layer is a heat barrier.

8. The second thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said second thermal insulation layer is adapted to repel stains.

9. The second thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said second thermal insulation layer is selected from the group consisting of printing, embossing, attaching, dying a pattern, cast, compression molded, injection molded, blow molded, extruded, and rotational cast.

10. The second thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said second thermal insulation layer is constructed from materials having thermo-resistant properties.

11. The second thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said outer layer of said second thermal insulation layer has advertisement indicia being placed thereon.

12. The second thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said outer layer of said second thermal insulation layer graphically depicts the outer surface of various types of sporting balls.

13. The second thermal insulation layer of claim 1 wherein said outer layer of said second thermal insulation layer has advertisement indicia being placed thereon.

14. The double-layered thermal insulation sleeve of claim 1 wherein said double-layered thermal insulation sleeve is sized for a variety of cup sizes.

15. The double-layered thermal insulation sleeve of claim 1 wherein said first thermal isolation layer and said second thermal insulation layer are folded over each other in a face to face configuration and joined to form said double-layered insulation sleeve.