US20130233871A1 - Container sleeve with connection interface for attaching three-dimensional elements and method of making and using the same - Google Patents
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- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- the invention relates to a container sleeve for a container, e.g., a food or drink container, to which one or more three-dimensional parts/elements can be attached.
- a method of making and using the container sleeve is also disclosed as is a method of decorating the container with such parts/elements.
- An improved container would include a sleeve and/or other external interface to allow a user to attached, e.g., removably attach, to the same (or decorate the same with) one or more elements or parts.
- the container can thereby assume or be converted into a toy or decoratable container.
- a sleeve for a food or beverage container comprising a sleeve body sized and contained to receive therein a portion of the container.
- Plural connection elements are arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve body. At least one three-dimensional element is removably connectable to the sleeve body via at least one of the plural connection elements.
- the container is one of: a cup, a can, a drink vessel, a mug; and a conventionally know container that can contain an edible drinking substance.
- the container is one of: a food bowl, a soup bowl, a cereal bowl, and a conventionally know container that can contain an edible eating substance.
- the at least one three-dimensional element is attachable via a snap connection.
- the at least one three-dimensional element is one of: a decorative element, a toy element, an object resembling a portion of a man-made structure, and an object resembling a portion of a living thing.
- the at least one three-dimensional element is one of: a letter, a number, an inanimate object, and an object resembling an inanimate object.
- the at least one three-dimensional element is one of: a head of an animal, a face of an animal, a body of an animal, and a portion of an animal.
- the plural connection elements comprise one of: snap connectors, projections insertable into openings, and recesses receiving projections.
- the sleeve body comprises open upper and lower ends.
- the sleeve body comprises open upper and lower ends and the lower end is smaller in diameter than the upper end.
- the sleeve body comprises an open upper end and a closed lower end.
- the sleeve body is structured and arranged to be removably mounted onto a container.
- the sleeve body is structured and arranged to be non-removably mounted onto a container.
- the sleeve body comprises a generally flexible material.
- the sleeve body comprises a synthetic resin material.
- a container comprising a container sized to contain therein an edible substance and the sleeve as described above .
- a method of decorating the container described above wherein the method comprises attaching at least one three-dimensional element to the sleeve body.
- a method of decorating a container comprising removably attaching at least one three-dimensional element to a sleeve body arranged on the container via at least one of a plural connection elements.
- a container comprising a container body and a sleeve body.
- the sleeve body is sized and contained to receive therein a portion of the container and comprising plural connection elements arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve body.
- At least one three-dimensional element is removably connectable to the sleeve body via at least one of the plural connection elements.
- a container comprising a container body and plural connection elements arranged on an outer surface of the container body.
- the container may further comprise at least one of at least one three-dimensional element having at least one complementary connection element, the outer surface comprises a silicone material, and the plural connection elements are generally equally spaced projections.
- FIGS. 1-3 show a non-limiting example of a conventional container that can be utilized with the sleeve according to the invention
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the container of FIG. 1 but with a sleeve installed thereon in accordance with the invention and to which one or more three-dimensional elements can be attached.
- the external attaching interfaces of the sleeve are not shown;
- FIG. 5 is a top view of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the container of FIG. 1 before the sleeve of FIG. 7 is installed thereon;
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the sleeve installable on the container of FIG. 6 when flattened into a planar sheet and shows one example of the external attaching interfaces that can be utilized;
- FIG. 8 shows an enlarged portion of the sleeve of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 9 shows a side cross-section view of section A-A in FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 shows a side cross-section view of section B-B in FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 11 is a side view of another embodiment of a sleeve installed on a container of the type shown in FIG. 6 . Unlike the sleeve of FIG. 4 , the sleeve of FIG. 11 has a lower portion that extends under the container bottom;
- FIG. 12 is a side view of the container of FIG. 11 before the sleeve of FIG. 13 is installed thereon;
- FIG. 13 is a side view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 11 before it is installed on the container of FIG. 12 ;
- FIGS. 14 and 17 respectfully show rear and front views of an exemplary attachable element that can be removably attached to the sleeved containers shown in FIG. 4 or 11 .
- the attachable element resembles a lego-type element having receiving recesses sized and shaped to attachably engage with comparable external projections arranged on the sleeve of the container;
- FIG. 15 shows a side cross-section view of section C-C in FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 16 shows a side cross-section view of section D-D in FIG. 17 ;
- FIG. 18 shows a front view of an exemplary attachable element of the type shown in FIG. 17 before it is attached to the sleeved container shown in FIG. 19 ;
- FIG. 19 shows one exemplary location (illustrated in cross-hatching) on the sleeved container where the exemplary attachable element of FIG. 18 can be removably positioned;
- FIG. 20 shows a side view of another embodiment of a sleeve and container and illustrates how the container can be slid into the upper open end of the sleeve during installation;
- FIG. 21 shows a side view of the fully assembled container made up of the components shown in FIG. 20 ;
- FIGS. 22 and 23 respectfully show front and side views of another exemplary attachable element that can be removably attached to the sleeved containers shown in FIG. 4 , 11 or 21 .
- the attachable element resembles a lego-type element having receiving recesses sized and shaped to attachably engage with comparable external projections arranged on the sleeve of the container and also includes sheet layer having one or more symbols, letters, numbers, etc.;
- FIG. 24 shows a side view of another exemplary sleeved container
- FIG. 25 shows the sleeved container of FIG. 24 rotated 180 degrees so that one can visualize a designed projection-free space (identified as a broken line rectangle) on the sleeve.
- this designated space can be used to, e.g., print a logo or trademark;
- FIG. 26 shows a side view of another embodiment of a sleeve that can be used on a container in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 27 shows a top cross-section view of section E-E in FIG. 26 and illustrates how the sleeve bottom can have a central opening so as not to cover all of the bottom of the container when installed;
- FIG. 28 shows a side cross-section view of section F-F in FIG. 26 ;
- FIGS. 29 and 30 respectfully show front and review views of another exemplary attachable element having the form of a pair of pair of glasses arranged over eyes;
- FIGS. 31 and 32 respectfully show front and review views of another exemplary attachable element having the form of a nose
- FIGS. 33 and 34 respectfully show front and review views of another exemplary attachable element having the form of a curly mustache
- FIG. 35 shows an exemplary sleeved container in accordance with the invention decorated with the attachable elements shown in FIGS. 29-34 ;
- FIG. 36 shows a side view of a portion of another embodiment of a sleeve that can be used on a container in accordance with the invention.
- each attachment projection includes a central opening which renders the projections as hollow projections;
- FIG. 37 shows a side view of a portion of still another embodiment of a sleeve that can be used on a container in accordance with the invention.
- each attachment projection is generally circular in shape instead of generally square as shown in FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 38 shows a side view of a portion of still another embodiment of a sleeve that can be used on a container in accordance with the invention.
- each attachment projection is generally triangular in shape;
- FIGS. 39-48 respectively show front and back views of other non-limiting attachment/attachable three-dimensional elements, i.e., a circular-shaped element, a rectangular donut-shaped element, a square-shaped element, a hand-shaped element, and a heart-shaped element.
- a conventional container 10 having a dual wall construction and a cover 40 can be utilized in the invention.
- the cover 40 and the container 10 can be any size, shape or type and need not be similar to that shown in FIGS. 1-3 .
- the container 10 can also be single wall or can be other than duel wall type shown in FIG. 3 .
- Non-limiting examples of a container (including container sizes, shapes and configurations) which can be utilized in any of the herein disclosed embodiments include any of those discussed above in the Background section.
- a sleeved container 1 includes a container 10 of the type described above and a sleeve 20 .
- the sleeve 20 is sized and configured to slide onto the container 10 (or vice versa) and to frictionally engage the outer surface of the container 10 .
- the sleeve 20 as a tapered shape generally corresponding to the tapered shape of the container 10 and includes an open upper end and a smaller diameter open lower end.
- the sleeve 20 also includes a plurality of attachment elements 30 which are sized and spaced in a manner which can allow a user to attach to the sleeve 20 one or more three-dimensional elements as will be described in detail below.
- the plurality of attachment elements 30 are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, projections arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve 20 .
- the elements 30 are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount.
- the arrangement shown in FIG. 7 for example, represents equally spaced rows and columns of elements 30 .
- the sleeve 20 can be a one-piece member in which the elements 30 are integrally formed solid projections.
- the sleeve 20 can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., a flexible resin or silicone material, and can also be removably mounted to the container 10 or alternatively can be a more rigid resin material and can be non-removably secured thereto using, e.g., an adhesive connection.
- the sleeve 20 may also be any combination of these features.
- a sleeved container 100 includes a container 10 of the type described above and a sleeve 120 .
- the sleeve 120 is sized and configured to slide onto the container 10 (or vice versa) and to frictionally engage the outer surface of the container 10 .
- the sleeve 120 as a tapered shape generally corresponding to the tapered shape of the container 10 and includes an open upper end and a closed or substantially closed lower end.
- the sleeve 120 also includes a plurality of attachment elements 130 which are sized and spaced in a manner which can allow a user to attach to the sleeve 120 one or more three-dimensional elements as will be described in detail below.
- the plurality of attachment elements 130 are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, projections arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve 120 .
- the elements 130 are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount.
- the arrangement shown in FIG. 13 for example, represents equally spaced rows and columns of elements 130 .
- the sleeve 120 can be a one-piece member in which the elements 130 are integrally formed solid projections.
- the sleeve 120 can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., a flexible resin or silicone material, and can also be removably mounted to the container 10 or alternatively can be a more rigid resin material and can be non-removably secured thereto using, e.g., an adhesive connection.
- the sleeve 120 may also be any combination of these features.
- FIGS. 14-17 show one non-limiting example of a three-dimensional element 50 that can be attached to the sleeve in accordance with the invention.
- the element 50 can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., either a rigid or a flexible resin or silicone material, and can include one or more attachment elements 70 .
- the plurality of attachment elements 70 are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, recesses sized and shaped to receive therein the projections, e.g., projections 30 and/or 130 .
- the elements 70 are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount.
- each element 50 can be removably mounted to the container 100 via frictional engagement between the elements 70 and the elements 130 . This frictional engagement can be characterized as a lego-type connection.
- a sleeved container 1000 includes a container 1010 and a sleeve 1020 .
- the sleeve 1020 is sized and configured to slide onto the container 1010 (or vice versa) and to frictionally engage the outer surface of the container 1010 .
- the sleeve 1020 as a generally cylindrical shape generally corresponding to the shape of the container 1010 and includes an open upper end and a closed or substantially closed lower end.
- the sleeve 1020 also includes a plurality of attachment elements 1030 which are sized and spaced in a manner which can allow a user to attach to the sleeve 1020 one or more three-dimensional elements as discussed and as will be described in detail below.
- the plurality of attachment elements 1030 are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, projections arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve 1020 .
- the elements 1030 are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount.
- the arrangement shown in FIG. 21 for example, represents equally spaced rows and columns of elements 1030 .
- the sleeve 1020 can be a one-piece member in which the elements 1030 are integrally formed solid projections.
- the sleeve 1020 can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., a flexible resin or silicone material, and can also be removably mounted to the container 1010 or alternatively can be a more rigid resin material and can be non-removably secured thereto using, e.g., an adhesive connection.
- the sleeve 1020 may also be any combination of these features.
- FIGS. 22 and 23 show another non-limiting example of a three-dimensional element 50 ′ that can be attached to the sleeve in accordance with the invention.
- the element 50 ′ can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., either a rigid or a flexible resin or silicone material, and can include one or more attachment elements as well as, e.g., a number, a letter, or indicia 60 .
- the plurality of attachment elements are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, recesses (similar to recesses 70 in FIGS.
- the indicia 60 can be, e.g., printed, on a layer of material arranged on or fixed to the element 50 ′.
- a sleeved container 1000 ′ includes a container 1010 ′ and a sleeve 1020 ′.
- the sleeve 1020 ′ is sized and configured to slide onto the container 1010 ′ (or vice versa) and to frictionally engage the outer surface of the container 1010 ′.
- the sleeve 1020 ′ as a generally cylindrical shape generally corresponding to the shape of the container 1010 ′ and includes an open upper end and a substantially closed lower end. As is shown in FIG. 27 , the lower end is sized to extend under the container 1010 ′, but has a centrally disposed through opening TO.
- the sleeve 1020 ′ also includes a plurality of attachment elements 1030 ′ which are sized and spaced in a manner which can allow a user to attach to the sleeve 1020 ′ one or more three-dimensional elements (see FIGS. 29-34 ).
- a designated area LS of the sleeve 1020 ′ can be made free of elements 1030 ′ in order to provide a convenient location for desired indicia, e.g., a printed logo.
- the plurality of attachment elements 1030 ′ are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, projections arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve 1020 ′.
- the elements 1030 ′ are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount.
- the arrangement shown in FIG. 26 represents equally spaced rows and columns of elements 1030 ′.
- the sleeve 1020 ′ can be a one-piece member in which the elements 1030 ′ are integrally formed solid projections.
- FIGS. 29-34 show non-limiting examples of three-dimensional elements 50 ′′ a , 50 ′′ b , and 50 ′′ c that can be attached to the sleeve as shown in FIG. 35 .
- each element can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., either a rigid or a flexible resin or silicone material, and has the form of facial features.
- element 50 ′′ a has the form of a pair of glasses with eyes visible therein (on its front side) and includes one or more attachment elements 70 ′′ (on its rear side).
- Element 50 ′′ b has the form of a nose (on its front side) and includes one or more attachment elements 70 ′′ (on its rear side).
- Element 50 ′′ c has the form of a mustache (on its front side) and includes one or more attachment elements 70 ′′ (on its rear side).
- attachment elements 70 ′′ are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, recesses sized and shaped to receive therein the projections, e.g., projections 1030 ′.
- the elements of FIGS. 29-34 can be removably mounted to the container 1000 ′ via frictional engagement between the elements 70 ′′ and the elements 1030 ′ so as to decorate the container 1000 ′ in the non-limiting manner shown in FIG. 35 .
- Other exemplary attachable elements are shown in FIGS. 39-48 .
- At least the elements shown in FIGS. 38 , 39 and 43 - 48 can optionally include layer of material arranged on its front generally planar side such as, e.g., a sticker, and can have, e.g., any desired printing, marking, or color.
- the sleeve 1020 ′′ includes plural attachment elements 1030 ′′ having a generally polygonal shape and being partially hollowed out via a centrally disposed central blind opening or depression.
- the sleeve 1020 ′′′ includes plural attachment elements 1030 ′′′ having a generally circular shape and being otherwise solid in form.
- the sleeve 1020 IV includes plural attachment elements 1030 IV having a generally triangular shape and being otherwise solid in form.
- the invention also contemplates that either the sleeve is integrally formed with the container or that the external attachment elements (instead of being formed on the sleeve) are formed on an outer surface of the container itself.
- These elements can be either projections of the type shown in the drawings or alternatively (or additionally) external recesses, depressions and/or blind openings.
- the invention also contemplates a sleeve with external recesses, depressions and/or blind openings and with projections formed on the one or more attachable elements.
- One or more of the herein disclosed embodiments can also include one or more features described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/364,886 filed on Feb. 2, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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Abstract
The invention provides for a sleeve for a container, e.g., a food or beverage container, which includes a sleeve body sized to receive therein a portion of the container. Plural connection elements are arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve body. At least one three-dimensional element is removably connectable to the sleeve body via at least one of the plural connection elements.
Description
- The instant application is a U.S. non-provisional Application based on U.S. provisional application No. 61/608,966, filed Mar. 9, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference hereto in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The invention relates to a container sleeve for a container, e.g., a food or drink container, to which one or more three-dimensional parts/elements can be attached. A method of making and using the container sleeve is also disclosed as is a method of decorating the container with such parts/elements.
- 2. Discussion of Background Information
- Food and drink containers are well known. Such devices are disclosed in, e.g. U.S. D465,973, U.S. Pat. No. 7,540,833, U.S. Pat. No. 6,145,553, as well as the following list of US patents: U.S. Pat. No. 7,556,425, U.S. D575,103, U.S. D563,723, U.S. D554,433, U.S. D547,122, U.S. D546,625, U.S. D544,304, U.S. D543,416, U.S. D535,152, U.S. D534,770, U.S. D534,762, U.S. D527,576, U.S. D518,333, U.S. D491,020, U.S. D489,940, U.S. D483,613, U.S. D479,671, U.S. D479,437, U.S. D462,575, U.S. D458,082, and U.S. D457,395. The disclosure of each of these listed documents is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as though set forth in full.
- An improved container, however, would include a sleeve and/or other external interface to allow a user to attached, e.g., removably attach, to the same (or decorate the same with) one or more elements or parts. The container can thereby assume or be converted into a toy or decoratable container.
- It is submitted that there is a need for such a container and which is lacking in known devices.
- In accordance with one non-limiting embodiment, there is provided a sleeve for a food or beverage container comprising a sleeve body sized and contained to receive therein a portion of the container. Plural connection elements are arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve body. At least one three-dimensional element is removably connectable to the sleeve body via at least one of the plural connection elements.
- In embodiments, the container is one of: a cup, a can, a drink vessel, a mug; and a conventionally know container that can contain an edible drinking substance.
- In embodiments, the container is one of: a food bowl, a soup bowl, a cereal bowl, and a conventionally know container that can contain an edible eating substance.
- In embodiments, the at least one three-dimensional element is attachable via a snap connection.
- In embodiments, the at least one three-dimensional element is one of: a decorative element, a toy element, an object resembling a portion of a man-made structure, and an object resembling a portion of a living thing.
- In embodiments, the at least one three-dimensional element is one of: a letter, a number, an inanimate object, and an object resembling an inanimate object.
- In embodiments, the at least one three-dimensional element is one of: a head of an animal, a face of an animal, a body of an animal, and a portion of an animal.
- In embodiments, the plural connection elements comprise one of: snap connectors, projections insertable into openings, and recesses receiving projections.
- In embodiments, the sleeve body comprises open upper and lower ends.
- In embodiments, the sleeve body comprises open upper and lower ends and the lower end is smaller in diameter than the upper end.
- In embodiments, the sleeve body comprises an open upper end and a closed lower end.
- In embodiments, the sleeve body is structured and arranged to be removably mounted onto a container.
- In embodiments, the sleeve body is structured and arranged to be non-removably mounted onto a container.
- In embodiments, the sleeve body comprises a generally flexible material.
- In embodiments, the sleeve body comprises a synthetic resin material.
- In embodiments, there is provided a container comprising a container sized to contain therein an edible substance and the sleeve as described above .
- In embodiments, there is provided a method of decorating the container described above, wherein the method comprises attaching at least one three-dimensional element to the sleeve body.
- According to one non-limiting embodiment, there is provided a method of decorating a container, wherein the method comprises removably attaching at least one three-dimensional element to a sleeve body arranged on the container via at least one of a plural connection elements.
- According to another non-limiting embodiment, there is provided a container comprising a container body and a sleeve body. The sleeve body is sized and contained to receive therein a portion of the container and comprising plural connection elements arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve body. At least one three-dimensional element is removably connectable to the sleeve body via at least one of the plural connection elements.
- According to another non-limiting embodiment, there is provided a container comprising a container body and plural connection elements arranged on an outer surface of the container body.
- In embodiments, the container may further comprise at least one of at least one three-dimensional element having at least one complementary connection element, the outer surface comprises a silicone material, and the plural connection elements are generally equally spaced projections.
- Other exemplary embodiments and advantages of the present invention may be ascertained by reviewing the present disclosure and the accompanying drawing.
- The present invention is further described in the detailed description which follows, in reference to the noted plurality of drawings by way of non-limiting examples of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, in which like reference numerals represent similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings, and wherein:
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FIGS. 1-3 show a non-limiting example of a conventional container that can be utilized with the sleeve according to the invention; -
FIG. 4 is a side view of the container ofFIG. 1 but with a sleeve installed thereon in accordance with the invention and to which one or more three-dimensional elements can be attached. The external attaching interfaces of the sleeve are not shown; -
FIG. 5 is a top view ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a side view of the container ofFIG. 1 before the sleeve ofFIG. 7 is installed thereon; -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the sleeve installable on the container ofFIG. 6 when flattened into a planar sheet and shows one example of the external attaching interfaces that can be utilized; -
FIG. 8 shows an enlarged portion of the sleeve ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9 shows a side cross-section view of section A-A inFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 shows a side cross-section view of section B-B inFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 11 is a side view of another embodiment of a sleeve installed on a container of the type shown inFIG. 6 . Unlike the sleeve ofFIG. 4 , the sleeve ofFIG. 11 has a lower portion that extends under the container bottom; -
FIG. 12 is a side view of the container ofFIG. 11 before the sleeve ofFIG. 13 is installed thereon; -
FIG. 13 is a side view of the sleeve shown inFIG. 11 before it is installed on the container ofFIG. 12 ; -
FIGS. 14 and 17 respectfully show rear and front views of an exemplary attachable element that can be removably attached to the sleeved containers shown inFIG. 4 or 11. In this embodiment, the attachable element resembles a lego-type element having receiving recesses sized and shaped to attachably engage with comparable external projections arranged on the sleeve of the container; -
FIG. 15 shows a side cross-section view of section C-C inFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 16 shows a side cross-section view of section D-D inFIG. 17 ; -
FIG. 18 shows a front view of an exemplary attachable element of the type shown inFIG. 17 before it is attached to the sleeved container shown inFIG. 19 ; -
FIG. 19 shows one exemplary location (illustrated in cross-hatching) on the sleeved container where the exemplary attachable element ofFIG. 18 can be removably positioned; -
FIG. 20 shows a side view of another embodiment of a sleeve and container and illustrates how the container can be slid into the upper open end of the sleeve during installation; -
FIG. 21 shows a side view of the fully assembled container made up of the components shown inFIG. 20 ; -
FIGS. 22 and 23 respectfully show front and side views of another exemplary attachable element that can be removably attached to the sleeved containers shown inFIG. 4 , 11 or 21. In this embodiment, the attachable element resembles a lego-type element having receiving recesses sized and shaped to attachably engage with comparable external projections arranged on the sleeve of the container and also includes sheet layer having one or more symbols, letters, numbers, etc.; -
FIG. 24 shows a side view of another exemplary sleeved container; -
FIG. 25 shows the sleeved container ofFIG. 24 rotated 180 degrees so that one can visualize a designed projection-free space (identified as a broken line rectangle) on the sleeve. In exemplary embodiments, this designated space can be used to, e.g., print a logo or trademark; -
FIG. 26 shows a side view of another embodiment of a sleeve that can be used on a container in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 27 shows a top cross-section view of section E-E inFIG. 26 and illustrates how the sleeve bottom can have a central opening so as not to cover all of the bottom of the container when installed; -
FIG. 28 shows a side cross-section view of section F-F inFIG. 26 ; -
FIGS. 29 and 30 respectfully show front and review views of another exemplary attachable element having the form of a pair of pair of glasses arranged over eyes; -
FIGS. 31 and 32 respectfully show front and review views of another exemplary attachable element having the form of a nose; -
FIGS. 33 and 34 respectfully show front and review views of another exemplary attachable element having the form of a curly mustache; -
FIG. 35 shows an exemplary sleeved container in accordance with the invention decorated with the attachable elements shown inFIGS. 29-34 ; -
FIG. 36 shows a side view of a portion of another embodiment of a sleeve that can be used on a container in accordance with the invention. In this embodiment, each attachment projection includes a central opening which renders the projections as hollow projections; -
FIG. 37 shows a side view of a portion of still another embodiment of a sleeve that can be used on a container in accordance with the invention. In this embodiment, each attachment projection is generally circular in shape instead of generally square as shown inFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 38 shows a side view of a portion of still another embodiment of a sleeve that can be used on a container in accordance with the invention. In this embodiment, each attachment projection is generally triangular in shape; and -
FIGS. 39-48 respectively show front and back views of other non-limiting attachment/attachable three-dimensional elements, i.e., a circular-shaped element, a rectangular donut-shaped element, a square-shaped element, a hand-shaped element, and a heart-shaped element. - With reference to
FIGS. 1-3 , it can be seen that aconventional container 10 having a dual wall construction and acover 40 can be utilized in the invention. Thecover 40 and thecontainer 10 can be any size, shape or type and need not be similar to that shown inFIGS. 1-3 . Moreover, thecontainer 10 can also be single wall or can be other than duel wall type shown inFIG. 3 . Non-limiting examples of a container (including container sizes, shapes and configurations) which can be utilized in any of the herein disclosed embodiments include any of those discussed above in the Background section. - With reference to
FIGS. 4-10 , there is shown a first non-limiting embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, asleeved container 1 includes acontainer 10 of the type described above and asleeve 20. Thesleeve 20 is sized and configured to slide onto the container 10 (or vice versa) and to frictionally engage the outer surface of thecontainer 10. In this embodiment, thesleeve 20 as a tapered shape generally corresponding to the tapered shape of thecontainer 10 and includes an open upper end and a smaller diameter open lower end. Thesleeve 20 also includes a plurality ofattachment elements 30 which are sized and spaced in a manner which can allow a user to attach to thesleeve 20 one or more three-dimensional elements as will be described in detail below. In the example shown inFIGS. 2-10 , the plurality ofattachment elements 30 are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, projections arranged on an outer surface of thesleeve 20. Theelements 30 are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount. The arrangement shown inFIG. 7 , for example, represents equally spaced rows and columns ofelements 30. As is apparent fromFIGS. 8-10 , thesleeve 20 can be a one-piece member in which theelements 30 are integrally formed solid projections. - In the embodiment of
FIGS. 4-10 , thesleeve 20 can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., a flexible resin or silicone material, and can also be removably mounted to thecontainer 10 or alternatively can be a more rigid resin material and can be non-removably secured thereto using, e.g., an adhesive connection. Thesleeve 20 may also be any combination of these features. - With reference to
FIGS. 11-13 , there is shown another non-limiting embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, asleeved container 100 includes acontainer 10 of the type described above and asleeve 120. Thesleeve 120 is sized and configured to slide onto the container 10 (or vice versa) and to frictionally engage the outer surface of thecontainer 10. In this embodiment, thesleeve 120 as a tapered shape generally corresponding to the tapered shape of thecontainer 10 and includes an open upper end and a closed or substantially closed lower end. Thesleeve 120 also includes a plurality ofattachment elements 130 which are sized and spaced in a manner which can allow a user to attach to thesleeve 120 one or more three-dimensional elements as will be described in detail below. In the example shown inFIGS. 11-13 , the plurality ofattachment elements 130 are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, projections arranged on an outer surface of thesleeve 120. Theelements 130 are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount. The arrangement shown inFIG. 13 , for example, represents equally spaced rows and columns ofelements 130. As is the previous embodiment, thesleeve 120 can be a one-piece member in which theelements 130 are integrally formed solid projections. - In the embodiment of
FIGS. 11-13 , thesleeve 120 can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., a flexible resin or silicone material, and can also be removably mounted to thecontainer 10 or alternatively can be a more rigid resin material and can be non-removably secured thereto using, e.g., an adhesive connection. Thesleeve 120 may also be any combination of these features. -
FIGS. 14-17 show one non-limiting example of a three-dimensional element 50 that can be attached to the sleeve in accordance with the invention. In the embodiment ofFIG. 14-17 , theelement 50 can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., either a rigid or a flexible resin or silicone material, and can include one ormore attachment elements 70. In the example shown inFIGS. 14-17 , the plurality ofattachment elements 70 are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, recesses sized and shaped to receive therein the projections, e.g.,projections 30 and/or 130. Theelements 70 are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount. As can be seen inFIGS. 18 and 19 , eachelement 50 can be removably mounted to thecontainer 100 via frictional engagement between theelements 70 and theelements 130. This frictional engagement can be characterized as a lego-type connection. - With reference to
FIGS. 20 and 21 , there is shown another non-limiting embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, asleeved container 1000 includes acontainer 1010 and asleeve 1020. Thesleeve 1020 is sized and configured to slide onto the container 1010 (or vice versa) and to frictionally engage the outer surface of thecontainer 1010. In this embodiment, thesleeve 1020 as a generally cylindrical shape generally corresponding to the shape of thecontainer 1010 and includes an open upper end and a closed or substantially closed lower end. Thesleeve 1020 also includes a plurality ofattachment elements 1030 which are sized and spaced in a manner which can allow a user to attach to thesleeve 1020 one or more three-dimensional elements as discussed and as will be described in detail below. In the example shown inFIGS. 20 and 21 , the plurality ofattachment elements 1030 are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, projections arranged on an outer surface of thesleeve 1020. Theelements 1030 are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount. The arrangement shown inFIG. 21 , for example, represents equally spaced rows and columns ofelements 1030. As is the previous embodiment, thesleeve 1020 can be a one-piece member in which theelements 1030 are integrally formed solid projections. - In the embodiment of
FIGS. 20 and 21 , thesleeve 1020 can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., a flexible resin or silicone material, and can also be removably mounted to thecontainer 1010 or alternatively can be a more rigid resin material and can be non-removably secured thereto using, e.g., an adhesive connection. Thesleeve 1020 may also be any combination of these features. -
FIGS. 22 and 23 show another non-limiting example of a three-dimensional element 50′ that can be attached to the sleeve in accordance with the invention. In the embodiment ofFIGS. 22 and 23 , theelement 50′ can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., either a rigid or a flexible resin or silicone material, and can include one or more attachment elements as well as, e.g., a number, a letter, orindicia 60. In the example shown inFIGS. 22 and 23 , the plurality of attachment elements are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, recesses (similar torecesses 70 inFIGS. 15-16 ) sized and shaped to receive therein the projections, e.g.,projections 1030. Theindicia 60 can be, e.g., printed, on a layer of material arranged on or fixed to theelement 50′. - With reference to
FIGS. 24-35 , there is shown another non-limiting embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, asleeved container 1000′ includes acontainer 1010′ and asleeve 1020′. Thesleeve 1020′ is sized and configured to slide onto thecontainer 1010′ (or vice versa) and to frictionally engage the outer surface of thecontainer 1010′. In this embodiment, thesleeve 1020′ as a generally cylindrical shape generally corresponding to the shape of thecontainer 1010′ and includes an open upper end and a substantially closed lower end. As is shown inFIG. 27 , the lower end is sized to extend under thecontainer 1010′, but has a centrally disposed through opening TO. Thesleeve 1020′ also includes a plurality ofattachment elements 1030′ which are sized and spaced in a manner which can allow a user to attach to thesleeve 1020′ one or more three-dimensional elements (seeFIGS. 29-34 ). A designated area LS of thesleeve 1020′ can be made free ofelements 1030′ in order to provide a convenient location for desired indicia, e.g., a printed logo. In the example shown inFIGS. 26 and 27 , the plurality ofattachment elements 1030′ are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, projections arranged on an outer surface of thesleeve 1020′. Theelements 1030′ are identically sized and generally spaced apart from each other by the same amount. The arrangement shown inFIG. 26 , for example, represents equally spaced rows and columns ofelements 1030′. As is the previous embodiment, thesleeve 1020′ can be a one-piece member in which theelements 1030′ are integrally formed solid projections. -
FIGS. 29-34 show non-limiting examples of three-dimensional elements 50″a, 50″b, and 50″c that can be attached to the sleeve as shown inFIG. 35 . In the embodiment ofFIG. 29-34 , each element can be made of a synthetic resin material, e.g., either a rigid or a flexible resin or silicone material, and has the form of facial features. Thus, for example,element 50″a has the form of a pair of glasses with eyes visible therein (on its front side) and includes one ormore attachment elements 70″ (on its rear side).Element 50″b has the form of a nose (on its front side) and includes one ormore attachment elements 70″ (on its rear side).Element 50″c has the form of a mustache (on its front side) and includes one ormore attachment elements 70″ (on its rear side). In the example shown inFIGS. 29-34 ,attachment elements 70″ are polygonal shaped, e.g., square shaped, recesses sized and shaped to receive therein the projections, e.g.,projections 1030′. As can be seen inFIG. 35 , the elements ofFIGS. 29-34 can be removably mounted to thecontainer 1000′ via frictional engagement between theelements 70″ and theelements 1030′ so as to decorate thecontainer 1000′ in the non-limiting manner shown inFIG. 35 . Other exemplary attachable elements are shown inFIGS. 39-48 . At least the elements shown inFIGS. 38 , 39 and 43-48 can optionally include layer of material arranged on its front generally planar side such as, e.g., a sticker, and can have, e.g., any desired printing, marking, or color. - With reference to
FIGS. 36-38 , there are shown other non-limiting embodiments of the sleeve. InFIG. 36 , thesleeve 1020″ includesplural attachment elements 1030″ having a generally polygonal shape and being partially hollowed out via a centrally disposed central blind opening or depression. InFIG. 37 , thesleeve 1020″′ includesplural attachment elements 1030′″ having a generally circular shape and being otherwise solid in form. InFIG. 38 , thesleeve 1020 IV includesplural attachment elements 1030 IV having a generally triangular shape and being otherwise solid in form. - Although various embodiments shows the sleeve having external projections that can connect to recesses formed in one or more attachment elements, the invention also contemplates that either the sleeve is integrally formed with the container or that the external attachment elements (instead of being formed on the sleeve) are formed on an outer surface of the container itself. These elements can be either projections of the type shown in the drawings or alternatively (or additionally) external recesses, depressions and/or blind openings.
- Although various embodiments shows the sleeve having external projections that can connect to recesses formed in one or more attachment elements, the invention also contemplates a sleeve with external recesses, depressions and/or blind openings and with projections formed on the one or more attachable elements.
- One or more of the herein disclosed embodiments can also include one or more features described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/364,886 filed on Feb. 2, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Further additional features can be utilized on the sleeve and/or container such one, more than one, or all of those described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/608,956 filed on Mar. 9, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- It is noted that the foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the present invention. While the present invention has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment, it is understood that the words which have been used herein are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Changes may be made, within the purview of the appended claims, as presently stated and as amended, without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention in its aspects. Although the present invention has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials and embodiments, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the present invention extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (20)
1. A sleeve for a food or beverage container comprising:
a sleeve body sized and contained to receive therein a portion of a container;
plural connection elements arranged on an outer surface of the sleeve body; and
at least one three-dimensional element being removably connectable to the sleeve body via at least one of the plural connection elements.
2. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the container is one of:
a cup;
a can;
a drink vessel;
a mug; and
a conventionally know container that can contain an edible drinking substance.
3. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the container is one of:
a food bowl;
a soup bowl;
a cereal bowl; and
a conventionally know container that can contain an edible eating substance.
4. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the at least one three-dimensional element is attachable via a snap connection.
5. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the at least one three-dimensional element is one of:
a decorative element;
a toy element;
an object resembling a portion of a man-made structure; and
an object resembling a portion of a living thing.
6. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the at least one three-dimensional element is one of:
a letter;
a number;
an inanimate object;
an object resembling an inanimate object.
7. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the at least one three-dimensional element is one of:
a head of an animal;
a face of an animal;
a body of an animal;
a portion of an animal.
8. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the plural connection elements comprise one of:
snap connectors;
generally equally spaced projections;
generally circular projections;
generally polygonal projections;
projections insertable into openings; and
recesses receiving projections.
9. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve body comprises open upper and lower ends.
10. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve body comprises open upper and lower ends and the lower end is smaller in diameter than the upper end.
11. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve body comprises an open upper end and a closed lower end.
12. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve body is structured and arranged to be removably mounted onto a container.
13. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve body is structured and arranged to be non-removably mounted onto a container.
14. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve body comprises a generally flexible one-piece member.
15. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve body comprises one of:
a synthetic resin material; and
a silicone material.
16. A container comprising:
a container sized to contain therein an edible substance; and
the sleeve of claim 1 .
17. A method of decorating the container of claim 16 , the method comprising:
attaching at least one three-dimensional element to the sleeve body.
18. A method of decorating a container, the method comprising:
removably attaching at least one three-dimensional element to a sleeve body arranged on the container via at least one of a plural connection elements.
19. A container comprising:
a container body;
plural connection elements arranged on an outer surface of the container body.
20. The container of claim 19 , further comprising at least one of:
at least one three-dimensional element having at least one complementary connection element;
the outer surface comprises a silicone material; and
the plural connection elements are generally equally spaced projections.
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