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- the present invention relates generally to a cup holder and in particular, to a cup holder adapted to be coupled to a cup and having air passageways for effective heat transfer from the cup.
- cup holders are present in the market. However, the existing cup holders trap heat in between the cup and the cup holder and thereby do not provide adequate heat transfer. What is needed is a cup holder allowing more effective heat transfer from the cup.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of the cup holder in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the cup holder coupled to a cup in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of the cup holder in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of the cup holder in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the cup holder coupled to a cup in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the cup holder coupled to a cup in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of an unassembled cup holder in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- the cup holder 100 includes a flat band 102 , also referred to herein as a body 102 , which is preferably made of paper having a top side 104 and a bottom side 106 .
- the top side 104 and the bottom side 106 are preferably arc-shaped and concentric.
- the top side 104 and the bottom side 106 are preferably parallel to one another, although it is not necessary.
- the top side 104 has a radius larger than the bottom side 106 .
- the cup holder 100 includes two coupling ends 108 and 110 which are on opposite ends of the band 102 .
- the portion of the body 102 between the coupling ends 108 , 110 and a corresponding pleat 120 are defined herein as the coupling portions 114 .
- the portions 114 are configured to be coupled to each other to form the cylindrical shaped cup holder 100 which is preferably folded flat for easy storage.
- the coupling portions 114 are preferably coupled to one another by an adhesive, although any other known method or design is contemplated.
- the flat cup holder 100 is easily able to be adapted to be coupled to a cup 99 by squeezing the pleats 120 toward each other.
- the cylindrical shaped cup holder 100 preferably has a plurality of distinct outer and inner surface faces when coupled to the cup 99 .
- the band 102 of the cup holder 100 preferably includes several pleats or folding features 110 therein as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the surface of the band 102 shown in FIG. 1 is the outer surface for example purposes. It should be noted that the band 102 shown in FIG. 1 is alternatively the inner surface.
- the pleats 110 are shown in FIG. 1 as extending at an angle from the top surface 104 to the bottom surface 106 . In another embodiment, the pleats 110 extend only a portion between the top surface 104 and the bottom surface 106 . It should be noted that although the pleats 110 are shown in FIG. 1 to be straight, it is contemplated that the pleats 110 are alternatively curved lines.
- the pleats are spaced equally apart along the body 102 from one edge 108 to the other edge 110 . In another embodiment, the pleats are spaced non-uniformly along the body 102 from one edge 108 to the other edge 110 .
- the band 102 includes seven pleats 110 , whereby the portions 112 of the body which are adjacent to each pleat 110 form seven distinct surfaces when the pleats 120 are squeezed toward each other or when the cup holder 100 is coupled to a cup 99 .
- the cup holder 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 when folded at the pleats 110 , form six distinct portion surfaces 112 and one distinct coupling portion surface 114 . It is understood that the cup holder 100 of the present invention alternatively has any number of pleats 110 and distinct surfaces and is not limited to six.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the cup holder 100 coupled to a cup 99 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- the coupling portions 114 of the band 102 attach to one another to form the cylindrical cup holder 100 .
- the cup holder 100 is shown in FIG. 2 to have the seven distinct inner and outer surfaces 112 . Each portion 112 is bent at an angle with respect to its neighboring portion 112 at the pleats 110 .
- the cup holder 100 forms several air passageways 118 located between the outer surface 98 of the cup 99 and the inner surface 116 of the cup holder 100 at the pleats 110 , 120 .
- the interior surface of the cup holder 100 is shown in contact with the outer surface of the cup 98 at certain locations between two adjacent pleats 110 .
- the air passageway is defined herein as the area where the interior surface of the cup holder 100 does not contact the outer surface of the cup 99 .
- Each air passageway 118 preferably extends from the top surface 104 to the bottom surface 106 and provides a significant non-contacting surface between the cup 99 and the cup holder 100 .
- the air passageways 118 allow heat to transfer from the cup 99 while minimizing the amount of heat transferred to the cup holder 100 .
- the air passageways 110 also provide an insulating layer between the user's hand and the cup 99 .
- the several distinct surfaces provide an enhanced gripping ability for the user while providing an adequate amount of surface on the interior of the cup 99 to the cup holder 100 .
- the air passageways 118 are shown to be different sizes as in FIG. 2 . In another embodiment, the air passageways 118 are substantially the same size and dimension.
- each pleat 110 is formed by scoring or embossing a line 110 into the body 102 .
- the pleats 110 are formed into the body 102 as perforations at the desired pleating locations.
- the pleats 110 are formed into the body 102 , whereby the body has a lesser thickness of material along the desired pleating location.
- the body 102 in general can be formed to have a certain thickness, whereas the areas where the pleats 110 exist have a smaller thickness. This difference in material thickness naturally causes the body 102 to fold at the areas where the material thickness is less. It is contemplated that any other known method is alternatively utilized to form the pleats 110 in the body 102 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of the cup holder in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
- the body 202 of the cup holder 200 is modified to be corrugated.
- the cup holder 200 includes six pleats 210 which extend from the top surface 204 to the bottom surface 206 at an angle.
- the coupling portions 214 attach to each other to form the cylindrical cup holder 200 .
- the six pleats 210 form six sides of the cup holder 200 when the cup holder 200 is folded and/or coupled to a cup 99 .
- the corrugated body 202 includes a continuous series of concave grooves 208 and convex grooves 209 alternately positioned between the top and bottom ends 204 , 206 of the cup holder 200 .
- Each concave and convex groove 208 , 209 in FIG. 3 is defined as the vertical area within two vertically parallel lines in the band 202 .
- the convex grooves 209 are vertical indentations on the exterior surface and corresponding vertical protrusions on the interior surface of the band 202 .
- the concave grooves 208 are vertical indentations on the interior surface and corresponding vertical indentations on the interior surface of the band 202 .
- the concave grooves 208 create secondary air passageways between the outer surface 98 of the cup and the inner surface of the cup holder 100 ′ which aid in transferring heat out from between the cup 99 and the cup holder 200 .
- the vertical grooves 208 , 209 are continuous from the top surface 204 to the bottom surface 206 and have a substantially constant depth dimension therebetween. In another embodiment, the vertical grooves 208 , 209 are non-continuous from the top surface 204 to the bottom surface 206 and have a non-constant depth dimension.
- the cup holder of the present invention includes shaped indentations 302 , 304 ( FIG. 5 ) in the body which form protrusions on either the interior or exterior surface of the grooves. Such shapes include, but are not limited to, triangles, squares and diamonds. The shaped indentations are configured in the inner surface of the cup holder, whereby the indentations are protrusions on the exterior surface. Alternatively, or additionally, the shaped indentations are configured in the exterior surface of the cup holder.
- the cup holder 200 includes detachable body portions.
- the cup holder 200 includes two perforated lines 218 scored into the body 202 , where a portion 216 of the body is located between the perforated lines 218 .
- the body portion 216 is able to be folded at the perforated lines.
- the body portion 216 is not able to be folded at the perforated lines.
- the perforated lines 218 allow the portion 216 of the body 202 to be removed from the cup holder 200 .
- the interior or exterior surface of the body 202 may be printed to have a coupon or game piece on the portion 216 .
- the user is thereby able to tear the portion 216 along the perforated lines 218 to remove the coupon or game piece.
- the perforated lines 218 are shown extending at an angle from the top surface 204 to the bottom surface 206 , the perforated lines 218 are alternatively configured partially between the top surface 204 and the bottom surface 206 .
- any number of perforated lines 218 are contemplated.
- the perforated lines 218 are shown as straight lines configured at an angle, it is apparent that the perforated lines 218 are alternatively curved lines and/or positioned vertically as well as horizontally.
- perforated lines 218 are contemplated, any other feature which allows easy removal of a body portion 216 from the band 202 is contemplated. It should also be noted that the perforated lines 218 are also configurable in the cup holders shown in the other embodiments herein.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of another embodiment of the cup holder 200 ′ in accordance with the present invention.
- the band 202 ′ is corrugated and includes several pleats 210 ′ as described above in the other embodiments. Alternatively, the band 202 ′ does not include pleats 210 ′.
- the band 202 ′ shown in FIG. 4 includes a lip 204 ′ which is located on the top surface.
- the lip 204 ′ is a non-embossed surface which is in the substantially same vertical plane as the concave grooves 208 , whereby the lip 204 ′ does not take on a concave or convex fluted shape.
- the lip 204 ′ does not touch the outer surface of the cup and, instead, acts as a continuous concentric air passageway around the top surface of the cup holder 200 ′. This is such since the air passageways of each concave groove 208 are not enclosed by a neighboring convex groove 209 at the top surface of the cup holder 200 ′. Instead, the opening of each air passageway formed by the concave grooves 208 expands in surface area at the top of the cup holder 200 ′ due to the continuous nature of the lip 204 ′.
- the continuous air passageway caused by the lip 204 ′ thus allows more heat to dissipate from the cup 99 than a band only having a corrugated fluted design.
- the lip 204 ′ prevents the user's hand from touching the top surface of the air passageways where hot air normally escapes, thereby preventing burning or injuring the user's hand.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a cup holder 300 and cup combination in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- the cup holder 300 includes a plurality of semi-conical shaped concave grooves 304 formed into the band 302 . Adjacent to each conical triangular concave groove 304 is a substantially flat portion 306 of the band 302 . Each flat portion 306 is almost entirely in contact with the outer surface 98 of the cup 99 and aids in gripping the cup holder 300 to the cup 99 . Alternatively, the portions 306 of the cup holder 300 adjacent to the concave grooves 304 are convex.
- the grooves 304 preferably form individual concave air passageways with the outer surface 98 of the cup 99 and function in a similar manner as in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 .
- the grooves 304 in the embodiment in FIG. 5 have a semi-conical cross section and a varying width dimension from the bottom surface 310 to the top surface 308 of the band 302 .
- the width dimension of the groove 304 is defined in one embodiment as the distance from one angled line 312 of the groove 304 to the other angled line 314 of the groove 304 .
- the angled lines 312 , 314 are non-parallel for a respective groove and form the boundaries of each groove 304 , such that the base of the groove 304 is at the top edge 308 and the apex of the groove 304 is at or near the bottom edge 310 of the band 302 .
- the area between the concave air passageway and the outer surface of the cup 99 is larger at the top edge 308 than the bottom edge 310 of the band 302 .
- each air passageway from the bottom surface 310 to the top surface 308 allows a greater amount of heat to be dissipated from the cup 99 than the grooves in FIG. 3 .
- the angles of the concave grooves 304 are exaggerated in FIG. 5 to clearly show the features, and the conical grooves 304 are alternatively configured at any other angle with respect to the top surface 308 and the bottom surface 310 of the band 300 .
- the grooves 304 have a concave cross-sectional shape, the cross-sectional shape of the grooves 304 are alternatively triangular, square or any other shape. It should also be noted that any number of grooves 304 are configured in the band 302 .
- the depth dimension of the concave grooves 304 is substantially constant between the top edge 308 and the bottom edge 310 . In another embodiment, the depth dimension of the concave grooves 304 is not substantially constant between the top edge 308 and the bottom edge 310 . Further, although each groove 304 is shown to have substantially the same shape, it is alternatively contemplated that the grooves 304 have different shapes from one another and from that shown in FIG. 5 . Although not shown in FIG. 5 , the embodiment in FIG. 5 alternatively includes pleats (not shown) in the band 302 and/or perforations (not shown).
- the cup holder of the present invention is preferably manufactured by providing a flat sheet of paper.
- the paper is preferably cut into a band 102 wherein the top surface 104 and the bottom surface 106 are arc-shaped as well as the opposite ends 108 , 110 .
- the band is preferably embossed in either one or both surfaces to form the desired number of pleats 100 .
- the thickness of the band 102 is controlled such that the material thickness is less along the contour of where the pleat 110 is desired.
- the band 102 is subjected to a press or embossing technique to corrugate the band 102 to have a series of alternating concave and convex grooves.
- one or more perforations 218 FIG.
- the band 102 is then rolled and the coupling portions 114 ( FIG. 1 ) are attached to each other by an adhesive or the like to create a substantially cylindrical cup holder 100 .
- a cup holder 100 is then coupled to the cup 99 , whereby the interior surface of the cup holder 100 substantially encircles the cup 99 .
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A cup holder comprising a body having a top opening and a bottom opening adapted to substantially encircle an outer surface of a cup, the body having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of folding features capable of folding portions of the body at the folding features, wherein the folded features create primary air passageways between the inner surface of the body and the outer surface of the cup when the cup holder is coupled to the cup. The air passageways reduce heat transfer from the cup to the outer surface of the body. In one embodiment, at least one folding feature is a line scored into the body. In another embodiment, the material thickness at the folding feature is less than the material thickness of the body. Preferably, a plurality of polygonal indentations are configured in the body.
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- The present invention relates generally to a cup holder and in particular, to a cup holder adapted to be coupled to a cup and having air passageways for effective heat transfer from the cup.
- Many different cup holders are present in the market. However, the existing cup holders trap heat in between the cup and the cup holder and thereby do not provide adequate heat transfer. What is needed is a cup holder allowing more effective heat transfer from the cup.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of the cup holder in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the cup holder coupled to a cup in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of the cup holder in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of the cup holder in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the cup holder coupled to a cup in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the cup holder coupled to a cup in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of an unassembled cup holder in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. As shown inFIG. 1 , thecup holder 100 includes aflat band 102, also referred to herein as abody 102, which is preferably made of paper having atop side 104 and abottom side 106. Thetop side 104 and thebottom side 106 are preferably arc-shaped and concentric. Thetop side 104 and thebottom side 106 are preferably parallel to one another, although it is not necessary. As shown inFIG. 1 , thetop side 104 has a radius larger than thebottom side 106. Thecup holder 100 includes twocoupling ends band 102. The portion of thebody 102 between the coupling ends 108, 110 and acorresponding pleat 120 are defined herein as thecoupling portions 114. Theportions 114 are configured to be coupled to each other to form the cylindricalshaped cup holder 100 which is preferably folded flat for easy storage. Thecoupling portions 114 are preferably coupled to one another by an adhesive, although any other known method or design is contemplated. Theflat cup holder 100 is easily able to be adapted to be coupled to acup 99 by squeezing thepleats 120 toward each other. As will be discussed, the cylindricalshaped cup holder 100 preferably has a plurality of distinct outer and inner surface faces when coupled to thecup 99. - The
band 102 of thecup holder 100 preferably includes several pleats orfolding features 110 therein as shown inFIG. 1 . The surface of theband 102 shown inFIG. 1 is the outer surface for example purposes. It should be noted that theband 102 shown inFIG. 1 is alternatively the inner surface. Thepleats 110 are shown inFIG. 1 as extending at an angle from thetop surface 104 to thebottom surface 106. In another embodiment, thepleats 110 extend only a portion between thetop surface 104 and thebottom surface 106. It should be noted that although thepleats 110 are shown inFIG. 1 to be straight, it is contemplated that thepleats 110 are alternatively curved lines. In one embodiment, the pleats are spaced equally apart along thebody 102 from oneedge 108 to theother edge 110. In another embodiment, the pleats are spaced non-uniformly along thebody 102 from oneedge 108 to theother edge 110. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , theband 102 includes sevenpleats 110, whereby theportions 112 of the body which are adjacent to each pleat 110 form seven distinct surfaces when thepleats 120 are squeezed toward each other or when thecup holder 100 is coupled to acup 99. In particular, thecup holder 100 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , when folded at thepleats 110, form sixdistinct portion surfaces 112 and one distinctcoupling portion surface 114. It is understood that thecup holder 100 of the present invention alternatively has any number ofpleats 110 and distinct surfaces and is not limited to six. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of thecup holder 100 coupled to acup 99 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. As shown inFIG. 2 , thecoupling portions 114 of theband 102 attach to one another to form thecylindrical cup holder 100. Thecup holder 100 is shown inFIG. 2 to have the seven distinct inner andouter surfaces 112. Eachportion 112 is bent at an angle with respect to its neighboringportion 112 at thepleats 110. In addition, thecup holder 100 formsseveral air passageways 118 located between theouter surface 98 of thecup 99 and theinner surface 116 of thecup holder 100 at thepleats cup holder 100 is shown in contact with the outer surface of thecup 98 at certain locations between twoadjacent pleats 110. - The air passageway is defined herein as the area where the interior surface of the
cup holder 100 does not contact the outer surface of thecup 99. Eachair passageway 118 preferably extends from thetop surface 104 to thebottom surface 106 and provides a significant non-contacting surface between thecup 99 and thecup holder 100. Theair passageways 118 allow heat to transfer from thecup 99 while minimizing the amount of heat transferred to thecup holder 100. Theair passageways 110 also provide an insulating layer between the user's hand and thecup 99. In addition, the several distinct surfaces provide an enhanced gripping ability for the user while providing an adequate amount of surface on the interior of thecup 99 to thecup holder 100. In one embodiment, theair passageways 118 are shown to be different sizes as inFIG. 2 . In another embodiment, theair passageways 118 are substantially the same size and dimension. - In one embodiment, each
pleat 110 is formed by scoring or embossing aline 110 into thebody 102. In another embodiment, thepleats 110 are formed into thebody 102 as perforations at the desired pleating locations. In another embodiment, thepleats 110 are formed into thebody 102, whereby the body has a lesser thickness of material along the desired pleating location. Thus, thebody 102 in general can be formed to have a certain thickness, whereas the areas where thepleats 110 exist have a smaller thickness. This difference in material thickness naturally causes thebody 102 to fold at the areas where the material thickness is less. It is contemplated that any other known method is alternatively utilized to form thepleats 110 in thebody 102. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of the cup holder in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. As shown inFIG. 3 , thebody 202 of thecup holder 200 is modified to be corrugated. In addition, thecup holder 200 includes sixpleats 210 which extend from thetop surface 204 to thebottom surface 206 at an angle. As with the embodiment inFIG. 1 , thecoupling portions 214 attach to each other to form thecylindrical cup holder 200. The sixpleats 210 form six sides of thecup holder 200 when thecup holder 200 is folded and/or coupled to acup 99. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , thecorrugated body 202 includes a continuous series ofconcave grooves 208 and convexgrooves 209 alternately positioned between the top andbottom ends cup holder 200. Each concave andconvex groove FIG. 3 is defined as the vertical area within two vertically parallel lines in theband 202. Theconvex grooves 209 are vertical indentations on the exterior surface and corresponding vertical protrusions on the interior surface of theband 202. Theconcave grooves 208 are vertical indentations on the interior surface and corresponding vertical indentations on the interior surface of theband 202. Theconcave grooves 208 create secondary air passageways between theouter surface 98 of the cup and the inner surface of thecup holder 100′ which aid in transferring heat out from between thecup 99 and thecup holder 200. - In one embodiment, the
vertical grooves top surface 204 to thebottom surface 206 and have a substantially constant depth dimension therebetween. In another embodiment, thevertical grooves top surface 204 to thebottom surface 206 and have a non-constant depth dimension. For instance, the cup holder of the present invention includes shapedindentations 302, 304 (FIG. 5 ) in the body which form protrusions on either the interior or exterior surface of the grooves. Such shapes include, but are not limited to, triangles, squares and diamonds. The shaped indentations are configured in the inner surface of the cup holder, whereby the indentations are protrusions on the exterior surface. Alternatively, or additionally, the shaped indentations are configured in the exterior surface of the cup holder. - Another embodiment of the present cup holder includes detachable body portions. Referring to
FIG. 3 , thecup holder 200 includes twoperforated lines 218 scored into thebody 202, where aportion 216 of the body is located between theperforated lines 218. In one embodiment, thebody portion 216 is able to be folded at the perforated lines. In another embodiment, thebody portion 216 is not able to be folded at the perforated lines. Theperforated lines 218 allow theportion 216 of thebody 202 to be removed from thecup holder 200. For instance, the interior or exterior surface of thebody 202 may be printed to have a coupon or game piece on theportion 216. The user is thereby able to tear theportion 216 along theperforated lines 218 to remove the coupon or game piece. Although theperforated lines 218 are shown extending at an angle from thetop surface 204 to thebottom surface 206, theperforated lines 218 are alternatively configured partially between thetop surface 204 and thebottom surface 206. In addition, although only two sets ofperforated lines 218 are shown in thebody 202, any number ofperforated lines 218 are contemplated. Although theperforated lines 218 are shown as straight lines configured at an angle, it is apparent that theperforated lines 218 are alternatively curved lines and/or positioned vertically as well as horizontally. Althoughperforated lines 218 are contemplated, any other feature which allows easy removal of abody portion 216 from theband 202 is contemplated. It should also be noted that theperforated lines 218 are also configurable in the cup holders shown in the other embodiments herein. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of another embodiment of thecup holder 200′ in accordance with the present invention. As shown inFIG. 4 , theband 202′ is corrugated and includesseveral pleats 210′ as described above in the other embodiments. Alternatively, theband 202′ does not includepleats 210′. Theband 202′ shown inFIG. 4 includes alip 204′ which is located on the top surface. Thelip 204′ is a non-embossed surface which is in the substantially same vertical plane as theconcave grooves 208, whereby thelip 204′ does not take on a concave or convex fluted shape. Thus, when thecup holder 200′ is attached to acup 99, thelip 204′ does not touch the outer surface of the cup and, instead, acts as a continuous concentric air passageway around the top surface of thecup holder 200′. This is such since the air passageways of eachconcave groove 208 are not enclosed by a neighboringconvex groove 209 at the top surface of thecup holder 200′. Instead, the opening of each air passageway formed by theconcave grooves 208 expands in surface area at the top of thecup holder 200′ due to the continuous nature of thelip 204′. The continuous air passageway caused by thelip 204′ thus allows more heat to dissipate from thecup 99 than a band only having a corrugated fluted design. In addition, thelip 204′ prevents the user's hand from touching the top surface of the air passageways where hot air normally escapes, thereby preventing burning or injuring the user's hand. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of acup holder 300 and cup combination in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. As shown inFIG. 5 , thecup holder 300 includes a plurality of semi-conical shapedconcave grooves 304 formed into theband 302. Adjacent to each conical triangularconcave groove 304 is a substantiallyflat portion 306 of theband 302. Eachflat portion 306 is almost entirely in contact with theouter surface 98 of thecup 99 and aids in gripping thecup holder 300 to thecup 99. Alternatively, theportions 306 of thecup holder 300 adjacent to theconcave grooves 304 are convex. - The
grooves 304 preferably form individual concave air passageways with theouter surface 98 of thecup 99 and function in a similar manner as in the embodiments shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 . Thegrooves 304 in the embodiment inFIG. 5 have a semi-conical cross section and a varying width dimension from thebottom surface 310 to thetop surface 308 of theband 302. The width dimension of thegroove 304 is defined in one embodiment as the distance from oneangled line 312 of thegroove 304 to the otherangled line 314 of thegroove 304. Theangled lines groove 304, such that the base of thegroove 304 is at thetop edge 308 and the apex of thegroove 304 is at or near thebottom edge 310 of theband 302. In other words, the area between the concave air passageway and the outer surface of thecup 99 is larger at thetop edge 308 than thebottom edge 310 of theband 302. - The increased area of each air passageway from the
bottom surface 310 to thetop surface 308 allows a greater amount of heat to be dissipated from thecup 99 than the grooves inFIG. 3 . It should be noted that the angles of theconcave grooves 304 are exaggerated inFIG. 5 to clearly show the features, and theconical grooves 304 are alternatively configured at any other angle with respect to thetop surface 308 and thebottom surface 310 of theband 300. Although thegrooves 304 have a concave cross-sectional shape, the cross-sectional shape of thegrooves 304 are alternatively triangular, square or any other shape. It should also be noted that any number ofgrooves 304 are configured in theband 302. In one embodiment, the depth dimension of theconcave grooves 304 is substantially constant between thetop edge 308 and thebottom edge 310. In another embodiment, the depth dimension of theconcave grooves 304 is not substantially constant between thetop edge 308 and thebottom edge 310. Further, although eachgroove 304 is shown to have substantially the same shape, it is alternatively contemplated that thegrooves 304 have different shapes from one another and from that shown inFIG. 5 . Although not shown inFIG. 5 , the embodiment inFIG. 5 alternatively includes pleats (not shown) in theband 302 and/or perforations (not shown). - The cup holder of the present invention is preferably manufactured by providing a flat sheet of paper. The paper is preferably cut into a
band 102 wherein thetop surface 104 and thebottom surface 106 are arc-shaped as well as the opposite ends 108, 110. The band is preferably embossed in either one or both surfaces to form the desired number ofpleats 100. Alternatively, the thickness of theband 102 is controlled such that the material thickness is less along the contour of where thepleat 110 is desired. If desired, theband 102 is subjected to a press or embossing technique to corrugate theband 102 to have a series of alternating concave and convex grooves. In addition, if desired, one or more perforations 218 (FIG. 3 ) are formed into theband 102, such that thecup holder 100 hasremovable portions 216 of the body (FIG. 3 ). Theband 102 is then rolled and the coupling portions 114 (FIG. 1 ) are attached to each other by an adhesive or the like to create a substantiallycylindrical cup holder 100. Acup holder 100 is then coupled to thecup 99, whereby the interior surface of thecup holder 100 substantially encircles thecup 99. - The foregoing description of preferred embodiments of the present invention has been provided for the purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the relevant arts. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments and with various modifications that are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims and their equivalence.
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1. A cup holder comprising:
a. a body having a top opening and a bottom opening adapted to substantially encircle an outer surface of a cup, the body having an inner surface and an outer surface, and
b. a plurality of folding features capable of folding portions of the body at the folding features, wherein the folded features create primary air passageways between the inner surface of the body and the outer surface of the cup when the cup holder is fully coupled to the cup.
2. The cup holder according to claim 1 wherein the body forms at least four distinct sides in the outer surface when coupled to the cup.
3. The cup holder according to claim 1 wherein the air passageways reduce heat transfer from the cup to the outer surface of the body.
4. The cup holder according to claim 1 wherein at least one folding feature is a line scored into the body.
5. The cup holder according to claim 1 wherein at least one folding feature is perforated into the body.
6. The cup holder according to claim 1 wherein the body has a first material thickness, the body having a second material thickness at the folding features, wherein the second material thickness is less than the first material thickness.
7. The cup holder according to claim 1 further comprising a plurality of polygonal indentations in the inner surface of the body.
8. The cup holder according to claim 1 further comprising a plurality of polygonal indentations in the outer surface of the body.
9. A cup holder adapted to be coupled to an outer surface of a cup comprising: a body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the body having a plurality of folding features configured to form a plurality of primary air passageways between the interior surface and the outer surface when the cup holder is fully coupled to the cup, wherein the primary air passageways reduce heat transfer from the cup to the exterior surface.
10. The cup holder according to claim 9 an exterior surface having a plurality of first grooves aligned parallel to each other and extending between a top edge and a bottom edge of the body, the first grooves each having a substantially constant depth dimension and characterized as having a corresponding first protrusion along the interior surface.
11. The cup holder according to claim 10 wherein the interior surface further comprises a plurality of second grooves aligned parallel to each other and extending from the top edge to the bottom edge, the second grooves located adjacent to the first grooves and having a substantially constant depth dimension, the second grooves each characterized as having a corresponding second protrusion along the exterior surface.
12. The cup holder according to claim 9 further comprising at least two perforated lines scored into the body, wherein a portion of the body between the two perforated lines is removable at the perforated lines.
13. The cup holder according to claim 9 wherein at least one folding feature is a line scored into the body.
14. The cup holder according to claim 9 wherein at least one folding feature is perforated into the body.
15. The cup holder according to claim 9 wherein the body has a first material thickness, the body having a second material thickness at the folding features, wherein the second material thickness is less than the first material thickness.
16. The cup holder according to claim 9 further comprising a plurality of polygonal indentations in the interior surface of the body.
17. The cup holder according to claim 9 further comprising a plurality of polygonal indentations in the exterior surface of the body
18. A cup holder adapted to be coupled to an outer surface of a cup comprising:
a. a body having a top edge and a bottom edge;
b. an exterior surface; and
c. an interior surface adapted to be positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the cup, wherein the body is configured to have a plurality of folding features such that the body is capable of folding at the folding features to form at least four outer surfaces when fully coupled to the cup.
19. The cup holder according to claim 18 having a plurality of interior surface grooves aligned parallel to each other and extending from the top edge to the bottom edge.
20. The cup holder according to claim 19 wherein the outer surface further comprises a plurality of outer surface grooves aligned parallel to each other and extending from the top edge to the bottom edge, the outer surface grooves located adjacent to the inner surface grooves, the outer surface grooves characterized as corresponding inner surface protrusions, wherein at least some of the inner surface protrusions are in contact with the outer surface of the cup.
21. The cup holder according to claim 18 further comprising at least two perforated lines scored into the body, wherein a portion of the body between the two perforated lines is removable at the perforated lines.
22. The cup holder according to claim 18 wherein at least one folding feature is a line scored into the body.
23. The cup holder according to claim 18 wherein at least one folding feature is perforated into the body.
24. The cup holder according to claim 18 wherein the body has a first material thickness, the body having a second material thickness at the folding features, wherein the second material thickness is less than the first material thickness.
25. The cup holder according to claim 18 further comprising a plurality of polygonal indentations in the interior surface of the body.
26. The cup holder according to claim 18 further comprising a plurality of polygonal indentations in the exterior surface of the body.
27. A method of forming a cup holder adapted to be coupled to an outer surface of a cup comprising:
a. providing a body having a top opening and a bottom opening adapted to substantially encircle an outer surface of a cup, the body having an inner surface and an outer surface, and
b. forming a plurality of folding features in the body, each folding feature capable of folding portions of the body at the folding features, wherein the folded features adapted to create primary air passageways between the inner surface of the body and the outer surface of the cup when fully coupled to the cup.
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