US2005199697A1PendingUtilityA1

Disposable cup with Mylar insulation

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Priority: Mar 9, 2004Filed: Sep 23, 2004Published: Sep 15, 2005
Est. expiryMar 9, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Daniel E. Nugent
B65D 81/38B65D 2543/00046B65D 81/3874B65D 81/3886
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Abstract

The present invention provides a disposable container comprising a container portion including at least one surface having a reflective layer for insulating food contained therein. Also included is a disposable container comprising a container portion including an outside surface, an inside surface, and a removable reflective layer covering at least a portion of one of said surfaces. A disposable sleeve for insulating a container is provided and includes a reflective layer for insulating food within the container. A disposable liner for insulating a container is provided and includes a reflective layer for insulating food within the container. A disposable lid for insulating a container is also provided and includes a reflective layer for insulating food within the container. Finally, the present invention includes a method of maintaining a food temperature, including the step of reflecting heat energy off of a reflective layer to maintain the temperature of the food.

Claims

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1 . A disposable container comprising a container portion including at least one surface having reflecting means for insulating food contained therein.  
   
   
       2 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said reflecting means is chosen from the group consisting of Mylar®, polyethylene terephthalate polyester film, PET film, multi-layered polymeric film, aluminum vapor coated on a polymeric film, acrylic sheets, aluminum foils, polished aluminum alloys, foil over a bubble-wrap substance, metallic fabric, or aluminum with a layer of polyethylene film.  
   
   
       3 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said reflecting means is operatively attached to an outside surface of said container portion.  
   
   
       4 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said reflecting means is operatively attached to an inside surface of said container portion.  
   
   
       5 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said surfaces and container portions are connected by an adhesive glue.  
   
   
       6 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said surfaces and container portions are connected by an internal molding process.  
   
   
       7 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said surfaces and container portions are connected by an extrusion process.  
   
   
       8 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said container portion is a shape chosen from the group consisting of a cup, a cylinder, a box, or a cone.  
   
   
       9 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said reflective means is operatively attached to and extends over a portion of a side wall of said container portion.  
   
   
       10 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said reflective means is operatively attached to and extends from a top of said side wall to a bottom of said side wall.  
   
   
       11 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said reflective means is operatively attached to and extends over a portion a base of said container portion.  
   
   
       12 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said reflective means is operatively attached to and extends entirely over said base.  
   
   
       13 . The disposable container of  claim 9 , further including said reflective means operatively attached to and extending over a portion of said base.  
   
   
       14 . The disposable container of  claim 10 , further including said reflective means operatively attached to and extending entirely over said base.  
   
   
       15 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of said reflective means is in the shape of said container portion.  
   
   
       16 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said reflective means is in the shape of said container portion.  
   
   
       17 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , further including a lip at said top of said side wall for seating a lid.  
   
   
       18 . The disposable container of  claim 1 , wherein said container portion is made of a material chosen from the group consisting of polyester coated paperboard, wax cardboard, Styrofoam, plastic, metal, or ceramic.  
   
   
       19 . A disposable container comprising a container portion including at least one surface having insulating means for insulating food contained therein.  
   
   
       20 . A disposable container comprising a container portion including an outside surface, an inside surface, and removable reflective means covering at least a portion of one of said surfaces.  
   
   
       21 . The disposable container of  claim 20 , wherein said removable reflecting means is chosen from the group consisting of Mylar(, multi-layered polymeric film, PET film, aluminum vapor coated on a polymeric film, acrylic sheets, aluminum foils, polished aluminum alloys, foil over a bubble-wrap substance, metallic fabric, or aluminum with a layer of polyethylene film.  
   
   
       22 . The disposable container of  claim 20 , wherein said removable reflective means is a disposable sleeve.  
   
   
       23 . The disposable container of  claim 22 , wherein said disposable sleeve includes side walls and a base.  
   
   
       24 . The disposable container of  claim 23 , wherein said disposable sleeve is a shape chosen from the group consisting of a cup, a cylinder, a box, or a cone.  
   
   
       25 . The disposable container of  claim 22 , wherein said disposable sleeve is a ring shape.  
   
   
       26 . The disposable container of  claim 22 , wherein an inner surface of said removable reflective means is operatively attached to a cardboard outer layer.  
   
   
       27 . The disposable sleeve of  claim 22 , wherein said disposable sleeve covers said outside surface of said container portion entirely.  
   
   
       28 . The disposable container of  claim 20 , further including a lip at a top of said container portion for seating a lid.  
   
   
       29 . The disposable container of  claim 20 , wherein said removable reflective means is a disposable lid.  
   
   
       30 . The disposable container of  claim 20 , wherein said container portion is made of a material chosen from the group consisting of polyester coated paperboard, wax cardboard, Styrofoam, plastic, metal, or ceramic.  
   
   
       31 . A disposable container comprising a container portion including an outside surface, an inside surface, and removable insulative means covering at least a portion of one of said surfaces.  
   
   
       32 . A disposable sleeve for insulating a container, said disposable sleeve including reflective means for insulating food within said container.  
   
   
       33 . The disposable sleeve of  claim 32 , wherein said reflecting means is chosen from the group consisting of Mylar®, polyethylene terephthalate polyester film, PET film, multi-layered polymeric film, aluminum vapor coated on a polymeric film, acrylic sheets, aluminum foils, polished aluminum alloys, foil over a bubble-wrap substance, metallic fabric, or aluminum with a layer of polyethylene film.  
   
   
       34 . The disposable sleeve of  claim 32 , wherein said disposable sleeve is a shape chosen from the group consisting of a cup, a cylinder, a box, or a cone.  
   
   
       35 . The disposable sleeve of  claim 32 , wherein said disposable sleeve is a ring shape.  
   
   
       36 . The disposable sleeve of  claim 32 , further defined as including side walls and a base.  
   
   
       37 . The disposable sleeve of  claim 32 , wherein an inner surface of said reflective means is operatively attached to a cardboard outer layer.  
   
   
       38 . A disposable sleeve for insulating a container, said disposable sleeve including insulative means for insulating food within said container.  
   
   
       39 . A method of maintaining a food temperature, including the step of reflecting heat energy off of a reflective layer to maintain the temperature of the food.  
   
   
       40 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein the reflective layer is chosen from the group consisting of Mylar®, polyethylene terephthalate polyester film, PET film, multi-layered polymeric film, aluminum vapor coated on a polymeric film, acrylic sheets, aluminum foils, polished aluminum alloys, foil over a bubble-wrap substance, metallic fabric, or aluminum with a layer of polyethylene film.  
   
   
       41 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein the food is a beverage.

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