Multi-layer coaster and beverage container sleeve

Abstract

A multi-layer absorptive coaster includes a bottom layer comprising a waterproof, resilient, slip-resistant material, such as neoprene. Intermediate and top layers comprise fabric with a blend of polyester and cotton. A multi-layer insulative beverage container includes a base having a bottom layer comprising a waterproof material, such as neoprene, and a jacket having a middle layer comprising a waterproof material such as neoprene. The jacket inner and outer layers comprise a fabric with a blend of cotton and polyester. Printing can be applied to the top layer of the base, and the inner and outer layer of the jacket. The material layers are bonded together.

1 . An insulative beverage container, comprising:
 a base comprising a top layer and a bottom layer;   said top layer being bonded to said bottom layer;   a tubular sleeve having upper and lower ends and comprising an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer;   said inner and outer layers being bonded to said middle layer; and   said base being bonded to the lower end of said sleeve.   
   
   
       2 . The container according to  claim 1 , which includes:
 said base top layer comprising approximately 30% polyester and approximately 70% cotton fabric.   
   
   
       3 . The container according to  claim 1 , which includes:
 said base bottom layer comprising neoprene.   
   
   
       4 . The container according to  claim 1 , which includes:
 said sleeve inner and outer layers comprising approximately 30% polyester and approximately 70% cotton fabric.   
   
   
       5 . The container according to  claim 4 , which includes:
 said sleeve middle layer comprising neoprene.   
   
   
       6 . The container according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the diameter of said top layer is complementary to said inner layer;   
   
   
       7 . the diameter of said bottom layer is complementary to said outer layer. 
   
   
       8 . The container according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 the diameter of said top layer and said bottom layer are complementary to said outer layer.   
   
   
       9 . An insulative beverage container, which comprises:
 a circular base comprising a top layer bonded to a bottom layer;   said base top layer comprising approximately 0% polyester and approximately 70% cotton;   said base bottom layer comprising neoprene;   a tubular sleeve comprising an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer;   said sleeve inner and outer layers being bonded to said sleeve middle layer;   said sleeve inner and outer layers comprising approximately 50% polyester and approximately 50% cotton;   said sleeve middle layer comprising neoprene;   said sleeve having upper and lower ends;   said sleeve having an outside diameter approximately equal to said base bottom layer outside diameter and said top layer outside diameter; and   said base top layer being bonded to said sleeve lower end.