Wine glass insulator

Abstract

A device for enveloping the exterior of drinking containers. The device includes a flexible wrap placed on the exterior of a drinking container, the flexible wrap shaped to accommodate stemware, glassware, wine glasses, and the like. The device secures to the drinking container, and provides insulation and handling grip for the user.

1 . A device for enveloping the exterior of a irregular shaped container comprising:
 a. flexible material and;   b. a means for securing the flexible material around a container.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material is an insulating material. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material is impervious to liquid. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material comprises gripping characteristics. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material is constructed of fabric. 
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material is constructed of a synthetic rubber. 
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the synthetic rubber is chosen from the group consisting of Neoprene, Spandex, Polystyrene, and Polyurethane. 
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing attachment is longitudinally incorporated into surface of the insulating material. 
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing attachment of flexible material around a container is the flexible material. 
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the means of securing attachment of flexible material comprises a zipper. 
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the means of securing attachment of flexible material comprises a hook-and-loop attachment means. 
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the means of securing attachment of flexible material comprises a shoe lace configuration. 
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material comprises one or more outer walls connected together whereby creating a three dimensional bell shape, the one or more outer walls configured such that the device comprises a generally cylindrically-shaped container with two or more openings, two of the openings being distal to one another, one opening larger than the other, and the device narrowing in circumference over the length of the device. 
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more outer walls are fastened together by fastening means chosen from the group comprising stitching and adhesive. 
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible material conforms to the shape of the bell of a stemmed glass. 
   
   
       16 . A device for enveloping the bell of a stemmed glass comprising:
 a. a flexible material, the flexible material having insulating and gripping characteristics, and;   b. a securing means for attaching said device to the bell of a stemmed glass.