Insulated beverage holder

Abstract

A thermally insulating beverage holder that is easily customizable to include graphics, text, and/or photographs. The beverage holder comprises a lid, a base, a spine piece, and sleeve. The lid and base elements may be removably joined by the spine piece which holds the two elements in place and provides the proper spacing. The ends of the sleeve may be inserted into slots on either side of the spine piece with the lid and base fitting over the top and bottom edges of the sleeve, respectively. When the lid, base, spine piece, and sleeve are assembled, they define an interior cavity where a beverage container may be inserted.

1 . A receptacle, comprising:
 a sleeve comprising inner and outer surfaces and first and second joinable ends; and   a fastening mechanism comprising a first portion on said first end and a second portion on said second end.   
     
     
         2 . The receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve comprises an outer surface that is customizable to display graphics, text, and/or photographs. 
     
     
         3 . The receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve comprises a thermally insulating material. 
     
     
         4 . The receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve inner surface is designed to prevent a beverage container from easily slipping out of said cavity. 
     
     
         5 . The receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening mechanism comprises a hook-and-loop structure. 
     
     
         6 . The receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening mechanism comprises an adhesive. 
     
     
         7 . The receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein said outer surface is a writeable surface. 
     
     
         8 . The receptacle of  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve is shaped to fit around a graduated cup when fastened.