Hot and Cold Cup Sleeve

Abstract

A sleeve for use with hot or cold beverage cups. The sleeve is composed of three layers. The inner layer or lining is water-absorbent. This prevents condensation from dripping onto the table. The outer layer is made of a non-woven synthetic fabric for purposes of keeping the hand dry. The inner and outer layers are adhered together with a polyethylene film, which is not visible after fabrication. The two ends of the sleeve may be glued or hot-melted together. The sleeve is extremely lightweight, thin, inexpensive, and disposable. It is also a highly effective insulator for hot drinks

I claim the following: 
     
         1 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups, comprising:
 a water-absorbent lining;   a water-repellent outer layer;   a polyethylene coating laminate film layer as an adhesive to bind said lining to said outer layer.   
     
     
         2 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups, comprising a water-absorbent lining, a water-repellent outer layer, and a polyethylene coating laminate film layer as an adhesive to bind said lining to said outer layer;
 wherein the material for said lining is selected from the group consisting of resin and pulp;   and wherein the material for said outer layer is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, viscous rayon, acrylic, aramid, and nylon.   
     
     
         3 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 2 , wherein the weight of said sleeve is between 15 grams and 800 grams per meter of length, and the thickness of said sleeve is between 0.2 mm and 10 mm. 
     
     
         4 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 2 , wherein said outer layer is embossed for a safe and comfortable grip. 
     
     
         5 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 2 , wherein said outer layer is embossed for a safe and comfortable grip, and wherein the weight of said sleeve is between 15 grams and 800 grams per meter of length, and the thickness of said sleeve is between 0.2 mm and 10 mm. 
     
     
         6 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups, comprising:
 a water-absorbent lining;   a water-repellent outer layer;   a polyethylene coating laminate film layer as an adhesive to bind said lining to said outer layer;   a left end of said sleeve;   a first perforation through said sleeve, parallel to said left end;   a second perforation through said sleeve, parallel to said right end;   securing means to secure said left end to said right end;   wherein the material for said lining is selected from the group consisting of resin and pulp;   and wherein the material for said outer layer is selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, viscous rayon, acrylic, aramid, and nylon.   
     
     
         7 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 6 , wherein said securing means is glue, and the weight of said sleeve is between 15 grams and 800 grams per meter of length, and the thickness of said sleeve is between 0.2 mm and 10 mm. 
     
     
         8 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 6 , wherein said securing means is glue, and outer layer is embossed for a safe and comfortable grip. 
     
     
         9 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 6 , wherein said securing means is glue, and said outer layer is embossed for a safe and comfortable grip, and wherein the weight of said sleeve is between 15 grams and 800 grams per meter of length, and the thickness of said sleeve is between 0.2 mm and 10 mm. 
     
     
         10 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 6 , wherein said securing means is the process of hot-melting said left end to said right end, and the weight of said sleeve is between 15 grams and 800 grams per meter of length, and the thickness of said sleeve is between 0.2 mm and 10 mm. 
     
     
         11 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 6 , wherein said securing means is the process of hot-melting said left end to said right end, and outer layer is embossed for a safe and comfortable grip. 
     
     
         12 . A disposable sleeve for beverage cups as disclosed in  claim 6 , wherein said securing means is the process of hot-melting said left end to said right end, and said outer layer is embossed for a safe and comfortable grip, and wherein the weight of said sleeve is between 15 grams and 800 grams per meter of length, and the thickness of said sleeve is between 0.2 mm and 10 mm.