Decorative container sleeves and method

Abstract

A container for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container is formed by a sleeve of a thermally insulating material such as neoprene or a silicone-based material that has been sized and dimensioned to receive a disposable container from a food provider. The sleeve has indicia thereon to provide an enhanced appearance, or a message such as a slogan or message of support.

What s claimed is: 
     
         1 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container, including a sleeve formed of a thermally insulating material sized and dimensioned to receive such disposable container, said sleeve having indicia thereon to provide an enhanced appearance and made from a material able to be flattened yet regain its shape when desired. 
     
     
         2 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container as set forth in  claim 1 , said material being a silicone based material. 
     
     
         3 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container as set forth in  claim 2 , said indicia being decorative. 
     
     
         4 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container as set forth in  claim 2 , said indicia indicating support for a team at a sporting event. 
     
     
         5 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container as set forth in  claim 1 , said material being neoprene. 
     
     
         6 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container as set forth in  claim 5 , said indicia being decorative. 
     
     
         7 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container as set forth in  claim 5 , said indicia indicating support for a team at a sporting event. 
     
     
         8 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container as set forth in  claim 1 , said indicia being decorative. 
     
     
         9 . A container to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container as set forth in  claim 1 , said indicia indicating support for a team at a sporting event. 
     
     
         10 . A method to enable display of prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container by providing a sleeve formed of a thermally insulating material sized and dimensioned to receive such disposable container, said sleeve having indicia thereon to provide an enhanced appearance. 
     
     
         11 . A method according to  claim 10 , said sleeve being made from a material able to be flattened yet regain its shape when desired.