Removable Cup Rim Protector

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a Removable Cup Rim Protector for plastic (celluloid) paper (cellulose), Styrofoam or plastic cups with a protective, removable film around the drinking rim and portions of the cup. This film may be included in the manufacturing process or added later and is easily removable by peeling away the perforated section of the rim protector. Benefits include protecting the users hands and mouth from transferable dirt, bacteria and other cross contamination from servers and third party's handling or otherwise transferring the cups. The film may be extended to include part or all of the side of the cup.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A protective cover for a cup, comprising a piece of material fitting around at least the top portion of a cup, not extending across the cups upper opening, and extending downward along the inner and outer sides of the cup, and draping over the entirety of the rim of the cup. 
     
     
         2 . The protective cover of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is made of plastic, paper, polymers, rubber, foil, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The protective cover of  claim 2 , wherein the cover includes at least one perforated area to enable removal of the cover. 
     
     
         4 . The protective cover of  claim 3 , wherein the cover is secured to the cup during the manufacturing of said cup. 
     
     
         5 . A sanitary system for a disposable cup, said system comprising a cup and a protective cover for a cup, comprising a piece of material fitting around at least the top portion of a cup, not extending across the cups upper opening, and extending downward along the inner and outer sides of the cup, and draping over the entirety of the rim of the cup. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the protective cover is made of plastic, paper, polymers, rubber, foil, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the cover includes at least one perforated area to enable removal of the cover. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the cover is secured to the cup during the manufacturing of said cup. 
     
     
         9 . The protective cover of  claim 4 , wherein the cover does not overlay or contact a lid, cap, or other means of closing the top opening of said cup. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the cover does not overlay or contact a lid, cap, or other means of closing the top opening of said cup. 
     
     
         11 . The protective cover of  claim 9 , further comprising two perforated lines and a pull tab for removal of the film.