Decorative container sleeves to maintain temperature for food products

Abstract

A sleeve for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container or a beverage in a can or bottle needing temperature control is formed 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, or a beverage container. The sleeve may have a bottom portion, and has non-commercial decorative indicia on its outer side to provide an enhanced and decorative appearance to shield from view the logo or advertising of the provider, or a message such as “Congratulations” or other message of support. The sleeve also may have a gel pack that can be inserted within to provide a cooling or heated effect for the contained food or beverage.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sleeve to be used for displaying prepared food acquired from a provider in a disposable container, or a beverage, includes a sleeve formed of a thermally insulating material sized and dimensioned to receive such disposable container, said sleeve having non-commercial indicia on an outer surface to provide an enhanced appearance and has an interior gel pack to provide a cooling or heated effect for the food contained in the disposable container; said sleeve being made from a material able to be flattened yet regain its shape when desired. 
     
     
         2 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 1 , said material being a silicone based material. 
     
     
         3 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 2 , said indicia being decorative. 
     
     
         4 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 2 , said indicia indicating support for a team at a sporting event. 
     
     
         5 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 1 , said material being neoprene. 
     
     
         6 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 5 , said indicia being decorative. 
     
     
         7 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 5 , said indicia indicating support for a team at a sporting event. 
     
     
         8 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 1 , said indicia being decorative. 
     
     
         9 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 1 , said indicia indicating support for a team at a sporting event. 
     
     
         10 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 1 , said sleeve having spaced interior and exterior surfaces and a gel pack being inserted therebetween. 
     
     
         11 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 10 , said material being a silicone based material. 
     
     
         12 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 11 , said indicia being decorative. 
     
     
         13 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 11 , said indicia indicating support for a team at a sporting event. 
     
     
         14 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 10 , said material being neoprene. 
     
     
         15 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 14 , said indicia being decorative. 
     
     
         16 . A sleeve as set forth in  claim 14 , said indicia indicating support for a team at a sporting event.