Insert for use with a beverage container

Abstract

An insert for a beverage container is provided that includes an inner container, a first rim, a second rim, and one or more protrusions. The inner container may be positioned inside of the beverage container and may include a first end having a first edge, an opposing second end having a second edge, and side surfaces extending between the first and second edge. The first rim is formed on the first edge of the inner container and includes a first diameter. The second rim is formed on the second edge of the inner container and includes a second diameter. The protrusions extend downwardly from the second end toward the beverage container. The first end is open and the second end is closed. A thermal regulating material is positioned between the inner container and the beverage container.

1 . An insert configured to be used with a beverage container, comprising:
 an inner container configured to be positioned inside of the beverage container, the inner container including a first end having a first edge, an opposing second end having a second edge, and side surfaces extending between the first edge and the second edge;   a first rim formed on the first edge of the inner container, wherein the first rim includes a first diameter;   a second rim formed on the second edge of the inner container, wherein the second rim includes a second diameter;   one or more protrusions configured to extended downwardly from the second end toward the beverage container;   wherein the first end is open and the second end is closed;   wherein a thermal regulating material is configured to be positioned between the inner container and the beverage container.   
     
     
         2 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first diameter of the first rim is configured to be less than a diameter of the beverage container. 
     
     
         3 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first diameter of the first rim is configured to be greater than a diameter of the beverage container. 
     
     
         4 . The insert of  claim 1 , further comprising a hollow frustoconical portion extending from the second edge toward the first edge. 
     
     
         5 . The insert of  claim 4 , wherein the hollow frustoconical portion is configured to receive the thermal regulating material. 
     
     
         6 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the thermal regulating material includes one or more of: ice, water, a cooling material, or a warming material. 
     
     
         7 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the side surfaces include one or more grooves. 
     
     
         8 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the side surfaces include one or different shapes. 
     
     
         9 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more protrusions are configured to center the inner container within the beverage container. 
     
     
         10 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more protrusions have a cross-section that is one or more of: circular, frustoconical, square, or rectangular. 
     
     
         11 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first diameter is less than the second diameter. 
     
     
         12 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first rim of the inner container is approximately level with a top portion of the beverage container. 
     
     
         13 . An insert configured to be used with a beverage container, comprising:
 an inner container configured to be positioned inside of the beverage container, the inner container including a first end having a first edge, an opposing second end having a second edge, and side surfaces extending between the first edge and the second edge;   a first rim formed on the first edge of the inner container, wherein the first rim includes a first diameter;   a second rim formed on the second edge of the inner container, wherein the second rim includes a second diameter, the second diameter being less than the first diameter;   one or more protrusions configured to extended downwardly from the second end toward the beverage container;   a hollow portion having a frustoconical shape extending from the second edge toward the first edge;   wherein the first end is open and the second end is closed;   wherein a thermal regulating material is configured to be positioned between the inner container and the beverage container.   
     
     
         14 . The insert of  claim 13 , further comprising a gap between the first rim and the beverage container. 
     
     
         15 . The insert of  claim 13 , wherein the hollow portion is configured to receive the thermal regulating material. 
     
     
         16 . The insert of  claim 13 , wherein the thermal regulating material includes one or more of: ice, water, a cooling material, or a warming material. 
     
     
         17 . The insert of  claim 13 , wherein the side surfaces include one or more grooves. 
     
     
         18 . The insert of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more protrusions are configured to center the inner container within the beverage container. 
     
     
         19 . The insert of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more protrusions have a cross-section that is one or more of: circular, frustoconical, square, or rectangular. 
     
     
         20 . The insert of  claim 13 , wherein the inner container has a frustoconical shape with a larger diameter at the first end and the hollow portion has a frustoconical shape with a larger diameter at the second end.