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Class 215/394 - Absorbent layer


Subclass of Class 215 - Bottles and jars
Definition: Subject matter wherein the support includes a layer which
No. of patents: 19
Last issue date: 11/28/2006


NumberTitleIssue Date
7140504Separable two-component drinking system
A separable two-component drinking system comprising an upper component with a tapering side wall and a cylindrical lower axial extension, the side wall and the lower extension having a common central axis; and a lower component with a generally annular lateral exte...
11/28/2006
7111747System and method for absorbing liquids on outside of bottle necks
An article of manufacture is placed in cooperative relationship with a liquid-containing bottle, such as a wine bottle, to absorb liquid which runs down the neck of the bottle. The article comprises a length of flexible cord with opposite ends passed through closely...
09/26/2006
6971420Paint mat
A paint mat, removably attachable to the base of a paint can, for collecting spills and drips from the paint can during use. The paint mat includes an attachment means, such as a magnet, in the central portion thereof, for attachment to the base of the paint can. Wh...
12/06/2005
6772894Closure with seal member
A closure (10) for mounting onto a container (16), the closure (10) including a top portion (11) and a skirt portion (12) depending from the top portion (11). An annular sealing rib (20) projects downwardly from an un...
08/10/2004
6715604Liquid container with liquid absorbent base
A liquid absorbent base for a liquid beverage container used in the Food and Beverage Industry. A liquid absorbent wafer is provided that is secured onto the base of the container. The liquid-absorbent base and beverage container are used in combination as a liquid-...
04/06/2004
5349739Flower pot accessory
An article and method for shaping a sheet of material around an object such as a flower pot, the article comprising a ring-shaped collar adapted to be secured around the object. The collar may comprise pinch rings or barbed piercing elements, disposed abo...
09/27/1994
5273182Coaster
A coaster for use with a beverage can, bottle or other container, the coaster being provided with an absorbent member having a seat sized to receive the bottom or foot of the container and a multiplicity of interconnected capillary spaces sized to receive...
12/28/1993
5037025Water droplet free cups and method of fabricating same
A cup comprising a cup body of synthetic resin and a water absorptive paper integrally attached around the lower portion of the outer surface of the cup body....
08/06/1991
5024014Integral label and coaster
A label for use on a beverage container. The label consists of a coaster attached to the conventional label or directly to the container by adhesive. In the preferred embodiment an edge or a corner of the label has no adhesive to accommodate easy peeling ...
06/18/1991
5000413Coaster for glass
A coaster of this invention comprises an upper sheet having transparency and permeability, a printed sheet provided with a color-changing area of which surfaces faces the upper sheet, and a color former for changing the color-changing area. The color-chan...
03/19/1991
4958798Cocktail napkin
Sticking or clinging of a cocktail napkin to a cocktail glass is prevented by a layer of porous siliconized paper between the base of the glass and the top surface of the napkin. This provides a water repellant barrier to accumulation of a film of water b...
09/25/1990
4953823Coaster and wipe
A coaster with the attributes of a wipe wherein two layers of absorbent material such as paper are separated by spacers. As the condensation collects on the upper absorbent layer, it sags and creates air pockets preventing the wet glass from sticking to t...
09/04/1990
4870837Device for maintaining the chill on a bottle of wine
The present invention is directed to a vessel having a high heat capacity sidewall for use in maintaining the chill on a container such as a bottle of wine. The base of the vessel may be provided with an insulating layer to limit heat conductivity between...
10/03/1989
4858873Non-stick drink coaster
A coaster for supporting drinking vessels containing, in particular, cold drinks that will absorb the condensation. The coaster will not stick to the drink vessel when the same is lifted for use. This is accomplished by having a coaster containing an abso...
08/22/1989
4681239Holder for container for liquid
An insulating holder, for a container for liquid, has an elongated, annular, side wall and a bottom which coact to define an elongated, generally-cylindrical recess which has an inner diameter that is larger than the diameter of that container. A rim is p...
07/21/1987
4526280Bottle cover
A cover of adjustable size for a bottle and a package comprising a bottle received by such a cover. The bottle cover is fabricated from absorbent cloth material and has patches of hook and loop fastening material attached to the outer surface thereof. The...
07/02/1985
4340146Disposable coaster
A disposable coaster for use with a beverage container is characterized by a substrate of moisture absorbent material having a base panel and an upstanding side wall joined to the base panel, thereby forming an open ended shell for receiving the bottom en...
07/20/1982
4206570Device for supporting a vessel
A device for supporting a vessel, such as a flower pot and for containing water or liquid draining therefrom is disclosed. The device comprises a flat liquid impervious base covered by a layer of absorbent material which is clamped to the flat base. Sides...
06/10/1980
4040535Condensation proof drinking glass assembly
A condensation proof glass assembly includes a cup of plastic material having an inner wall surface and a bottom wall, and a glass container having a similarly shaped outer wall surface and a bottom wall, snugly projected down into the cup, with the botto...
08/09/1977
 
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