Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248346110 | Coaster or caster cup | 35 |
20080203264 | COASTER - An improved coaster that is cling resistant and simultaneously transportable with a drinking vessel. | 08-28-2008 |
20080230670 | WHEEL CASTER GLIDE - A wheel caster glide receives caster wheels therein and employs wheel engaging members to keep the glide removably engaged with the wheel in absence of sufficient removal force. | 09-25-2008 |
20080245944 | Furniture-glide assembly - A glide assembly is adapted to be mounted about an existing foot attached to the free end of a leg of a piece of furniture. The glide assembly includes a body defining an exterior surface and a bore extending partially through the body to define a hollow interior, an interior surface, and an open end of the body. An insert assembly is removably mountable about the foot and adapted to be received through the open end and fixedly secured within the hollow interior of the body so as to mount the body about the foot. | 10-09-2008 |
20080258031 | ABSORBENT COASTER INSERT - An absorbent coaster article for insertion into a cup holder that comprises an inner material including one or more layers of a superabsorbent polymeric material, such as a polypropylene microfiber fabric, that is enclosed by a protective outer covering comprising a fabric material effective for the passage of liquids therethrough to be absorbed by the superabsorbent inner material. The outer covering may be sewn to form an inner pocket containing the inner material, or the insert may include an outer ring member joining two halves of the outer material and/or to provide a means to grasp or shape the insert. The coaster article may further include a base member to hold the removable insert and protect the underlying surface from excess moisture. | 10-23-2008 |
20080272261 | MULTI-LAYER ABSORBING COASTER - A multi-layer absorptive coaster includes a bottom layer comprising a waterproof, resilient, slip-resistant material, such as neoprene. Intermediate and top layers comprise fabric with a blend of polyester and cotton. Printing can be applied to the top layer. The material layers are bonded together. | 11-06-2008 |
20090020676 | COMBINATION SELF-ADHERING BEVERAGE COASTER AND SLEEVE AND METHOD - A combination beverage coaster and sleeve is disclosed. The combination beverage coaster and sleeve is capable of self-adhering to a beverage container, does not require additional adhesives or other materials for purposes of adhering to a beverage container, and may assist a user thereof in identifying the user's beverage from among other beverages in social settings. The combination beverage coaster and sleeve may also be used to display a decorative design. | 01-22-2009 |
20090101783 | BEVERAGE COASTER - A beverage coaster has a base and a tab disposed to the base. In a descended position, the tab occupies an aperture in the base. In an upright position, the tab is angularly positioned in relation to base of the beverage coaster so as to display an indicia. The indicia can communicate information relating to the condition of the patron, a request of the patron, or a condition of the beverage thereon. | 04-23-2009 |
20090114791 | COOLING COASTER FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND METHOD - A cooling coaster device and method for supporting and keeping a cold beverage container cool are provided. The cooling coaster device can include a relatively short, cup-shaped body including a closed bottom and a cylindrical sidewall forming an opening at an end thereof. A sealing ring gasket is integrally formed with the cylindrical sidewall in a vicinity of the opening. The sealing ring gasket can form a narrowest portion of the cup-shaped body and can be capable of forming a water and gas-tight seal when a beverage container is inserted into the cup-shaped body. The cooling coaster device can include a support extending into an interior of the cup-shaped body and forms a stop surface arranged a set distance from the closed bottom. The cooling coaster can be formed as an integral, one-piece structure and can keep the cold beverage container cool while not concealing its labeling and preventing the formation of a condensation ring. | 05-07-2009 |
20090266965 | Barrier Against Crawling Pests - A barrier for preventing a crawling pest from climbing up furniture includes a disk which is placed under a furniture leg. A tube surrounds the furniture leg and sits on the disk, and the tube consists of a material which is unscalable by the crawling pest. The inner surface of the tube and/or the portion of the disk surface within the tube can be provided with adhesive to trap the crawling pest if it manages to climb up the tube. | 10-29-2009 |
20100308194 | Coaster with moat and physical barrier against crawling arthropods and insects - A device (coaster) for isolating an article from a surface of the coaster that has a moat containing an arthropod-deterring compound and a physical barrier that serves to repel crawling arthropods and insects. | 12-09-2010 |
20100320351 | COASTER - A coaster or trivet includes a liquid impervious base and a liquid absorbent gel disposed on the base. The gel may comprise a hydrogel including a plurality of gel layers. Each gel layer is a different adhesive property with a first gel layer having a relatively high peel strength for contacting the base and a second gel layer having a relatively low peel strength for removably contacting a container. | 12-23-2010 |
20110155885 | POSTER-COASTER - A product comprising: a stack having a plurality of coasters, each comprising a material that operates to prevent moisture from penetrating through the coaster; and a material that adheres the coasters to each other so that each coaster may readily be removed from the stack. | 06-30-2011 |
20110198473 | Can base with vertical seal on side of can - A coaster type device of cup design that will seal on the vertical side of a can and or container, here forth “can”, made of a potentially corrosion prone material that may cause unwanted marks on a surface the can could be placed. The device would be manually applied to the can and would stay on the can due to mechanical interface and frictional fit between the seal area and the vertical side of the can. The seal on the can and the solid physical coaster would produced a contained volume of the can base from the sealed surface down blocking any unwanted transfer from the can to the surface it would be placed. | 08-18-2011 |
20110215216 | Enhanced green / eco-friendly coasters and related apparatus/ accoutrements for adding value to the same - Improved coaster products feature die-cut apertures of many shapes and Sizes alone or in combination with scalloped or mountain-top emulating upper peripheral surface designs and kits for children to build their own coasters. | 09-08-2011 |
20110284712 | CIRCULAR COASTER FOR STEMMED GLASS - Disclosed in this specification is a coaster for stemmed glassware that has three sections joined together. The bottom section is circular and is attached to two curved top sections. The top sections are raised to form a pocket for receiving the base of the stemmed glassware. The curved inner edges of the top sections permit ease of attachment of the glass in a variety of ways. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290976 | Coaster and drink cover - Embodiments include combination coaster drink covers which serve as an ordinary bar coaster and absorb moisture from the outside of a drink glass, protect the bar surface from moisture, and furthermore serve to cover and adhere to the top of the drink glass, thereby indicating the intention of the drink owner to resume possession and preventing adulteration of or tampering with the drink during the owner's temporary absence. Embodiments include an upper coaster layer, adhesive layer, release layer, and lower coaster layer. Other embodiments include an upper coaster layer, adhesive layer and release layer. | 12-01-2011 |
20120025052 | Aesthetic coasters - An aesthetic coaster (which can also perform other conventional functions, such as paper weights, plant pot bases, art objects, etc.), and a method of making such a coaster, allow the production of a good quality coaster at a reasonable cost. A plastic coaster body having an aesthetic top surface and a recessed bottom surface is made by injection molding the plastic coaster body, then forming a micro layer of metal (e.g. aluminum) on at least the top surface of the plastic coaster body, and then coating at least the metal micro layer on the top surface with a low temperature catalytic lacquer that produces an imitation chrome, silver, brass, platinum, copper, bronze, or gold color. An insert (e.g. of mild steel) having a density significantly greater than the density of the plastic coaster body is inserted into a recess in the bottom surface and substantially permanently adhered within the recess. The insert and recess are covered with a covering (e.g. felt) which will not scratch furniture surfaces. The coaster desirably has about the same weight and feel as a similar sized coaster formed primarily or substantially completely of brass or bronze | 02-02-2012 |
20120112030 | Adjustable leg support - An adjustable leg support for providing support to and stabilizing a leg of a table, chair or similar article that is shorter than the other legs to prevent the article from wobbling. The adjustable leg support includes a screw-threaded rotatable base that is detachably coupled in surrounding engagement to a correspondingly threaded platform. The platform has a flat shelf that is laid upon the floor below the short leg to be supported. A rotational force is applied to the rotatable base which causes an axial displacement of the platform upwardly through the base towards the short leg. Rotation of the base continues until the flat shelf of the platform is raised and the short leg is seated on the shelf by which to eliminate the gap between the short leg and the floor. The rotatable base and the platform are mated to one another along opposing sets of screw threads that lie outside and surround the short leg to be stabilized. | 05-10-2012 |
20120145865 | POT AND UTENSIL REST - The present invention provides a pot and utensil rest, comprising a first generally planar support for holding a pot; and a second generally planar support attached to the first support and having a recess formed therein for holding a utensil. The second support is movable between a stowed position wherein the second support is placed over or into the first support, and an expanded position wherein the second support disengages from the first support for the holding of the utensil. The pot and utensil rest of the invention has a compact storage configuration while permitting the holding of multiple utensils. | 06-14-2012 |
20120223208 | RESERVOIR COASTER - A beverage coaster includes a hollow main body having an open end. The beverage coaster also includes a top plate with an outer surface and a plurality of apertures formed therein. The top plate is disposed on and covers the open end of the hollow main body to define a reservoir within the hollow main body. The apertures permit fluid communication between the outer surface of the top plate and the reservoir. In operation, the reservoir collects and stores condensation that drains from a beverage container placed on the outer surface of the top plate. | 09-06-2012 |
20120312952 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR A UTENSIL - A support device has a pad configured to support a utensil and to wick away a portion of a material that soiled the utensil, and an adhesive coupled to the pad, the adhesive configured to bind the pad to a support surface to resist motion from the utensil. In accordance with an alternative embodiment, an apparatus has a permeation resistant pad configured to support a utensil soiled with a material; an absorbent layer in communication with the permeation resistant pad, the absorbent layer configured to wick a portion of the material into the absorbent layer; a leak resistant backing adjacent the absorbent layer, the leak resistant backing configured to resist a support surface being soiled by the material; and an adhesive contactingly adjacent the teak resistant backing, the adhesive configured to bind the permeation resistant pad on the support surface to resist motion from said utensil. | 12-13-2012 |
20130020456 | BEVERAGE COASTER WITH DEVICE FOR EMPTYING ACCUMULATED LIQUID - A beverage coaster comprises a top surface structured to support a beverage container, the top surface including a plurality of drain holes; an inner chamber including a moisture absorbing layer and a plastic sheet below the moisture absorbing layer to seal the bottom of the inner chamber; and a bottom surface. The beverage coaster includes a device allowing a user to compress the moisture absorbing layer to force removal of accumulated liquid through the drain holes. In various embodiments, the top surface is graded and includes a plurality of substantially parallel grooves formed therein, each of the grooves including a plurality of the drain holes. In various embodiments, the plastic sheet comprises a substantially flat first surface and a second surface having a button thereon; and the bottom surface is structured to include an opening to accommodate the button. | 01-24-2013 |
20130062494 | Stemware Coaster - One embodiment of a stemware coaster having an arched syncline slot ( | 03-14-2013 |
20130292535 | Caster stop and method - The present invention is directed to a caster stop. Advantageously, the caster stop has a generally circular shape, and includes a concave portion for receiving a caster wheel, and a ramp that spans between a circumferential rim and a generally circular foot. The ramp facilitates wheel movement in-and-out of the concave portion of the caster stop. Also provided is an inventive method that does not require lifting caster-mounted equipment either to position caster wheels in caster stops or to displace caster-mounted equipment from caster stops. Instead, exerting a pushing force on caster-mounted equipment is sufficient for in-and-out movement. This invention is especially useful for caster-mounted cooking equipment in commercial kitchens. | 11-07-2013 |
20130292536 | Foldable Coaster Attachable to Keychain or the Like - A coaster for use in conjunction with a beverage container so as to absorb associated moisture or heat, and that is foldable into multiple sections and attachable to an attachment device so that the coaster may be carried compactly from one location to another. | 11-07-2013 |
20130292537 | FOLDABLE COASTER ATTACHABLE TO KEYCHAIN OR THE LIKE - A coaster for use in conjunction with a beverage container so as to absorb associated moisture or heat, and that is foldable into multiple sections and attachable to an attachment device such as a key chain so that the coaster may be carried compactly from one location to another. | 11-07-2013 |
20140021320 | REFRIGERATOR COASTER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A coaster for positioning on a surface within a refrigerator to provide a barrier between the refrigerator surface and consumables stored in the refrigerator can include an elongate panel having a first substantially straight side edge, and a second substantially straight side edge extending substantially parallel to the first straight side edge. First and second opposed contoured side edges connect the first and second straight side edges, and there is at least one perforated line, by which a portion of the panel is removable by tearing along the perforated line. As such, the size and shape of the panel can be varied to conform to a various shelves and bins within a refrigerator. | 01-23-2014 |
20140054432 | POSTER-COASTER - A stack of coasters each having a liquid absorbent layer and a material that prevents liquid from penetrating through the coaster, the coasters adhered together in the stack by an adhesive that enables each coaster to be readily removed from the stack. | 02-27-2014 |
20140124639 | SANDAL DRINK COASTERS - A sandal coaster comprising a base, where the base is shaped like a toe portion of a sandal; a pair of straps attached to a top surface of the base, where the pair of straps attach to the top surface at a first connection and attach to each other and the base at a second connection; and a stemmed drink container, where the stemmed drink container includes a bowl, a stem and a foot, where the foot is positioned beneath the straps to prevent the stemmed drink container from moving. | 05-08-2014 |
20140138509 | Furniture Support, Leveling Device, and Carpet Protector Combination - A combination furniture support and furniture leveling device placed between furniture members and carpet. The aparatus is comprised of a substantially horizontal platform to receive furniture members, and which exhibits a pluralty of downward projecting stand-off screws attached to the platform. The stand-off screws extend through a carpet to transfer furniture weight directly to the structural floor underlying the carpet and are adjusted to elevate the platform just above the carpet pile; carpet damage from furniture is thusly prevented by alleviating the normal crushing of carpet inflicted by the weight of furniture. Herein also provided is a combination carpet protector and furniture leveling aparatus with adjustable height features for providing level support of furniture on sloped, irregular, or carpeted surfaces. | 05-22-2014 |
20140197296 | Dual Function Base Support Cover - A base cover provides a body portion that fits over a base support to protect an object from a base support, and detachably joined support member that protects a ground surface from the base support, such as a furniture leg. The body portion is substantially cylindrical shaped. The body portion includes an inner surface engages the base support, and an outer surface that helps protect the object from engagement with the base support. The body portion further includes a receiving end for receiving the base support, and an opposite support end having a peripheral depression. The support member detachably joins the body portion through a protrusion configured to mate with the peripheral depression. The base support creates a weight that transfers to a ground surface end of the support member. The pressure from the weight configures the ground surface end into a slip resistant surface. | 07-17-2014 |
20140263914 | Multi-Layered Absorbent Napkin - A multi-layered napkin is provided that is designed to protect a tabletop from condensation that develops at the bottom of a beverage. The multi-layered napkin comprises three separate layers that are stacked and connected to each other. The upper layer is adapted to contact the bottom of a beverage container. The upper layer comprises a porous material that is adapted to allow condensation to pass therethrough and into the middle layer of the napkin. The middle layer comprises an absorbent construction that retains liquid that passes through from the upper layer and prevents the napkin assembly from sticking onto the underside of a beverage container. A base layer comprises a water impermeable layer with a high-friction perimeter along the underside surface thereof to prevent sliding of the assembly while in use, and to further facilitate separation of the napkin assembly from a drinking container when the container is lifted. | 09-18-2014 |
20140312193 | Attachable Mobile Coaster - A beverage coaster that attaches itself to a beverage of choice, (glass, can, or bottle) enabling the coaster to be mobile while keeping the condensation from communicating with furniture, clothing, and tabletop items. The beverage coaster consists of an inner and outer layer such as 100% cotton. The two layers are cut in a circular shape and connected together in way that enables it to properly wrap the beverage of choice. In between the inner and outer layers elastic, a flexible and adjustable apparatus, is attached around the outer perimeters of the material. The elastic allows the beverage coaster to become attachable and adjustable. When the elastic is stretched, the coaster opens, welcoming the beverage. Once the beverage communicates with the bottom of the coaster, the elastic is released, adjusting itself to the size of the outer perimeters of the beverage container. This enables the coaster to attach itself and become mobile, continuously keeping condensation from coming in contact with furniture, tabletop items, hands, and clothing. | 10-23-2014 |
20160081506 | MULTI-POSITIONAL DRINK COASTER - A multi-positional drink coaster includes a generally planar outer rim defining a periphery of the drink coaster. A base wall skirts downwardly from the outer rim to a base of the drink coaster. The base is configured to rest atop an underlying surface. A flexible central support depends laterally inwardly from the outer rim and includes opposed upper and lower surfaces. The flexible central support area is manually deflectable between a stationary collapsed position and a stationary expanded position. In the collapsed position, the upper surface defines a generally horizontal plane for supporting an object thereon and the lower surface is generally convex. In the expanded position, the flexible central support area forms an ornamental dome structure with both the upper surface being generally convex and the lower surface being generally concave. | 03-24-2016 |
20160143488 | Article Support - An article support for a surface, the support including a base having a first end portion and a second end portion, the base first end portion is adjacent to the surface. A reservoir is disposed within the second end portion, the reservoir having a terminating margin periphery forming an aperture. An omni-directional substantially planar extension originating at the margin periphery and outwardly terminating in an outer perimeter, the planar extension has a segmented primary surface and a secondary surface wherein the secondary surface faces the first end portion. A portion of the primary surface is formed from an inverted equilateral square pyramid wherein an apex of the pyramid is disposed within the aperture. Operationally, the article is placed upon the primary surface, the article having a plurality of point contacts upon the primary surface causing the article to clear the margin periphery for drainage from the article into the reservoir. | 05-26-2016 |