Patent ID: 8844799
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B31B,B65D

Abstract:
1. An insulating insert adapted for placement between a cup and an outer sleeve, said insert comprising: a plurality of spaced-apart upper fingers having upper void spaces therebetween and a plurality of spaced-apart lower fingers having lower void spaces therebetween, said fingers having a thickness for separating said container from said outer sleeve; the size and shape of each said upper finger being generally identical to the size and shape of a corresponding said lower void space positioned directly below each said upper finger; the size and shape of each said lower finger being generally identical to the size and shape of a corresponding said upper void space positioned directly above each said lower finger; wherein said upper fingers and said lower fingers extend from a center portion of said insert; and wherein said void spaces form an insulating air gap between said container and said outer sleeve.