Patent ID: 7410075
Filing Date: 2008-08-12
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A receptacle for insulating a container, said receptacle comprising: a bottom having at least one opening extending therethrough for venting said receptacle; and a sidewall circumscribing said bottom and extending from said bottom to an upper edge, said sidewall is tapered from said bottom to said upper edge such that said upper edge has a diameter that is wider than a diameter of said bottom, said bottom and said sidewall defining a cavity for said receptacle, said cavity is sized to at least partially receive the container therein such that a gap remains defined between the container and an inner surface of said receptacle, said inner surface of said bottom defined by a center portion and an outer portion, said outer portion extends substantially circumferentially from said sidewall, said center portion extends substantially circumferentially about said opening, said center portion is elevated with respect to said outer portion such that said inner surface of said bottom is tapered from said center portion to said outer portion, and such that said gap is non-uniform, said receptacle facilitates insulating the container.