Patent ID: 7918364

Claim:
A paper cup holder having a disposable teacup shape for a cup comprising: an inner lining portion configured to wrap around the cup, wherein the inner lining portion comprises first and second edges; an outer lining portion provided around the inner lining portion, wherein the outer lining portion is configured to wrap around the inner lining portion so as to shield heat from the cup, and wherein the out lining portion comprises first and second edges; one or more finger hole portions configured to accept one or two fingers to hold a cup, wherein each of the one or more finger hole portions is provided in at least a part of the outer lining portion; an intermediate supporting surface provided between the one or more finger hole portions, the intermediate supporting surface being configured to support the outer lining portion and the one or more finger hole portions in place against force applied sideways; a first half crossing cut provided at the first edge of the inner lining portion along a bottom part of the inner lining portion; a second half crossing cut provided at the second edge of the inner lining portion along a top part of the outer lining portion, wherein the second half crossing cut is intertwined with the first half crossing cut so as to close the first and second edges of the inner lining portion and provide continuous connection between the inner and outer lining portions; and one or more fastening portions provided in each of the first and second edges of the outer lining portion, wherein the one or more fastening portions is configured to close the first and second edges of the outer lining portion, wherein the paper cup holder is formed by a single piece of a base sheet.