Patent · US Expired

Disposable coasters

US5018695A · kind A · utility

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11References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 8, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2317/12
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A coaster for use underneath liquid containers, such as drinking glasses, beverage cans, etc., comprises an upper pad formed of a liquid-absorbent material and a lower pad formed of a thermal insulating material. The two pads are separated by a liquid barrier material so that the insulating pad is maintained in a dry operable condition. A series of adhesive patches are arranged on the upper face of the coaster, whereby the coaster can be releasably attached to the bottom surface of a liquid container.

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