Beverage sleeve insulator

Abstract

An insulated sleeve for a container is disclosed. A flat rectangular strip of flexible, thermal insulating material having high elastic properties has a pair of opposing side surfaces defined by a pair of parallel, opposing end edges that are contiguous with a pair of opposing parallel side edges. The end edges are adorned with an over edge stitch and side edges are butted together and attached creating a cylindrical open ended sleeve constructed with one flat seam running the length of sleeve. In use, the sleeve assumes the shape of a cylindrical frustum for fitting tightly over the sidewall of a multitude of containers of various shapes and sizes.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An insulated sleeve for a multitude of sized and shaped containers comprising:
 a single highly elastic panel having joined end edges, the panel forming a cylindrical tube having open unobstructed ends that are defined by opposing side edges adorned with over edge stitching; and   the entirety of the tube including the over edge stitching having conforming capabilities allowing accommodation of various sized and shaped containers; and wherein   the singular panel in free form is constructed in the shape of a rectangle, the end edges of which are parallel and butt-seamed together, thereby forming the parallel opposing side edges adorned with over edging stitching.   
     
     
         2 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the single elastic panel is made of a polymer with excellent compression set, elastic recovery and elongation properties. 
     
     
         3 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the over edge stitching locate on the side edges has conforming capabilities my means of stretch through its design and stitch tension. 
     
     
         4 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the over edge stitching connects the end edges and forms a butt seam with a non-overly protruding stitch. 
     
     
         5 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the butt seam and over edge stitch create grip. 
     
     
         6 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the end edges is to be rolled up to accommodate shorter beverage containers. 
     
     
         7 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the entirety of the cylindrical tube adorned with over edge stitching can be turned inside out for reversibility functionality. 
     
     
         8 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the highly elastic panel has opposing surfaces which can be decorated with direct indicia on an elastic polymer that comprises the panel. 
     
     
         9 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the cylindrical tube is formed with a single butt seam creating minimal interruption of panoramic indicia on the sleeve. 
     
     
         10 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the highly elastic panel of the cylindrical tube has material compression set properties that permit the material to regain its form after being manipulated under direct pressure. 
     
     
         11 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the cylindrical tube including over edge stitching of the side edges tightly conforms to the shape and contours of beverage containers. 
     
     
         12 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the highly elastic panel is laminated with several layers of fabric to increase thermal insulation properties. 
     
     
         13 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the highly elastic panel is laminated with unilateral directional stretch fabric to control the highly elastic panel's direction. 
     
     
         14 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the entire sleeve consists solely of a single panel and one stitch type. 
     
     
         15 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the over edge stitching of the sleeve is constructed to prevent peeling of a fabric laminate from the highly elastic panel. 
     
     
         16 . The insulated sleeve of  claim 1 , where the highly elastic panel may be laminated with elastic material bearing indicia.