Beverage Cup Holding Device

Abstract

A beverage cup holding device for preventing spillage of a beverage includes an annular panel, which defines a sleeve having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is circumferentially larger than the lower end so that the sleeve is tapered. The is configured for insertion of A tapered beverage cup is insertable through the upper end and into the sleeve. The annular panel engages in a press fit relationship with a sidewall of the tapered beverage cup. The sleeve is substantially rigid and thus is substantially nondeformable. The sleeve resists deformation when grasped in a hand of a user, thereby enhancing a hold of the user upon the sleeve and the tapered beverage cup.

1 . A beverage cup holding device comprising an annular panel defining a sleeve having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being circumferentially larger than the lower end, such that the sleeve is tapered, wherein the sleeve is configured for insertion of a tapered beverage cup through the upper end, such that the annular panel engages in a press fit relationship with a sidewall of the tapered beverage cup, the annular panel being substantially rigid, such that the sleeve is substantially nondeformable, wherein the sleeve is configured for resisting deformation when grasped in a hand of a user, thereby enhancing a hold of the user upon the sleeve and the tapered beverage cup, the sleeve laving a smooth outer surface and a smooth inner surface, the sleeve having a constant thickness between the outer surface and the inner surface wherein the sleeve is configured to have a low profile extending from a medial portion of the tapered beverage cup. 
     
     
         2 . The beverage cup holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the annular panel comprises rigid plastic, wood, or metal. 
     
     
         3 . The beverage cup holding device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 an inner diameter of the upper end measures from 80.0 to 130.0 mm;   an internal diameter of the lower end measures from 65.0 to 110.0 mm; and   a height of the sleeve measures from 50.0 to 100 mm.   
     
     
         4 . The beverage cup holding device of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the inner diameter of the upper end measures from 115.0 to 120.0 mm;   the internal diameter of the lower end measures from 97.0 to 103.0 mm; and   the height of the sleeve measures from 70.0 to 80.0 mm.   
     
     
         5 . The beverage cup holding device of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the inner diameter of the upper end measures from 106.0 to 112.0 mm;   the internal diameter of the lower end measures from 92.0 to 98.0 mm; and   the height of the sleeve measures from 70.0 to 80.0 mm.   
     
     
         6 . The beverage cup holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the annular panel has a thickness of between 1.00 and 1.50 mm. 
     
     
         7 . The beverage cup holding device of  claim 6 , wherein the annular panel has a thickness of between 1.20 and 1.25 mm. 
     
     
         8 . A beverage cup holding system comprising:
 a tapered beverage cup comprising a sidewall;   an annular panel defining a sleeve having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being circumferentially larger than the lower end, such that the sleeve is tapered, the tapered beverage cup being inserted through the upper end, such that the annular panel engages in a press fit relationship with the sidewall, the annular panel being substantially rigid, such that the sleeve is substantially nondeformable and resists deformation when grasped in a hand of a user, thereby enhancing a hold of the user upon the sleeve and the tapered beverage cup, the sleeve having a smooth outer surface and a smooth inner surface, the sleeve having a constant thickness between the outer surface and the inner surface wherein the sleeve has a low profile, extending from a medial portion of the tapered beverage cup.   
     
     
         9 . The beverage cup holding system of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the inner diameter of the upper end measures from 115.0 to 120.0 mm;   the internal diameter of the lower end measures from 97.0 to 103.0 mm; and   the height of the sleeve measures from 70.0 to 80.0 mm.   
     
     
         10 . The beverage cup holding system of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the inner diameter of the upper end measures hone 106.0 to 112.0 mm;   the internal diameter of the lower end measures from 92.0 to 98.0 mm; and   the height of the sleeve measures from 70.0 to 80.0 mm.   
     
     
         11 . A beverage cup holding device comprising an annular panel defining a sleeve having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being circumferentially larger than the lower end, such that the sleeve is tapered, wherein the sleeve is configured for insertion of a tapered beverage cup through the upper end, such that the annular panel engages in a press fit relationship with a sidewall of the tapered beverage cup, the annular panel being substantially rigid, such that the sleeve is substantially nondeformable, wherein the sleeve is configured for resisting deformation when grasped in a hand of a user, thereby enhancing a hold of the user upon the sleeve and the tapered beverage cup, the annular panel comprising rigid plastic, wood, or metal, the annular panel having a thickness of between 1.20 and 1.25 mm, an inner diameter of the upper end measuring from 80.0 to 130.0 mm, an internal diameter of the lower end measuring from 65.0 to 110.0 mm, a height of the sleeve measuring from 50.0 to 100 mm, the sleeve having a smooth outer surface and a smooth inner surface, the sleeve having a constant thickness between the outer surface and the inner surface wherein the sleeve is configured to have a low profile extending from a medial portion of the tapered beverage cup.