Protective sleeves for containers

摘要

Aspects of the invention include a sleeve or wrap for protecting a container. In certain embodiments, the sleeve or wrap is a protective encasement for protecting a container, such as a bottle. In certain embodiments, the sleeve or wrap includes a body with a lumen, wherein the body is configured for holding and/or containing the container. For instance, in one embodiment, the protective sleeve includes a tubular body and at least a first opening in the protective body that is adapted for receiving the container. In certain embodiments, the body of the sleeve includes silicone. Accordingly, in certain embodiments, the sleeve is a protective silicone sleeve that is adapted to hold and/or contain a container, thereby protecting the container from damage (e.g., breaking). Also provided is a system for protecting a container that includes a protective sleeve, as described above, and a container that is configured for being associated, e.g., fit within, the protective sleeve.

主权项

1. A container system comprising:
a container having side walls, a top opening and a bottom, the top opening having a diameter similar in size to the side walls; and a molded, removable protective sleeve having a first end, a second end and a middle section extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end has a first opening configured for receiving the container, wherein the middle section extends over the side walls of the container, and wherein the second end covers at least a portion of the bottom of the container; wherein the protective sleeve comprises an elastic material, wherein the first opening of the protective sleeve comprised of elastic material is capable of stretching to an expanded position, and wherein the expanded position enables the protective sleeve to receive the container through the first opening; wherein the protective sleeve is sized to snugly fit the container when the protective sleeve is on the container; and wherein the middle section comprises a plurality of holes, wherein the holes are sized and positioned to enable visual observation of contents within the container.