ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,410,000, issued on Sept. 9, was assigned to Michael R. Lewis (West Hills, Calif.).
"Drip-preventing beverage sleeve for paper cups" was invented by Michael R. Lewis (West Hills, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A beverage cup-sleeve designed for the retail beverage industry is disclosed herein. The cup-sleeve consists of two key components, a sleeve, and an absorbent liner, securely adhered together. Unlike conventional hot beverage sleeves, this innovative design situates the sleeve at the top of the cup, precisely where it meets the rolled-lip, positioning it just beneath the lid's ridge. With the lid in place, the integrated abs...