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AQUARIAN
COASTERS
Beverage
coaster with device for emptying accumulated liquid
This
product is for anyone who uses a glass with ice. The problem is that that
beverage you are drinking should end up in your mouth, and it should not leave a
trail of drops trough your clothing, fine furniture, paperwork, or electronics.
Water
condensation runs down from the top of the glass where ice sits, and then
accumulates where it makes contact with the coaster. Once the glass is lifted it
carries water on the bottom and outer perimeter. When you tilt the glass to
drink it is unavoidable that the moisture will concentrate on the lowest point
of the glass and it will cause it to drip from there every time you drink!
Another
challenge is when you pick up a coaster with a water puddle left from a glass;
you have to be careful not to spill on the furniture or on the way to clean it.
Coasters
generally provide the function of a plate, they hold water trough an outer rim,
and/or a series of cavities on the surface. Some coasters do have absorption
like those made of cardboard, cork and even sandstone.
This
coaster takes it to the next level; it works better then any other coaster with
the fastest absorption ratio ever seen in coaster performance. Nothing works
like this coaster, when water drips to the bottom of the glass; the sponge
immediately absorbs it. There is no water accumulating anywhere on the bottom of
the glass since it is in contact with the sponge it actually draws the excess
moisture into the coaster constantly.
This
is a specialty designed and patented beverage coaster composed of:
 A top
surface built to support a full beverage container with paralleled grooves and
open drain slots.
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An inner chamber including a
moisture-absorbing layer, such as a sponge raising trough the parallel groves
and sitting about a millimeter above the top surface to quickly absorb liquid.
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 A
plastic sheet below the moisture-absorbing layer seals the bottom of the inner
chamber.
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A hard flat sheet sits below the plastic with a raised button on the
underside used for draining.
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The bottom surface includes an opening for the push button drainage
system.
The beverage coaster includes
an innovative device allowing the user to drain the accumulated liquids by
compressing the moisture-absorbing layer forcing the removal of liquid through
the drain holes.
This coaster will outperform
all other coasters in the market as far as absorption, appearance and
versatility.
Making
this design in larger sizes and different shapes crates new uses where a plate
and/or a cloth napkin are being currently used for lack of better product
availability.
- Buffet
& dinner tables - underneath iced bowls or pitcher for cold food and
beverage.
- Bars
& any type of serving area – where it catches spills and no need to
wipe.
- Refrigerators
& water coolers - catches spills and makes it very simple to drain.
- Promotions
– coasters with company logos are commonly used in the beverage industry.
This
coaster will outperform all other coasters in the market as far absorption,
looks and versatility.
Top view of coaster:
Bottom view of coaster:
Aquarian Coaster Specks
TOP
Well-ventilated
grill design with large open slots to help ventilate the sponge and increase its
contact with the glass. Grill sits inside an outer rim.
SIDES
Top
half of the sidewall need to have ventilation holes. Single or double openings
like wave style similar to logo. Finish can be brushed stainless.
SURFACE
Non-Skid
surface incorporates black rubber into design with shiny metal. Similar to logo,
two parallel waves separated by black space.
Beveled
and high polished finish with a grove with rubber to make a non-skid surface for
the glass to sit on. Rubber is should be ok for hot drinks also.
SPONGE
Black
Natural & long lasting anti-microbial sponge. Made from Bamboo fivers &
black polymer and micro-encapsulated with Tea Tree Oil for longer lasting
performance. Tea Tree Oil kills fungus and retards mold and mildew. Sponge need
to be smaller in diameter to allow a small ventilation area all around inside
the coaster.
Sponge
size: 3.5” diameter, 0.25 tall.
SEAL
Lower
half needs to have a seal to prevent from leaking. Seal goes up to where the
design starts. Thin flexible plastic sheet.
DRAINAGE
SYSTEM
Top:
Groves on surface with a water repellent finish. Groves help divert pressure to
remove water and activate anti-microbial treatment. Small rim same size as the
sponge to keep it in place.
Bottom:
has a raised button on the center.
BASE
Top:
Threaded rim to screw on to the TOP securely. Hole in center to accommodate push
button system.
Bottom:
Non-Skid surface and an opening to push the button.
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