A universal cover for covering all types of beverage containers and an associated carrying case is disclosed. When placed over any beverage container, the universal cover disclosed uses decorative weights made with acrylic plastic gems, crystals or metal, to keep the cover secured in place as well as for keeping it well stretched and snugly placed over the rim of a beverage container. The universal cover also includes a central opening for inserting a straw or a sipping device there-through. The universal beverage cover offers the functionality of creating a cover for containers where typically no lid or cover typically exists as is the case for non-portable beverage containers such as wine glasses, beer or juice mugs, and other crystal-ware used at a restaurant, banquet hall, or another indoor setting. The universal cover disclosed provides a level of protection against pathogens and other contaminants while maintaining the necessary decor and formality of the setting. Embodiments of the invention provide the additional functionality of maintaining beverage temperature for longer periods. The universal cover can be made with fabrics, or faux leather or vinyl type fabric for based on the degree of insulation or durability desired.

A device is provided for reducing the influence, on a drinking vessel (240), of linear and/or rotational motions of a surface on which the drinking vessel is placed, for example for use on a marine vessel. The device comprises a pliable structure and is provided with a plurality of slits (120) arranged between a plurality of cooperating portions (102) to accommodate a plurality of drinking vessels, in particular drinking vessels having a base and a stem, such as wine glasses. The cooperating portions are adapted to accept a drinking vessel, and are operable to at least partially envelop the drinking vessel by conforming to at least a part of the upper surface of the base of the drinking vessel.

Systems and apparatuses having different tactile textures are disclosed. One system includes a pillow. The pillow includes a bottom surface having a first material, and a top surface coupled to the bottom surface. The top surface includes a second material and a third material. The first, second, and third materials have different tactile textures from one another, and the first, second, and third materials are all on an exterior surface of the pillow. The pillow includes a zipper coupling a first portion of the bottom surface to a second portion of the top surface. The pillow includes a pocket formed between the top and bottom surfaces. The pocket is accessible using the zipper, and configured to hold weighted bags. The system includes the weighted bags. Each weighted bag includes weighted pellets, and is configured to be disposed in the pocket to adjust the weight within the pocket.

A weighted covering assembly including a flexible cover configured with channels adapted to receive and hold weighted members is provided. The covering assembly may be used a ground covering (e.g., as a beach towel, picnic blanket, etc.) upon which one or more persons may sit or lay. The channels and associated weighted members may be configured along one or more sides of the covering to add weight to the covering and to prevent the covering from being shifted or otherwise moved by external forces such as wind, users of the covering, or other forces. The weighted members also may include padding to be used as a pillow.

Systems and apparatuses having different tactile textures are disclosed. One system includes a pillow. The pillow includes a bottom surface having a first material, and a top surface coupled to the bottom surface. The top surface includes a second material and a third material. The first, second, and third materials have different tactile textures from one another, and the first, second, and third materials are all on an exterior surface of the pillow. The pillow includes a zipper coupling a first portion of the bottom surface to a second portion of the top surface. The pillow includes a pocket formed between the top and bottom surfaces. The pocket is accessible using the zipper, and configured to hold weighted bags. The system includes the weighted bags. Each weighted bag includes weighted pellets, and is configured to be disposed in the pocket to adjust the weight within the pocket.

This disclosure relates generally to indoor and outdoor covers, and in particular to weighted coverings and related methods. Disclosed herein is a covering comprising a first fabric layer having a first edge folded over on itself and forming a first void that can be filled with a fluid.

A universal cover for covering all types of beverage containers and an associated carrying case is disclosed. When placed over any beverage container, the universal cover disclosed uses decorative weights made with acrylic plastic gems, crystals or metal, to keep the cover secured in place as well as for keeping it well stretched and snugly placed over the rim of a beverage container. The universal cover also includes a central opening for inserting a straw or a sipping device there-through. The universal beverage cover offers the functionality of creating a cover for containers where typically no lid or cover typically exists as is the case for non-portable beverage containers such as wine glasses, beer or juice mugs, and other crystal-ware used at a restaurant, banquet hall, or another indoor setting. The universal cover disclosed provides a level of protection against pathogens and other contaminants while maintaining the necessary decor and formality of the setting. Embodiments of the invention provide the additional functionality of maintaining beverage temperature for longer periods. The universal cover can be made with fabrics, or faux leather or vinyl type fabric for based on the degree of insulation or durability desired.

An improved weighted blanket is provided in which, e.g., a plurality of pockets distributed across said blanket as seen in a plan view of the blanket, the plurality of pockets each having weighted material distributed therein, and wherein the weighted material within a plurality of said plurality of pockets includes a distribution of crystals within a filler material.

A device is provided for reducing the influence, on a drinking vessel (240), of linear and/or rotational motions of a surface on which the drinking vessel is placed, for example for use on a marine vessel. The device comprises a pliable structure and is provided with a plurality of slits (120) arranged between a plurality of cooperating portions (102) to accommodate a plurality of drinking vessels, in particular drinking vessels having a base and a stem, such as wine glasses. The cooperating portions are adapted to accept a drinking vessel, and are operable to at least partially envelop the drinking vessel by conforming to at least a part of the upper surface of the base of the drinking vessel.

A container for receiving package delivery is described. The container includes a base, a lid, and a weight component. The lid is coupled to the base. The weight component is sized to fit into the base. The weight component forms a tank to enclose a material and provide weight to the container. The weight component includes a recess and a port. The recess is defined in the weight component. The port is disposed within the recess to be interior to the base when the weight component is place within the base.