Executive coaster

Claim 2

A coaster for use with a container such as drinking glass comprising: a base comprising a hollow outer circular wall, a support shelf comprising a substantially horizontal stepped shelf formed about the inner periphery of said outer circular wall, said stepped shelf including an upper support surface, an annular Z-shaped inner wall and a recessed bottom, said Z-shaped inner wall interconnecting said support surface and said recessed bottom, an insert mounted on said base comprising a flat substantially circular insert, retainer means formed on said base comprising at least one retainer nub formed about the periphery of said support surface and a support ledge formed on said stepped shelf, said retainer nub and said support ledge arranged relative to each other to operatively engage said insert therebetween.

Claim 3

The coaster of claim 1 wherein said upper support surface encloses a plurality of alternating grooves and ridges formed on the upper surface thereof.

Claim 4

The coaster of claim 1 wherein said insert includes at least one aperture form therein.

Claim 5

The coaster of claim 1 wherein said recessed bottom, said insert and said Z-shaped inner wall are arranged relative to one another to cooperatively form a liquid receiving reservoir.

Claim 6

A coaster for use with a container such as a drinking glass comprising: a base comprising a hollow couter circular wall, a support shelf formed on said base, said support shelf comprises a substantially horizontal stepped shelf formed about the inner periphery of said outer circular wall, said stepped shelf including an upper support surface having a plurality of alternating grooves and ridges formed on the upper surface thereof, an annular Z-shaped inner wall and a recess bottom, said Z-shaped inner wall interconnecting said support surface and said recess bottom, an insert mounted on said base said insert comprises a flat substantially circular insert having at least one aperture therein, said circular insert having an inclined outer periphery to detachably engage retainer means, said retainer means comprises at least one retainer nub formed about the periphery of said support surface and a support ledge formed on said stepped shelf, said retainer nub and said support ledge arranged relative to each other to operatively engage said insert therebetween; and said recess bottom said insert and at least a portion of said Z-shaped inner wall are arranged relative to each other to cooperatively form a liquid receiving reservoir.

Claim 7

A coaster for use with a container such as a drinking glass comprising: a base comprising a hollow couter circular wall, a support shelf formed on said base, said support shelf comprises a substantially horizontal stepped shelf formed about the inner periphery of said outer circular wall, said stepped shelf including an upper support surface having a plurality of alternating grooves and ridges formed on the upper surface thereof, an annular Z-shaped inner wall and a recess bottom, said Z-shaped inner wall interconnecting said support surface and said recess bottom, an insert mounted on said base said insert comprises a flat substantially circular insert having at least one aperture therein, said circular insert having an inclined outer periphery to detachably engage retainer means, said retainer means comprises at least one retainer nub formed about the periphery of said support surface and a support ledge formed on said stepped shelf, said retainer nub and said support ledge arranged relative to each other to operatively engage said insert therebetween; and said recess bottom said insert and at least a portion of said Z-shaped inner wall are arranged relative to each other to cooperatively form a liquid receiving reservoir.