US3095132A
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Combination lid and stand for paper cups
Assignee: Solo Cup Co
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Filing: 1961-06-27
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1981-06-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry R Hawley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0204; B65D43/0212; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0209; B65D21/0217; B65D21/0222; B65D2205/00; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00342; B65D2543/00398; B65D2543/00416; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00509; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00555; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00638; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/00731; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00796
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A COMBINATION LID AND STAND FOR A PAPER CUP OF THE TYPE HAVING A DOWNWARDLY TAPERING FRUSTO-CONICAL SIDE WALL CLOSED BY A BOTTOM WALL WHICH IS SPACED UPWARDLY FROM THE LOWER EDGE OF THE SIDE WALL SO AS TO FORM A RECESS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAPER CUP, SAID COMBINATION LID AND STAND COMPRISING A CIRCULAR DISK HAVING A DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING ANNULAR FLANGE EXTENDING AROUND THE PERIPHERY THEREOF FOR SNUG RECEPTION AROUND THE UPPER END OF THE PAPER CUP, SAID DISK HAVING AN UPWARDLY PROJECTING CIRCULAR PORTION FORMED THEREON FOR SNUG RECEPTION AND FRICTIONAL RETENTION WITHIN THE RECESS IN THE LOWER END OF THE CUP, SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CIRCULAR PORTION BEING SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER IN DIAMETER THAN SAID DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING ANNULAR FLANGE, SAID DISK HAVING A PAIR OF VENT OPENINGS EXTENDING THROUGH THE PORTION OF SAID DISK BETWEEN SAID DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING ANNULAR FLANGE AND SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CIRCULAR PORTION, SUBSTANTIALLY AT DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE POINTS, TO PREVENT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VACUUM UNDER SAID DISK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A COMBINATION LID AND STAND FOR A PAPER CUP OF THE TYPE HAVING A DOWNWARDLY TAPERING FRUSTO-CONICAL SIDE WALL CLOSED BY A BOTTOM WALL WHICH IS SPACED UPWARDLY FROM THE LOWER EDGE OF THE SIDE WALL SO AS TO FORM A RECESS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAPER CUP, SAID COMBINATION LID AND STAND COMPRISING A CIRCULAR DISK HAVING A DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING ANNULAR FLANGE EXTENDING AROUND THE PERIPHERY THEREOF FOR SNUG RECEPTION AROUND THE UPPER END OF THE PAPER CUP, SAID DISK HAVING AN UPWARDLY PROJECTING CIRCULAR PORTION FORMED THEREON FOR SNUG RECEPTION AND FRICTIONAL RETENTION WITHIN THE RECESS IN THE LOWER END OF THE CUP, SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CIRCULAR PORTION BEING SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER IN DIAMETER THAN SAID DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING ANNULAR FLANGE, SAID DISK HAVING A PAIR OF VENT OPENINGS EXTENDING THROUGH THE PORTION OF SAID DISK BETWEEN SAID DOWNWARDLY PROJECTING ANNULAR FLANGE AND SAID UPWARDLY PROJECTING CIRCULAR PORTION, SUBSTANTIALLY AT DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE POINTS, TO PREVENT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VACUUM UNDER SAID DISK.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |