US3624788A
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Disposable liquid serving system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-15
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A disposable carafe comprises a container of cellular plastic material, such as expanded polystyrene, in combination with a detachable handle of higher density, easily moldable plastic material. The container is tapered from an open top to a closed bottom such that it will nest with other similarly designed containers for purposes of storing and/or shipping. The handle is a one-piece, injection molded member having a base into which is fitted the bottom of the container. A thin, flexible or bendable hinge section extends from the base to an elongated, stiffened, gripping portion. The end of the gripping portion is adapted to connect with a lug which extends from the container near the top thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin J Mcmahon
- 👤 Sidney Z Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/12; B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/2802; B65D25/2832; B65D2525/00; B65D2525/28; B65D2525/281; B65D2525/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A disposable, liquid serving assembly comprising in combination, a hollow container member of cellular plastic material and a handle member of higher density plastic material, wherein said container member comprises: a. an open top portion, b. a closed bottom portion, c. a wall portion tapering from said top portion to said bottom portion, and d. a handle engaging lug portion having a recess therein, said lug extending from and integral with said wall portion adjacent said top portion, and wherein said handle member comprises a. a base portion having l. an opening dimensioned to telescopically receive said base portion of said container member. b. a thin, bendable hinge portion extending from an integral with said base portion, c. a substantially stiff, elongated, gripping portion extending from and integral with said hinge portion, and d. a terminal connector portion extending from and integral with said gripping portion, said connector portion 1. adapted to fit within the recess in said handle engaging lug portion of said container member, and 2. having a barb extension for penetrating at least one wall of said recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A disposable, liquid serving assembly comprising in combination, a hollow container member of cellular plastic material and a handle member of higher density plastic material, wherein said container member comprises: a. an open top portion, b. a closed bottom portion, c. a wall portion tapering from said top portion to said bottom portion, and d. a handle engaging lug portion having a recess therein, said lug extending from and integral with said wall portion adjacent said top portion, and wherein said handle member comprises a. a base portion having l. an opening dimensioned to telescopically receive said base portion of said container member. b. a thin, bendable hinge portion extending from an integral with said base portion, c. a substantially stiff, elongated, gripping portion extending from and integral with said hinge portion, and d. a terminal connector portion extending from and integral with said gripping portion, said connector portion 1. adapted to fit within the recess in said handle engaging lug portion of said container member, and 2. having a barb extension for penetrating at least one wall of said recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
having a barb extension for penetrating at least one wall of said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
having a barb extension for penetrating at least one wall of said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
The serving assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said base portion of said handle portion includes a surface symmetrically disposed about the center of said base portion, wherein said surface a. defines said opening in said base portion, b. substantially conforms to the periphery of said bottom portion of said container member, and c. includes at least one barb extension to penetrate said periphery of said bottom portion of said container member whereby said container member is secured withiN said base portion of said handle member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said container member is frustoconical and said opening in said base portion of said handle member is circular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said container member is frustoconical and said opening in said base portion of said handle member is circular.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said hollow container member is expanded polystyrene and said handle member is polypropylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein said hollow container member is expanded polystyrene and said handle member is polypropylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said hollow container member is expanded polystyrene and said handle member is polypropylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly as defined in claim 4 wherein said hollow container member is expanded polystyrene and said handle member is polypropylene.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |