US3633962A
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Bottle carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-17
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-09-17
Abstract
Abstract An integrally formed bottle carrier for supporting a plurality of bottles by their necks in which the bottles can be locked into and removed from a plurality of uniformly spaced split bottleneck receiving collars, each mounted within an individual frame interconnected with the other individual frames within the confines of an outer frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Erickson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An integrally formed bottle carrier made of relatively rigid flexible material comprising a plurality of uniformly spaced split collars for receiving and supporting therein the necks of bottles, an individual frame around and spacially separated from each split collar and within which the respective split collar is mounted, means interconnecting the individual frames, means connecting each of the split ends of the collar to the individual frame to lend support to the split ends while permitting them to be freely spread apart to receive the neck of a bottle, a plurality of means connecting other portions of the collar to portions of the individual frame, and an outer frame within which confines all of the individual frames are accommodated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An integrally formed bottle carrier made of relatively rigid flexible material comprising a plurality of uniformly spaced split collars for receiving and supporting therein the necks of bottles, an individual frame around and spacially separated from each split collar and within which the respective split collar is mounted, means interconnecting the individual frames, means connecting each of the split ends of the collar to the individual frame to lend support to the split ends while permitting them to be freely spread apart to receive the neck of a bottle, a plurality of means connecting other portions of the collar to portions of the individual frame, and an outer frame within which confines all of the individual frames are accommodated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A bottle carrier as set forth in claim 1 wherein the outer frame forms at least a part of each individual frame and wherein at least one portion of each of the bottleneck receiving collars is connected directly to the outer frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
A bottle carrier as set forth in claim 1 in which the means connecting the split ends of each collar to the individual frame includes a pair of connections which are directed away from each other in a direction from the split ends to the portions of the individual frame to which they are connected to prevent sagging of the split ends within the individual frAme and to resist separation of the split ends while at the same time permitting such separation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A bottle carrier as set forth in claim 1 in which each split collar tapers upwardly so that the bottom is wider than the top to facilitate entry of the bottle into the collar from the bottom of the collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A bottle carrier as set forth in claim 1 including a second split in each collar forming a separation and a yoke connecting said second split with the individual frame and serving as a pivotal connection for the spreading and contraction of the collar sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A bottle carrier as set forth in claim 1 including means integrally formed with the carrier to permit the carrier and the bottles locked therein to be gripped and carried.
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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |