US3693830A
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Package for tumblers and the like
Assignee: Anchor Hocking LLC
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract An improved package for storing, transporting, and displaying articles such as tumblers is disclosed. The package has a shaped bottom tray preferably formed of thin plastic sheeting having spaced cups or nests for receiving the bottoms of the tumblers. A vertically extending pedestal forms the central portion of the bottom tray which extends upwardly between the tumblers. An adjustable top preferably formed of molded plastic, has a flat cover and a central downwardly extending toothed spike for adjustably engaging the bottom tray pedestal. The package top includes several vertical tumbler separating members and curved tumbler rim grips which also extend downwardly from the flat top cover to hold the tumblers spaced from one another and firmly positioned on the bottom tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard K Oglesbee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An improved package for rimmed articles comprising the combination of: a base; a plurality of spaced article receiving cups on said base; a hollow pedestal positioned generally centrally on said base extending upwardly from a position adjacent to said cups having an aperture in its upper portion; a top comprising a cover plate and a spike depending downwardly from said cover plate; said spike having a plurality of teeth for engaging the aperture in said pedestal for adjustably connecting said top to said base with a plurality of articles positioned between said top and said cups; a plurality of separator members extending downwardly from said cover plate for engaging outer portions of the article rim; and a plurality of downwardly directed rim grips on said cover plate positioned outwardly of said separator members for engaging inner portions of the article rims.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An improved package for rimmed articles comprising the combination of: a base; a plurality of spaced article receiving cups on said base; a hollow pedestal positioned generally centrally on said base extending upwardly from a position adjacent to said cups having an aperture in its upper portion; a top comprising a cover plate and a spike depending downwardly from said cover plate; said spike having a plurality of teeth for engaging the aperture in said pedestal for adjustably connecting said top to said base with a plurality of articles positioned between said top and said cups; a plurality of separator members extending downwardly from said cover plate for engaging outer portions of the article rim; and a plurality of downwardly directed rim grips on said cover plate positioned outwardly of said separator members for engaging inner portions of the article rims.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The package as claimed in claim 1 adapted for packaging hollow generally cylindrical tumblers in which said separator members comprise relatively flat members projecting outwardly from the junction of said spike and said cover plate, and said rim grips comprising arcuate members for engaging arcuate portions of the tumblers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The package as claimed in claim 1 in which the teeth on the spike cover a substantial portion of the length of the spike and wherein said teeth have a frusto-conical shape with the base being uppermost and with the teeth having progressively increasing sizes upwardly of the spike.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises a finger engaging member positioned on the top side of said cover plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
146 words
An improved package for rimmed articles comprising the combination of: a hollow thin-walled plastic base; a plurality of spaced article receiving cups formed in said base; a hollow pedestal formed on said base extending upwardly from a position adjacent to said cups having a flat upper portion including an aperture; a top comprising a cover plate and a spike depending downwardly from said cover plate; said spike having a plurality of teeth for engaging the aperture in said pedestal for adjustably connecting said top to said base with a plurality of articles positioned between said top and said cups; a plurality of relatively flat separator members extending downwardly from said cover plate for engaging outer portions of the article rims; and a plurality of downwardly directed rim grips on said cover plate positioned outwardly of said separator Members for engaging inner portions of the article rims.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
146 words
An improved package for rimmed articles comprising the combination of: a hollow thin-walled plastic base; a plurality of spaced article receiving cups formed in said base; a hollow pedestal formed on said base extending upwardly from a position adjacent to said cups having a flat upper portion including an aperture; a top comprising a cover plate and a spike depending downwardly from said cover plate; said spike having a plurality of teeth for engaging the aperture in said pedestal for adjustably connecting said top to said base with a plurality of articles positioned between said top and said cups; a plurality of relatively flat separator members extending downwardly from said cover plate for engaging outer portions of the article rims; and a plurality of downwardly directed rim grips on said cover plate positioned outwardly of said separator Members for engaging inner portions of the article rims.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The package as claimed in claim 5 in which the teeth on the spike cover a substantial portion of the length of the spike and wherein said teeth have a frustoconical shape with the base being uppermost and with the teeth having increasing sizes upwardly of the spike.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package as claimed in claim 5 which further comprises a finger engaging member positioned on the top side of said cover plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The package as claimed in claim 5 in which said pedestal is positioned at the central portion of said base and said cups surround said pedestal in a uniform pattern.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |