US3717288A
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Decanter handle structure
Assignee: Cory Corp
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece plastic handle structure for supporting a glass decanter such as for dispensing coffee and similar liquids. The handle structure is adapted to be removably engaged with the glass decanter and includes means for releasably embracing the decanter neck and means for protecting the bowl portion of the decanter bowl from injury.
Inventors
- 👤 N Schlegel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J45/00; A47J45/06; A47J45/07; A47J45/077; A47B; A47B95/00; A47B95/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
For use with a glass decanter having a globular bowl portion terminating in an upper distal outturned portion defining a pouring spout, a handle structure comprising a one-piece element defining a handle adapted to be grasped for manually carrying the decanter, a pair of arcuate gripping means having connecting portions fixedly connected to a common fixed upper portion of the handle and defining deflectible gripping portions spaced apart forwardly of said handle upper portion and extending at least approximately 270* whereby said gripping means is adapted for yieldingly firmly embracing the decanter subjacent said pouring spout, and an annular band extending in a continuous arc from a lower portion of the handle and having a large diameter preselected to embrace and protect the bowl portion of a decanter at the portion thereof having largest horizontal cross section for cooperation with said gripping elements in stabilizing the handle in retained association with the decanter, said element being formed of a material having limited resilience, the opening of said annular band being unobstructed axially thereof whereby said handle structure is mountable on Said decanter by firstly moving said annular band vertically about the decanter to said decanter portion of largest cross section and then swinging the gripping means to embrace laterally opposed portions of said upper decanter portion below said pouring spout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
For use with a glass decanter having a globular bowl portion terminating in an upper distal outturned portion defining a pouring spout, a handle structure comprising a one-piece element defining a handle adapted to be grasped for manually carrying the decanter, a pair of arcuate gripping means having connecting portions fixedly connected to a common fixed upper portion of the handle and defining deflectible gripping portions spaced apart forwardly of said handle upper portion and extending at least approximately 270* whereby said gripping means is adapted for yieldingly firmly embracing the decanter subjacent said pouring spout, and an annular band extending in a continuous arc from a lower portion of the handle and having a large diameter preselected to embrace and protect the bowl portion of a decanter at the portion thereof having largest horizontal cross section for cooperation with said gripping elements in stabilizing the handle in retained association with the decanter, said element being formed of a material having limited resilience, the opening of said annular band being unobstructed axially thereof whereby said handle structure is mountable on Said decanter by firstly moving said annular band vertically about the decanter to said decanter portion of largest cross section and then swinging the gripping means to embrace laterally opposed portions of said upper decanter portion below said pouring spout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
220 words
For use with a glass decanter having a globular bowl portion terminating in an upper distal outturned portion defining a pouring spout, a handle structure comprising a one-piece element defining a handle adapted to be grasped for manually carrying the decanter, a pair of arcuate gripping means having connecting portions fixedly connected to a common fixed upper portion of the handle and defining deflectible gripping portions spaced apart forwardly of said handle upper portion and extending at least approximately 270* whereby said gripping means is adapted for yieldingly firmly embracing the decanter subjacent said pouring spout, and an annular band extending in a continuous arc from a lower portion of the handle and having a large diameter preselected to embrace and protect the bowl portion of a decanter at the portion thereof having largest horizontal cross section for cooperation with said gripping elements in stabilizing the handle in retained association with the decanter, said element being formed of a material having limited resilience, the opening of said annular band being unobstructed axially thereof whereby said handle structure is mountable on Said decanter by firstly moving said annular band vertically about the decanter to said decanter portion of largest cross section and then swinging the gripping means to embrace laterally opposed portions of said upper decanter portion below said pouring spout.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
220 words
For use with a glass decanter having a globular bowl portion terminating in an upper distal outturned portion defining a pouring spout, a handle structure comprising a one-piece element defining a handle adapted to be grasped for manually carrying the decanter, a pair of arcuate gripping means having connecting portions fixedly connected to a common fixed upper portion of the handle and defining deflectible gripping portions spaced apart forwardly of said handle upper portion and extending at least approximately 270* whereby said gripping means is adapted for yieldingly firmly embracing the decanter subjacent said pouring spout, and an annular band extending in a continuous arc from a lower portion of the handle and having a large diameter preselected to embrace and protect the bowl portion of a decanter at the portion thereof having largest horizontal cross section for cooperation with said gripping elements in stabilizing the handle in retained association with the decanter, said element being formed of a material having limited resilience, the opening of said annular band being unobstructed axially thereof whereby said handle structure is mountable on Said decanter by firstly moving said annular band vertically about the decanter to said decanter portion of largest cross section and then swinging the gripping means to embrace laterally opposed portions of said upper decanter portion below said pouring spout.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said carrier is formed of substantially homogeneous synthetic plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said gripping means comprise arcuate walls having a curvature preselected to be generally similar to the curvature of the decanter subjacent said upper portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said handle comprises an elongated, substantially straight portion of said handle structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said handle extends angularly to the axis of said annular band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said portions of the gripping means are arcuate and axially parallel, and said handle extends angularly thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said gripping means define similar arcuate elements inturned toward each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 7 wherein said inturned elements extend at least approximately 60* toward each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said decanter includes a tubular neck subjacent said outturned portion and said gripping means has a height parallel to the lengthwise extent of said decanter neck at least one-half said lengthwise extent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said gripping means is arcuate and said annular band and gripping means are generally coaxially spaced.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 10 wherein said arcuate gripping means has a height parallel to the axis thereof substantially greater than the height of said annular band parallel to said axis.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said gripping means extends downwardly from said outturned portion of the decanter to overlie said bowl portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said gripping means is provided with an outturned upper edge adapted to engage the underside of the distal outturned portion of the decanter.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
53 words
The decanter carrier of claim 1 wherein said gripping elements comprise a pair of segmentally cylindrical walls having a radius slightly smaller than the radius of curvature of the decanter neck, said wall being resiliently spread by the engagement thereof with the decanter neck to provide the firm embracing of the neck thereby.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The decanter carrier of claim 14 wherein the axes of curvature of the respective segmentally cylindrical walls are spaced from each other.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The decanter carrier of claim 14 wherein the axes of curvature of the respective segmentally cylindrical walls are spaced closely adjacent the axis of the annular band.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
49 words
The decanter carrier of claim 1 wherein the annular band is provided with spaced end portions joined to said handle and defining a gap in the annular configuration thereof permitting limited circumferential extensibility of the band in accommodating itself to the configuration of the bowl portion of the decanter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said gripping means comprises means for partially encircling the decanter neck having a gap intermediate the handle and a portion of the gripping means spaced most remotely from the handle.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said gripping means comprises means for partially encircling the decanter neck having a gap at a portion of the gripping means spaced most remotely from the handle.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
54 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said annular band is spaced from said gripping means a distance preselected to dispose the annular band superjacent a position of maximum diameter of the globular bowl portion of the decanter with the gripping means disposed about the decanter subjacent said outturned portion of the decanter.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
54 words
The decanter handle structure of claim 1 wherein said annular band is spaced from said gripping means a distance preselected to dispose the annular band subjacent a position of maximum diameter of the globular bowl portion of the decanter with the gripping means disposed about the decanter subjacent said outturned portion of the decanter.
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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |