US3738525A
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Salad serving combination including container for salad ingredients and cups for dressings or garnishes removably supported thereby
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-07
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A salad serving combination including a main container for the salad ingredients, such as fresh vegetables or fruits, preferably of bucket-like form. The combination also includes carrier means removably supported from the container but normally removably supporting a plurality of cups for various dressings and/or garnishes around the exterior of the bucket for ease in selection for use with a serving of the salad ingredients taken from the container.
Inventors
- 👤 R Knapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A salad serving combination comprising a main container for the salad ingredients, a cup-supporting ring assembly supported on the container and having a plurality of cup-receiving sockets disposed around its circumference, and cups disposed in said sockets; said cup-supporting ring assembly comprising a large support ring disposed around the container and having the sockets in the form of cup-receiving rings extending outwardly therefrom and disposed therearound, and a bearing ring supported by said container in surrounding relationship thereto and rotatably supporting said support ring, said bearing ring being channelshaped, opening upwardly and receiving the support ring which rests thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A salad serving combination comprising a main container for the salad ingredients, a cup-supporting ring assembly supported on the container and having a plurality of cup-receiving sockets disposed around its circumference, and cups disposed in said sockets; said cup-supporting ring assembly comprising a large support ring disposed around the container and having the sockets in the form of cup-receiving rings extending outwardly therefrom and disposed therearound, and a bearing ring supported by said container in surrounding relationship thereto and rotatably supporting said support ring, said bearing ring being channelshaped, opening upwardly and receiving the support ring which rests thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which the cup-receiving rings extend outwardly from the support ring over the outer lip of said channel without contacting therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A combination according to claim 2 in which the bearing ring is suspended from the container by suspending arms attached thereto and removably engaging the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combination according to claim 3 in which the container is a bucket with a bail handle having opposed pivots, said arms having hooks on their upper ends for engaging said pivots, said arms positioning the bearing ring toward the bottom edge of the bucket but spaced therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A combination according to claim 4 in which the cups have tapering walls so that they will rest on the cup-receiving rings with their bottom edges spaced above the bucket bottom edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A combination according to claim 4 in which the bucket has a wall which tapers inwardly towards its lower end, and wedge spacer members removably inserted between the bucket wall and bearing ring for stability.
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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |