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Novelty party cup
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-13
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-01-13
Abstract
Abstract The invention is typically embodied in a disposable paper cup. The paper cup is provided with flaps that fold outwardly from the sides of the cup. The insides of the flaps (that is, the sides hidden from view before folded outwardly) are provided with suitable designs of fanciful facial features. The flaps cooperate with fanciful facial features printed on the bottom of the cup to constitute a suitable mask or caricature that can be held to the user''s face. Since the caricature components of the mask are normally concealed, the secondary mask use of the cup has a surprise element. Since the flaps are normally in place along the sides of the cup, the cups are nestable notwithstanding the secondary function.
Inventors
- 👤 J Davidow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22; A47G19/2205; A47G19/2227; B; B65; B65D; B65D3/00; B65D3/28; B65D81/00; B65D81/36; B65D81/365
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
In a novelty party cup or the like: a. a base adapted to rest upon a table or the like; b. sidewalls attached to or extended upwardly from said base to form with said base, a container for liquids or non-liquids; c. one or more flaps attached to the said sidewalls and oriented normally to fall in face-to-face contact with said sidewalls, said flaps being foldable, as by digital manipulation, to an outward position to project laterally from said sidewalls; d. said flaps having inner surfaces normally concealed when said flaps lie in face-to-face contact with said sidewalls; e. said flaps having a configuration to simulate, as in caricature, certain facial features with the body of the cup forming a muzzle, nose or other feature of the caricatured animal or person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
In a novelty party cup or the like: a. a base adapted to rest upon a table or the like; b. sidewalls attached to or extended upwardly from said base to form with said base, a container for liquids or non-liquids; c. one or more flaps attached to the said sidewalls and oriented normally to fall in face-to-face contact with said sidewalls, said flaps being foldable, as by digital manipulation, to an outward position to project laterally from said sidewalls; d. said flaps having inner surfaces normally concealed when said flaps lie in face-to-face contact with said sidewalls; e. said flaps having a configuration to simulate, as in caricature, certain facial features with the body of the cup forming a muzzle, nose or other feature of the caricatured animal or person.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which the said inner surfaces of said flaps are printed to form an element of caricature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which the bottom of said base is printed to form an element of caricature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which the bottom of said base and the inner surfaces of said flaps are printed to form companion elements of caricature.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said flaps are formed by die cut portions in an outer ply of said sidewalls of said cup.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said flaps are formed by die cut portions in an outer ply of said sidewalls of said cup, said outer ply being a unitary extenSion of the inner ply and extended around the inner ply.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said flaps are formed by die cut portions in an outer ply of said sidewalls of said cup, said outer ply reinforcing said inner ply.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said sidewalls are frusto-conically or otherwise tapered to provide nestable characteristics to said cup.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said flaps each have tabs attached to the said sidewalls of said cup.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which said sidewalls of said cup are curved and said flaps are correspondingly curved whereby the imparted curvature provides an increased bending moment of inertia for imposing a bias tending to keep said flaps against said sidewalls of said cup.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a novelty party cup or the like: a. a base adapted to rest upon a table or the like; b. sidewalls attached to or extended upwardly from said base to form with said base, a container for liquids or non-liquids; c. one or more flaps attached to the said sidewalls and oriented normally to fall in face-to-face contact with said sidewalls, said flaps being foldable, as by digital manipulation, to an outward position to project laterally from said sidewalls; d. said flaps having inner surfaces normally concealed when said flaps lie in face-to-face contact with said sidewalls; e. the said inner surfaces of said flaps being printed to simulate, as in caricature, certain facial features with the cup forming a muzzle, nose or other feature of the caricatured animal or person.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a novelty party cup or the like: a. a base adapted to rest upon a table or the like; b. sidewalls attached to or extended upwardly from said base to form with said base, a container for liquids or non-liquids; c. one or more flaps attached to the said sidewalls and oriented normally to fall in face-to-face contact with said sidewalls, said flaps being foldable, as by digital manipulation, to an outward position to project laterally from said sidewalls; d. said flaps having inner surfaces normally concealed when said flaps lie in face-to-face contact with said sidewalls; e. the said inner surfaces of said flaps being printed to simulate, as in caricature, certain facial features with the cup forming a muzzle, nose or other feature of the caricatured animal or person.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which said flaps have a configuration to form an element of caricature.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which the bottom of said base is printed to form an element of caricature.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which the bottom of said base is printed and said flaps have a configuration to form an element of caricature.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which said flaps are formed by die cut portions in an outer ply of said sidewalls of said cup.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which said flaps are formed by die cut portions in an outer ply of said sidewalls of said cup, said outer ply being a unitary extension of the inner ply and extended around the inner ply.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which said flaps are formed by die cut portions in an outer ply of said sidewalls of said cup, said outer ply reinforcing said inner ply.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which said sidewalls are frusto-conically or otherwise tapered to provide nestable characteristics to said cup.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which said flaps each have tabs attached to the said sidewalls of said cup.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination as set forth in claim 11 in which said sidewalls of said cup are curved and said flaps are correspondingly curved whereby the imparted curvature provides an increased bending moment of inertia for imposing a bias tending to keep said flaps against said sidewalls of said cup.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |