US3777968A
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Beverage container having a frangible closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A beverage container is disclosed having a cup and a lid in which the lid is scored or otherwise provided with a line of weakness such that the rim of the lid can be pulled loose to break off a minor portion of the lid and provide a drinking aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 W Law
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/36; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0235; B65D43/0264; B65D43/0268; B65D2401/00; B65D2401/15; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00046; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00509; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00555; B65D2543/00824; B65D2543/00833; B65D2543/00842
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A container for beverages and the like which comprises in combination a cup having a bottom and a sidewall, the upper end of which sidewall defines a generally circular opening, a lid of frangible material including a rim removably and sealingly engaged with said sidewall across said opening, and means defining a line of weakness across said lid intersecting said rim at two points separated by a minor arc on said rim thereby dividing said lid into a minor portion between said arc and said line of weakness and a remaining portion on the other side of said line of weakness from said minor portion, whereby when said rim is pulled upward along said minor arc of said rim the minor portion of said lid breaks apart from said remaining portion leaving the rim of the remaining portion of said lid in sealing engagement with the upper end of said sidewall to define an opening between said remaining lid portion and the portion of the end of said sidewall exposed by removal of said minor lid portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A container for beverages and the like which comprises in combination a cup having a bottom and a sidewall, the upper end of which sidewall defines a generally circular opening, a lid of frangible material including a rim removably and sealingly engaged with said sidewall across said opening, and means defining a line of weakness across said lid intersecting said rim at two points separated by a minor arc on said rim thereby dividing said lid into a minor portion between said arc and said line of weakness and a remaining portion on the other side of said line of weakness from said minor portion, whereby when said rim is pulled upward along said minor arc of said rim the minor portion of said lid breaks apart from said remaining portion leaving the rim of the remaining portion of said lid in sealing engagement with the upper end of said sidewall to define an opening between said remaining lid portion and the portion of the end of said sidewall exposed by removal of said minor lid portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container according to claim 1 which further includes a tab attached to said rim along said minor arc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container according to claim 1 in which said means defining a line of weakness is a score on the upper surface of said lid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |