US3782602A
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Frozen water containers with liquid dispenser for camping
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-14
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1993-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A thin wall open top container comprised of a rectangular receptacle formed of a shaped retaining plastic material, a thin wall lid formed of plastic material having a downwardly directed female force fit fastener around the entire periphery of the lid, the receptacle having an upwardly extending male bead edge over which the female fastener is forced to create an air-tight releasable union. Thus, each such container may be easily filled with water and the water readily frozen at home. Each frozen container is then used to cool food in a camper or the like and, when the water melts, it is a source of potable liquid. The bottom of the container is of reduced dimensions to enable stacking of one said container above another in stable fashion. A cavity area located at the edge intersection where the front wall joins the bottom conceals a dispensing spout with valve for dispensing the water once it has melted and a vertical recess in the rear wall of the container allows placement of a glass or the like therein directly below the spout of a second, top container whereby the glass may be filled with melted water and used for human consumption.
Inventors
- 👤 M Page
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/38; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0209; B65D21/0217; B65D21/0219; B67; B67D; B67D3/00; B67D3/0009; F; F25; F25C; F25C1/00; F25C1/22; F25C1/24; F25D; F25D25/00; F25D25/005; F25D3/00; F25D31/00; F25D31/002; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A container for frozen liquid with dispenser for camping and the like comprising: a hollow receptacle of shape-retaining biologically inert plastic in which liquid is frozen and used to cool food stuff comprising: a relatively thin bottom wall; opposed relatively thin spaced vertical side walls; a relatively thin front wall; a generally convex relatively thin wall extending into the hollow of the receptacle defining a cavity and bridging centrally between the front wall and the bottom wall; a relatively thin vertical back wall defining a vertical extending central water glass receiving recess spanning the entire back wall; a reduced dimensioned reverse curve offset connecting each said vertical wall and the convex wall to the bottom wall; four corners connecting said side walls to the front and back walls respectively; the top edge of all said vertical walls comprising a male bead fastener; a valved spout situated at the cavity and communicating melted liquid through the convex wall from the receptacle to the exterior thereof; a lid of flexible biologically inert plastic comprising: a relatively thin top wall; a U-shaped periphery around the edge of the top wall; a downwardly opening female groove fastener which is releasably force fit over said male bead fastener to seal the receptacle after it is filled with water to be frozen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A container for frozen liquid with dispenser for camping and the like comprising: a hollow receptacle of shape-retaining biologically inert plastic in which liquid is frozen and used to cool food stuff comprising: a relatively thin bottom wall; opposed relatively thin spaced vertical side walls; a relatively thin front wall; a generally convex relatively thin wall extending into the hollow of the receptacle defining a cavity and bridging centrally between the front wall and the bottom wall; a relatively thin vertical back wall defining a vertical extending central water glass receiving recess spanning the entire back wall; a reduced dimensioned reverse curve offset connecting each said vertical wall and the convex wall to the bottom wall; four corners connecting said side walls to the front and back walls respectively; the top edge of all said vertical walls comprising a male bead fastener; a valved spout situated at the cavity and communicating melted liquid through the convex wall from the receptacle to the exterior thereof; a lid of flexible biologically inert plastic comprising: a relatively thin top wall; a U-shaped periphery around the edge of the top wall; a downwardly opening female groove fastener which is releasably force fit over said male bead fastener to seal the receptacle after it is filled with water to be frozen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
308 words
An assemblage of at least two containers for frozen liquid with dispenser for camping and the like, each container comprising: a hollow receptacle of shape-retaining biologically inert plastic in which liquid is frozen and used to cool food stuff comprising: a relatively thin bottom wall; opposed relatively thin spaced vertical side walls; a relatively thin front wall; a generally convex relatively thin wall extending into the hollow of the receptacle defining a cavity and bridging centrally between the front wall and the bottom wall; a relatively thin vertical back wall defining a vertical extending central water glass receiving recess spanning the entire back wall; a reduced dimensioned reverse curve offset connecting Each said vertical wall and the convex wall to the bottom wall; four corners connecting said side walls to the front and back walls respectively; the top edge of all said vertical walls comprising a male bead fastener; a valved spout situated at the cavity and communicating melted liquid through the convex wall from the receptacle to the exterior thereof; a lid of flexible biologically inert plastic comprising: a relatively thin top wall; a U-shaped periphery around the edge of the top wall; a downwardly opening female groove fastener which is releasably force fit over said male bead fastener to seal the receptacle after it is filled with water to be frozen; the bottom of one container resting on the top of the other container, the horizontal orientation of one container being opposite that of the horizontal orientation of the other whereby the cavity and spout of the top container are disposed above the central rear wall recess of the bottom container whereby a water glass may be placed in the central recess of the bottom container and filled with melted liquid, when available, dispensed from the top container through the spout thereof under force of gravity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
308 words
An assemblage of at least two containers for frozen liquid with dispenser for camping and the like, each container comprising: a hollow receptacle of shape-retaining biologically inert plastic in which liquid is frozen and used to cool food stuff comprising: a relatively thin bottom wall; opposed relatively thin spaced vertical side walls; a relatively thin front wall; a generally convex relatively thin wall extending into the hollow of the receptacle defining a cavity and bridging centrally between the front wall and the bottom wall; a relatively thin vertical back wall defining a vertical extending central water glass receiving recess spanning the entire back wall; a reduced dimensioned reverse curve offset connecting Each said vertical wall and the convex wall to the bottom wall; four corners connecting said side walls to the front and back walls respectively; the top edge of all said vertical walls comprising a male bead fastener; a valved spout situated at the cavity and communicating melted liquid through the convex wall from the receptacle to the exterior thereof; a lid of flexible biologically inert plastic comprising: a relatively thin top wall; a U-shaped periphery around the edge of the top wall; a downwardly opening female groove fastener which is releasably force fit over said male bead fastener to seal the receptacle after it is filled with water to be frozen; the bottom of one container resting on the top of the other container, the horizontal orientation of one container being opposite that of the horizontal orientation of the other whereby the cavity and spout of the top container are disposed above the central rear wall recess of the bottom container whereby a water glass may be placed in the central recess of the bottom container and filled with melted liquid, when available, dispensed from the top container through the spout thereof under force of gravity.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |