US3800988A
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One-piece spout and handle structure
Assignee: Cory Corp
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Filing: 1968-06-17
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1988-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A decanter for dispensing a liquid, such as coffee, having a unitary spout and handle element mechanically interlocked to the neck of the decanter flask. The spout and handle element is secured by mechanical means constricting a portion thereof about the decanter neck and effecting a mechanical interlock of a portion of the spout and handle means with a cooperating portion of the decanter neck.
Inventors
- 👤 H Karlen
- 👤 R Eberstein
- 👤 F Herbsthofer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
For use in a liquid serving device having a flask provided with an upper tubular neck defining an upper end and downwardly directed neck shoulder means spaced below said upper end, a onepiece spout and handle element comprising: a tubular body having an upper continuously annular portion arranged to mount about said upper neck end, means on said upper body portion defining a pouring surface, a lower discontinuously annular portion below said upper body portion arranged to mount about said neck, and body shoulder means on said lower body portion for engaging said neck shoulder means, said discontinuous lower portion being sufficiently flexible to permit said body shoulder means therein to be moved downwardly past said neck to subjacent said neck shoulder means and be subsequently urged into engagement with said neck shoulder means; and means defining a handle unitarily integral with said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
For use in a liquid serving device having a flask provided with an upper tubular neck defining an upper end and downwardly directed neck shoulder means spaced below said upper end, a onepiece spout and handle element comprising: a tubular body having an upper continuously annular portion arranged to mount about said upper neck end, means on said upper body portion defining a pouring surface, a lower discontinuously annular portion below said upper body portion arranged to mount about said neck, and body shoulder means on said lower body portion for engaging said neck shoulder means, said discontinuous lower portion being sufficiently flexible to permit said body shoulder means therein to be moved downwardly past said neck to subjacent said neck shoulder means and be subsequently urged into engagement with said neck shoulder means; and means defining a handle unitarily integral with said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 wherein said unitary spout and handle element is formed of molded plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 further including means on said element for securing said body shoulder means adjacent said neck shoulder means to mechanically interlock said element to said neck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
The liquid serving device of claim 3 wherein said element includes a securing portion adjacent said tubular body, said lower body portion includes a free end portion adjustably disposed adjacent said securing portion and said device further includes means on said element for securing said body shoulder means subjacent said neck shoulder means to mechanically interlock said element to said neck, said securing means comprising means for forcibly juxtaposing said free end to said securing portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The liquid serving device of claim 4 wherein said lower body portion further includes a second free end portion adjustably disposed adjacent said securing portion and said securing means further defines means for juxtaposing said second free end to said securing portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
The liquid serving device of claim 3 wherein said element includes a securing portion adjacent said tubular body, said lower body portion includes a pair of free ends adjustably disposed adjacent on opposite sides of said securing portion and said device further includes means on said element for securing said body shoulder means subjacent said neck shoulder means to mechanically interlock said element to said neck, said securing means comprising means for forcibly juxtaposing said free ends to said opposite sides of said securing portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The liquid serving device of claim 3 wherein said securing means comprises means for constricting said discontinuous lower body portion about said neck.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 wherein said lower body portion includes a slot extending longitudinally from the lower end thereof and a transverse slot extending annularly from the upper end of said longitudinally extending slot less than 360* about The axis of said body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The liquid serving device of claim 8 wherein said lower body portion includes a pair of said longitudinally extending and transverse slots, said longitudinally extending slots being disposed adjacent opposite sides of the handle means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The liquid serving device of claim 9 wherein each of said transverse slots extends less than 180*.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 wherein said handle defines a recess and said lower body portion includes a free end adjustably received in said recess for adjustably constrictively disposing said lower body portion about said neck.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 wherein said lower discontinuously annular portion further includes a continuously annular lowermost section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 wherein said discontinuous lower portion is defined by a slot extending longitudinally upwardly from the bottom thereof and outwardly into said handle means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The liquid serving device of claim 13 wherein said slot extends less than fully upwardly through said handle means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 wherein said upper body portion defines a radially inwardly and longitudinally downwardly opening continuously annular recess for receiving continuously annular means for sealing the element to said neck.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 wherein said lower body portion is provided with at least one radially outwardly opening discontinuously annular groove.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
The liquid serving device of claim 1 wherein said upper body portion is provided with at least one radially inwardly opening continuous annular groove and said device further includes a body of plastic material set in situ therein for sealing said body to said neck.
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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |