US3813003A
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Folding wire handle for cups
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1972-04-12
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A folding wire handle for a canteen cup or the like comprising two wire loops which may be swung from a stowage position closely abutting the sides of the cup to an extended position to form a handle for the cup, one of the loops having an additional wire member extending from the top to the bottom thereof to provide a stop means to limit movement of the loops relative to one another and to form a triangular gripping handle with the outer portions of the two loops.
Inventors
- 👤 R Bernazzani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:48
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An improved folding handle for a cup having curved exterior sidewalls comprising two wire loops of generally similar size and shape which are mounted in spaced relation on the exterior side wall of said cup for swinging movement from a closed position wherein each of said loops closely abuts separate portions of said exterior sidewall of said cup to an extended position wherein said loops form a handle for said cup, one of said loops being adapted to pass at least partially through the other of said loops when both loops are in the extended position and the other of said loops having abutment means to limit movement of said first loop therethrough, whereby when said loops are in the extended position, said abutment means prevents relevant movement of said loops when the outer portions thereof are firmly gripped by a human hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
An improved folding handle for a cup having curved exterior sidewalls comprising two wire loops of generally similar size and shape which are mounted in spaced relation on the exterior side wall of said cup for swinging movement from a closed position wherein each of said loops closely abuts separate portions of said exterior sidewall of said cup to an extended position wherein said loops form a handle for said cup, one of said loops being adapted to pass at least partially through the other of said loops when both loops are in the extended position and the other of said loops having abutment means to limit movement of said first loop therethrough, whereby when said loops are in the extended position, said abutment means prevents relevant movement of said loops when the outer portions thereof are firmly gripped by a human hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An improved folding handle as in claim 1 wherein said abutment means comprises a wire member extending substantially vertically from the top of said loop to the bottom of said loop near the outer portion thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
An improved folding handle as in claim 2 wherein the outer portions of said loops and said abutment means are substantially parallel whereby said outer portions and said abutmEnt means form a generally triangular gripping member when said loops are in their extended positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
An improved folding handle as in claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said first loop is conformed to frictionally engage at least a portion of the other of said loops when said first loop is passed at least partially through said other loop whereby said loops are retained in said extended position by said frictional engagement.
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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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |