US3825151A
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Container and detachable handle structure therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-01
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1992-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A combined drinking vessel and container having a recessed upper closure which upon removal provides a container rim structure suitable for drinking purposes. A detachable handle having a lower container-supporting flange and an upper clamping member fastened to the ends of a gripping handle is adapted to engage the lower and upper portions of the container so as to form a mug-type arrangement therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 F Arnaud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; A47G23/0216; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A drinking vessel and vending container for liquids, comprising, in combination: a. a cylindrical liquid-containing member having substantially flat bottom closure means, and substantially flat openable top closure means, said top closure means being recessed within said cylindrical member and forming therewith an annular rim means; and b. detachable handle means for said container, said detachable handle means comprising: 1. a lower container-supporting member, said supporting member having an annular flat-bottomed flanged portion positioned below and annularly encompassing the lower end of said container for supporting the bottom thereof while foRming a container resting surface, said flat-bottomed flanged portion having at least one central through-aperture for permitting passage of liquid therethrough; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said annular flanged portion; 2. an upper container-supporting member, said supporting member having a claw-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage said annular rim means on said container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and 3. a vertical gripping handle extending between said upper and lower arms in spaced relationship with said cylindrical container member, said gripping handle being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent the free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A drinking vessel and vending container for liquids, comprising, in combination: a. a cylindrical liquid-containing member having substantially flat bottom closure means, and substantially flat openable top closure means, said top closure means being recessed within said cylindrical member and forming therewith an annular rim means; and b. detachable handle means for said container, said detachable handle means comprising: 1. a lower container-supporting member, said supporting member having an annular flat-bottomed flanged portion positioned below and annularly encompassing the lower end of said container for supporting the bottom thereof while foRming a container resting surface, said flat-bottomed flanged portion having at least one central through-aperture for permitting passage of liquid therethrough; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said annular flanged portion; 2. an upper container-supporting member, said supporting member having a claw-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage said annular rim means on said container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and 3. a vertical gripping handle extending between said upper and lower arms in spaced relationship with said cylindrical container member, said gripping handle being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent the free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
an upper container-supporting member, said supporting member having a claw-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage said annular rim means on said container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
an upper container-supporting member, said supporting member having a claw-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage said annular rim means on said container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein said upper supporting member is resiliently deformable in at least the vertical direction so as to facilitate ready engagement and disengagement between the claw-shaped end portion thereof and the rim means on said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
an upper container supporting member, said supporting member having a lip and tongue-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage the upper annular rim of said container; and a horizontally extending pressure arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
an upper container supporting member, said supporting member having a lip and tongue-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage the upper annular rim of said container; and a horizontally extending pressure arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
a vertical gripping handle extending between said upper and lower arms in spaced relationship with said cylindrical container member, said gripping handle being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent the free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
a vertical gripping handle extending between said upper and lower arms in spaced relationship with said cylindrical container member, said gripping handle being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent the free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, said claw-shaped end portion of said supporting member comprising an inverted U-clamp adapted to engage said rim means; and a projection extending from said U-clamp for manual release of said container from said upper supporting member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
a vertical gripping handle extending between said upper and lower arms in spaced relationship with said cylindrical container member, said gripping handle being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent the free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
a vertical gripping handle extending between said upper and lower arms in spaced relationship with said cylindrical container member, said gripping handle being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent the free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
178 words
A detachable handle for a drinking container formed of a generally cylindrical configuration and having flat upper and lower closure members, and at least the upper closure member being recessed to form an annular upstanding rim about said container; said handle comprising: a. a lower container-supporting member, said supporting member having an annular flat-bottomed flanged portion for peripherally encompassing and supporting the lower end of a container while forming a flat container resting surface, said flat-bottomed flanged portion having at least one central through-aperture for permitting passage of liquid therethrough; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said annular flanged portion; b. an upper container-supporting member, said supporting member having a claw-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage the rim on a container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and c. gripping means extending substantially vertically between said upper and lower arms, said gripping means being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent the free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
178 words
A detachable handle for a drinking container formed of a generally cylindrical configuration and having flat upper and lower closure members, and at least the upper closure member being recessed to form an annular upstanding rim about said container; said handle comprising: a. a lower container-supporting member, said supporting member having an annular flat-bottomed flanged portion for peripherally encompassing and supporting the lower end of a container while forming a flat container resting surface, said flat-bottomed flanged portion having at least one central through-aperture for permitting passage of liquid therethrough; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said annular flanged portion; b. an upper container-supporting member, said supporting member having a claw-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage the rim on a container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and c. gripping means extending substantially vertically between said upper and lower arms, said gripping means being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent the free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
A handle as claimed in claim 4, wherein said upper supporting member is resiliently deformable in at least the vertical direction so as to facilitate ready engagement and disengagement between the claw-shaped end portion thereof and the rim means on said container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
A handle as claimed in claim 4, said claw-shaped end portion of said upper supporting member comprising an inverted U-clamp; and a projection extending from said U-clamp facilitating manual manipulation of said upper supporting member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
63 words
A drinking vessel and vending container and handle assembly for liquids, comprising, in combination: a. a cylindrical liquid-containing member having substantially flat bottom closure means, and substantially flat openable top closure means, said top closure means being recessed within said cylindrical member and forming therewith an annular rim means; and b. a detachable handle means for said container, said detachable handle means comprising:
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
63 words
A drinking vessel and vending container and handle assembly for liquids, comprising, in combination: a. a cylindrical liquid-containing member having substantially flat bottom closure means, and substantially flat openable top closure means, said top closure means being recessed within said cylindrical member and forming therewith an annular rim means; and b. a detachable handle means for said container, said detachable handle means comprising:
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 7, the lip and tongue-shaped end portion of the upper support member being formed from a portion removed from the lower container-supporting member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 7, said upper container supporting member or pressure arm being resiliently deformable in at least the vertical direction so as to facilitate ready engagement and disengagement between the lip and tongue-shaped end portion and the upper rim of the container.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
166 words
A detachable handle means for a drinking container formed of a generally cylindrical configuration and having flat upper and lower closure members, and at least the upper closure member being recessed to form an annular upstanding rim about said container; said handle means comprising: a. a lower container-supporting member having an annular flat portion having two small flanges and two raised beads in spaced relation with said flanges for supporting the lower end of a container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said annular flat flanges and lobes containing portion; b. an upper container-supporting member having a lip and tongue-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage the rim on said container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and c. gripping means extending substantially vertically between said upper and lower arms, said gripping means being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
166 words
A detachable handle means for a drinking container formed of a generally cylindrical configuration and having flat upper and lower closure members, and at least the upper closure member being recessed to form an annular upstanding rim about said container; said handle means comprising: a. a lower container-supporting member having an annular flat portion having two small flanges and two raised beads in spaced relation with said flanges for supporting the lower end of a container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said annular flat flanges and lobes containing portion; b. an upper container-supporting member having a lip and tongue-shaped end portion adapted to clampingly engage the rim on said container; and a horizontally extending arm projecting from said end portion, said arm being in vertical alignment with the arm of said lower supporting member; and c. gripping means extending substantially vertically between said upper and lower arms, said gripping means being fastened to respectively said upper and lower arms adjacent free projecting ends thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
A handle as claimed in claim 10, at least said gripping means having ornamental embossing provided thereon.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
A handle as claimed in claim 10, at least said gripping means having ornamental indicia provided thereon.
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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |