US3866814A
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Slipover cover
Assignee: Hillshire Brands Co
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Filing: 1973-02-07
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A decorative slipover cover for use in combination with a plastic beverage container having a pouring spout in the top thereof. The cover is first formed in a blank form and then folded so as to present a hollow sleeve having a closed bottom end and an openable top end including a pair of flaps. The beverage container can be slipped into the top end, following which the top end flaps, which have one edge surface cut on a bias, are closed so that the pouring spout projects from an opening formed between the bias cut edges of the flaps. Fold-out portions simulating the ears, horns, and tail of any desired animal are also provided so that when assembled and in place on the beverage container, a representation of an animal is provided without impairing the utility of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Bissler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/4212; B65D5/425; B65D5/4262; B65D5/4233; B65D5/4245; B65D5/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A decorative slipover cover for use with a beverage container having a closable opening in its top end, comprising: A. a body having 1. a cross-sectional configuration corresponding to the crosssectional configuration of the container, 2. a substantially closed bottom end, and 3. a pair of opposed top end flaps releasably engagable with each other and covering only a portion of the top of said container when they are engaged and forming an opening corresponding to the closable opening in said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A decorative slipover cover for use with a beverage container having a closable opening in its top end, comprising: A. a body having 1. a cross-sectional configuration corresponding to the crosssectional configuration of the container, 2. a substantially closed bottom end, and 3. a pair of opposed top end flaps releasably engagable with each other and covering only a portion of the top of said container when they are engaged and forming an opening corresponding to the closable opening in said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cover of claim 1 wherein the outer surface of said body is decorated to simulate an animal, with said top end flaps simulating the head and face thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
6 words
a substantially closed bottom end, and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
6 words
a substantially closed bottom end, and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
each of said top flaps having a. a first edge that is coextensive with one of said longitudinally extending fold lines and b. a second edge that tapers toward the outboard end of said flap; C. one of said top flaps having a slot in its outboard end and the remaining top flap having a tab on its outboard end; D. bottom flaps
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
each of said top flaps having a. a first edge that is coextensive with one of said longitudinally extending fold lines and b. a second edge that tapers toward the outboard end of said flap; C. one of said top flaps having a slot in its outboard end and the remaining top flap having a tab on its outboard end; D. bottom flaps
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
one edge of each top end flap being cut on a bias with respect to the longitudinal center line thereof; D. means carried by said top end flaps for releasably interconnecting the same
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
one edge of each top end flap being cut on a bias with respect to the longitudinal center line thereof; D. means carried by said top end flaps for releasably interconnecting the same
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cover of claim 1 further characterized by the presence of opposed fold-out simulated ear members carried by said body adjacent the top end thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
a pair of opposed top end flaps releasably engagable with each other and covering only a portion of the top of said container when they are engaged and forming an opening corresponding to the closable opening in said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
a pair of opposed top end flaps releasably engagable with each other and covering only a portion of the top of said container when they are engaged and forming an opening corresponding to the closable opening in said container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cover of claim 1 further characterized by the presence of a fold-out simulated horn member disposed adjacent the top end of said body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cover of claim 1 further characterized by the presence of a fold-out simulated tail member disposed adjacent said substantially closed bottom of said boDy.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
A decorative slipover cover for use with a beverage container having a fold-out pouring spout, comprising; A. an elongate body of generally rectangular cross section including four side panels having first and second ends; B. opposed bottom end flaps extending from said first end of each of said side panels and being foldable and releasably engagable with each other to form a substantially closed bottom wall; C. a pair of opposed top end flaps
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
74 words
A decorative slipover cover for use with a beverage container having a fold-out pouring spout, comprising; A. an elongate body of generally rectangular cross section including four side panels having first and second ends; B. opposed bottom end flaps extending from said first end of each of said side panels and being foldable and releasably engagable with each other to form a substantially closed bottom wall; C. a pair of opposed top end flaps
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
A foldable slipover cover blank comprising; A. a generally rectangular body portion having three spaced longitudinally extending fold lines dividing said body into four generally rectangular side panels each having top and bottom ends; B. a pair of top flaps
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
A foldable slipover cover blank comprising; A. a generally rectangular body portion having three spaced longitudinally extending fold lines dividing said body into four generally rectangular side panels each having top and bottom ends; B. a pair of top flaps
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
The blank of claim 7 further characterized by the presence of fold-out ear simulating members carried by said side panels from which said top flaps project, with the line of juncture of said ear simulating members coinciding with said horizontal fold lines.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
The blank of claim 7 further characterized by the presence of a third top flap projecting from the top edge of one of the remaining side panels, with its line of juncture with said side panel comprising a fold line.
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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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |