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US3920140A
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Insulated container
Assignee: MARING ENTERPRISES Inc
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Filing: 1974-04-29
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1994-04-29
Abstract
Abstract An insulated container for carrying liquids is mounted on a barlike member or other supporting structure. The container has an aperture in an upper portion thereof and a clip for removably mounting it on a bar-like member or other supporting structure. The container is smaller in cross-section in its upper end portion, and one of its sidewalls is inclined in an upper end portion to in use provide clearance for normal operation of a vehicle or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil M Kiser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3837; B65D81/3839; B62; B62J; B62J11/00; B62J11/04; B65D23/00; B65D23/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
An insulated container and mount therefor, comprising: a. a container for liquids having a top, a bottom, and sidewalls, said top, bottom, said sidewalls having means insulating said container, b. said container having an aperture in an upper portion thereof, c. said container having a flexible arm member integrally formed with one of said sidewalls and extending from the sidewall, d. said container being small in cross-section in its upper end portion and having one of said sidewalls inclined inwardly and upwardly in an upper end portion, and e. a pair of opposite protrusions, one on said arm member and the other on a sidewall adjacent thereto, said protrusions being spaced to in use grip and position a bar-like member between said protrusions and the juncture of said sidewall and said arm member, said container being constructed and adapted to be used for carrying and storing a liquid with said container being mountable on a bar-like member or supporting structure portion of a vehicle or the like with said inclined upper sidewall being positionable when mounted to provide clearance for normal operatIon of said vehicle or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
An insulated container and mount therefor, comprising: a. a container for liquids having a top, a bottom, and sidewalls, said top, bottom, said sidewalls having means insulating said container, b. said container having an aperture in an upper portion thereof, c. said container having a flexible arm member integrally formed with one of said sidewalls and extending from the sidewall, d. said container being small in cross-section in its upper end portion and having one of said sidewalls inclined inwardly and upwardly in an upper end portion, and e. a pair of opposite protrusions, one on said arm member and the other on a sidewall adjacent thereto, said protrusions being spaced to in use grip and position a bar-like member between said protrusions and the juncture of said sidewall and said arm member, said container being constructed and adapted to be used for carrying and storing a liquid with said container being mountable on a bar-like member or supporting structure portion of a vehicle or the like with said inclined upper sidewall being positionable when mounted to provide clearance for normal operatIon of said vehicle or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The insulated container of claim 1, wherein: a. said container has said aperture in said top, and b. said flexible arm member is opposite said inclined sidewall portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The insulated container of claim 2, wherein: a. said arm member is in an upper portion of said container, b. said sidewall adjacent to said arm member has a recessed portion with said protrusion therein, and c. said aperture has a threaded neck portion extending from said top to receive and removably mount a cap member.
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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |