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Articles for beverage service
Assignee: Aladdin Industries LLC
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Filing: 1974-09-26
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1994-09-26
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for serving beverages comprises a thermally insulated tray having depressions on its upper surface for receiving the bottoms of insulated tumblers or mugs. A similar tray rests on top of the tumblers with the tops of the tumblers received in recesses formed in the bottom surface of the upper tray. In use these alternating layers of trays and tumblers may be stacked and beverages in the tumblers held at desired temperatures until served.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Bridges
- 👤 Harold W. Storrs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/70; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3813; B65D81/3823; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
Beverage service means comprising a first tray having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface having a plurality of uniform recesses provided therein for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of beverage containers, said lower surface having a plurality of downwardly projecting portions conforming in number, disposition and generally in size to said recesses, each downwardly depending portion being relatively thick to provide thermal insulation, each downwardly depending portion being surrounded by a groove formed in said lower surface, a second tray identical in construction to said first tray, and a plurality of beverage containers having their bottoms disposed in the recesses of one tray and their tops disposed in the grooves of the other tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
Beverage service means comprising a first tray having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface having a plurality of uniform recesses provided therein for receiving the bottoms of a plurality of beverage containers, said lower surface having a plurality of downwardly projecting portions conforming in number, disposition and generally in size to said recesses, each downwardly depending portion being relatively thick to provide thermal insulation, each downwardly depending portion being surrounded by a groove formed in said lower surface, a second tray identical in construction to said first tray, and a plurality of beverage containers having their bottoms disposed in the recesses of one tray and their tops disposed in the grooves of the other tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Beverage service means of claim 1 wherein said containers are formed of a thermally insulating material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Beverage service means as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bottom surface of each tray has a plurality of lugs formed thereon to facilitate stacking.
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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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |