US3979011A
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Auxiliary handle for a beverage can
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-23
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1994-12-23
Abstract
Abstract An auxiliary handle for use in drinking a beverage directly from its original can. The handle coacts with the beverage can to convert it into a hand held mug and thus makes it unnecessary to hold the can directly which causes chilled beverages to be warmed. The handle includes annular members that engage the upper and lower ends of the can and the upper member is constructed in such a manner that the user's mouth does not touch the can when drinking. The handle also includes an adjustment which enables it to be used with either 12 oz. or 16 oz. standard beverage cans.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger W. Schleicher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
An auxiliary handle for a beverage can formed with an annular groove just inside its upper edge, the handle comprising upper and lower annular members adapted to engage the upper and lower ends of the can, and tubular elements extending outwardly from the annular members and telescopically engageable with one another to form the portion of the handle that is grasped by the user, the lower annular member having the form of a vertically walled ring that extends upwardly to form a band around the lower end of the can, the lower annular member having an inwardly extending horizontal flange at its lower edge for engagement with the bottom of the can, and the upper annular member having the form of a vertically walled ring that extends downwardly to form a band around the upper end of the can, the upper annular member having a flexible, integral lip at its upper edge that extends inwardly to overlie the upper edge of the can and then downwardly to extend into the annular groove that is inside thereof, the flexibility of the lip permitting it to extend into the annular grooves of standard beverage cans of different diameters.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
An auxiliary handle for a beverage can formed with an annular groove just inside its upper edge, the handle comprising upper and lower annular members adapted to engage the upper and lower ends of the can, and tubular elements extending outwardly from the annular members and telescopically engageable with one another to form the portion of the handle that is grasped by the user, the lower annular member having the form of a vertically walled ring that extends upwardly to form a band around the lower end of the can, the lower annular member having an inwardly extending horizontal flange at its lower edge for engagement with the bottom of the can, and the upper annular member having the form of a vertically walled ring that extends downwardly to form a band around the upper end of the can, the upper annular member having a flexible, integral lip at its upper edge that extends inwardly to overlie the upper edge of the can and then downwardly to extend into the annular groove that is inside thereof, the flexibility of the lip permitting it to extend into the annular grooves of standard beverage cans of different diameters.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A beverage can as defined in claim 1 wherein the lip on the upper annular member tapers to a feather edge at its outer extremity.
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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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |