US3994465A
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Beverage holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-15
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Granted: 1976-11-30
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Expires: 1995-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible beverage holder which can be maintained in a receiving position when in use and which can be folded down when not in use. The beverage holder is maintained in its receiving position by a pivot means and by an aperture in an accommodating support member. By sliding the support member down over said pivot means, the receiving member is locked in place. Conversely, the said receiving member can be disengaged and folded down by sliding the support member up on said pivot and permitting it to rotate down until it comes to rest. The instant device can be secured to any vertical surface by suitable means.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl W. Rudnitzky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; A47G23/0216; A47G23/0225; B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A beverage-holding device consisting essentially of: a. a cylindrical container with support members adjoined to opposite sides of said container; b. a wall-plate for securing said container to a vertical surface; and c. a pivot-and-lock means for securing said container to said wall-plate so that the container can be pivoted and slidably locked into a horizontal position to receive a beverage when it is put in use, or slidably disengaged and pivoted down for compactness when it is not in use; said pivot-and-lock means including abutment surfaces on the end of said support members adjacent to said wall-plate, and slots in said support members spaced outwardly from and parallel to said abutment surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A beverage-holding device consisting essentially of: a. a cylindrical container with support members adjoined to opposite sides of said container; b. a wall-plate for securing said container to a vertical surface; and c. a pivot-and-lock means for securing said container to said wall-plate so that the container can be pivoted and slidably locked into a horizontal position to receive a beverage when it is put in use, or slidably disengaged and pivoted down for compactness when it is not in use; said pivot-and-lock means including abutment surfaces on the end of said support members adjacent to said wall-plate, and slots in said support members spaced outwardly from and parallel to said abutment surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
The device of claim 1 wherein: a. the support members adjoined to the container are characterized by the presence of a longitudinal aperture located along their terminal edges and journalled to accept the pivot pin which exits from said extension members; b. the wall-plate contains two perforated extension members affixed to its front side; and c. the locking disc accepts the pivot pin exiting from the apertures of said support members and prevents it from leaving said apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the pivot means consists of two separate pivot pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the pivot means consists of a single pivot pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the base of the cylindrical container is perforated to allow liquid to pass therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 wherein a suction means is adjoined to the base of the cylindrical container to provide a holding means for the beverage placed therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the back-side of the wall-plate is treated with an adhesive for the purpose of securing same to a vertical surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the wall-plate is secured to the vertical surface by screws or nails.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
8 words
The device of claim 1 constructed of plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the support members and the cylindrical container are joined by a web and constitute a single unit.
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) | 1979-11-30 | 1980-05-31 | 1980-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-30 | 1984-05-31 | 1984-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-30 | 1988-05-31 | 1988-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |