US4002257A
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Thermal cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-18
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Granted: 1977-01-11
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Expires: 1995-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A thermally insulating cover for a jug is provided by upper and lower cover portions substantially surrounding the jug and removable from one another to readily permit jug replacement. The upper and lower cover portions are biased together and the upper portion has an aperture therethrough for connection of a pouring spout to the jug.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L. Hatridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J41/00; B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/2867; B65D25/287; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3876; B65D81/3879
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A thermally insulating cover for a jug, said jug having a threaded apertured section for pouring liquid therethrough, said cover comprising: a. a thermally insulating upper cover portion for covering an upper part of said jug, b. a pouring spout positioned through an aperture in said upper cover portion, c. means for threadably securing the pouring spout to the threaded apertured section of said jug, d. a thermally insulating lower cover portion for covering a lower part of said jug, and e. means for releasably biasing said upper and lower portions together whereby said jug is substantially surrounded by said upper and lower cover portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A thermally insulating cover for a jug, said jug having a threaded apertured section for pouring liquid therethrough, said cover comprising: a. a thermally insulating upper cover portion for covering an upper part of said jug, b. a pouring spout positioned through an aperture in said upper cover portion, c. means for threadably securing the pouring spout to the threaded apertured section of said jug, d. a thermally insulating lower cover portion for covering a lower part of said jug, and e. means for releasably biasing said upper and lower portions together whereby said jug is substantially surrounded by said upper and lower cover portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A thermally insulating cover as recited in claim 1 wherein said threadably securing means comprises a lower threaded member integral with said pouring spout.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A thermally insulating cover as recited in claim 2 wherein said pouring spout has an upper threaded section for receiving a cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A thermally insulating cover as recited in claim 3 wherein the diameter of the upper threaded section is approximately equal to the diameter of the threaded apertured section of said jug.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A thermally insulating cover as recited in claim 1 wherein the biasing means comprises elastic means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A thermally insulating cover as recited in claim 5 wherein said elastic means comprises an elongated elastic band connected at one end to said lower cover portion and adapted to releasably bias said upper cover portion against said lower cover portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A thermally insulating cover as recited in claim 6 further comprising a retainer mounted on said pouring spout and slidable along said pouring spout, the other end of said elastic band releasably attached to said retainer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A thermally insulating cover as recited in claim 1 wherein said lower cover portion has a bottom and a sponge is positioned at the bottom of said lower cover portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A thermally insulating cover as recited in claim 1 further comprising carrying means embedded within and surrounding said lower cover portion for carrying said cover.
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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) | 1980-01-11 | 1980-07-12 | 1981-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-11 | 1984-07-12 | 1985-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-11 | 1988-07-12 | 1989-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |