US4183444A
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Lid having integral hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-31
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Granted: 1980-01-15
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Expires: 1998-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A plastic lid for a drink cup has an integral hanger arranged for engaging a hole or slot placed in a small container for food such as fried chicken, french fried potatoes, etc., for ease in carrying both the covered drink cup and the food container in one hand. The hanger either extends upwardly from the top of the lid or is a part of a flap depending from a rim of the lid. The lid is manufactured from sheet plastic stock material by integrally forming the lid member and the hanger by heat and pressure, and a plurality of the lids may be simultaneously formed, with the hook members formed from material which lies between adjacent lids, thus using otherwise wasted material.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy L. English
- 👤 Irene F. English
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/902; Y10S229/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A removable lid for a food and drink cup, comprising: (a) cover means for covering the open top of the cup; (b) annular retaining rim means joined to the periphery of said cover means for circumscribing the top of the cup and retaining said lid in position thereon; (c) hanger means integral with said retaining rim means for engaging an opening defined in a food container; and (d) a food container defining hole means therein, said hole means arranged for cooperating with said hanger means so that said food container is carried by said lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A removable lid for a food and drink cup, comprising: (a) cover means for covering the open top of the cup; (b) annular retaining rim means joined to the periphery of said cover means for circumscribing the top of the cup and retaining said lid in position thereon; (c) hanger means integral with said retaining rim means for engaging an opening defined in a food container; and (d) a food container defining hole means therein, said hole means arranged for cooperating with said hanger means so that said food container is carried by said lid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The lid of claim 1 wherein said rim means includes a radially disposed portion and a cylindrical portion depending from the periphery of said radially disposed portion and said hanger means comprises hook means dependently connected to and integral with said cylindrical portion for hangingly attaching a food container to said lid by engaging an opening defined in said food container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The lid of claim 2 wherein said hook means comprises a flap defining an inverted "U"-shaped opening therein and having a tongue extending upwardly between the downwardly-extending legs of said inverted "U"-shaped opening, said tongue being formed into a protruding hook having a "U"-shaped cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The lid of claim 2 wherein said hook means comprises a downward-pointing arm and a pair of tabs extending laterally and backwardly from the extremity thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The lid of claim 2 wherein said hook means comprises a generally "J"-shaped member including a downwardly extending member, a laterally curving member integral therewith, and an upwardly extending point integral with said laterally curving member and of shorter length than said downwardly extending member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The lid of claim 2 wherein said hook means is comprised of two opposed hooks facing each other for engaging openings in said food container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The lid of claim 2 wherein said hook means is comprised of a flap with a hole to engage a hook or protrusion formed in said food container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The lid of claim 1 wherein said retaining rim means includes a radially disposed portion and a cylindrical portion depending from the periphery of said radially disposed portion and said hanger means comprises an elongate, upstanding, hollow, spikelike member integral with said retaining rim means and extending substantially normal to said radially disposed portion thereof, for hangingly attaching a food container to said lid by engaging a hole defined in said food container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
112 words
A removable lid for a food and drink cup, comprising: (a) cover means for covering the open top of the cup; (b) an annular retaining rim means joined to the periphery of said cover means, for surrounding the top of the cup and holding said lid securely in place thereon, said rim having a radially disposed portion and a downwardly extending cylindrical portion circumscribingly integral therewith; (c) a flap dependent from and integral with said cylindrical portion; and (d) an elongate hollow hook member extending outwardly and upwardly from said flap, for engaging a food container by means of a hole defined therein and hangingly attaching the food container to said lid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
112 words
A removable lid for a food and drink cup, comprising: (a) cover means for covering the open top of the cup; (b) an annular retaining rim means joined to the periphery of said cover means, for surrounding the top of the cup and holding said lid securely in place thereon, said rim having a radially disposed portion and a downwardly extending cylindrical portion circumscribingly integral therewith; (c) a flap dependent from and integral with said cylindrical portion; and (d) an elongate hollow hook member extending outwardly and upwardly from said flap, for engaging a food container by means of a hole defined therein and hangingly attaching the food container to said lid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The lid of claim 1 including a raised portion in said cover means, providing a platform for a drinking straw opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
A removable lid for a food and drink cup, comprising: (a) cover means for covering the open top of the cup; (b) an annular retaining rim means joined to the periphery of said cover means for circumscribing the top of the cup and retaining said lid in position thereon, said rim means including a radially disposed portion and a cylindrical portion depending from the periphery of said radially disposed portion; (c) hook means dependently connected to and integral with said cylindrical portion for hangingly attaching a food container to said lid by engaging an opening defined in said food container; and (d) said hook means comprising a flap defining an inverted "U"-shaped opening therein and having a tongue extending upwardly between the downwardly-extending legs of said inverted "U"-shaped opening, said tongue being formed into a protruding hook having a "U"-shaped cross-section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
141 words
A removable lid for a food and drink cup, comprising: (a) cover means for covering the open top of the cup; (b) an annular retaining rim means joined to the periphery of said cover means for circumscribing the top of the cup and retaining said lid in position thereon, said rim means including a radially disposed portion and a cylindrical portion depending from the periphery of said radially disposed portion; (c) hook means dependently connected to and integral with said cylindrical portion for hangingly attaching a food container to said lid by engaging an opening defined in said food container; and (d) said hook means comprising a flap defining an inverted "U"-shaped opening therein and having a tongue extending upwardly between the downwardly-extending legs of said inverted "U"-shaped opening, said tongue being formed into a protruding hook having a "U"-shaped cross-section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
122 words
A removable lid for a food and drink cup, comprising: (a) cover means for covering the open top of the cup; (b) an annular retaining rim means joined to the periphery of said cover means for circumscribing the top of the cup and retaining said lid in position thereon, said rim means including a radially disposed portion and a cylindrical portion depending from the periphery of said radially disposed portion; (c) hook means dependently connected to and integral with said cylindrical portion for hangingly attaching a food container to said lid by engaging an opening defined in said food container; and (d) said hook means comprising a downward-pointing arm and a pair of tabs extending laterally and backwardly from the extremity thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
122 words
A removable lid for a food and drink cup, comprising: (a) cover means for covering the open top of the cup; (b) an annular retaining rim means joined to the periphery of said cover means for circumscribing the top of the cup and retaining said lid in position thereon, said rim means including a radially disposed portion and a cylindrical portion depending from the periphery of said radially disposed portion; (c) hook means dependently connected to and integral with said cylindrical portion for hangingly attaching a food container to said lid by engaging an opening defined in said food container; and (d) said hook means comprising a downward-pointing arm and a pair of tabs extending laterally and backwardly from the extremity thereof.
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) | 1983-01-14 | 1983-07-16 | 1984-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-14 | 1987-07-16 | 1988-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-14 | 1991-07-16 | 1992-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |