US4203180A
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Holder for vegetables such as broccoli
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-09
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Granted: 1980-05-20
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Expires: 1999-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A holder for vegetables having a stalk, such as broccoli, is provided in a form of a thin truncated cone wherein the small end has been divided into a plurality of flexible fingers. The fingers engage the stalks of the vegetables so that they present an attractive appearance when offered for sale.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles D. Striplin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D67/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1402; Y10T24/1408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A holder for vegetables or the like, comprising a structure having in its unstressed condition a relatively thin side wall in the form of a truncated cone and with the side wall divided into a plurality of inward-sloping flexible fingers leading from a solid base of the cone to the terminal ends of the fingers whereby said structure can be forced over an irregular article and the fingers will conform to the shape of the irregular article and hold the same.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A holder for vegetables or the like, comprising a structure having in its unstressed condition a relatively thin side wall in the form of a truncated cone and with the side wall divided into a plurality of inward-sloping flexible fingers leading from a solid base of the cone to the terminal ends of the fingers whereby said structure can be forced over an irregular article and the fingers will conform to the shape of the irregular article and hold the same.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The holder of claim 1 wherein the cone has an angle of about 45°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The holder of claim 1 wherein the fingers are about 4 times as long as the solid base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The holder of claim 1 wherein the tips of the fingers are wedge-shaped with the tip adapted to engage the stalk of a vegetable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The holder of claim 1 constructed of a flexible plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The structure of claim 1 having from 16 to 19 fingers.
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) | 1983-05-20 | 1983-11-19 | 1984-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-20 | 1987-11-19 | 1988-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-20 | 1991-11-19 | 1992-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |