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US4209106A
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Cup top reflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-11
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Granted: 1980-06-24
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Expires: 1999-06-11
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a cup top cover having a reflectorized surface and means for securing the cover not only to the top of a cup, but also to a bicycle whereby waste of the normally disposed of cup top cover is minimized and safety is enhanced.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Rosas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 44
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A cup top cover comprising: a top having a reflectorized surface; means on said top for securing said top snugly over the top of a cup; and means on said top for securing said top to a bicycle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cup top cover comprising: a top having a reflectorized surface; means on said top for securing said top snugly over the top of a cup; and means on said top for securing said top to a bicycle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The cup top cover of claim 1 wherein said reflectorized surface is located on the upper surface of said top; said cup securing means depending from the bottom surface of said top and said bicycle securing means being located below the bottom surface of said top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cup top cover of claim 2 wherein said cup securing means comprises a peripheral rim extending downwardly from said top.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cup top cover of claim 3 wherein said rim includes inwardly projecting shoulder projections for snapping over the rim of a cup.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cup top cover of claim 4 wherein said top includes a straw cut therein whereby one can push a straw through said top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The cup top cover of claim 3, 4 or 5 wherein said bicycle securing means comprises a pair of oppositely spaced slots in said cup top cover for slipping over the spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cup top cover of claim 6 wherein said slots are located in oppositely disposed tabs which depend downwardly from said rim.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cup top cover of claim 7 wherein each said slot has an enlarged head opening to receive a spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cup top cover of claim 6 which is made of plastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cup top cover of claim 7 wherein said bicycle securing means comprises a pair of oppositely spaced slots in said cup top cover for slipping over the spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cup top cover of claim 8 wherein said bicycle securing means comprises a pair of oppositely spaced slots in said cup top cover for slipping over the spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cup top cover of claim 1 wherein said reflectorized upper surface comprises an adhesive backed reflector material which is adhered to said top.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cup top cover of claim 12 wherein said top includes a recess in which said adhesive backed reflector material is located.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cup top cover of claim 1 wherein said reflectorized surface comprises a reflectorized paint material painted on said top.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cup top cover of claim 1 wherein said reflectorized surface is integrally molded with said cup top cover of a plastic material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cup top cover of claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14 or 15 which is made of plastic.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cup top cover comprising: a top having a reflectorized upper surface; a rim depending downwardly from said top for fitting snugly over the rim of a cup; and a pair of tabs depending downwardly from said rim on generally opposite sides thereof, with a slot located in each of said tabs and opening towards the bottom of said tab whereby said tabs can be fitted over the spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cup top cover comprising: a top having a reflectorized upper surface; a rim depending downwardly from said top for fitting snugly over the rim of a cup; and a pair of tabs depending downwardly from said rim on generally opposite sides thereof, with a slot located in each of said tabs and opening towards the bottom of said tab whereby said tabs can be fitted over the spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cup top cover of claim 17 wherein said rim includes inwardly projecting shoulder projections for snapping over the rim of a cup.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cup top cover of claim 17 wherein said top includes a straw cut therein whereby one can push a straw through said top.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cup top cover of claim 17 wherein each said slot has an enlarged head opening to receive a spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cup top cover of claim 17 or 20 which is made of plastic.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cup top cover of claim 17 or 20 wherein said reflectorized upper surface comprises an adhesive backed reflector material which is adhered to said top.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cup top cover of claim 22 wherein said top includes a recess in which said adhesive backed reflector material is located.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cup top cover of claim 17 or 20 wherein said reflectorized surface comprises a reflectorized paint material painted on said top.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cup top cover of claim 17 or 20 wherein said reflectorized surface is integrally molded with said cup top cover of a plastic material.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
43 words
A method for minimizing waste and enhancing safety by providing drink top covers with a reflectorized surface and means for securing said cover to a bicycle, in addition to means for securing said cup top cover snugly over the top of a cup.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
43 words
A method for minimizing waste and enhancing safety by providing drink top covers with a reflectorized surface and means for securing said cover to a bicycle, in addition to means for securing said cup top cover snugly over the top of a cup.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 26 which includes locating said reflectorized surface on the upper surface of the top of said cover and locating said cup securing means and said bicycle securing means on the opposite, lower surface of said top.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 27 in which providing said cup securing means comprises providing a rim depending downwardly from said top.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 28 which includes providing said rim with inwardly projecting shoulder projections for snapping over the rim of a cup.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 29 which includes providing said top with a straw cut therein whereby one can push a straw through said top.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 28, 29 or 30 in which providing said bicycle securing means comprises providing a pair of oppositely spaced slots in said cup top cover for slipping over the spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 31 which includes providing oppositely disposed tabs which depend downwardly from said rim and locating said slots in said tabs.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 32 wherein each said slot has an enlarged head opening to receive a spoke of a bicycle wheel.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 31 which includes making said cup top cover of a plastic material.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 32 which includes making said cup top cover of a plastic material.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 33 which includes making said cup top cover of a plastic material.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 26 wherein providing said reflectorized upper surface comprises providing an adhesive backed reflector material which is adhered to said top.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 37 which includes providing said top with a recess receiving said adhesive backed reflector material.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 26 wherein providing said reflectorized surface comprises painting a reflectorized paint material on said top.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 26 wherein said reflectorized surface is integrally molded with said cup top cover of a plastic material.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 37, 38, 39 or 40 which includes making said cup top cover of a plastic material.
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