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Retention of tags for food and beverage preparation bags
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-21
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Granted: 1980-09-02
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Expires: 1998-12-21
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for retaining the tags of food and beverage preparation bags, such as tea bags, by positioning each tag on the outside of a container in which the bag is needed. The string connecting each bag with its associated tag is retained by an outer projection on the container, so that the tag is restrained from inadvertently falling into the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest G. Sims
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A tag retention container, comprising a bowl having a base, an upper outer rim, and an affixed handle; said handle having an upwardly and outwardly inclined upper surface; and a separate hook-like member projecting outwardly from said bowl adjoining the upper rim and facing and spaced from the upwardly inclined surface of said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A tag retention container, comprising a bowl having a base, an upper outer rim, and an affixed handle; said handle having an upwardly and outwardly inclined upper surface; and a separate hook-like member projecting outwardly from said bowl adjoining the upper rim and facing and spaced from the upwardly inclined surface of said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said projecting member extends from said upper, outer rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said member projects downwardly from its position of affixation on said bowl portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 3 wherein said member has a curved lower surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said container handle coacts with said projecting member to retain said tag.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 5 wherein said handle and said projecting member are co-planar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 6 wherein said projecting member is spaced from said handle by an amount greater than the maximum thickness of the string connecting said tag to said bag position within said container, and less than the minimum edge dimension of the face of said tag.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 7 wherein the upper edge of said handle opposite said projecting member is planar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 8 wherein said edge is at an angle of elevation in the range between 15 and 45 degrees with respect to the base of said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A tag retention container in accordance with claim 9 wherein said angle of elevation is thirty degrees.
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) | 1983-09-02 | 1984-03-03 | 1984-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-02 | 1988-03-03 | 1988-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-02 | 1992-03-03 | 1992-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |