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Beverage and liquified food belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-26
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Granted: 1981-05-05
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Expires: 1999-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A belt for carrying beverages and liquified food.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven C. Muscatell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:19
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/16; A45F3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A belt for carrying beverages and liquified food comprising: a flexible hollow tube for containing the beverage and liquified food, having a first closure means mounted at one end of the tube for liquid tight seal thereof and a second closure means mounted at the other end of the tube for liquid tight seal thereof; said first and second closure means each having removable caps for filling and draining of beverage and liquified food from the tube; and an outer sleeve for containing the hollow tube, having fastening means continuously formed at one end thereof for circumferentially attaching one end of the sleeve to the other, and having an opening adjacent an end of said sleeve for withdrawal of the tube therefrom and insertion of the tube therein; said opening in the sleeve being substantially aligned with the first closure means for filling or emptying the tube with beverage or liquified food when the tube is contained in the sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A belt for carrying beverages and liquified food comprising: a flexible hollow tube for containing the beverage and liquified food, having a first closure means mounted at one end of the tube for liquid tight seal thereof and a second closure means mounted at the other end of the tube for liquid tight seal thereof; said first and second closure means each having removable caps for filling and draining of beverage and liquified food from the tube; and an outer sleeve for containing the hollow tube, having fastening means continuously formed at one end thereof for circumferentially attaching one end of the sleeve to the other, and having an opening adjacent an end of said sleeve for withdrawal of the tube therefrom and insertion of the tube therein; said opening in the sleeve being substantially aligned with the first closure means for filling or emptying the tube with beverage or liquified food when the tube is contained in the sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A belt as in claim 1 wherein the outer sleeve further includes another opening substantially aligned with the second closure means of the tube for extraction of beverage or liquified food therefrom when the tube is contained in the sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A belt as in claim 1 wherein the flexible hollow tube is substantially rigid and readily insertable into said outer sleeve through said opening when filled with beverage or liquified food.
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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) | 1984-05-04 | 1984-11-03 | 1985-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-04 | 1988-11-03 | 1989-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-04 | 1992-11-03 | 1993-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |