US4266684A
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Jug with sugar bowl, coffee pot and cups
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-08
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 1999-03-08
Abstract
Abstract Set of jug, sugar bowl, coffee container and cups capable of being assembled into a single unit by attaching the bowl, container and cups to the jug.
Inventors
- 👤 Yamil A. Maccise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
In combination, a jug and a set of additional containers comprising cups, a sugar bowl and a coffee container, the jug having vertical parallel longitudinal rails located on the exterior thereof, and a vertical crossbar of "T"-shaped cross-section, positioned between said rails and defining with said rails a pair of vertical slots which provide access to respective recesses, each container of said set having a handle which has a neck portion and a head portion, said head portion being configured for captive retention in one of said recesses with said neck portion located in the slot which provides access to said one recess, and each container of said set having a top opening and having an annular recess at its lower end arranged to fit into and close the top opening of another container of the set.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
In combination, a jug and a set of additional containers comprising cups, a sugar bowl and a coffee container, the jug having vertical parallel longitudinal rails located on the exterior thereof, and a vertical crossbar of "T"-shaped cross-section, positioned between said rails and defining with said rails a pair of vertical slots which provide access to respective recesses, each container of said set having a handle which has a neck portion and a head portion, said head portion being configured for captive retention in one of said recesses with said neck portion located in the slot which provides access to said one recess, and each container of said set having a top opening and having an annular recess at its lower end arranged to fit into and close the top opening of another container of the set.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A set according to claim 1, wherein there are two hook-like projections on the upper part of the parallel longitudinal rails and a band, that serves as the handle for the whole set, is attached to said projections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A set according to claim 1, wherein the cup, sugar bowl and coffee container handles take the same geometric pattern of the recess formed by the parallel longitudinal rails and the "T" crossbar, the cups, sugar bowl, and coffee container fit one over the other by means of the annular recess in their lower ends, and the cups, sugar bowl and coffee container are assembled to the jug by their handles in the recess formed by the parallel longitudinal rails and the "T" shaped crossbar.
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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) | 1984-05-11 | 1984-11-10 | 1985-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-11 | 1988-11-10 | 1989-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-11 | 1992-11-10 | 1993-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |