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US4290573A
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Two-piece paper cup for holding ice cream cones and the like
Assignee: SWEETHART CUP COMPANY Inc
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Filing: 1979-05-21
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-05-21
Abstract
Abstract An ice cream cone holder and display apparatus is formed from a conventional two-piece paper cup. The bottom portion of the cup is specially made to include an arcuate flap through which the ice cream cone is extended to support the cone on a counter. The arcuate flap is formed by an interrupted circular cut substantially centrally located in the bottom portion of the cup. One interruption is of a greater size than the other interruptions and functions as a hinge for the arcuate flap.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Shapiro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G9/00; A23G9/44; A23G9/50; A23G9/503; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; A47G23/0641; A47G23/065; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/72; B65D85/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
An ice cream cone holding and display means comprising: a container of frustoconical configuration having a frustoconical sidewall open at one end and closed at its narrowmost end by a closure web; and displaceable flap means defined in said closure web by an interrupted circular cut substantially centrally located in said closure web and having at least two interruptions therein; one of said interruptions being of a greater extent than the other such that a breaking force applied to said flap means will result in said other of such interruptions being fractured while leaving the first intact; said flap means being engageable by the apex of an ice cream cone to apply said breaking force to open a port in said closure web and said closure web, upon displacement of said flap, receiving said cone through said port and engageable with the periphery of said cone intermediate its apex and its open end to support said cone upright in said closure web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
An ice cream cone holding and display means comprising: a container of frustoconical configuration having a frustoconical sidewall open at one end and closed at its narrowmost end by a closure web; and displaceable flap means defined in said closure web by an interrupted circular cut substantially centrally located in said closure web and having at least two interruptions therein; one of said interruptions being of a greater extent than the other such that a breaking force applied to said flap means will result in said other of such interruptions being fractured while leaving the first intact; said flap means being engageable by the apex of an ice cream cone to apply said breaking force to open a port in said closure web and said closure web, upon displacement of said flap, receiving said cone through said port and engageable with the periphery of said cone intermediate its apex and its open end to support said cone upright in said closure web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said open end of said sidewall is engageable with a supporting surface for providing a surface supported cone holding and display means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said circular cut defining said displaceable flap means includes at least a third interruption of lesser extent than said first interruption.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein said open end of said sidewall is engageable with a supporting surface for providing a surface supported cone holding and display means.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
111 words
The method of forming an ice cream holder and display means comprising: providing a cup bottom blank and defining a displaceable flap therein by a substantially symmetrically located circular cut; providing interruptions in said cut of which one is of greater extent than the others; forming a frustoconical two-piece cup from said bottom blank and a frustoconical sidewall; inverting said formed cup on a supporting surface; and applying a breaking force to said displaceable flap to break all but said one interruption to inturn said flap into said inverted cup while hinged by said one interruption to provide a port; and inserting an ice cream cone apex first into said port.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
111 words
The method of forming an ice cream holder and display means comprising: providing a cup bottom blank and defining a displaceable flap therein by a substantially symmetrically located circular cut; providing interruptions in said cut of which one is of greater extent than the others; forming a frustoconical two-piece cup from said bottom blank and a frustoconical sidewall; inverting said formed cup on a supporting surface; and applying a breaking force to said displaceable flap to break all but said one interruption to inturn said flap into said inverted cup while hinged by said one interruption to provide a port; and inserting an ice cream cone apex first into said port.
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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) | 1984-09-21 | 1985-03-23 | 1985-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-21 | 1989-03-23 | 1989-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-21 | 1993-03-23 | 1993-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |