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Holder for a container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-06-24
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Granted: 1983-04-12
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Expires: 2000-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A holder for a container, which comprises a backplate and a retaining strap. The backplate provides, on one face, an engagement surface, a ledge perpendicular to the face and spaced from the engagement surface, a guide sloping downwards and outwards from the face towards the ledge, and a step formed on or by the guide. The retaining strap is semi-rigid and is secured to the backplate to define a space between itself and the backplate. A projection with a curved outer face is formed on the restraining strap. In use, the base of a container rests on the ledge, an upper part of the container wall bears against the engagement surface, and an intermediate part of the container wall bears against the projection.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald M. Harkness
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K1/00; A47K1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A holder for a container, comprising, a backplate one face of which has an engagement surface thereon, a ledge spaced from said engagement surface, the plane of said ledge being substantially perpendicular to said one face, a guide which slopes from said one face downwards and outwards towards said ledge, a step on said guide, and a semi-rigid retaining strap each end of which is secured to the backplate so as to define a space between part of one face of the retaining strap and said one face of the backplate, said part of one face of said retaining strap having thereon at least one projection with a curved outer face, said engagement surface, ledge, guide, retaining strap and projection being dimensioned and arranged such that when the holder is in use, a container occupies said space with at least part of the base of the container resting on said ledge, an upper part of the container wall bearing against said engagement surface, and an intermediate part of the container wall bearing against said projection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A holder for a container, comprising, a backplate one face of which has an engagement surface thereon, a ledge spaced from said engagement surface, the plane of said ledge being substantially perpendicular to said one face, a guide which slopes from said one face downwards and outwards towards said ledge, a step on said guide, and a semi-rigid retaining strap each end of which is secured to the backplate so as to define a space between part of one face of the retaining strap and said one face of the backplate, said part of one face of said retaining strap having thereon at least one projection with a curved outer face, said engagement surface, ledge, guide, retaining strap and projection being dimensioned and arranged such that when the holder is in use, a container occupies said space with at least part of the base of the container resting on said ledge, an upper part of the container wall bearing against said engagement surface, and an intermediate part of the container wall bearing against said projection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said part of one face of the retaining strap is substantially in the shape of two sides of a rectangle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said part of one face of the restraining strap comprises a central curved portion with a substantially straight portion at each end of said curved portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The holder as claimed in claim 3 wherein each said straight portion is of reduced cross-sectional thickness relative to said curved portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The holder as claimed in claim 3 or claim 4 wherein there are two said projections in spaced relationship on said curved portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein each end of said retaining strap is attached integrally with the backplate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The holder as claimed in any one of claims 1-3 wherein at least one end of said retaining strap is removably secured to the backplate by an adjustable securing means provided on the retaining strap and backplate so that the length of said retaining strap is adjustable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The holder as claimed in claim 7 wherein said securing means comprises at least one hole formed in the retaining strap and at least one protruding peg formed on the backplate, the hole being dimensioned so that the peg is a press-fit therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein said guide comprises a pair of diverging surfaces each terminating at one end on the ledge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the backplate is made in one piece.
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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) | 1986-04-11 | 1986-10-11 | 1987-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-11 | 1990-10-11 | 1991-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-11 | 1994-10-11 | 1995-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |