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Beverage cup cover
Assignee: J&J Snack Foods Corp
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Filing: 1983-12-07
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Granted: 1985-04-02
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Expires: 2003-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A hemispherically shaped cover is provided for a beverage cup and includes a top opening smaller than the normal opening of the cup itself. Beverage can be received through this top opening to fill the cup, the cover itself inhibiting spilling of the beverage over the upper rim of the cup. The same top opening is also used to receive a straw and permit a person to drink the beverage without having to remove the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Steele
- 👤 Rodney N. Sexton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0204; B65D43/0212; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00092; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00342; B65D2543/00351; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00638; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/00731; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00796
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A beverage cup and cover combination in which: (a) said cup has an upper rim in the form of an integral bead extending radially beyond the top edge of the cup wall to define an annular underledge; and (b) said cover is of hemispherical shape whose height is substantially one half its base including a top opening of diameter less than one half the diameter of the cup opening; the base of said hemispherical shape flaring radially outwardly to define an annular surface for seating on the top edge of said cup opening, and thence downwardly; to define a skirt dimensioned to overlie said bead; the side wall of said skirt having a series of uniformly circumferentially spaced inward radially directed indentations over 360°; said indentations defining upwardly facing segments for engaging under said annular underledge of said bead upon forcing the cover skirt over said annular bead to deform the indentations until they snap over the bead to said upwardly facing segments are free to engage under said annular underledge upon return of the indentations to their original form so that the cover is secured in plcae on said cup.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A beverage cup and cover combination in which: (a) said cup has an upper rim in the form of an integral bead extending radially beyond the top edge of the cup wall to define an annular underledge; and (b) said cover is of hemispherical shape whose height is substantially one half its base including a top opening of diameter less than one half the diameter of the cup opening; the base of said hemispherical shape flaring radially outwardly to define an annular surface for seating on the top edge of said cup opening, and thence downwardly; to define a skirt dimensioned to overlie said bead; the side wall of said skirt having a series of uniformly circumferentially spaced inward radially directed indentations over 360°; said indentations defining upwardly facing segments for engaging under said annular underledge of said bead upon forcing the cover skirt over said annular bead to deform the indentations until they snap over the bead to said upwardly facing segments are free to engage under said annular underledge upon return of the indentations to their original form so that the cover is secured in plcae on said cup.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which said hemispherically shaped cover is transparent so that the contents of said cup are visible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
A beverage cup cover comprising: (a) a cover base section of annular shape formed with interengaging means for use in holding the cover to the rim of a cup; (b) a cover top section of hemispherical shape whose height is substantially one half the diameter of the base section, and, a top opening less than one half the diameter of the base section, (c) whereby when the cover is positioned on a cup, beverage dispensed into the cup through the top opening can generally rise to fill the cover top section without spilling over the cup or leaking beneath the cover base section, and, a straw can be inserted through the top opening without having to remove the cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
A beverage cup cover comprising: (a) a cover base section of annular shape formed with interengaging means for use in holding the cover to the rim of a cup; (b) a cover top section of hemispherical shape whose height is substantially one half the diameter of the base section, and, a top opening less than one half the diameter of the base section, (c) whereby when the cover is positioned on a cup, beverage dispensed into the cup through the top opening can generally rise to fill the cover top section without spilling over the cup or leaking beneath the cover base section, and, a straw can be inserted through the top opening without having to remove the cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The subject matter of claim 3 including a beverage cup and wherein: the interengaging means includes an annular bead about the rim of said cup, and, inwardly radially directed indentations formed on the base section positioned to snap over said annular bead and hold the cover in place on said cup.
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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) | 1988-04-01 | 1988-10-01 | 1989-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-01 | 1992-10-01 | 1993-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-01 | 1996-10-01 | 1997-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |