US4519520A
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Vessel lid attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-08-20
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Granted: 1985-05-28
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Expires: 2004-08-20
Abstract
Abstract For vessels such as drinking cups formed from a metal stamping, having a rim formed by crimping the vessel lip around a length of wire, a U-shaped loop of which protrudes from two slots in said rim and is bent to form a handle, a new vessel lid attachment is provided which includes a hinge pin fashioned from a second length of wire which connects both sides of said U-shaped loop near the rim of said vessel, a hinge formed by an extension of said lid, having two parallel tabs which are slotted to slide over said hinge pin, said hinge also serving as a thumb operated lever for lifting said lid.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A. Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22; A47G19/2205; A47G19/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An improved lid attachment of the type used to attach a lid to a vessel formed from a metal stamping having a rim crimped around a length of wire, a bent U-shaped loop of which protrudes from two slots in the rim to form a handle, wherein the improvement comprises: a hinge pin formed from a second length of wire which connects both sides of said wire handle near said rim; a hinge-lever integral with said lid having two parallel slotted tabs which slide over said hinge pin;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An improved lid attachment of the type used to attach a lid to a vessel formed from a metal stamping having a rim crimped around a length of wire, a bent U-shaped loop of which protrudes from two slots in the rim to form a handle, wherein the improvement comprises: a hinge pin formed from a second length of wire which connects both sides of said wire handle near said rim; a hinge-lever integral with said lid having two parallel slotted tabs which slide over said hinge pin;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device claimed in claim 1 wherein said second length of wire is crimped beneath the tab formed by said two slots in vessel rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device claimed in claim 2 wherein said hinge forms a raised lever when said lid rests on the rim of said vessel, whereby said lid may be raised, using said hinge pin as a fulcrum, by pressing down on said lever.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-27 | 1988-11-26 | 1989-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-27 | 1992-11-26 | 1993-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-27 | 1996-11-26 | 1997-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |