US4573604A
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Tilt free container
Assignee: GUIM INDUSTRIES Inc A CORP OF FLORIDA
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Filing: 1985-07-15
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Granted: 1986-03-04
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Expires: 2005-07-15
Abstract
Abstract An improvement for conventional soda containers that have a bottle member with a rounded bottom resting on a cylindrical base. The improvement including a peripheral skirt positioned at a predetermined uniform distance from the rounded bottom so that the upper edge of the cylindrical base fits snuggly between the inner wall of the bottle thereby preventing any tilting or rocking of the bottle on its base. A rivet is integrally built in on the bottom of the bottle and, with a cooperating receiving hole in the base, provides a firm attachment between the bottle member and the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Raul Guim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In a plastic container for liquids having a cylindrical bottle member having a rounded bottom and resting on a cooperating cylindrical base member, the improvement comprising: a. skirt member peripherally mounted on said bottle member at a uniform predetermined distance from said bottom so that when said bottle member rests on said base member the upper edge of said base member fits snuggly between said skirt member and said bottle member thereby preventing any tilting movement of said bottle member; b. rivet means mounted on said rounded bottom, downwardly extending; and c. a hole in said base member cooperatively positioned so as to receive said rivet means, thereby maintaining said bottle member attached to said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a plastic container for liquids having a cylindrical bottle member having a rounded bottom and resting on a cooperating cylindrical base member, the improvement comprising: a. skirt member peripherally mounted on said bottle member at a uniform predetermined distance from said bottom so that when said bottle member rests on said base member the upper edge of said base member fits snuggly between said skirt member and said bottle member thereby preventing any tilting movement of said bottle member; b. rivet means mounted on said rounded bottom, downwardly extending; and c. a hole in said base member cooperatively positioned so as to receive said rivet means, thereby maintaining said bottle member attached to said base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvement set forth in claim 1 wherein said rivet means includes a pair of bifurcated stems, each having a cammed head at their ends so that the snap action in said hole is facilitated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement set forth in claim 2 wherein said rivet means is positioned in the center of said bottom.
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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) | 1989-03-03 | 1989-09-02 | 1990-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-03 | 1993-09-02 | 1994-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-03 | 1997-09-02 | 1998-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |